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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Molly Banana and Jo Ballinger. Banana comes to the cage accompanied by Banana Boat Song (Day O) - Harry Belafonte. Ballinger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cheese Scones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Molly Banana! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jo Ballinger!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Banana clinches up with Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage.
Banana fails to pull guard.
Ballinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ballinger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banana walks away with a smile on his face. Ballinger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banana jumps guard and drags Ballinger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ballinger trying to control but Banana is working from the bottom.
Banana seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Banana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ballinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banana keeping moving, preventing Ballinger from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ballinger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Banana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana is pressing down on Ballinger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ballinger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ballinger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ballinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banana is keeping the position for now.
Ballinger is still trying to improve position.
Ballinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banana looking for a guillotine here but Ballinger defends easily.
Banana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ballinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ballinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ballinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ballinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ballinger wants to control from the top but Banana keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger stands and throws Banana's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banana (0) vs (3) Ballinger
My spies in The Factory inform me that Ballinger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Banana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banana (2) vs (3) Ballinger
Banana trying to control from Ballinger's half guard. Ballinger has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ballinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ballinger looking for a guillotine here but Banana defends easily.
Banana passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banana (5) vs (3) Ballinger
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banana trying to control the position but Ballinger is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banana is trying to get an arm triangle but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger can't do much from the bottom here.
Banana is looking to take a break and control but Ballinger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banana swings around for an armbar but Ballinger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Banana's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banana (5) vs (5) Ballinger
Ballinger trying to control but Banana is working from the bottom.
Ballinger advances to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banana wants to get back to full guard.
Banana actively working from the bottom here.
Ballinger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banana! Score +3 for passing guard: Banana (5) vs (8) Ballinger
Banana can't escape the position.
Ballinger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banana is looking to escape.
Ballinger is looking to work his way around to Banana's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ballinger wants to control the pace but Banana is squirming around nicely.
Banana tries to hold on but Ballinger pushes him away.
Ballinger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Banana manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ballinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ballinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banana can't do much from the bottom here.
Banana tries to bench press Ballinger off him but Ballinger keeps the position.
Ballinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ballinger tries for a kimura but Banana is defending well.
Ballinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Banana is defending well.
Ballinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banana keeps working.
Ballinger is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banana will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banana is looking to reverse the position.
Banana is working hard here to advance position.
Banana wants to control but Ballinger postures up.
Banana tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banana (5) vs (10) Ballinger
Banana is working to get back to half guard.
Ballinger controlling the position easily from mount.
Ballinger avoids the attempt from Banana to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger trying to control but Banana is having none of it.
Banana is trying to escape the mount.
Ballinger looking for a guillotine from mount but Banana is having none of it.
Ballinger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ballinger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banana is surviving well by controlling Ballinger's body position as best he can.
Banana is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ballinger is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ballinger extends the arm and Banana is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jo Ballinger!
An out of breath Jo Ballinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Molly Banana spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'. |
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