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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mick Gerrard and David Yung. Gerrard's entrance music is Mama weer all crazy now. A fine choice. Yung comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 陳小春 - 亂世巨星 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mick Gerrard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yung pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gerrard looking to pass the guard.
Gerrard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yung manages to get to full guard.
Gerrard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung keeping moving, preventing Gerrard from controlling successfully.
Yung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerrard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerrard drops back looking for a leg! Yung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yung manages to kick Gerrard off! Gerrard jumps back into Yung's guard.
Gerrard wants to pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard pushes down on Yung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yung.
Gerrard passes into half guard.
Yung actively working from the bottom here.
Yung is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerrard.
Gerrard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard is working for a kimura but Yung is defending it quite comfortably.
Yung actively working from the bottom here.
Gerrard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yung has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yung actively working from the bottom here.
Gerrard wants to work for an arm triangle but Yung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gerrard is trying to work for a kimura but Yung is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yung actively working from the bottom here.
Yung is pressing down on Gerrard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerrard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerrard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerrard looking to pass the guard.
Gerrard advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerrard (3) vs (0) Yung
Gerrard working away.
Gerrard is looking to take a break and control but Yung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung is looking for a sweep.
Yung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gerrard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerrard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yung is not content to let Gerrard control the position.
Gerrard is trying to get an arm triangle but Yung is defending well.
Yung is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gerrard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard wants to control but Yung is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung regains half guard.
Gerrard seems to be working for a kimura but Yung defends the submission attempt.
Yung wants to improve his position but Gerrard is controlling well.
Yung won't allow Gerrard to pass to mount.
Yung is trying to get back to full guard.
Yung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yung.
Gerrard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yung has control of Gerrard's left arm, preventing Gerrard from doing any damage.
Gerrard trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerrard wants to pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.
Gerrard wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Yung has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gerrard doesn't defend quickly enough and Yung has managed to lock this one up! Can Gerrard escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yung on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Yung!
A relieved looking David Yung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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