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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rascal Donkashane (ranked 3327 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Lynn (ranked 1956 p4p, 219 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rascal Donkashane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lynn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lynn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Donkashane on his heels. He'll look to pass Donkashane's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donkashane (0) vs (2) Lynn
Lynn controlling from the top position.
Lynn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Lynn 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donkashane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn is pushing down on Donkashane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Donkashane is fighting to maintain full guard but Lynn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lynn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn is keen to just control but Donkashane is a slippery customer.
Donkashane tries to get to full guard but Lynn has control of the leg.
Lynn is trying to control. Donkashane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Donkashane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lynn working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Donkashane trying to control here.
Lynn not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lynn jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Donkashane (0) vs (5) Lynn
Donkashane is trying to control Lynn's posture but Lynn avoids it.
Donkashane is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lynn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Donkashane's legs.
Donkashane is looking to reverse the position.
Donkashane looking for a sweep but Lynn has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Donkashane (0) vs (7) Lynn
Donkashane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lynn controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donkashane is looking to escape.
Lynn controlling the position easily from mount.
Donkashane is working to get back to half guard.
Lynn looking to control but Donkashane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Donkashane wants to control but Lynn is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Donkashane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donkashane is trying to reverse the position but instead Lynn has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Donkashane (0) vs (10) Lynn
Lynn is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Donkashane right now.
Lynn has good solid back control here.
Donkashane is really stuck here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lynn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lynn has the hooks in. Donkashane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Donkashane is working hard here to advance position.
Donkashane wants to control his opponent's hands but Lynn gets his hands free.
Lynn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Donkashane.
Donkashane tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Lynn.
Donkashane tries to escape the position.
Lynn is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Donkashane trying to control the position but Lynn manages to sink in the hooks.
Donkashane tries to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lynn looking for the RNC.
Lynn just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Donkashane tries to escape the position.
Lynn controlling the position well here. Donkashane rolled but Lynn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lynn is trying to stick to Donkashane's back but Donkashane is turning into Lynn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lynn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Donkashane. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donkashane (2) vs (10) Lynn
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donkashane tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynn is retaining full guard.
Lynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donkashane is looking to advance position but Lynn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donkashane (2) vs (14) Lynn
Lynn prevents Donkashane from getting the reversal.
Lynn avoids the attempt from Donkashane to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lynn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donkashane is looking to improve his position but Lynn isn't that keen on the idea.
Lynn wants to take his opponent's back but Donkashane doesn't allow it.
Donkashane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Donkashane looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Donkashane (2) vs (17) Lynn
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane is really stuck here.
Lynn controlling the position well here. Donkashane rolled but Lynn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
It looks like Lynn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Donkashane is in bad spot here.
Lynn is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Donkashane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lynn is hanging on to Donkashane's back as he tries to escape.
Lynn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Donkashane.
Donkashane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lynn tries to control but Donkashane wriggling away.
Donkashane is desperately trying to improve his position but Lynn has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lynn tries to pass to full mount but Donkashane defends it.
Donkashane is trying to control but can't.
Donkashane is looking for a sweep. Lynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donkashane trying to get back to full guard but Lynn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Donkashane (2) vs (20) Lynn
Lynn controlling from mount.
Donkashane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane stops Lynn from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Donkashane tries to reverse the position but Lynn maintains control.
Lynn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donkashane tries to hold on but Lynn postures up.
Donkashane is trying desperately to improve position.
Lynn trying to control but Donkashane is having none of it.
Donkashane tries to lock up and control but Lynn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane is squirming around, avoiding Lynn's attempts to control the action.
Lynn takes Donkashane's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Donkashane is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Donkashane (2) vs (23) Lynn
Lynn controlling from the back.
Lynn is hanging on to Donkashane's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynn is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Donkashane breaks Lynn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donkashane (4) vs (23) Lynn
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynn wins on points by 23 to 4.
A very excited looking Jack Lynn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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