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TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Baby Kitten Rojumanong (ranked 1611 p4p, 99 weight class) and Long Schlong (ranked 2251 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Baby Kitten Rojumanong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Long Schlong!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schlong clinches up with Rojumanong and pushes him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schlong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rojumanong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schlong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rojumanong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rojumanong tries to pull guard but Schlong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baby Kitten Rojumanong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojumanong fails to pull guard.
Rojumanong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to Rojumanong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Schlong has picked Rojumanong up - he's going for a ride! Schlong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rojumanong (0) vs (2) Schlong
Rojumanong is defending against the submission attempts here by Schlong.
Rojumanong is defending against the submission attempts here by Schlong.
Rojumanong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojumanong is not content to let Schlong control the position.
Rojumanong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rojumanong.
Schlong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rojumanong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rojumanong looking for a guillotine here but Schlong defends easily.
Schlong wants to pass the guard but Rojumanong is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schlong looking to pass the guard.
Schlong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schlong tries to free his leg and advance position but Rojumanong is retaining full guard.
Rojumanong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rojumanong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schlong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rojumanong is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlong pushes down on Rojumanong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schlong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rojumanong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schlong is working for a kimura but Rojumanong is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlong trying to mount his opponent but Rojumanong defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlong works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rojumanong (0) vs (5) Schlong
Schlong working for a guillotine from mount but Rojumanong is in no mood to give up.
Schlong wants to take Rojumanong's back here but Rojumanong is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Schlong looking to secure an arm triangle but Rojumanong defends it well.
Schlong mounts Rojumanong! Really nice guard pass there!
Schlong swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rojumanong is now in Schlong's guard. A big mistake from Schlong there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rojumanong (2) vs (5) Schlong
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong wants to pass the guard but Schlong is keeping the position.
Rojumanong looking to sit in guard and control but Schlong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rojumanong (2) vs (7) Schlong
Rojumanong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schlong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schlong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojumanong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlong looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schlong keeps trying to improve his position.
Rojumanong has his foot on Schlong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schlong works his way back into a safe position though.
Schlong wants to control from the top but Rojumanong keeps moving.
Schlong content to stall in guard here.
Schlong tries to free his leg and advance position but Rojumanong is retaining full guard.
Schlong drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rojumanong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rojumanong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rojumanong! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rojumanong (6) vs (7) Schlong
Schlong is looking to regain half guard here but Rojumanong keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rojumanong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schlong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schlong tries to bench press Rojumanong off him but Rojumanong keeps the position.
Rojumanong wants to control but Schlong is keeping him busy.
Schlong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rojumanong (6) vs (9) Schlong
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schlong seems to be working for a kimura but Rojumanong defends the submission attempt.
Schlong uses his free foot to push down on Rojumanong's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rojumanong. Score +3 for passing guard: Rojumanong (6) vs (12) Schlong
Rojumanong is squirming around, avoiding Schlong's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rojumanong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schlong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rojumanong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rojumanong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schlong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schlong's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rojumanong (10) vs (12) Schlong
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong avoiding Schlong 's attempts to control his hands.
Rojumanong is trying to stick to Schlong's back but Schlong is turning into Rojumanong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rojumanong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schlong. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rojumanong (10) vs (14) Schlong
Rojumanong is trying to keep Schlong in close.
Rojumanong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schlong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojumanong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rojumanong is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rojumanong (12) vs (14) Schlong
Schlong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rojumanong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rojumanong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schlong working for a triangle but Rojumanong defends it easily.
Rojumanong trying to control but Schlong is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schlong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rojumanong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schlong 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.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing Rojumanong from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schlong trying to control the position.
Rojumanong trying to control but Schlong is working from the bottom.
Schlong has his hands on Rojumanong's head, controlling the position.
Rojumanong is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Schlong has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rojumanong is looking to defend but Schlong has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rojumanong! Schlong pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rojumanong taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Long Schlong!
In his post fight interview, Long Schlong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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