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TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 5 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Diego Lugano!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irrawaddy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lugano stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy controls Lugano momentarily but Lugano frees himself.
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
Lugano trying to control the position from guard on top but Irrawaddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lugano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irrawaddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 (0) Lugano
Irrawaddy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Irrawaddy uses his free foot to push down on Lugano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lugano. Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (5) vs (0) Lugano
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lugano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lugano tries to lock up and control but Irrawaddy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Irrawaddy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lugano wants to control but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy tries to control but Lugano wriggling away.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lugano is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lugano is working to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy has control of Lugano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lugano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Irrawaddy wants to control the pace but Lugano is squirming around nicely.
Irrawaddy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lugano tries to reverse the position but Irrawaddy maintains control.
Irrawaddy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lugano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Irrawaddy has control of Lugano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lugano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lugano wants to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Irrawaddy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lugano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Irrawaddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lugano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy working away.
Irrawaddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lugano keeps working.
Irrawaddy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lugano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Irrawaddy has knee on belly momentarily but Lugano bucks him off and regains half guard.
Irrawaddy seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lugano is just riding it out for now. Irrawaddy eventually gives up the hold.
Lugano trying to hold on to Irrawaddy's head to control him but Irrawaddy postures up.
Irrawaddy seems to be looking for submissions.
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura but Lugano is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura but Lugano is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is trying to control. Lugano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lugano is looking for a sweep. Irrawaddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but Lugano defending well.
Lugano trying to control but Irrawaddy postures up.
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lugano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Irrawaddy wants to take a breather but Lugano is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lugano! Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (8) vs (0) Lugano
Irrawaddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lugano wants to control but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Irrawaddy wants to control the pace but Lugano is squirming around nicely.
Irrawaddy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lugano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lugano tries to improve position but can't.
Irrawaddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lugano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Irrawaddy has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Irrawaddy (10) vs (0) Lugano
Irrawaddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Irrawaddy looking to control but Lugano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy wants to finish this one by submission but Lugano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries to control but Lugano wriggling away.
Lugano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lugano wants to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Irrawaddy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lugano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Irrawaddy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lugano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Irrawaddy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lugano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura but Lugano is defending well.
Irrawaddy is looking for a kimura but Lugano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irrawaddy to get the leverage.
Irrawaddy wants to work for an arm triangle but Lugano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lugano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irrawaddy is working away from the top position though.
Lugano gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy passes Lugano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking to take a break and control but Lugano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura but Lugano is defending well.
Irrawaddy uses his free foot to push down on Lugano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lugano. Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (13) vs (0) Lugano
Irrawaddy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lugano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount.
Irrawaddy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent.
Irrawaddy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lugano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Irrawaddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lugano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lugano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Irrawaddy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Irrawaddy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Irrawaddy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lugano wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lugano is trying to maintain the position but Irrawaddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Lugano tries to roll over but Irrawaddy keeps him under control.
Irrawaddy wants to pass to mount but Lugano is defending the position.
Lugano is staying active underneath Irrawaddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lugano gets full guard.
Irrawaddy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Irrawaddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Lugano is retaining full guard.
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 13 to 0. |
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