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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rex Kirby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kurt Angular!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kirby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Angular tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kirby is in Angular's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kirby (2) vs (0) Angular
Angular has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kirby trying to control but Angular is working from the bottom.
Kirby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angular has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirby has managed to get both his arms back between Angular's legs - danger averted.
Kirby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirby passes Angular's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kirby wants to free his trapped foot but Angular is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angular wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby is looking to advance position but Angular won't allow it.
Kirby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Angular tries to roll over but Kirby keeps him under control.
Angular is still trying to improve position.
Kirby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Angular defends it well.
Angular trying to control but Kirby postures up.
Kirby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kirby seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby seems to be working for a kimura but Angular defends the submission attempt.
Kirby trying to control the action but Angular is working from the bottom.
Angular wants to get back to full guard.
Kirby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Angular is just riding it out for now. Kirby eventually gives up the hold.
Angular is trying to maintain the position but Kirby is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angular gets back to full guard.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Angular keeps moving.
Kirby pushes down on Angular's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Angular is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirby.
Kirby seems to be looking for submissions.
Kirby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Angular sees it coming and defends easily.
Kirby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Angular sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angular does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Angular is trying to maintain the position but Kirby is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Angular defends it well.
Kirby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Angular actively working from the bottom here.
Angular is looking to improve his position.
Angular has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirby is working away from the top position though.
Kirby trying to control from half guard but Angular is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Angular wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy.
Angular wants to get back to full guard.
Angular slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kirby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Angular keeping full guard, as Kirby tries to pass.
Kirby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Angular keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Angular is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kirby controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Angular keeps moving.
Kirby passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kirby (5) vs (0) Angular
Angular gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Angular should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Angular moves into full guard.
Angular trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Angular looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kirby passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kirby (8) vs (0) Angular
Kirby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Angular is looking for a sweep.
Kirby working away.
Angular is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kirby tries for a kimura but Angular is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Angular is trying to get back to half guard.
Angular gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but Angular defending well.
Kirby wants to take a breather but Angular is having none of it.
Angular trying to control from the bottom.
Kirby prevents Angular from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is working for a submission of some sort.
Kirby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kirby wants to work for an arm triangle but Angular is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kirby is thwarting Angular's attempts to control the position.
Kirby trying to mount his opponent but Angular defends it.
Kirby prevents Angular from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kirby seems to be working for a kimura but Angular defends the submission attempt.
Angular tries to get to full guard but Kirby has control of the leg.
Kirby is pressing down on Angular's thigh, looking to free his foot. Angular is holding on for now.
Kirby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Angular defends it well.
Angular trying to hold on to Kirby's head to control him but Kirby postures up.
Kirby is looking for a kimura but Angular is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirby to get the leverage.
Angular actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kirby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but Angular defending well.
Kirby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kirby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kirby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angular does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Angular trying to control but Kirby postures up.
Kirby is looking for a kimura here.
Kirby is thwarting Angular's attempts to control the position.
Angular is looking for a sweep. Kirby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Angular is looking to get back to full guard here but Kirby has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kirby (11) vs (0) Angular
Kirby swings around for an armbar but Angular sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kirby's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kirby (11) vs (2) Angular
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Angular stays in close to Kirby's body and controls the position.
Angular slips nicely into half guard.
Kirby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Angular's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Angular's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kirby (15) vs (2) Angular
Kirby is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kirby is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Angular trying to control but not successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kirby patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Angular fending off the submission attempt from Kirby.
Kirby patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Angular fending off the submission attempt from Kirby.
Angular is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Angular is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirby takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A less than humble Rex Kirby misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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