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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Reaper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Larch TicPins!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
TicPins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
TicPins moves into the clinch successfully.
TicPins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reaper prevents it.
TicPins is working for takedown but Reaper is calmly controlling the position for now.
TicPins prevents a takedown attempt there.
TicPins stops a takedown attempt from Reaper.
TicPins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jake Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larch TicPins.
TicPins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
TicPins wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper has TicPins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. TicPins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
TicPins is looking for a takedown.
TicPins wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
TicPins is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TicPins gets underhooks to prevent Reaper's takedown attempt.
TicPins gets underhooks to prevent Reaper's takedown attempt.
TicPins is looking for a takedown.
TicPins can't get the takedown.
TicPins is trying to drag Reaper to the mat but Reaper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reaper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. TicPins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
TicPins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
TicPins is pressed up against the cage. Reaper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag TicPins down to the mat. TicPins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
TicPins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reaper is working for takedown but TicPins is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TicPins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reaper.
TicPins prevents a takedown attempt there.
TicPins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reaper can't fight it off and eventually TicPins manages to take the fight to the floor. Reaper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reaper (0) vs (2) TicPins
TicPins stays in close to Reaper's body and controls the position.
Reaper is trying to keep TicPins in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and TicPins is now in half guard.
TicPins is taking a breather. Reaper 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.
Reaper is trying to maintain the position but TicPins is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TicPins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reaper tries to get to full guard but TicPins has control of the leg.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
TicPins wants to pass the guard but Reaper is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Reaper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. TicPins is working away from the top position though.
TicPins works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reaper (0) vs (5) TicPins
TicPins taking a breather here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reaper is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Reaper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
TicPins staying calm.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reaper struggling a bit here.
Reaper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but TicPins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as TicPins stalls from top position.
Reaper is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
TicPins is continuing to stall.
Reaper tries to improve position but can't.
Reaper can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
TicPins taking a breather here.
Reaper can't do much from the bottom here.
Reaper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
TicPins tries to pass to full mount but Reaper defends it.
Reaper tries to regain full guard. Instead though, TicPins has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Reaper (0) vs (8) TicPins
Reaper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
TicPins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
TicPins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reaper tries to hold on but TicPins pushes him away.
TicPins controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
TicPins avoids the attempt from Reaper to control.
Reaper is working to get back to half guard.
Reaper tries to hold on but TicPins pushes him away.
TicPins controlling from the full mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Reaper tries to reverse the position but TicPins maintains control.
Reaper tries to lock up and control but TicPins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
TicPins controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
TicPins wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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