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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 4071 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 2401 p4p, 251 weight class). Ryan's entrance music is I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. A fine choice. McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone as his entrance music. David McCarthy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Daniel Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ryan (0) vs (4) McCarthy
McCarthy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryan, who protects the arm well.
McCarthy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ryan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McCarthy's guard! Nice work there by Ryan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (4) McCarthy
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCarthy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCarthy 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
McCarthy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (4) McCarthy
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy is not content to let Ryan control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryan tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
McCarthy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryan's best efforts.
McCarthy manages to get to full guard.
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy looking for a guillotine here but Ryan defends easily.
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! McCarthy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCarthy manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
Ryan stands and throws McCarthy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (4) McCarthy
Ryan tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
Ryan works to advance to full mount. McCarthy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ryan (10) vs (4) McCarthy
Ryan tries to control but McCarthy wriggling away.
McCarthy 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: Ryan (10) vs (6) McCarthy
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McCarthy pushing down on Ryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCarthy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCarthy seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Ryan moves into full guard.
McCarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ryan managing to control the position.
Ryan controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.
Ryan managing to control the position.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
McCarthy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (12) vs (6) McCarthy
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (15) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy prevents Ryan from moving into mount.
McCarthy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (18) vs (6) McCarthy
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to get to half guard.
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCarthy is trying desperately to improve position.
McCarthy regains half guard.
Ryan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCarthy! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (21) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ryan.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCarthy is looking to escape.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to control but McCarthy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ryan is working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy frees his head quite easily.
Ryan fails to advance to McCarthy's back.
McCarthy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.
McCarthy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (24) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy tries to improve his position but instead Ryan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ryan (27) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy is really stuck here.
McCarthy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ryan's arms.
I really don't envy McCarthy right now.
McCarthy fending off the submission attempt from Ryan.
McCarthy is really stuck here.
Ryan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy showing good submission defense here.
McCarthy is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ryan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McCarthy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ryan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged McCarthy with him. McCarthy is trying to defend but Ryan has an arm under the chin now! McCarthy grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Ryan!
Daniel Ryan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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