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TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Seong Hyeon Lee (ranked 8268 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 1975 p4p, 101 weight class). Ithamar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Seong Hyeon Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ithamar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Ithamar persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Ithamar
Ithamar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Ithamar
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Lee tries to hold on but Ithamar pushes him away.
Ithamar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ithamar has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (0) vs (8) Ithamar
Ithamar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Lee right now.
Lee is trying to roll into a better position but Ithamar has get a rear naked choke and Lee is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar took some time post fight to say the following; 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mister Handsy (ranked 6666 p4p, 267 weight class) and Godric Shackleford (ranked 7765 p4p, 448 weight class). Godric Shackleford has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mister Handsy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Godric Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shackleford has managed to clinch.
Shackleford gets control of Handsy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shackleford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Handsy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shackleford manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Handsy has Shackleford in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Handsy (0) vs (2) Shackleford
Shackleford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Handsy (0) vs (5) Shackleford
Shackleford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Handsy, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks Shackleford politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shackleford prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shackleford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Handsy's face as Shackleford controls the position.
Shackleford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Handsy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shackleford taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Handsy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Handsy gets back to half guard.
Handsy is looking to improve his position.
Shackleford is taking a breather. Handsy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Handsy is trying to maintain the position but Shackleford is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford not doing much here.
Handsy is trying to maintain the position but Shackleford is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shackleford is taking a breather. Handsy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shackleford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handsy is just riding it out for now. Shackleford eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shackleford content to control rather than advance.
Handsy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shackleford content to stall in guard here.
Shackleford looking to pass the guard.
Handsy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shackleford controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford postures up.
Shackleford pushing down on Handsy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shackleford frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Handsy (0) vs (8) Shackleford
Shackleford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shackleford controlling his opponent.
Handsy wants to control but Shackleford is having none of it.
Shackleford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shackleford avoids the attempt from Handsy to control.
Handsy has given up his back. Will we see Shackleford going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Handsy (0) vs (11) Shackleford
Shackleford really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Handsy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Handsy trying to control the hands but Shackleford breaks the grip.
Shackleford slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Handsy trying to control the hands but Shackleford breaks the grip.
Shackleford working for the choke.
Shackleford looking for the RNC.
Handsy trying to control the hands but Shackleford breaks the grip.
Shackleford is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Handsy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shackleford is looking for the choke from the back position but Handsy is controlling his hands well.
Shackleford controls the action.
Shackleford looking for the choke from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Handsy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shackleford doesn't have the hooks in and Handsy manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Handsy (2) vs (11) Shackleford
Handsy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shackleford is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shackleford has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Handsy (2) vs (13) Shackleford
Handsy keeping full guard, as Shackleford tries to pass.
Shackleford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shackleford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handsy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shackleford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is continuing to stall.
Shackleford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handsy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handsy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shackleford rolls with it to try and escape but Handsy cranks on the arm and Shackleford is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Handsy! |
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