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TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kip Stern! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Stern rushes Banner and presses him up against the cage.
Stern really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Banner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stern (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stern on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stern tries to get out of the position.
Banner wants to take a breather but Stern is having none of it. #SUB#
Stern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Stern is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stern avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is looking to advance position but Stern won't allow it.
Stern is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stern avoid being mounted?
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Stern is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Banner trying to control from half guard but Stern is working away.
Banner prevents Stern from improving his position.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stern is looking to improve his position.
Stern is holding on to half guard well.
Banner is keen to just control but Stern is a slippery customer.#T2#
Stern slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
Banner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stern (0) vs (5) Banner
Stern is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stern! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stern (0) vs (7) Banner
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Stern working to try and regain half guard.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it. #T3#
Stern is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stern manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stern is looking to reverse the position.
Banner taking a breather here.
Stern is not content to let Banner control the position.
Stern might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stern is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Banner tries to advance to mount but Stern denies him.
Stern manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banner's best efforts.
Stern is looking to improve his position.
Banner passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stern (0) vs (10) Banner#SUB2#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Stern defends it well. #SUB2#
Banner has hold of Stern's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stern manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T5##SUB2#
Banner is working for a guillotine from mount but Stern frees his head quite easily.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it. #SUB2#
Stern defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Banner.
Stern is working to get back to half guard.
Stern tries to hold on but Banner postures up.#T6#
Banner wants to control the pace but Stern is squirming around nicely.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Stern knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banner on the ground.#SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine from mount but Stern is having none of it.
Stern is desperately trying to improve his position but Banner has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action. #T7##SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stern manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Banner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stern, who protects the arm well.
Stern struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Banner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Banner works to advance to full mount. Stern defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stern (0) vs (12) Banner
Stern is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Banner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stern can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Banner has hold of Stern's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stern manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Stern wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Banner working for a guillotine from mount but Stern is in no mood to give up.
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Stern defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Banner.
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Stern wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.#T10#
Banner content just to control the position here.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stern tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Stern can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner avoids the attempt from Stern to control.
Stern working to try and regain half guard.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stern is looking to escape. #T11##SUB2#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Stern defends it well.
Stern tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stern manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Banner advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stern (0) vs (14) Banner
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Banner avoids the attempt from Stern to control.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stern is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Banner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stern is surviving well by controlling Banner's body position as best he can.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it.
Stern is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stern is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Banner wants to finish this one by submission but Stern is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Banner. #T13#
Stern wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it. #SUB2#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Stern defends it well.
Stern is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Banner wants to finish this one by submission but Stern is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Banner. #T14#
Banner controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Banner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stern tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away. #SUB2#
Banner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Banner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Stern defends it well.
Stern is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 14 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Dickweed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smooth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dickweed (0) vs (2) Smooth#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smooth wants to free his trapped foot but Dickweed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smooth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smooth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dickweed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Dickweed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Smooth is looking to advance position but Dickweed won't allow it. #SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions off his back.
Dickweed tries to roll over but Smooth keeps him under control.
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Smooth not doing much here.
#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions off his back.
Smooth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Dickweed has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smooth escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smooth! Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (0) vs (5) Smooth
Dickweed tries to buck Smooth off but Smooth is having none of it.
Dickweed is letting Smooth control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Smooth 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.#T3#
Dickweed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smooth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dickweed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smooth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dickweed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily.
Smooth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dickweed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily.
Smooth moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (0) vs (8) Smooth
Smooth gets to mount! Dickweed was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dickweed (0) vs (10) Smooth
Dickweed working to try and regain half guard.
Dickweed is trying to reverse the position but instead Smooth has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dickweed (0) vs (13) Smooth#T5#
Dickweed is trying to break free.
Dickweed is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Smooth is continuing to stall.
Dickweed is really stuck here.
Smooth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dickweed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Dickweed tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
Smooth biding his time, controlling Dickweed.
Dickweed tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
#T7#
Smooth is trying to stick to Dickweed's back but Dickweed is turning into Smooth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smooth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dickweed. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (2) vs (13) Smooth
Dickweed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dickweed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smooth is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smooth has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (2) vs (15) Smooth#SUB#
Dickweed working for submissions but it's allowed Smooth to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smooth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smooth passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (2) vs (18) Smooth#T8#
Dickweed is trying to get back to half guard.
Dickweed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dickweed is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Smooth moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dickweed. Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (2) vs (21) Smooth
Dickweed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smooth has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dickweed (2) vs (23) Smooth#T9#
Smooth prevents Dickweed from getting the reversal.
Dickweed is working hard here to advance position.
Smooth moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Dickweed (2) vs (26) Smooth
Dickweed tries to escape the position.
Smooth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Smooth has the hooks in. Dickweed is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smooth is riding his opponent, not letting Dickweed buck him off.
Dickweed is really stuck here.
Dickweed is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10#
You can see the frustration on Dickweed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Smooth controlling the positon.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Dickweed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smooth is riding his opponent, not letting Dickweed buck him off. #SUB2#
Dickweed defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smooth's arms.
Smooth controlling well, preventing Dickweed from escaping the position.
Smooth biding his time, controlling Dickweed.
Smooth keeps control of the position as Dickweed tries to break free.
#T12##SUB2#
Dickweed is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smooth gets his way!
Dickweed is trying to break free.
Smooth is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Smooth is persistently looking for the submission but Dickweed is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Dickweed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dickweed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smooth.
