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TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lasse Virinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pete Brown!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Virinen shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Virinen misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Virinen gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch. #TD#
Virinen jumps guard and drags Brown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Virinen pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown stays in close to Virinen's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Virinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virinen (2) vs (0) Brown
Virinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Virinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Virinen is proving a slippery customer.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Virinen wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Virinen is working hard here to advance position.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brown pulls Virinen in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Virinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Virinen is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Brown is trying to control the position but Virinen postures up.
Virinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virinen controlling from the top position.
Virinen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
Virinen'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.#T4#
Virinen forces his way into half guard.
Virinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Brown wants to improve his position but Virinen is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Virinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T6#
Virinen is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now. #SUB#
Virinen is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virinen is controlling the pace.
#T7##SUB#
Virinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Virinen is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now. #T8##SUB#
Virinen is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Virinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9##SUB#
Virinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Virinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well. #SUB#
Virinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown tries to roll over but Virinen keeps him under control.#T10#
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Virinen is working away from the top position though.
Virinen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Virinen (5) vs (0) Brown#SUB#
Virinen goes for an armbar but Brown turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brown. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virinen (5) vs (2) Brown#SUB#
Virinen is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown is pushing down on Virinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Virinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11#
Brown is pressing down on Virinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Virinen is holding on for now.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Virinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is trying to control. Virinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Virinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Virinen controlling the position well.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Virinen (5) vs (5) Brown
Virinen tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.#T12#
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Virinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown can't control as he wanted to and Virinen manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Brown prevents Virinen from improving his position.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is taking a breather. Virinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown prevents Virinen from improving his position.
Brown controlling the action here.#T13#
Virinen is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown controlling the action here.
Virinen is looking to improve his position.
Brown trying to advance position but Virinen counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Virinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Virinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virinen (7) vs (5) Brown
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Virinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Virinen takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lasse Virinen waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Moreau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kyng gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kyng has hold of one of Moreau's legs. Moreau is fighting the takedown attempt but Kyng gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moreau (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kyng trying to advance position but Moreau counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Moreau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Moreau wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Kyng pushing down on Moreau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
Moreau is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Moreau is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Kyng.#T3#
Moreau won't allow Kyng to pass to mount.
Kyng prevents Moreau from improving his position.
Kyng is controlling the pace.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreau (0) vs (5) Kyng#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Moreau tries to hold on but Kyng postures up.
Kyng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moreau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kyng content just to control the position here. #T5#
Moreau tries to hold on but Kyng pushes him away.
Moreau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyng avoids the attempt from Moreau to control.#T6#
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Kyng wants to take Moreau's back but he can't do it this time. #T7#
Moreau manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Moreau is defending the position.
Moreau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moreau is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Kyng passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreau (0) vs (8) Kyng
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyng is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kyng prevents Moreau from getting the reversal.#T9#
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moreau sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Moreau won't allow it. #T10#
Moreau tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng uses his free foot to push down on Moreau's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moreau. Score +3 for passing guard: Moreau (0) vs (11) Kyng
Kyng controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Moreau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Moreau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Moreau sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyng passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moreau! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreau (0) vs (14) Kyng
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Moreau is looking to improve his position but Kyng isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Moreau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Moreau tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moreau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 14 to 0.
Our winner, Tanner Kyng, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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