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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7954 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkhbat Togoruutan (ranked 6292 p4p, 504 weight class). Andrew Henry Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Monkhbat Togoruutan!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Togoruutan shoots in and gets a takedown into Henry Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henry Jr (0) vs (2) Togoruutan
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Henry Jr keeping moving, preventing Togoruutan from controlling successfully.
Togoruutan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Henry Jr is trying to control the position but Togoruutan postures up.
Togoruutan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (0) vs (5) Togoruutan
Togoruutan slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togoruutan is looking to take a break and control but Henry Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry Jr struggling a bit here.
Henry Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (2) vs (5) Togoruutan
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togoruutan trying to hold on to Henry Jr's head to control him but Henry Jr postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Togoruutan wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Henry Jr tries to pass to full mount but Togoruutan defends it.
Togoruutan trying to control here.
Henry Jr wants to control but Togoruutan is keeping him busy.
Togoruutan tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Togoruutan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry Jr pulls his head out easily.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is looking for a kimura but Togoruutan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henry Jr to get the leverage.
Togoruutan is looking to improve his position.
Henry Jr is trying to control. Togoruutan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henry Jr tries to pass to full mount but Togoruutan defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Togoruutan is refusing to be controlled, as Henry Jr sits in half guard.
Togoruutan wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Togoruutan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Henry Jr not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Togoruutan! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (5) vs (5) Togoruutan
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Togoruutan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henry Jr avoids the attempt from Togoruutan to control.
Henry Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Togoruutan is looking to escape.
Henry Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Togoruutan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Togoruutan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henry Jr controlling from the full mount.
Henry Jr wants to control the pace but Togoruutan is squirming around nicely.
Togoruutan wants to control but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Togoruutan defends it well.
Henry Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Togoruutan is looking to escape.
Togoruutan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan wants to hold on but Henry Jr pushes him away.
Henry Jr content just to control the position here.
Togoruutan tries to lock up and control but Henry Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Togoruutan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry Jr controlling from mount.
Henry Jr moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Henry Jr (8) vs (5) Togoruutan
Henry Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Togoruutan buck him off.
Togoruutan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Togoruutan right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan is really stuck here.
Henry Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Togoruutan is defending well though. Henry Jr let's go of the attempt for now.
Henry Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Togoruutan's body.
Henry Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Togoruutan is controlling his hands well.
Togoruutan wants to control his opponent's hands but Henry Jr gets his hands free.
Henry Jr controls the action.
Togoruutan is in bad spot here.
Henry Jr is looking to control Togoruutan but Togoruutan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan trying to control the hands but Henry Jr breaks the grip.
Henry Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Togoruutan wants to escape the position.
Togoruutan controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Togoruutan tries to escape but Henry Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Togoruutan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan tries to escape the position.
Togoruutan just trying to survive but Henry Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Togoruutan rolls, trying to escape but Henry Jr keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Togoruutan right now.
You can see the frustration on Togoruutan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Togoruutan is keeping busy.
Henry Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Togoruutan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Togoruutan trying to control the hands but Henry Jr breaks the grip.
Togoruutan is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Togoruutan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Togoruutan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Henry Jr controlling well, preventing Togoruutan from escaping the position.
Henry Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Henry Jr is hanging on to Togoruutan's back as he tries to escape.
Togoruutan staying busy and making it hard for Henry Jr to control.
Togoruutan is trying to break free.
Togoruutan trying to control the position but Henry Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
Togoruutan can't escape the position.
Henry Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Togoruutan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Henry Jr biding his time, controlling Togoruutan.
Togoruutan is really stuck here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan wants to control his opponent's hands but Henry Jr gets his hands free.
Togoruutan is really stuck here.
Henry Jr biding his time, controlling Togoruutan.
Henry Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Togoruutan for as long as he can get away with.
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Togoruutan trying to control the action but Henry Jr just sinks the hooks in.
Togoruutan tries to escape the position.
Henry Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Togoruutan right now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Will Henry Jr go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Togoruutan just looking to survive in the bad position.
Togoruutan is in bad spot here.
Togoruutan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Henry Jr.
Henry Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Togoruutan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Togoruutan can't escape the position.
Togoruutan showing good submission defense here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Henry Jr keeps control of the position as Togoruutan tries to break free.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Togoruutan rolls, trying to escape but Henry Jr keeps control of the position.
Togoruutan wants to control his opponent's hands but Henry Jr gets his hands free.
Henry Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Togoruutan is controlling his hands well.
Henry Jr trying to control momentarily.
Henry Jr is hanging on to Togoruutan's back as he tries to escape.
Henry Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Togoruutan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Togoruutan for a finish.
Henry Jr controlling well, preventing Togoruutan from escaping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Togoruutan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Togoruutan rolls, trying to escape but Henry Jr keeps control of the position.
Henry Jr is not going to allow Togoruutan to sit and survive in this position.
Togoruutan is in bad spot here.
Henry Jr biding his time, controlling Togoruutan.
A lull in the action here.
Togoruutan breaks Henry Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (8) vs (7) Togoruutan
Togoruutan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry Jr, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (10) vs (7) Togoruutan
Togoruutan looking for a sweep. Not yet Togoruutan, not yet.
Togoruutan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Togoruutan is retaining full guard.
Togoruutan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry Jr is one step ahead there.
Henry Jr is pushing down on Togoruutan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Togoruutan is fighting to maintain full guard but Henry Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Togoruutan is defending the position.
Henry Jr prevents Togoruutan from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Togoruutan is refusing to be controlled, as Henry Jr sits in half guard.
Henry Jr trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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