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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jo Ballinger and Sean Juan. Ballinger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cheese Scones. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 4 wins and 0 losses; Jo Ballinger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Sean Juan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Juan showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ballinger (0) vs (2) Juan
Ballinger actively working from the bottom here.
Ballinger trying to control but Juan postures up.
Juan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Juan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (0) vs (5) Juan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger tries to lock up and control but Juan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juan is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ballinger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juan working for a guillotine from mount but Ballinger is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger tries to hold on but Juan pushes him away.
Ballinger can't escape the position.
Ballinger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ballinger (2) vs (5) Juan
Juan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ballinger (2) vs (7) Juan
The fighters are battling for position here. Ballinger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Juan slips nicely into half guard.
Ballinger is doing well to control the position and prevent Juan from advancing to side control.
Ballinger wants to control but Juan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger wants to get back to full guard.
Juan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Juan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ballinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ballinger actively working from the bottom here.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger wants to control but Juan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan is looking to advance position but Ballinger won't allow it.
Ballinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ballinger sees it coming and defends easily.
Juan is looking for a kimura here.
Ballinger trying to control from the bottom.
Ballinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ballinger! Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (2) vs (10) Juan
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ballinger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ballinger is looking for a sweep. Juan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (2) vs (13) Juan
Ballinger can't do much from the bottom here.
Juan advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ballinger (2) vs (15) Juan
Juan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ballinger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ballinger (2) vs (17) Juan
Ballinger is trying desperately to improve position.
Ballinger gets back to half guard.
Ballinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juan pulls his head out easily.
Juan is looking to advance position but Ballinger won't allow it.
Ballinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Ballinger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juan forces his way into half guard.
Ballinger trying to control here.
Juan is looking for a kimura here.
Juan trying to mount his opponent but Ballinger defends it.
Juan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (2) vs (20) Juan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Juan tries for a kimura but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger is trying to get back to half guard.
Juan working away.
Juan tries to advance to mount but Ballinger denies him.
Juan moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ballinger (2) vs (22) Juan
Juan moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ballinger (2) vs (25) Juan
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Juan not allowing Ballinger to control his hands.
Juan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ballinger trying to control the hands but Juan breaks the grip.
Juan working for a choke but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger is trying to break free.
Ballinger trying to control the action but Juan just sinks the hooks in.
Ballinger tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Juan looking to break Ballinger's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ballinger remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Juan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Juan is looking for the choke from the back position but Ballinger is controlling his hands well.
Juan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Juan gets his hands free as Ballinger looks to control.
Juan looking for the choke but no joy.
Juan looking for the choke from the back.
Juan has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ballinger is in real trouble here. Juan gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ballinger is tapping out! Juan wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Juan!
Sean Juan is the new lightweight champion!
Sean Juan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250, into his post fight interview.
Jo Ballinger spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'. |
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