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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 7366 p4p, 0 weight class) and Annoying Kids (ranked 7003 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Don't Know. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Annoying Kids!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kids moves into range and clinches up with Harland.
Harland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kids is looking for a takedown.
Harland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kids wants a takedown.
Zander Harland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Annoying Kids.
Kids can't get the takedown.
Kids is fighting off a takedown attempt but Harland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kids to the mat. Kids regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (0) Kids
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland wants to control from the top but Kids keeps moving.
Kids looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harland is one step ahead there.
Harland slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland is working for a kimura but Kids is defending it quite comfortably.
Harland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kids is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harland is keen to just control but Kids is a slippery customer.
Kids is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harland in particular looking to stall.
Harland trying to pass the guard but Kids defending well.
Harland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kids gets full guard.
Kids wants to sweep here but Harland controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kids bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (2) Kids
Kids tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harland holds on and takes a little breather.
Harland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kids is one step ahead there.
Harland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kids is aware though and is defending well.
Harland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kids gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harland working for a triangle but Kids defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland keeping full guard, as Kids tries to pass.
Harland is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kids wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
Harland keeping full guard, as Kids tries to pass.
Kids slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kids wants to free his trapped foot but Harland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kids stands and throws Harland's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (2) vs (5) Kids
Kids swings around for an armbar but Harland sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kids's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (4) vs (5) Kids
Harland won't allow Kids to sweep him here.
Harland tries to free his leg and advance position but Kids is retaining full guard.
Kids is trying to control the position but Harland postures up.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kids is keeping the position for now.
Kids is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kids keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harland postures up.
Harland wants to control from the top but Kids keeps moving.
Kids looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kids is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kids is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to pass the guard but Kids is keeping the position.
Kids working for a triangle but Harland defends it easily.
Harland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kids swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kids 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to control from the top but Kids keeps moving.
Harland looking to pass the guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kids is trying to keep Harland in close.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kids tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kids is keeping the position for now.
Harland wants to control from the top but Kids keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kids is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (4) vs (7) Kids
Kids trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Kids has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kids postures up.
Harland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harland'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.
Kids tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
Kids trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kids being controlled here momentarily.
Kids pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
Harland seems keen to control Kids's posture.
Harland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kids is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kids pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
Kids sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Harland doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Kids paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Harland - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zander Harland!
During a confident post fight interview, Zander Harland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Annoying Kids had this to say: 'Motha fuckles'. |
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