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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 4314 p4p, 423 weight class) and Calos Crispy (ranked 5514 p4p, 486 weight class). Irrawaddy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Laos Rules!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Calos Crispy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Crispy gets a clinch.
Irrawaddy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Irrawaddy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Irrawaddy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crispy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Irrawaddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispy tries for a takedown but Irrawaddy manages to get underhooks.
Irrawaddy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crispy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Irrawaddy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crispy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crispy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crispy closes the distance and clinches.
Crispy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Irrawaddy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crispy tries to pull guard but Irrawaddy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispy is trying to pull guard but Irrawaddy has him pressed against the cage.
Irrawaddy wants a takedown.
Irrawaddy is working for takedown but Crispy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Irrawaddy has Crispy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crispy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Irrawaddy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crispy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispy rushes Irrawaddy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irrawaddy is working for takedown but Crispy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Irrawaddy is looking for a takedown.
Irrawaddy wants a takedown but no success here.
Irrawaddy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crispy pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Irrawaddy with that takedown attempt.
Crispy wants to clinch up but Irrawaddy keeps it at a distance.
Crispy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Irrawaddy to the ground. Crispy is now in Irrawaddy's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irrawaddy (0) vs (2) Crispy
Crispy looking to pass the guard.
Crispy trying to control but Irrawaddy is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy is pulling down on Crispy's head to control his posture.
Crispy looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispy trying to control but Irrawaddy is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Crispy wants to control from the top but Irrawaddy keeps moving.
Irrawaddy 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: Irrawaddy (2) vs (2) Crispy
Irrawaddy works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (5) vs (2) Crispy
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent.
Irrawaddy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy wants to take his opponent's back but Crispy doesn't allow it.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irrawaddy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Crispy is trying to escape the mount but Irrawaddy keeps good control and instead manages to take Crispy's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Irrawaddy (8) vs (2) Crispy
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Irrawaddy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crispy is really stuck here.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Irrawaddy gets his hands free as Crispy looks to control.
Irrawaddy has good solid back control here.
Irrawaddy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position as Crispy tries to break free.
Irrawaddy has good solid back control here.
Irrawaddy controlling well, preventing Crispy from escaping the position.
Irrawaddy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Crispy doesn't escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crispy for as long as he can get away with.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irrawaddy looking to break Crispy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crispy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Irrawaddy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crispy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Irrawaddy continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Irrawaddy not allowing Crispy to control his hands.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Crispy doesn't escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy continues to hold on tight.
Crispy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Irrawaddy gets his way!
Crispy tries to escape but Irrawaddy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy controlling from the back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Irrawaddy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Irrawaddy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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