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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fireball Kid (ranked 7595 p4p, 584 weight class) and Jao Rua (ranked 3939 p4p, 391 weight class). Fireball Kid had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Fireball Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jao Rua!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kid tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kid pulls guard.
Rua wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kid is pulling down on Rua's head to control his posture.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kid looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Kid.
Rua is stalling in the full guard.
Kid keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rua passes Kid's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kid moves into full guard.
Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rua drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kid looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kid looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kid! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kid (4) vs (0) Rua
Rua is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua being controlled for a moment.
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rua, who protects the arm well.
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
Kid slows the pace down.
Rua is looking to reverse the position.
Kid tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rua's legs.
Kid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to control the position but Rua is working away.
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
Kid is trying to get an arm triangle but Rua is defending well.
Kid gets to mount! Rua was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kid (6) vs (0) Rua
Kid content just to control the position here.
Rua working to try and regain half guard.
Kid manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rua to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kid (9) vs (0) Rua
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to escape the position.
Kid is looking to control Rua but Rua is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kid has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rua is in real trouble here. Kid gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rua is tapping out! Kid wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fireball Kid!
A victorious Fireball Kid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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