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TWGC 24 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Otto Tjack (ranked 2535 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Nunez (ranked 4468 p4p, 0 weight class). Otto Tjack 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Otto Tjack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Igor Nunez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tjack gets a double leg takedown into Nunez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tjack (2) vs (0) Nunez
Tjack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nunez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tjack (2) vs (2) Nunez
Nunez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tjack has his foot on Nunez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nunez works his way back into a safe position though.
Tjack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nunez controls the pace.
Tjack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tjack (4) vs (2) Nunez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez wants to get back to full guard.
Tjack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nunez is defending against the submission attempts here by Tjack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjack wants to pass to mount but Nunez is defending the position.
Tjack is thwarting Nunez's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is looking for a sweep. Tjack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tjack trying to pass the guard but Nunez defending well.
Nunez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tjack is working away from the top position though.
Tjack takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tjack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nunez is just riding it out for now. Tjack eventually gives up the hold.
Nunez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nunez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tjack controls the pace.
Nunez looking to control.
Nunez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tjack controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez looking for a sweep. Not yet Nunez, not yet.
Nunez controls Tjack momentarily but Tjack frees himself.
Nunez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tjack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tjack tries to free his leg and advance position but Nunez is retaining full guard.
Nunez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tjack wants to control from the top but Nunez keeps moving.
Tjack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been informed that Nunez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nunez trying to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tjack sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tjack wants to pass the guard but Nunez is keeping the position.
Tjack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tjack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nunez's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tjack wants to control but Nunez is keeping him busy.
Nunez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nunez trying to control here.
Tjack works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tjack (7) vs (2) Nunez
Nunez manages to get back to half guard.
Tjack works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tjack (10) vs (2) Nunez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tjack controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nunez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tjack.
Tjack controlling from the full mount.
Tjack is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nunez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nunez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tjack (10) vs (4) Nunez
Tjack trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tjack is adopting a defensive guard.
Tjack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nunez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tjack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tjack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nunez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tjack pulls Nunez in close to prevent any damage.
Nunez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tjack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunez defends well.
Tjack controlling Nunez's posture.
Nunez trying to control but Tjack is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tjack is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tjack looking for subs off his back but Nunez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tjack wants to get back to full guard.
Nunez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tjack reverses the position - he's now on top in Nunez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tjack (12) vs (4) Nunez
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tjack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nunez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tjack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nunez looking to control but Tjack passes into half guard.
Tjack wants to control but Nunez is keeping him busy.
Tjack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tjack wants to work for an arm triangle but Nunez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tjack content to control rather than advance.
Nunez is trying to maintain the position but Tjack is very close to passing his half guard.
Tjack is looking for a kimura but Nunez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tjack to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tjack takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Otto Tjack spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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