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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D3): Finals - 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jing Kong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Floruit Biggus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Biggus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biggus leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Biggus tries to counter it with a takedown but Kong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biggus moves into the clinch.
Kong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Biggus is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jing Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggus wants a takedown.
Kong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Biggus tries for a takedown but Kong manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is looking for a takedown.
Kong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Biggus prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kong (0) vs (2) Biggus
Biggus prevents Kong from improving his position.
Kong gets full guard.
Biggus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Kong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Biggus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kong. Score +3 for passing guard: Kong (0) vs (5) Biggus
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggus wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
Biggus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Biggus but great work by Kong. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kong (4) vs (5) Biggus
Biggus regains half guard.
Biggus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Biggus working for a triangle but Kong defends it easily.
Kong forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Biggus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kong.
Kong prevents Biggus from improving his position.
Biggus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kong manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kong (7) vs (5) Biggus
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to take Biggus's back but he can't do it this time.
Kong mounts Biggus! Really nice guard pass there!
Kong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Biggus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggus tries to buck Kong off but Kong is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Biggus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Biggus is trying to get back to full guard.
Kong trying to pass the guard but Biggus defending well.
Kong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Biggus is just riding it out for now. Kong eventually gives up the hold.
Kong wants to take a breather but Biggus is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Biggus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kong's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kong (7) vs (9) Biggus
Kong tries to escape the position.
Biggus is persistently looking for the submission but Kong is defending it well.
Kong tries to roll but Biggus sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kong is working hard here to advance position.
Biggus is looking to control Kong but Kong is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kong has hold of Biggus's leg, trying to break free but it's let Biggus lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Kong is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Biggus throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Floruit Biggus! |
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