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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Jester and Haislan Garcia. Jester kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Cure - Friday I'm In Love. Kenny Jester 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kenny Jester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Haislan Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Jester, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jester shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jester (0) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Jester won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Jester is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jester won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jester looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Jester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jester is in trouble now - Garcia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (5) Garcia
Garcia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jester is holding on tight.
Garcia looking for a guillotine from mount but Jester is having none of it.
Jester looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia working for a guillotine from mount but Jester is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Jester to control.
Garcia working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Jester looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Garcia! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Haislan Garcia! |
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