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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor Newell and Rafal Jackiewicz. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Conor Newell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rafal Jackiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jackiewicz tries to clinch but Newell moves out of range.
Jackiewicz gets tackled into the cage by Newell. Newell maintains the clinch.
Newell wants a takedown.
Newell looking for a takedown.
Jackiewicz stops a takedown attempt from Newell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Newell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackiewicz is defending well.
Newell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Newell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackiewicz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackiewicz pushes Newell up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackiewicz wants to take the fight to the mat but Newell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Newell has Jackiewicz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Newell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackiewicz tumbling to the mat - Newell dives into Jackiewicz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Newell (2) vs (0) Jackiewicz
Newell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackiewicz wants to control but Newell passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell trying to mount his opponent but Jackiewicz defends it.
Newell stalling.
Newell continues to stall.
Newell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell tries to pass to full mount but Jackiewicz defends it.
Newell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackiewicz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Newell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Newell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell controlling the action here.
Jackiewicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newell tries to pass to full mount but Jackiewicz defends it.
Newell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackiewicz wants to control but Newell is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackiewicz has his hands clasped together around Newell's back. He's all about the action.
Newell controlling the action here.
Jackiewicz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jackiewicz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newell controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Newell.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Newell moves into full mount! Jackiewicz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (5) vs (0) Jackiewicz
Newell 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackiewicz trying to hold on to Newell's head to control him but Newell postures up.
Newell not doing much here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Newell is thwarting Jackiewicz's attempts to control the position.
Newell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackiewicz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Newell jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (8) vs (0) Jackiewicz
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackiewicz is trying to control Newell's posture but Newell avoids it.
Jackiewicz trying to remain calm as Newell controls from the top position.
Jackiewicz struggling a bit here.
Newell controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz is trying to improve his position.
Newell taking a breather here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Newell is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Jackiewicz is looking for a sweep.
Jackiewicz is letting Newell control him for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz wants to control but Newell postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jackiewicz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Newell stalls from top position.
Newell working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Newell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jackiewicz is looking to regain half guard here but Newell keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackiewicz is letting Newell control him for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Newell.
You can see the frustration on Jackiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Newell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jackiewicz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
More hug and hope from Newell.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Jackiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Newell is staying tight to Jackiewicz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Jackiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackiewicz is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Newell takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A less than humble Conor Newell misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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