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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Milton Wainwright (ranked 5986 p4p, 0 weight class) and Japparo Leo (ranked 6098 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Milton Wainwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Japparo Leo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wainwright instigates a clinch.
Leo tries for a takedown but Wainwright manages to get underhooks.
Wainwright jumps guard.
Wainwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wainwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wainwright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wainwright (2) vs (0) Leo
Leo wants to sweep here but Wainwright controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wainwright 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 one minute gone in the round.
Wainwright trying to control but Leo is working from the bottom.
Wainwright could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wainwright passes Leo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wainwright performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wainwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leo tries to get to full guard but Wainwright has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leo trying to control but Wainwright postures up.
Leo is not content to let Wainwright control the position.
Wainwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leo tries to roll over but Wainwright keeps him under control.
Wainwright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leo is looking to improve his position.
Wainwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wainwright jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wainwright (5) vs (0) Leo
A lull in the action here.
Leo tries to bench press Wainwright off him but Wainwright keeps the position.
Wainwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leo keeps working.
Wainwright gets to mount! Leo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wainwright (7) vs (0) Leo
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leo is trying to escape the mount but Wainwright keeps good control and instead manages to take Leo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wainwright (10) vs (0) Leo
Wainwright is persistently looking for the submission but Leo is defending it well.
Wainwright working for a choke but Leo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wainwright controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leo fending off the submission attempt from Wainwright.
Leo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wainwright's guard. Nice work there by Leo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wainwright (10) vs (2) Leo
Leo content to stall in guard here.
Wainwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wainwright (12) vs (2) Leo
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leo wants to improve his position but instead Wainwright has moved into half guard.
Leo trying to control from the bottom.
Wainwright passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wainwright (15) vs (2) Leo
Leo tries to control the position but Wainwright now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wainwright (18) vs (2) Leo
You can see the frustration on Leo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wainwright's arms.
Wainwright avoiding Leo 's attempts to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wainwright.
Leo trying to control the action but Wainwright just sinks the hooks in.
Wainwright slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wainwright is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leo is really stuck here.
Wainwright not allowing Leo to control his hands.
What can Leo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wainwright patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wainwright working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leo is holding on to Wainwright 's glove but Wainwright gets free and slips his arm under Leo 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Leo is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Milton Wainwright! |
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