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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Evan Payton (ranked 1628 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1193 p4p, 163 weight class). Al Qarni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hells Bells. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fahad Al Qarni enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evan Payton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Qarni gets tackled into the cage by Payton. Payton maintains the clinch.
Payton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payton looking for a takedown.
Payton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Payton looking for a takedown.
Payton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Qarni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Qarni prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Qarni tightens his grip and picks Payton up, before dumping him to the ground. Payton manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Payton (0) vs (2) Al Qarni
Al Qarni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Al Qarni wants to pass the guard but Payton is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Martial Arts Dojo inform me that Al Qarni has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni forces his way into half guard.
Al Qarni tries to pass to full mount but Payton defends it.
Payton tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
Al Qarni is looking to take a break and control but Payton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton wants to get back to full guard.
Payton is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni stalling away here and it's allowed Payton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Payton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Qarni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Payton looking to control.
Payton is trying to push Al Qarni off with his feet but Al Qarni grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Payton's ankles and Payton is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Fahad Al Qarni!
During a confident post fight interview, Fahad Al Qarni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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