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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Knight (ranked 3237 p4p, 381 weight class) and On A Mission (ranked 22979 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenny Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; On A Mission!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Knight has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mission gets control of Knight's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mission will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mission not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
Knight thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mission pulls Knight in to control the position.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mission looking to control but Knight passes into half guard.
Mission has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Knight is trying to control. Mission wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mission is looking to improve his position.
Knight seems to be working for a kimura but Mission defends the submission attempt.
Knight is thwarting Mission's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mission is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mission avoid being mounted?
Mission is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mission moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mission pulls Knight in close to his closed guard and prevents Knight from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mission working a defensive guard here.
Knight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Mission is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight slips nicely into half guard.
Mission trying to control but Knight postures up.
Knight is working for a kimura but Mission is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mission looking for submissions off his back.
Knight is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mission defends it well.
Mission makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mission.
Knight looking to pass the guard.
Knight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mission manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knight has Mission in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (0) vs (2) Mission
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mission pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Mission 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.
Mission trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Mission engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Mission pushes his legs off easily.
Mission works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mission is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Knight is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). On A Mission! |
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