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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger Gauthier (ranked 4464 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Sutphin (ranked 8914 p4p, 675 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sutphin's choice of entrance music: Razorlight - America. Roger Gauthier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Roger Gauthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Arnold Sutphin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sutphin tries for a takedown but Gauthier circles away easily
and Gauthier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gauthier.
Gauthier has picked Sutphin up - he's going for a ride! Gauthier dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gauthier (2) vs (0) Sutphin
Sutphin trying to control from the bottom.
Sutphin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sutphin actively working from the bottom here.
Gauthier with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sutphin wants to improve his position but Gauthier is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutphin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gauthier has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gauthier (5) vs (0) Sutphin
Gauthier looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutphin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sutphin tries to reverse the position but Gauthier maintains control.
Gauthier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sutphin is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gauthier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sutphin is looking to escape.
Gauthier avoids the attempt from Sutphin to control.
Gauthier has hold of Sutphin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sutphin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gauthier works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gauthier (8) vs (0) Sutphin
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier gets his hands free as Sutphin looks to control.
Sutphin tries to escape the position.
Sutphin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gauthier has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sutphin is defending well but eventually Gauthier manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sutphin has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger Gauthier! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mortimer Locust (ranked 22306 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi (ranked 6843 p4p, 613 weight class). Akira Wakabayashi has chosen Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mortimer Locust! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akira Wakabayashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Locust drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akira Wakabayashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Locust moves into the clinch.
Locust gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Locust (2) vs (0) Akira Wakabayashi
Locust wants to pass to mount but Akira Wakabayashi is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locust wants to work for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Locust wants to pass to mount but Akira Wakabayashi is defending the position.
Akira Wakabayashi tries to roll over but Locust keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locust is keen to just control but Akira Wakabayashi is a slippery customer.
Akira Wakabayashi tries to get to full guard but Locust has control of the leg.
Akira Wakabayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Locust.
Locust slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locust is thwarting Akira Wakabayashi's attempts to control the position.
Locust is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akira Wakabayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Locust is looking to advance position but Akira Wakabayashi won't allow it.
Akira Wakabayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locust not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Locust puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akira Wakabayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akira Wakabayashi tries to roll over but Locust keeps him under control.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Locust wants to control but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping him busy.
Locust is looking for a kimura but Akira Wakabayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Locust to get the leverage.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi actively working from the bottom here.
Locust is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akira Wakabayashi! Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (5) vs (0) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi can't escape the position.
Locust controlling the pace for now.
Locust wants to control the pace but Akira Wakabayashi is squirming around nicely.
Akira Wakabayashi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Locust controlling the action here.
Locust seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi is refusing to be controlled, as Locust sits in half guard.
Locust wants to pass the guard but Akira Wakabayashi is defending well.
Locust is keen to just control but Akira Wakabayashi is a slippery customer.
Locust is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Locust wants to work for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Locust pulls his head out easily.
Locust is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akira Wakabayashi defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Locust is thwarting Akira Wakabayashi's attempts to control the position.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akira Wakabayashi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Locust drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Locust jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akira Wakabayashi keeping moving, preventing Locust from controlling successfully.
Akira Wakabayashi has an active guard here but Locust has managed to pass into half guard.
Akira Wakabayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Locust.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Locust is working for a submission of some sort.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akira Wakabayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Locust performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Akira Wakabayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking to pass the guard.
Akira Wakabayashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Locust wants to pass the guard but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping the position.
Locust stopping the sweep attempt from Akira Wakabayashi.
Locust slips nicely into half guard.
Locust is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Akira Wakabayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Locust won't allow Akira Wakabayashi to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Locust drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Locust jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akira Wakabayashi has his foot on Locust's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Locust works his way back into a safe position though.
Locust thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Locust wants to control from the top but Akira Wakabayashi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locust is really struggling to control Akira Wakabayashi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Locust drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akira Wakabayashi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Locust has Akira Wakabayashi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (5) vs (2) Akira Wakabayashi
Locust is pulling down on Akira Wakabayashi's head to control his posture.
Akira Wakabayashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Locust wants to control but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Locust manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Locust keeping full guard, as Akira Wakabayashi tries to pass.
Locust looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Locust working a defensive guard here.
Locust is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking for a sweep. Not yet Locust, not yet.
Akira Wakabayashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akira Wakabayashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Locust wants to sweep but no luck.
Akira Wakabayashi drops back looking for a leg! Locust is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Locust manages to kick Akira Wakabayashi off! Akira Wakabayashi jumps back into Locust's guard.
Locust pulls Akira Wakabayashi in close to his closed guard and prevents Akira Wakabayashi from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Locust is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (7) vs (2) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Locust forces his way into half guard.
Locust is trying to control. Akira Wakabayashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akira Wakabayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Locust.