You can see the frustration on Dickweed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Dickweed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dickweed slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions off his back.
Smooth tries to pass to full mount but Dickweed defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dickweed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Smooth moves into full mount! Dickweed won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (2) vs (29) Smooth
Smooth controlling the pace for now.
Dickweed is trying desperately to improve position.
Dickweed looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dickweed (2) vs (32) Smooth
Smooth controlling well, preventing Dickweed from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth wins on points by 32 to 2. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Shulenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Liam LaFonsetta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Shulenberg with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
LaFonsetta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shulenberg is trying to defend but LaFonsetta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shulenberg (0) vs (2) LaFonsetta#SUB2#
LaFonsetta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shulenberg is just riding it out for now. LaFonsetta eventually gives up the hold.
Shulenberg gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shulenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Shulenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LaFonsetta defends well.#T1##SUB#
Shulenberg is looking for a triangle but LaFonsetta pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Shulenberg working for a triangle but LaFonsetta defends it easily.
#SUB2#
LaFonsetta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
LaFonsetta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shulenberg has his hands on LaFonsetta's head, controlling the position.
Shulenberg keeping full guard, as LaFonsetta tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Shulenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shulenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LaFonsetta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shulenberg (2) vs (2) LaFonsetta#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LaFonsetta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
LaFonsetta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shulenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shulenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Shulenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and LaFonsetta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shulenberg has managed to get both his arms back between LaFonsetta's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
LaFonsetta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
LaFonsetta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shulenberg passes into half guard.
LaFonsetta tries to roll over but Shulenberg keeps him under control.
Shulenberg could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
LaFonsetta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LaFonsetta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LaFonsetta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shulenberg is pressing down on LaFonsetta's thigh, looking to free his foot. LaFonsetta is holding on for now. #T4#
LaFonsetta is looking to improve his position.
Shulenberg wants to pass to mount but LaFonsetta is defending the position.
LaFonsetta is staying active underneath Shulenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shulenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shulenberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for LaFonsetta! Score +3 for passing guard: Shulenberg (5) vs (2) LaFonsetta#SUB#
Shulenberg is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, LaFonsetta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
LaFonsetta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Shulenberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LaFonsetta is looking to escape.
LaFonsetta is desperately trying to improve his position but Shulenberg has a good base and remains in mount.
LaFonsetta is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Shulenberg controlling from mount. #SUB#
Shulenberg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but LaFonsetta manages to avoid the submission attempt.
LaFonsetta tries to bench press Shulenberg off him but Shulenberg keeps the position.
LaFonsetta is not content to let Shulenberg control the position.
LaFonsetta is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Shulenberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass LaFonsetta's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaFonsetta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shulenberg's best efforts.
Shulenberg prevents LaFonsetta from improving his position.
Well, if Shulenberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
LaFonsetta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shulenberg pulls his head out easily.
LaFonsetta wants to improve his position but Shulenberg is controlling well.
#T8#
LaFonsetta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Shulenberg is looking for a kimura but LaFonsetta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shulenberg to get the leverage.
LaFonsetta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
LaFonsetta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LaFonsetta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shulenberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
LaFonsetta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9##SUB#
LaFonsetta is defending against the submission attempts here by Shulenberg.
#SUB2#
LaFonsetta looking for submissions off his back.
Shulenberg wants to pass to mount but LaFonsetta is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFonsetta is looking for a sweep. Shulenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Shulenberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10#
Shulenberg is looking to take a break and control but LaFonsetta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
LaFonsetta actively working from the bottom here.
Shulenberg controlling the action here. #SUB2#
LaFonsetta actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB2#
LaFonsetta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LaFonsetta wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
LaFonsetta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
LaFonsetta looking for submissions off his back.
Shulenberg controlling the action here. #SUB#
Shulenberg in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. LaFonsetta tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shulenberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Shulenberg! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tsuyoi Empi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kyng circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Kyng shoots in and gets a takedown into Empi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Empi (0) vs (2) Kyng
Empi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Empi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (2) vs (2) Kyng
Empi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kyng's guard.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Empi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (5) vs (2) Kyng
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng is squirming around, avoiding Empi's attempts to control the action.
Kyng is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Empi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Empi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Empi content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Empi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Empi (8) vs (2) Kyng#SUB#
Kyng defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Empi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2#
Kyng breaks Empi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (8) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Empi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Empi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Empi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.
Kyng won't allow Empi to sweep him here.
Empi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Empi is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Kyng looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Empi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Empi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Empi has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Empi is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Empi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyng has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (8) vs (7) Kyng
Empi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kyng's best efforts.#T4#
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Empi is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Kyng is taking a breather. Empi 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.
Empi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Empi actively working from the bottom here.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Empi wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Empi is looking to improve his position.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Empi is defending well.
Kyng stalling.
Empi is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kyng controlling the action here.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Empi won't allow it.
Empi trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Empi is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.
Empi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kyng is fighting to break Empi's control of his arms but Empi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Empi has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Empi working for a triangle but Kyng defends it easily.
#T9#
Empi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Empi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Empi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Empi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Empi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Empi is keeping the position.#T11#
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Empi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Empi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (10) vs (7) Kyng#T12#
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Empi is one step ahead there.
Empi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyng is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Empi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
Empi trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Empi is really struggling to control Kyng but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kyng pulls Empi in to control the position.
Empi preventing the sweep. #T14#
Empi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Empi wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Empi takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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