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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 4095 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Mythos (ranked 2828 p4p, 410 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Daniel Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mythos moves into the clinch.
Mythos lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Mythos
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mythos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ryan looking to control.
Mythos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Mythos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Mythos postures up.
Mythos looking to pass the guard.
Mythos won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mythos passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mythos in particular looking to stall.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Mythos trying to control the pace.
Ryan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mythos is working away from the top position though.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Mythos has control of the leg.
Mythos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (5) Mythos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan gets back to half guard.
Mythos controlling the action here.
Ryan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (8) Mythos
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan holds on to Mythos around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to hold on but Mythos pushes him away.
Ryan tries to improve his position but instead Mythos has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ryan (0) vs (11) Mythos
Mythos keeps control of the position as Ryan tries to break free.
Ryan trying to control the action but Mythos just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mythos has good solid back control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to roll but Mythos sticks to his back.
Ryan trying to control the action but Mythos just sinks the hooks in.
Mythos is riding his opponent, not letting Ryan buck him off.
Ryan can't escape the position.
Mythos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ryan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ryan for a finish.
I really don't envy Ryan right now.
Ryan wants to control his opponent's hands but Mythos gets his hands free.
What can Ryan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mythos is not going to allow Ryan to sit and survive in this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to break free.
Mythos controlling the position well here. Ryan rolled but Mythos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ryan tries to escape the position.
Mythos looking for the RNC.
What can Ryan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ryan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ryan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the hands but Mythos won't let him.
Good control from Mythos.
Ryan just trying to survive but Mythos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Ryan right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ryan rolls, trying to escape but Mythos keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ryan just trying to survive but Mythos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mythos controlling the position well here. Ryan rolled but Mythos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ryan trying to control the position but Mythos manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Mythos.
Ryan tries to escape but Mythos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mythos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ryan doesn't escape.
Ryan trying to control the action but Mythos just sinks the hooks in.
Mythos has good solid back control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mythos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mythos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ryan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos has the hooks in. Ryan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mythos has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryan's body.
Ryan trying to control the position but Mythos manages to sink in the hooks.
Ryan rolls, trying to escape but Mythos keeps control of the position.
Mythos controls the position.
Ryan tries to roll but Mythos sticks to his back.
Mythos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ryan.
Ryan wants to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Ryan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mythos is hanging on to Ryan's back as he tries to escape.
Mythos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mythos looking to break Ryan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ryan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mythos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mythos controlling the positon.
Mythos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos wins on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious Mack Mythos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Daniel Ryan was interviewed post fight and said 'Yo ... this is it for me ... Had a great career ..thank you all !!! '. |
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