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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aigars Senko and Jon Monroe. Senko comes to the cage accompanied by Hall of Fame by The Script. Monroe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aigars Senko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jon Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Senko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Monroe to the ground. Senko is now in Monroe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Senko (2) vs (0) Monroe
Senko trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Monroe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Senko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at UHK, Inc. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe has his foot on Senko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Senko works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monroe is keeping the position for now.
Senko advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Senko (5) vs (0) Monroe
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senko slows the pace down.
Monroe is not content to let Senko control the position.
Monroe is trying to control Senko's posture but Senko avoids it.
Senko wants to control but Monroe is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Senko happy to just control the position for now.
Senko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Senko trying to control the position but Monroe is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senko advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Senko (7) vs (0) Monroe
Monroe is squirming around, avoiding Senko's attempts to control the action.
Monroe prevents Senko from taking his back.
Senko 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Senko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Monroe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Senko (7) vs (2) Monroe
Monroe postures up.
Senko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monroe is aware though and is defending well.
Monroe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Senko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Senko has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Senko (9) vs (2) Monroe
Senko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monroe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Senko has managed to get both his arms back between Monroe's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Senko slips nicely into half guard.
Monroe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Senko moves into full mount! Monroe won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Senko (12) vs (2) Monroe
Monroe tries to lock up and control but Senko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Senko controlling the position easily from mount.
Senko moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Senko (15) vs (2) Monroe
That's six minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Monroe trying to control but not successfully.
Monroe is trying to break free.
Senko tries to keep control of the position but Monroe is staying busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to roll but Senko sticks to his back.
Senko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Senko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Monroe doesn't escape.
Senko tries to get the hooks in deep but Monroe pushed the leg off.
Monroe tries to roll but Senko sticks to his back.
Senko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Senko looking for the choke but no joy.
Senko is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Senko has the hooks in. Monroe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Monroe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Senko's arms.
Senko biding his time, controlling Monroe.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Senko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Monroe for as long as he can get away with.
Monroe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Senko.
Senko controlling from the back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Senko looking for the choke but no joy.
Monroe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Senko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Senko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Monroe doesn't escape.
Monroe rolls, trying to escape but Senko keeps control of the position.
Senko has got his arm under Monroe's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Monroe has spun round into Senko's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Senko (15) vs (4) Monroe
Senko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monroe defends it easily.
Senko keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
Senko working for a triangle but Monroe defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Monroe trying to control but Senko is working from the bottom.
Senko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monroe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Senko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Senko keeping full guard, as Monroe tries to pass.
Monroe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Monroe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Senko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monroe defends well.
Monroe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Senko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monroe trying to move into half guard but instead Senko has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Senko (17) vs (4) Monroe
Senko trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Senko slips nicely into half guard.
Senko is taking a breather. Monroe 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Senko seems to be looking for submissions.
Senko is working for a submission of some sort.
Monroe gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Senko controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Senko takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Aigars Senko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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