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TWGC 44 (155lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 22 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Reagan Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Skinner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Plant is trying to defend but Skinner 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: Plant (0) vs (2) Skinner
Skinner wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position.
Plant is not content to let Skinner control the position.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Skinner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (5) Skinner
Skinner is trying to get an arm triangle but Plant is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant is looking to regain half guard here but Skinner keeps moving and retains side control.
Skinner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Plant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here.
Skinner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skinner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Plant! Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (0) vs (7) Skinner
Skinner controlling from the full mount.
Plant working to try and regain half guard.
Skinner wants to take Plant's back here but Plant is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Plant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner takes Plant's back. Score +3 for taking back: Plant (0) vs (10) Skinner
Skinner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Plant is defending well though. Skinner let's go of the attempt for now.
Plant 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 Skinner gets his way!
Plant defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Skinner keeps control of the position as Plant tries to break free.
Skinner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Skinner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Plant has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Plant trying to control the position but Skinner manages to sink in the hooks.
Skinner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Plant 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 Skinner gets his way!
Skinner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Plant right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plant trying to control the hands but Skinner breaks the grip.
Plant preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Skinner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skinner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Plant defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Skinner's arms.
Skinner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Plant knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Plant for a finish.
Skinner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Plant rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is thwarting Plant's attempts to control the position.
Plant is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Skinner seems content to control.
Skinner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Plant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skinner trying to control from half guard but Plant is working away.
Plant controlling the position well.
Skinner is looking for a kimura but Plant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skinner to get the leverage.
Plant tries to roll over but Skinner keeps him under control.
Skinner is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is looking for a kimura here.
Skinner is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skinner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Plant is staying active underneath Skinner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
Skinner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.
Skinner trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it.
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Skinner.
Skinner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skinner.
Skinner trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Skinner trying to control the pace.
Skinner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Skinner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (13) Skinner
Skinner is trying to take his opponent's back.
Skinner looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Plant wants to hold on but Skinner pushes him away.
Skinner looking to secure an arm triangle but Plant defends it well.
Skinner moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Plant (0) vs (16) Skinner
Plant fending off the submission attempt from Skinner.
Skinner is persistently looking for the submission but Plant is defending it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Plant is trying to break free.
Skinner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Plant knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Plant for a finish.
Skinner looking for the RNC.
Skinner is riding his opponent, not letting Plant buck him off.
Skinner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Skinner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Skinner is looking to control Plant but Plant is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Skinner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Plant has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Skinner tries to keep control of the position but Plant is staying busy.
Skinner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Plant defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Plant right now.
Skinner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Skinner looking for the RNC.
Skinner looking to break Plant's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Plant remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Skinner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Skinner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Plant has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Skinner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Plant trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Skinner working for a choke but Plant is defending well.
Skinner not allowing Plant to control his hands.
Skinner working for a choke but Plant is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Skinner looking to break Plant's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Plant remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Skinner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Skinner controls the position.
Plant defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Skinner's arms.
Plant trying to control the action but Skinner just sinks the hooks in.
Plant is really stuck here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is looking for the choke from the back position but Plant is controlling his hands well.
Skinner looking for the choke from the back.
Plant is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Skinner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Skinner looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner is riding his opponent, not letting Plant buck him off.
Skinner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skinner wins on points by 16 to 0. |
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