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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Mawi Da Oxlade! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kyng closes the distance and clinches.
Kyng is pressed up against the cage. Da Oxlade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyng down to the mat. Kyng avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kyng closes the distance and clinches.
Da Oxlade is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kyng is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Da Oxlade to the mat. Da Oxlade regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Oxlade (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Oxlade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Oxlade has control of Kyng's left arm, preventing Kyng from doing any damage.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng won't allow Da Oxlade to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Da Oxlade is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Oxlade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Oxlade is retaining full guard.
Kyng pushes down on Da Oxlade's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Da Oxlade trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Da Oxlade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Da Oxlade has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kyng tries to pass to full mount but Da Oxlade defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyng not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Oxlade manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Oxlade looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Oxlade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Oxlade is retaining full guard.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kyng has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Da Oxlade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Da Oxlade looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Da Oxlade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Da Oxlade controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Da Oxlade looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yet more stalling tactics from Kyng.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Da Oxlade is keeping the position.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Kyng preventing the sweep.
Kyng seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Da Oxlade is pulling down on Kyng's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyng, at least for the moment.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Da Oxlade.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Da Oxlade keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Da Oxlade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng passes Da Oxlade's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kyng is controlling the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Da Oxlade wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Da Oxlade defending well.
Kyng stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyng trying to control from Da Oxlade's half guard. Da Oxlade has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Oxlade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Da Oxlade being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 2 to 0.
Tanner Kyng gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Mawi Da Oxlade spoke after the fight, saying 'The plan was to win by decision. '. |
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