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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jing Kong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chek Lap Kok!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lap Kok feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kong (0) vs (2) Lap Kok
Kong keeping full guard, as Lap Kok tries to pass.
Kong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lap Kok defends it easily.
Lap Kok preventing the sweep.
Lap Kok passes into half guard.
Kong trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong wants to improve his position but Lap Kok is controlling well.
Kong wants to control but Lap Kok is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lap Kok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kong is looking to improve his position.
Kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lap Kok is working away from the top position though.
Lap Kok is controlling the pace.
Kong is not content to let Lap Kok control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong gets back to full guard.
Kong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lap Kok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lap Kok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
Kong looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lap Kok is stalling in the full guard.
Lap Kok preventing the sweep.
Lap Kok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lap Kok has gone for a leg lock! Kong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lap Kok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kong (2) vs (2) Lap Kok
Kong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lap Kok can't keep his opponent in guard - Kong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lap Kok wants to get back to full guard.
Lap Kok is staying active underneath Kong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kong maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lap Kok could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kong has cracked it and Lap Kok is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jing Kong! |
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