Locust is thwarting Akira Wakabayashi's attempts to control the position.
Locust is looking for a kimura but Akira Wakabayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Locust to get the leverage.
Locust is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to control Locust's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akira Wakabayashi avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Locust is working for a submission of some sort.
Locust is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Locust prevents Akira Wakabayashi from improving his position.
Locust is looking for a kimura but Akira Wakabayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Locust to get the leverage.
Locust is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akira Wakabayashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Locust.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Locust is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akira Wakabayashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Locust.
Akira Wakabayashi is doing well to control the position and prevent Locust from advancing to side control.
Locust is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akira Wakabayashi is just riding it out for now. Locust eventually gives up the hold.
Locust is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akira Wakabayashi! Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (10) vs (2) Akira Wakabayashi
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Locust looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Locust wants to control the pace but Akira Wakabayashi is squirming around nicely.
Locust with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locust prevents Akira Wakabayashi from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Locust takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Mortimer Locust rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 6607 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamden Jackson (ranked 3372 p4p, 402 weight class). Black's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Dicks - Rich Daddy. Jackson has chosen Valparaiso as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kamden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (2) Jackson
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Black looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Black looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Black! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (6) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Black is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Black wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Jackson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (6) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Black is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Black is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Black could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jackson has cracked it and Black is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamden Jackson!
Kamden Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q in his post fight interview. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Tomson (ranked 22226 p4p, 204 weight class) and Tony Lenny (ranked 9003 p4p, 186 weight class). Tomson comes into the arena with R-Swift- Awesome God blaring out of the sound system. Lenny comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Tom Tomson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tom Tomson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tony Lenny!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lenny clinches.
Lenny is looking for a takedown.
Tomson tries to score a body lock takedown but Lenny shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lenny can't get the takedown.
Lenny jumps guard and drags Tomson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Lenny keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomson pushing down on Lenny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tomson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (3) vs (0) Lenny
Lenny tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson trying to control the action but Lenny is working from the bottom.
Lenny is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenny gets back to half guard.
Lenny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lenny looking for submissions off his back.
Lenny looking for submissions off his back.
Lenny is refusing to be controlled, as Tomson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson wants to free his trapped foot but Lenny is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tomson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lenny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomson pulls his head out easily.
Lenny is trying to get back to full guard.
Lenny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomson pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenny is defending against the submission attempts here by Tomson.
Lenny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomson pulls his head out easily.
Tomson is looking to advance position but Lenny won't allow it.
Lenny actively working from the bottom here.
Tomson prevents Lenny from improving his position.
Tomson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lenny! Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (6) vs (0) Lenny
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson takes Lenny's back. Score +3 for taking back: Tomson (9) vs (0) Lenny
Lenny tries to escape but Tomson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lenny looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tomson.
Lenny tries to escape but Tomson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lenny fending off the submission attempt from Tomson.
I really don't envy Lenny right now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lenny rolls, trying to escape but Tomson keeps control of the position.
Lenny is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tomson.
Tomson is not going to allow Lenny to sit and survive in this position.
Tomson is trying to stick to Lenny's back but Lenny is turning into Tomson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tomson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lenny. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (9) vs (2) Lenny
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lenny trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tomson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lenny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tomson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lenny trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lenny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tomson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Lenny from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lenny's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lenny tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Lenny from controlling successfully.
Lenny tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Lenny from controlling successfully.
Tomson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tomson, not yet.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Lenny from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lenny wants to pass the guard but Tomson is keeping the position.
Tomson controls Lenny momentarily but Lenny frees himself.
Lenny wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Tomson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lenny is one step ahead there.
Lenny controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lenny drops back looking for a leg! Tomson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tomson manages to kick Lenny off! Lenny jumps back into Tomson's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lenny looking to pass the guard.
Tomson pulls Lenny in close to prevent any damage.
Lenny trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tomson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lenny trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tomson looking to control.
Lenny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lenny tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Tomson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (11) vs (2) Lenny
Lenny controlling the position.
Lenny being controlled here, momentarily.
Tomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lenny is looking for a triangle but Tomson pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lenny is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Tomson trying to control but Lenny is working from the bottom.
Lenny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lenny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tomson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lenny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tomson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Lenny keeps moving.
Lenny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomson defends well.
Tomson passes Lenny's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is trying to control. Lenny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tomson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (14) vs (2) Lenny
Tomson has hold of Lenny's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lenny manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lenny slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lenny is looking to control Tomson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lenny avoid being mounted?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lenny looking for submissions off his back.
Lenny is not content to let Tomson control the position.
Tomson is really struggling to control Lenny but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tomson trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lenny wants to sweep but Tomson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (17) vs (2) Lenny
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson takes the fight on points by 17 to 2. |
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