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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Collins and Cono McGregor. Collins comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys. McGregor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: foggy dew. Cono McGregor told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Collins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cono McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Collins is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Collins circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor darts in and clinches Collins up against the cage.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Collins holds him up against the cage and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Collins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor fails to pull guard.
Collins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGregor is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGregor uses from the top position.
Collins is trying to control the position but McGregor postures up.
McGregor passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (0) vs (3) McGregor
McGregor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Collins, who protects the arm well.
Collins's coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McGregor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGregor taking a break here but Collins is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McGregor is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregor is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to maintain the position but McGregor is very close to passing his half guard.
McGregor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins trying to hold on to McGregor's head to control him but McGregor postures up.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
McGregor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Collins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Collins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Collins! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Collins (4) vs (3) McGregor
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Collins (6) vs (3) McGregor
Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Collins moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Collins (9) vs (3) McGregor
Collins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McGregor trying to control the hands but Collins breaks the grip.
Collins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McGregor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy McGregor right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Collins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McGregor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McGregor trying to control the hands but Collins breaks the grip.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGregor defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Collins's arms.
Collins working for the choke.
Collins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McGregor is defending well though. Collins let's go of the attempt for now.
Collins tightening his grip on McGregor, looking for the choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGregor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGregor wants to control his opponent's hands but Collins gets his hands free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Collins looking to break McGregor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McGregor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Collins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McGregor is having to fend off submission attempts from Collins, who is looking to sink in the choke. Collins doesn't have the hooks in though and McGregor manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Collins (9) vs (5) McGregor
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Collins keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.
Collins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGregor defends well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Collins is looking for a triangle but McGregor pushes his legs off easily.
McGregor is looking to advance position but Collins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Collins (13) vs (5) McGregor
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to take McGregor's back but he can't do it this time.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGregor is looking to escape.
Collins fails to advance to McGregor's back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGregor on the ground.
McGregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Collins working for a submission but McGregor is keeping him at bay.
McGregor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Collins wants to take his opponent's back but McGregor doesn't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor is trying to escape the mount.
Collins trying to control but McGregor is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Collins takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
After the big win, Michael Collins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Cono McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'i will be back'. |
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