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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aigars Senko and Jacob Clarke. Chooooooooon! I think Senko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hall of Fame by The Script. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Aigars Senko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jacob Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Senko has closed the distance and engaged Clarke in a clinch.
Clarke is fighting off a takedown attempt but Senko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Clarke to the mat. Clarke regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Senko (2) vs (0) Clarke
Senko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Senko preventing the sweep.
Senko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at The Butcher's Block inform us that Clarke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke is trying to keep Senko in close.
Senko is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarke is keeping the position for now.
Clarke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Senko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Senko wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Senko is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Clarke has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Senko is looking to defend but Clarke has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Senko! Clarke pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Senko taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacob Clarke!
The defeated Aigars Senko had this to say: 'Thanks to Mario for the title shot. I fell short of God's Glory but I'll be back with a motherfucking vengeance. Once you win and lose a belt, you'll kill to get it back. Thanks to the fans and the guys at UHK, my manager Abe Eaton. I'll be back!!!'. |
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