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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Tomson (ranked 22226 p4p, 204 weight class) and Tony Lenny (ranked 9003 p4p, 186 weight class). Tomson comes into the arena with R-Swift- Awesome God blaring out of the sound system. Lenny comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Tom Tomson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tom Tomson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tony Lenny!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lenny clinches.
Lenny is looking for a takedown.
Tomson tries to score a body lock takedown but Lenny shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lenny can't get the takedown.
Lenny jumps guard and drags Tomson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Lenny keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomson pushing down on Lenny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tomson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (3) vs (0) Lenny
Lenny tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson trying to control the action but Lenny is working from the bottom.
Lenny is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenny gets back to half guard.
Lenny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lenny looking for submissions off his back.
Lenny looking for submissions off his back.
Lenny is refusing to be controlled, as Tomson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson wants to free his trapped foot but Lenny is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tomson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lenny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomson pulls his head out easily.
Lenny is trying to get back to full guard.
Lenny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomson pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenny is defending against the submission attempts here by Tomson.
Lenny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomson pulls his head out easily.
Tomson is looking to advance position but Lenny won't allow it.
Lenny actively working from the bottom here.
Tomson prevents Lenny from improving his position.
Tomson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lenny! Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (6) vs (0) Lenny
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson takes Lenny's back. Score +3 for taking back: Tomson (9) vs (0) Lenny
Lenny tries to escape but Tomson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lenny looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tomson.
Lenny tries to escape but Tomson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lenny fending off the submission attempt from Tomson.
I really don't envy Lenny right now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lenny rolls, trying to escape but Tomson keeps control of the position.
Lenny is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tomson.
Tomson is not going to allow Lenny to sit and survive in this position.
Tomson is trying to stick to Lenny's back but Lenny is turning into Tomson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tomson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lenny. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (9) vs (2) Lenny
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lenny trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tomson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lenny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tomson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lenny trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lenny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tomson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Lenny from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lenny's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lenny tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Lenny from controlling successfully.
Lenny tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Lenny from controlling successfully.
Tomson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tomson, not yet.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Lenny from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lenny wants to pass the guard but Tomson is keeping the position.
Tomson controls Lenny momentarily but Lenny frees himself.
Lenny wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Tomson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lenny is one step ahead there.
Lenny controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lenny drops back looking for a leg! Tomson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tomson manages to kick Lenny off! Lenny jumps back into Tomson's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lenny looking to pass the guard.
Tomson pulls Lenny in close to prevent any damage.
Lenny trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tomson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lenny trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tomson looking to control.
Lenny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lenny tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Tomson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (11) vs (2) Lenny
Lenny controlling the position.
Lenny being controlled here, momentarily.
Tomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lenny is looking for a triangle but Tomson pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lenny is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Tomson trying to control but Lenny is working from the bottom.
Lenny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lenny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tomson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lenny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tomson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Lenny keeps moving.
Lenny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomson defends well.
Tomson passes Lenny's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is trying to control. Lenny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tomson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (14) vs (2) Lenny
Tomson has hold of Lenny's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lenny manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lenny slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lenny is looking to control Tomson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lenny avoid being mounted?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lenny looking for submissions off his back.
Lenny is not content to let Tomson control the position.
Tomson is really struggling to control Lenny but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tomson trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lenny wants to sweep but Tomson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (17) vs (2) Lenny
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson takes the fight on points by 17 to 2. |
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