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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bosco Iwoba (ranked 2033 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3389 p4p, 0 weight class). Iwoba's entrance music is Hercules*. A fine choice. Bosco Iwoba 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bosco Iwoba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Iwoba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jennings's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Iwoba (2) vs (0) Jennings
Jennings is looking for a sweep. Iwoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iwoba is keen to just control but Jennings is a slippery customer.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iwoba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jennings sees it coming and defends easily.
Jennings wants to control but Iwoba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Iwoba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iwoba tries to pass to full mount but Jennings defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba is thwarting Jennings's attempts to control the position.
Iwoba tries to pass to full mount but Jennings defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings gets full guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba postures up.
Jennings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iwoba is aware though and is defending well.
Jennings trying to control the position.
Iwoba 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.
Iwoba preventing the sweep.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba stopping the sweep attempt from Jennings.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Jennings is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jennings trying to control the position.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jennings wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Iwoba has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jennings to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Iwoba is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jennings pulls down on the head and he's put Iwoba to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Jennings! |
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