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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortega wants a takedown.
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
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knapp fending off the submission attempt from Ortega.
Knapp wants to escape the position.
Knapp showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Knapp right now.
Ortega is looking for the choke from the back position but Knapp is controlling his hands well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
Knapp looking to secure an arm triangle but Ortega defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Knapp working for a submission but Ortega is keeping him at bay.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
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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