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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ishmael Egyptian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rafiki Adebayo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Adebayo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Adebayo dives in and scores a takedown into Egyptian's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Egyptian (0) vs (2) Adebayo
Adebayo 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.
Adebayo won't allow Egyptian to sweep him here.
Adebayo controlling from the top position.
It looks like Adebayo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian looking for a sweep. Not yet Egyptian, not yet. #T1#
Adebayo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Egyptian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adebayo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Adebayo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Egyptian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adebayo has managed to get both his arms back between Egyptian's legs - danger averted.
Egyptian controls Adebayo momentarily but Adebayo frees himself.
Adebayo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adebayo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Egyptian (0) vs (5) Adebayo
Adebayo staying calm.#T2#
Egyptian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adebayo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Egyptian trying to remain calm as Adebayo controls from the top position.
Egyptian regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Egyptian wants to improve his position but Adebayo is controlling well.
Adebayo controlling the pace. #SUB#
Egyptian actively working from the bottom here.
Egyptian gets back to full guard.
Adebayo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Egyptian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (2) vs (5) Adebayo#T3#
Adebayo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Egyptian looking to pass the guard.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adebayo 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.#T4#
Adebayo is pulling down on Egyptian's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adebayo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adebayo has Egyptian pulled in close to control his posture.
Egyptian wants to control from the top but Adebayo keeps moving.
Adebayo pulls Egyptian in close to prevent any damage.
Adebayo is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian stopping the sweep attempt from Adebayo.#T5#
Adebayo keeps trying to improve his position.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adebayo 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: Egyptian (2) vs (7) Adebayo
Adebayo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Egyptian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adebayo pulls his head out easily.
Adebayo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Adebayo wants to free his trapped foot but Egyptian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Egyptian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adebayo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Egyptian tries to roll over but Adebayo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Egyptian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adebayo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Egyptian is looking to control Adebayo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egyptian avoid being mounted?
Adebayo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adebayo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Egyptian (2) vs (10) Adebayo
Egyptian tries to hold on but Adebayo pushes him away.
Egyptian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adebayo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Egyptian regains half guard.
Egyptian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Egyptian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adebayo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (4) vs (10) Adebayo
Adebayo wants to sweep but no luck.
Egyptian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adebayo has his hands on Egyptian's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Egyptian trying to control but Adebayo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adebayo holds on and takes a little breather.
Adebayo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egyptian is one step ahead there.
Egyptian works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Egyptian trying to mount his opponent but Adebayo defends it.
Adebayo tries to roll over but Egyptian keeps him under control.
Adebayo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Adebayo wants to improve his position but Egyptian is controlling well.
Egyptian is looking to take a break and control but Adebayo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Egyptian is looking to advance position but Adebayo won't allow it. #T11#
Adebayo is concentrating on defense, preventing Egyptian from advancing position.
Let's hope that Adebayo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Adebayo is trying to get back to full guard.
Egyptian wants to free his trapped foot but Adebayo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adebayo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Adebayo.#T12#
Egyptian wants to free his trapped foot but Adebayo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Egyptian wants to take a breather but Adebayo is having none of it.
Adebayo is trying to get back to full guard.
Adebayo is concentrating on defense, preventing Egyptian from advancing position.
Egyptian is keen to just control but Adebayo is a slippery customer.
Egyptian is pressing down on Adebayo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adebayo is holding on for now.
Adebayo is not content to let Egyptian control the position.#T13#
Adebayo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adebayo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adebayo holds on and takes a little breather.
Adebayo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Egyptian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adebayo is keeping the position for now.
Adebayo 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.
Egyptian wants to pass the guard but Adebayo is keeping the position.#T14#
Adebayo being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adebayo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (4) vs (12) Adebayo#SUB#
Adebayo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Egyptian has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Adebayo is looking to defend but Egyptian has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Adebayo! Egyptian pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Adebayo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ishmael Egyptian! |
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Main event
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Knapp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Phillip Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ortega drives through and clinches with Knapp against the cage.
Knapp has Ortega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ortega goes for a takedown attempt but Knapp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Knapp has managed to clinch.
Knapp is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knapp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knapp pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ortega has managed to clinch.
Knapp has Ortega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knapp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knapp is defending well.
Ortega stops a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Ortega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Ortega prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Knapp can't get the takedown.
Knapp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortega tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knapp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortega is defending well.
Knapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ortega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knapp is pressed up against the cage. Ortega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knapp down to the mat. Knapp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Knapp closes the distance and clinches.
Ortega is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ortega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Ortega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knapp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knapp wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Ortega drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortega wants a takedown.
#TD#
Knapp has picked Ortega up - he's going for a ride! Knapp dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knapp (2) vs (0) Ortega#SUB#
Knapp is looking for a kimura but Ortega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knapp to get the leverage.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Ortega told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Knapp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knapp trying to control from half guard but Ortega is working away. #SUB#
Knapp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortega is just riding it out for now. Knapp eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Ortega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knapp is working away from the top position though.
Knapp prevents Ortega from improving his position.#SUB#
Knapp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortega defends it well.
Ortega tries to get to full guard but Knapp has control of the leg.
Ortega is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knapp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knapp's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knapp (2) vs (4) Ortega#T4##SUB2#
Knapp fending off the submission attempt from Ortega.
Knapp wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Knapp showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Knapp right now.
#SUB2#
Ortega is looking for the choke from the back position but Knapp is controlling his hands well. #T5#
Ortega trying to control momentarily.
Knapp breaks Ortega's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knapp (4) vs (4) Ortega#SUB2#
Ortega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Knapp controlling him for the moment.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Knapp from controlling successfully. #T6#
Knapp looking to pass the guard.
Knapp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Knapp (7) vs (4) Ortega
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knapp wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Ortega gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Knapp (9) vs (4) Ortega#SUB#
Knapp is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ortega is surviving well by controlling Knapp's body position as best he can.
Ortega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7##SUB#
Knapp looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Knapp looking to control but Ortega is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ortega is squirming around, avoiding Knapp's attempts to control the action.
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knapp wants to control the pace but Ortega is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knapp controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Knapp looking to secure an arm triangle but Ortega defends it well. #T8#
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortega is squirming around, avoiding Knapp's attempts to control the action.
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knapp wants to control the pace but Ortega is squirming around nicely.
Ortega tries to hold on but Knapp pushes him away. #T9##SUB#
Knapp working for a submission but Ortega is keeping him at bay.
Ortega wants to hold on but Knapp pushes him away.
Knapp tries to control but Ortega wriggling away.
Ortega can't escape the position.
Knapp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Knapp has control of Ortega's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ortega regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Knapp working for a submission but Ortega is keeping him at bay. #T10#
Knapp prevents Ortega from getting the reversal.
Ortega sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knapp is keen to just control but Ortega is a slippery customer.
Ortega won't allow Knapp to pass to mount.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Knapp maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ortega could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Knapp has cracked it and Ortega is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Knapp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Knapp! |
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