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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jacob Kempton (ranked 2097 p4p, 237 weight class) and Ethan Wright (ranked 4070 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jacob Kempton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ethan Wright!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kempton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
Wright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kempton defends it well.
Wright shoots in and drives through. Kempton sprawls well.
Kempton clinches.
Wright is trying to drag Kempton to the mat but Kempton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kempton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kempton stops a takedown attempt from Wright.
Jacob Kempton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Wright.
Kempton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wright uses from the top position.
Kempton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kempton (2) vs (0) Wright
Wright is pulling down on Kempton's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kempton wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kempton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kempton content to stall in guard here.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Kempton from controlling successfully.
Wright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kempton controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kempton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kempton trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Kempton preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kempton looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kempton (2) vs (2) Wright
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wright working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kempton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kempton dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kempton (4) vs (2) Wright
Kempton trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kempton is stalling in the full guard.
Wright has control of Kempton's left arm, preventing Kempton from doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kempton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kempton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kempton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kempton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Kempton is fighting to break Wright's control of his arms but Wright is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kempton stays in close to Wright's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wright 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.
Wright controls Kempton momentarily but Kempton frees himself.
Kempton won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kempton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kempton trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wright trying to control the position.
Kempton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kempton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kempton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kempton postures up.
Kempton wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Kempton being controlled here momentarily.
Kempton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Kempton from controlling successfully.
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kempton is one step ahead there.
Kempton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Kempton from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kempton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright controlling Kempton's posture.
Kempton stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Kempton from controlling successfully.
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kempton is one step ahead there.
Kempton wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kempton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wright is pulling down on Kempton's head to control his posture.
Wright is trying to keep Kempton in close.
Kempton looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kempton (4) vs (4) Wright
Wright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kempton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wright has Kempton in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kempton (6) vs (4) Wright
Wright is pulling down on Kempton's head. It's preventing any offense from Kempton, at least for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kempton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kempton is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kempton takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Jacob Kempton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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