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DARE SUB OPEN GP 1ST RD PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Derek Rogan (ranked 4691 p4p, 175 weight class) and Nicky Ryan (ranked 6092 p4p, 118 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Derek Rogan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nicky Ryan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rogan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rogan (2) vs (0) Ryan
Rogan is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogan to get the leverage.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogan is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rogan seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
Ryan trying to hold on to Rogan's head to control him but Rogan postures up.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Rogan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rogan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Rogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogan.
Rogan is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control but Rogan postures up.
Rogan is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ryan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan passes into half guard.
Rogan is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogan to get the leverage.
Rogan seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Rogan sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing good reports from Rogan'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.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Rogan is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogan is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogan.
Rogan trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogan seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Rogan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Rogan tries to pass.
Rogan trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogan trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogan (2) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.
Rogan pushes a forearm under Ryan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ryan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Rogan!
After winning the bout, Derek Rogan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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