|
|
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7B PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jack Manion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Yakami Sansho!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Manion shoots in and gets a takedown into Sansho's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manion (2) vs (0) Sansho
Manion wants to pass the guard but Sansho is keeping the position.
Sansho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manion (2) vs (2) Sansho
Manion working for a triangle but Sansho defends it easily.
Sansho preventing the sweep.
Sansho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manion has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manion (4) vs (2) Sansho
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manion trying to control but Sansho is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manion stopping the sweep attempt from Sansho.
Manion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Rough House inform us that Sansho has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sansho working for a triangle but Manion defends it easily.
Manion passes Sansho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sansho tries to roll over but Manion keeps him under control.
Manion is looking to take a break and control but Sansho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sansho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sansho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manion has gone for a leg lock! Sansho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Manion's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manion (4) vs (4) Sansho
Sansho wants to control from the top but Manion keeps moving.
Sansho tries to free his leg and advance position but Manion is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansho trying to control the position from guard on top but Manion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manion trying to control the position here.
Manion has his feet on Sansho's thighs here. He's pushed Sansho off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sansho screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Manion!
A very excited looking Jack Manion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
|
|
|
|
|
