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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gordon gets a double leg takedown into Ryan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Ryan working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Gordon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordon content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Ryan tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (5) Gordon
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is controlling Ryan's posture.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan trying to move into half guard but instead Gordon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (7) Gordon
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon stays in close to Ryan's body and controls the position.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Gordon.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (2) vs (10) Gordon
Gordon controls the position.
Ryan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face as Gordon controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gordon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
It looks like Gordon 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon taking a breather here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan being controlled for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.
Gordon is taking a breather. Ryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Ryan Gordon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Gordon Ryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'The only one who could defeat me is me.'. |
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