|
|
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tsuyoi Empi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kyng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyng shoots in and gets a takedown into Empi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Empi (0) vs (2) Kyng
Empi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Empi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (2) vs (2) Kyng
Empi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kyng's guard.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Empi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (5) vs (2) Kyng
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng is squirming around, avoiding Empi's attempts to control the action.
Kyng is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Empi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Empi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Empi content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Empi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Empi (8) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Empi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyng breaks Empi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (8) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Empi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Empi is keeping the position.
Empi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.
Kyng won't allow Empi to sweep him here.
Empi working a defensive guard here.
Empi is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Empi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Empi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Empi has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.
Empi is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Empi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyng has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (8) vs (7) Kyng
Empi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kyng's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Empi is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyng is taking a breather. Empi 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.
Empi is trying to get back to full guard.
Empi actively working from the bottom here.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Empi wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Empi is looking to improve his position.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Empi is defending well.
Kyng stalling.
Empi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Empi won't allow it.
Empi trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Empi is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.
Empi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kyng is fighting to break Empi's control of his arms but Empi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Empi has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.
Empi working for a triangle but Kyng defends it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Empi trying to control the position.
Empi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Empi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Empi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Empi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Empi is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Empi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Empi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (10) vs (7) Kyng
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Empi is one step ahead there.
Empi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyng is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Empi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
Empi trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Empi is really struggling to control Kyng but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kyng pulls Empi in to control the position.
Empi preventing the sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Empi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Empi wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Empi takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
|
|
|
|
|
