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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 4324 p4p, 423 weight class) and Jon Rambo (ranked 4920 p4p, 0 weight class). Irrawaddy comes to the cage accompanied by Laos Rules!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Irrawaddy drives through with a takedown into Rambo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irrawaddy (2) vs (0) Rambo
Irrawaddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rambo controls Irrawaddy momentarily but Irrawaddy frees himself.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irrawaddy looking to pass the guard.
Irrawaddy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy stands and throws Rambo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (5) vs (0) Rambo
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Irrawaddy (7) vs (0) Rambo
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Rambo is controlling an arm, preventing Irrawaddy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irrawaddy mounts Rambo! Really nice guard pass there!
Rambo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy controlling from mount.
Rambo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
Rambo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Irrawaddy (10) vs (0) Rambo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy is persistently looking for the submission but Rambo is defending it well.
Irrawaddy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rambo.
Irrawaddy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rambo for as long as he can get away with.
Irrawaddy continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
More hug and hope from Irrawaddy.
Rambo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Irrawaddy controlling the position well here. Rambo rolled but Irrawaddy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Further stalling from Irrawaddy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo wants to escape the position.
Irrawaddy controlling from the back.
Irrawaddy tightening his grip on Rambo, looking for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy continues to hold on tight.
Irrawaddy tightening his grip on Rambo, looking for the choke.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is not going to allow Rambo to sit and survive in this position.
Irrawaddy has good solid back control here.
Irrawaddy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rambo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy not allowing Rambo to control his hands.
Irrawaddy controlling the position well here. Rambo rolled but Irrawaddy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rambo is really stuck here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rambo rolls, trying to escape but Irrawaddy keeps control of the position.
Irrawaddy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Irrawaddy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Irrawaddy biding his time, controlling Rambo.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Irrawaddy is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position as Rambo tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rambo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Irrawaddy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor McGregor Jr (ranked 6373 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiro Tanaka (ranked 2799 p4p, 279 weight class). Tanaka has chosen The good the bad and the ugly theme song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Conor McGregor Jr ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGregor Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGregor Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanaka is trying to defend but McGregor Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McGregor Jr (2) vs (0) Tanaka
Tanaka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGregor Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGregor Jr has gone for a leg lock! Tanaka slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGregor Jr 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGregor Jr (2) vs (2) Tanaka
McGregor Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka pushes down on McGregor Jr 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tanaka is trying to control the action in half guard but McGregor Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGregor Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGregor Jr tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka prevents McGregor Jr from improving his position.
Tanaka wants to pass to mount but McGregor Jr is defending the position.
Tanaka is looking for a kimura here.
McGregor Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanaka.
McGregor Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregor Jr is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McGregor Jr (2) vs (5) Tanaka
Tanaka wants to finish this one by submission but McGregor Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tanaka.
McGregor Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanaka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGregor Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tanaka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGregor Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGregor Jr trying his best to control but Tanaka has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: McGregor Jr (2) vs (7) Tanaka
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka has hold of McGregor Jr 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGregor Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McGregor Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGregor Jr wants to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
Tanaka is working for a guillotine from mount but McGregor Jr frees his head quite easily.
Tanaka wants to finish this one by submission but McGregor Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tanaka.
McGregor Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tanaka on the ground.
McGregor Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanaka has a good base and remains in mount.
McGregor Jr tries to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
McGregor Jr is looking to improve his position but Tanaka isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka looking for a guillotine from mount but McGregor Jr is having none of it.
McGregor Jr is squirming around, avoiding Tanaka's attempts to control the action.
McGregor Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGregor Jr (4) vs (7) Tanaka
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing McGregor Jr from controlling successfully.
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tanaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregor Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tanaka trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to cinch up a triangle. McGregor Jr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tanaka's body to avoid the submission. Tanaka has instead reached around McGregor Jr 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tanaka arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shiro Tanaka!
After the fight, Shiro Tanaka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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