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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jo Ballinger and Volga Overstreet. Ballinger comes to the cage accompanied by Cheese Scones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jo Ballinger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Volga Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ballinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Overstreet circles away.
Ballinger moves in looking to clinch but Overstreet pushes him off.
Ballinger tries to clinch but Overstreet moves out of range.
Overstreet wants to counter the offense by Ballinger and move into the clinch position.
Ballinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overstreet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ballinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ballinger wants to clinch.
Overstreet wants to counter with a clinch but Ballinger pushes him away.
Ballinger tries to clinch there but Overstreet circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ballinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overstreet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ballinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Overstreet pushes Ballinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Overstreet manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Overstreet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ballinger wants to control from the top but Overstreet keeps moving.
Ballinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ballinger preventing the sweep.
Ballinger looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger is working hard here to advance position.
Ballinger slips nicely into half guard.
Ballinger is trying to work for a kimura but Overstreet is defending well.
Ballinger seems to be working for a kimura but Overstreet defends the submission attempt.
Ballinger seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Overstreet has recovered full guard.
Ballinger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (3) vs (0) Overstreet
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet is not content to let Ballinger control the position.
Ballinger advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ballinger (5) vs (0) Overstreet
Overstreet is working to get back to half guard.
Ballinger forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ballinger (8) vs (0) Overstreet
Ballinger is looking for the choke from the back position but Overstreet is controlling his hands well.
Ballinger is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Overstreet knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Overstreet for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Overstreet really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Ballinger's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Overstreet fending off the submission attempt from Ballinger.
Ballinger looking to break Overstreet's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Overstreet remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ballinger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Overstreet wants to control his opponent's hands but Ballinger gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger tightening his grip on Overstreet, looking for the choke.
Ballinger sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Overstreet taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jo Ballinger!
Jo Ballinger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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