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ADWGC Tokyo PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 22103 p4p, 591 weight class) and Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 3223 p4p, 360 weight class). Ebbitt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX-Ain't No Sunshine. Tommy Ebbitt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Ebbitt!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ebbitt drives through and clinches with Henry Jr against the cage.
Ebbitt pulls guard effortlessly.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ebbitt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ebbitt is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebbitt working a defensive guard here.
Henry Jr 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.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt has his foot on Henry Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Henry Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ebbitt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ebbitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ebbitt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry Jr defends it easily.
Ebbitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Ebbitt, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henry Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (3) vs (0) Ebbitt
Henry Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ebbitt is trying to improve his position.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr working away.
Henry Jr tries to move to mount but Ebbitt blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ebbitt tries to buck Henry Jr off but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Ebbitt is looking to regain half guard here but Henry Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Ebbitt is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
Henry Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ebbitt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ebbitt tries to bench press Henry Jr off him but Henry Jr keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to control the position but Ebbitt is working away.
Ebbitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ebbitt is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
Henry Jr tries to move to mount but Ebbitt blocks the move with his legs.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ebbitt is being controlled here.
Ebbitt tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ebbitt's face as Henry Jr controls the position.
Ebbitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ebbitt stops Henry Jr from passing to mount.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Ebbitt tries to buck Henry Jr off but Henry Jr is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ebbitt is trying to improve his position.
Ebbitt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Ebbitt works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Henry Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Henry Jr passes Ebbitt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ebbitt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ebbitt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry Jr defends well.
Ebbitt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry Jr controls the pace.
Ebbitt keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Ebbitt keeping moving, preventing Henry Jr from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ebbitt keeping moving, preventing Henry Jr from controlling successfully.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center inform us that Ebbitt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ebbitt working for a triangle but Henry Jr defends it easily.
Henry Jr trying to control but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Ebbitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Ebbitt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henry Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henry Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henry Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Ebbitt controls Henry Jr momentarily but Henry Jr frees himself.
Henry Jr passes Ebbitt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ebbitt wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Ebbitt is defending the position.
Henry Jr trying to control the pace.
Henry Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ebbitt! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (6) vs (0) Ebbitt
Ebbitt regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Ebbitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry Jr is one step ahead there.
Ebbitt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry Jr passes into half guard.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ebbitt looking for submissions off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henry Jr'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.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Ebbitt is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry Jr in particular looking to stall.
Henry Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ebbitt for as long as he can get away with.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ebbitt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry Jr is keen to just control but Ebbitt is a slippery customer.
Henry Jr prevents Ebbitt from improving his position.
Ebbitt is trying to maintain the position but Henry Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henry Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Ebbitt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ebbitt is looking to improve his position.
Henry Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ebbitt tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Ebbitt wants to control but Henry Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr controlling the action here.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ebbitt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ebbitt actively working from the bottom here.
Henry Jr moves into full mount! Ebbitt won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (9) vs (0) Ebbitt
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ebbitt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ebbitt and Henry Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ebbitt is looking to regain half guard here but Henry Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Henry Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Henry Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ebbitt is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
Ebbitt is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Ebbitt wants to control but Henry Jr postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A relieved looking Andrew Henry Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Tommy Ebbitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'. |
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