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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leonardo Esposito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Esposito clinches up with Kyng and pushes him back against the cage.
Esposito is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyng pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Esposito has Kyng pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kyng manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Esposito tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Esposito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyng prevents it.
Kyng lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esposito (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Esposito is defending well.
Esposito is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyng is taking a breather. Esposito 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.
Kyng prevents Esposito from improving his position.
Esposito won't allow Kyng to pass to mount.
Esposito trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Kyng trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Esposito is defending the position.
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Kyng.
Esposito trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Esposito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Esposito tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Esposito! Score +3 for passing guard: Esposito (0) vs (5) Kyng
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyng prevents Esposito from getting the reversal.
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Esposito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esposito prevents Kyng from taking his back.
Esposito wants to hold on but Kyng pushes him away.
Esposito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Esposito stops Kyng from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyng fails to advance to Esposito's back.
Esposito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Esposito is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Kyng wants to take his opponent's back but Esposito doesn't allow it.
Kyng moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Esposito (0) vs (8) Kyng
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyng is riding his opponent, not letting Esposito buck him off.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Esposito just trying to survive but Kyng is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is in bad spot here.
Kyng just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The adventures of Kyng the control monster continue. Boring.
Esposito is trying to break free.
Well, with Kyng on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Esposito is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kyng keeps control of the position as Esposito tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kyng just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Esposito trying to control but not successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Kyng.
Esposito is trying to break free.
Kyng controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Esposito just trying to survive but Kyng is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kyng has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Kyng has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kyng with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kyng controlling well, preventing Esposito from escaping the position.
Kyng is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Well,Esposito is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyng struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Esposito is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kyng controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Tanner Kyng thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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