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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ernst Young (ranked 3744 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pork Destroyer (ranked 3035 p4p, 0 weight class). Young's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye Of The Tiger. On his way into the cage it seems that Ernst Young has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ernst Young seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ernst Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pork Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Young has Destroyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Young pulls Destroyer into guard.
Destroyer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Young is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Destroyer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Destroyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Young is adopting a defensive guard.
Destroyer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Young pulls Destroyer in close to his closed guard and prevents Destroyer from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Destroyer controlling from the top position.
Destroyer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Destroyer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Young is pulling down on Destroyer's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Destroyer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Young managing to control the position.
Destroyer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
Destroyer postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer content to stall in guard here.
Destroyer is looking to advance position but Young has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Young (4) vs (0) Destroyer
Destroyer wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.
Young tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Destroyer is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Young controlling the position easily from mount.
Destroyer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Destroyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer working to try and regain half guard.
Young takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Destroyer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Destroyer tries to hold on but Young pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Young haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Destroyer is controlling an arm, preventing Young from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Young sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.
Destroyer is squirming around, avoiding Young's attempts to control the action.
Destroyer is controlling an arm, preventing Young from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Young avoids the attempt from Destroyer to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Young controlling the pace for now.
Young swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Destroyer is now in Young's guard. A big mistake from Young there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (4) vs (2) Destroyer
Destroyer is stalling in the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Young keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Destroyer looking to pass the guard.
Destroyer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is pushing down on Young's leg trying to pass to half guard. Young is fighting to maintain full guard but Destroyer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Destroyer is controlling the pace.
Young tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Young controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Young's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Destroyer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Ernst Young was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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