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Hawaii Grappling 2 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wingers Son!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wong gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wong (2) vs (0) Son
Wong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Son sees it coming and defends easily.
Wong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Son does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Son is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Son looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wong pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Son really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Son looking for submissions off his back.
Wong wants to take a breather but Son is having none of it.
Son looking for submissions off his back.
Wong is keen to just control but Son is a slippery customer.
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Son is staying active underneath Wong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wong seems to be looking for submissions.
Son looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wong is working for a kimura but Son is defending it quite comfortably.
Wong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wong pulls his head out easily.
Son actively working from the bottom here.
Son actively working from the bottom here.
Wong controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong trying to control from Son's half guard. Son has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Son keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Wong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Son has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wong pushing down on Son's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Son doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wong.
Son moves into full guard.
Wong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Son working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Son manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wong has Son in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (2) vs (2) Son
Wong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Son wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
Son postures up.
Son forces his way into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Son not doing much here.
Wong is looking to improve his position.
Son is taking a breather. Wong 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.
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
Son controlling the action here.
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Son prevents Wong from improving his position.
Wong looking for submissions off his back.
Wong trying to control here.
Son is looking to take a break and control but Wong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Son controlling the action here.
Wong tries to get to full guard but Son has control of the leg.
Son is looking to advance position but Wong won't allow it.
Wong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Son is working away from the top position though.
Wong is refusing to be controlled, as Son sits in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Son tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wong wants to control but Son is keeping busy.
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wong wants to control but Son is keeping busy.
Son is looking to advance position but Wong won't allow it.
Son is looking for a kimura here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wong is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Son seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wong trying to control the position.
Wong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Son doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Son manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wong trying to keep a closed guard but Son is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Son is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wong has his foot on Son's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Son works his way back into a safe position though.
Wong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Son controlling from the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Son looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wong is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (4) vs (2) Son
Wong trying to control but Son is working from the bottom.
Wong forces his way into half guard.
Son looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Son is just riding it out for now. Wong eventually gives up the hold.
Son actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Son looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wong takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
An out of breath Ty Wong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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