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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Randy Klose (ranked 7971 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Irvin (ranked 2430 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Randy Klose! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paul Irvin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Irvin drives through with a takedown into Klose's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klose (0) vs (2) Irvin
Klose is trying to keep Irvin in close.
Irvin tries to free his leg and advance position but Klose is retaining full guard.
Klose controls Irvin momentarily but Irvin frees himself.
Klose is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Irvin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Klose working for a triangle but Irvin defends it easily.
Irvin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin passes Klose's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klose is looking to control Irvin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klose avoid being mounted?
Klose moves into full guard.
Irvin wants to control from the top but Klose keeps moving.
Klose trying to keep a closed guard but Irvin is proving a slippery customer.
Klose wants to control the position but Irvin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin 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.
Irvin is thwarting Klose's attempts to control the position.
Klose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klose trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is looking for a kimura but Klose is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irvin to get the leverage.
Klose actively working from the bottom here.
Klose tries to roll over but Irvin keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Klose manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Klose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klose keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
Klose controls Irvin momentarily but Irvin frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin wants to pass the guard but Klose is keeping the position.
Irvin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Klose trying to keep a closed guard but Irvin is proving a slippery customer.
Klose trying to control the position here.
Irvin postures up.
Klose keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
Irvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Klose has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Irvin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Klose (0) vs (5) Irvin
You can see the frustration on Klose's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Irvin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klose has escaped the position, nice work there.
Irvin looks winded!
Irvin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klose has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klose is trying to control Irvin's posture but Irvin avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Klose sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Klose trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Irvin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Klose (0) vs (8) Irvin
Irvin prevents Klose from getting the reversal.
We've been informed that Irvin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Klose wants to hold on but Irvin pushes him away.
Irvin wants to control the pace but Klose is squirming around nicely.
Klose regains half guard.
Klose wants to control but Irvin is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Klose tries to roll over but Irvin keeps him under control.
Irvin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klose is just riding it out for now. Irvin eventually gives up the hold.
Klose is looking to control Irvin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klose avoid being mounted?
Irvin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klose defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Klose trying to control from the bottom.
Klose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klose is trying to control but can't.
Klose is defending against the submission attempts here by Irvin.
Klose is looking for a sweep. Irvin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klose wants to control but Irvin is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Klose is looking to get back to full guard here but Irvin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Klose (0) vs (11) Irvin
Klose is trying to get back to half guard.
Irvin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klose, who protects the arm well.
Irvin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klose is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Klose tries to buck Irvin off but Irvin is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Klose tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Irvin easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Klose (0) vs (13) Irvin
Klose is looking to get to half guard.
Irvin avoids the attempt from Klose to control.
Irvin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Klose is working to get back to half guard.
Irvin avoids the attempt from Klose to control.
Irvin looking to control but Klose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Klose is trying desperately to improve position.
Klose has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Irvin's lack of action.
Klose is looking to control Irvin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klose avoid being mounted?
Irvin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klose has managed to free his arm - good work.
Irvin trying to pass the guard but Klose defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Klose makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Klose.
Klose trying to keep a closed guard but Irvin is proving a slippery customer.
Klose pushes a forearm under Irvin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Irvin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Klose! |
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