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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mikail Agayev (ranked 7388 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robby Roberts (ranked 6476 p4p, 649 weight class). Mikail Agayev 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mikail Agayev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Robby Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roberts looking to score a takedown here. Agayev is defending well but Roberts drives through and ends up in Agayev's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Agayev (0) vs (2) Roberts
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Agayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts passes Agayev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Roberts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Agayev is just riding it out for now. Roberts eventually gives up the hold.
Roberts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Agayev tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Agayev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts.
Agayev is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is controlling the pace.
Agayev tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roberts seems to be looking for submissions.
Roberts works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Agayev (0) vs (5) Roberts
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Agayev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roberts working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Agayev is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agayev tries to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
Agayev tries to reverse the position but Roberts maintains control.
Roberts goes for an armbar but Agayev turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Agayev. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Agayev (2) vs (5) Roberts
Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Agayev looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Agayev (2) vs (7) Roberts
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Agayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Agayev looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Agayev keeps moving.
Roberts pushes down on Agayev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roberts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Agayev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roberts controlling the pace.
Roberts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Agayev looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Agayev tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Agayev is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
Agayev is looking to improve his position.
Roberts trying to mount his opponent but Agayev defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roberts stalling away here and it's allowed Agayev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Agayev trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
Agayev can't keep his opponent in guard - Roberts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Agayev actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Agayev is just riding it out for now. Roberts eventually gives up the hold.
Roberts seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Agayev is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robby Roberts!
Robby Roberts thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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