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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hannibal Lecter (ranked 2255 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 3089 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Hannibal Lecter Sonr. Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Hannibal Lecter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hannibal Lecter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown but Lecter shows good takedown defense.
Khalidov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khalidov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lecter (0) vs (2) Khalidov
Khalidov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lecter is pulling down on Khalidov's head. It's preventing any offense from Khalidov, at least for the moment.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov is looking to advance position but Lecter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lecter (4) vs (2) Khalidov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Khalidov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Khalidov is looking for a sweep.
Lecter working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lecter tries for a kimura but Khalidov is defending well.
Lecter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khalidov, who protects the arm well.
Khalidov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khalidov, who protects the arm well.
Khalidov is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidov sneaks back into half guard.
Lecter prevents Khalidov from improving his position.
Khalidov is pressing down on Lecter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khalidov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Lecter tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khalidov holds on and takes a little breather.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lecter trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Lecter has gone for a leg lock! Khalidov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lecter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lecter (4) vs (4) Khalidov
Lecter pulls Khalidov in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Khalidov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lecter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khalidov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter is keeping the position for now.
Lecter has control of Khalidov's left arm, preventing Khalidov from doing any damage.
Khalidov is stalling in the full guard.
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecter is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lecter looking for a sweep. Not yet Lecter, not yet.
Lecter keeping full guard, as Khalidov tries to pass.
Khalidov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lecter keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Lecter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecter is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lecter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lecter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lecter trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lecter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lecter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lecter is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
My spies in Winds of Winter inform me that Khalidov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lecter controlling Khalidov's posture.
Lecter wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
Khalidov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Lecter.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lecter wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalidov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lecter wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lecter keeping full guard, as Khalidov tries to pass.
Lecter is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khalidov is looking to advance position but Lecter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lecter (8) vs (4) Khalidov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lecter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalidov is trying desperately to improve position.
Lecter goes for an armbar but Khalidov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Khalidov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lecter (8) vs (6) Khalidov
Lecter keeping full guard, as Khalidov tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well,Lecter is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lecter trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Khalidov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lecter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lecter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lecter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lecter is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov pushing down on Lecter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Khalidov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lecter is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khalidov not doing much here.
Lecter trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lecter takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Hannibal Lecter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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