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TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Moreau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kyng gets a clinch.
Kyng has hold of one of Moreau's legs. Moreau is fighting the takedown attempt but Kyng gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moreau (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kyng trying to advance position but Moreau counters by regaining guard.
Moreau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreau wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Kyng pushing down on Moreau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
Moreau is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Moreau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Kyng.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreau won't allow Kyng to pass to mount.
Kyng prevents Moreau from improving his position.
Kyng is controlling the pace.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreau (0) vs (5) Kyng
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Moreau tries to hold on but Kyng postures up.
Kyng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moreau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreau tries to hold on but Kyng pushes him away.
Moreau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyng avoids the attempt from Moreau to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Kyng wants to take Moreau's back but he can't do it this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moreau manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Moreau is defending the position.
Moreau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moreau is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyng passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreau (0) vs (8) Kyng
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyng is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kyng prevents Moreau from getting the reversal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moreau sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Moreau won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Moreau tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng uses his free foot to push down on Moreau's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moreau. Score +3 for passing guard: Moreau (0) vs (11) Kyng
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Moreau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Moreau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Moreau sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyng passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moreau! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreau (0) vs (14) Kyng
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Moreau is looking to improve his position but Kyng isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Moreau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Moreau tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moreau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 14 to 0.
Our winner, Tanner Kyng, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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