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Event:
ADWGC 8
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sparry McSubberton (ranked 4090 p4p, 183 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3473 p4p, 157 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sparry McSubberton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.
Jennings shoots in looking for a takedown but McSubberton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jennings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jennings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McSubberton defends it nicely.
McSubberton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sparry McSubberton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jennings.
Jennings tries to score a power double leg takedown but McSubberton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jennings somewhat.
McSubberton tries to counter with a takedown but Jennings is quick to defend against it.
Joe Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McSubberton! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McSubberton (0) vs (4) Jennings
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to bench press Jennings off him but Jennings keeps the position.
McSubberton sneaks back into half guard.
Jennings is looking for a kimura here.
Jennings is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to take a break and control but McSubberton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jennings looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jennings is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McSubberton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jennings.
McSubberton works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but McSubberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McSubberton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jennings defends it easily.
Jennings won't allow McSubberton to sweep him here.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but McSubberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McSubberton looking for a sweep. Not yet McSubberton, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is trying to keep Jennings in close.
Jennings looking to pass the guard.
McSubberton keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
Jennings stopping the sweep attempt from McSubberton.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but McSubberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings slips nicely into half guard.
Jennings has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (0) vs (7) Jennings
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jennings moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McSubberton has worked his arm free - good work by McSubberton!
Jennings is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McSubberton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jennings wants to control for a moment but McSubberton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jennings wants to pass to mount but McSubberton is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is pressing down on Jennings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jennings advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (0) vs (10) Jennings
Jennings working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McSubberton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jennings wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jennings is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McSubberton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McSubberton is not content to let Jennings control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings wants to control but McSubberton is keeping him busy.
Jennings tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jennings has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on McSubberton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McSubberton is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is trying to control Jennings's posture but Jennings avoids it.
McSubberton is trying to improve his position.
Jennings wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McSubberton, who protects the arm well.
McSubberton is trying to improve his position.
Jennings tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jennings advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McSubberton (0) vs (12) Jennings
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control but McSubberton is having none of it.
Jennings pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jennings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McSubberton is looking to escape.
Jennings looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control the pace but McSubberton is squirming around nicely.
McSubberton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jennings is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McSubberton reverses the position - he's now on top in Jennings's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McSubberton (2) vs (12) Jennings
McSubberton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jennings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McSubberton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McSubberton is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McSubberton is now in half guard.
Jennings wants to control but McSubberton passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (5) vs (12) Jennings
Jennings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McSubberton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McSubberton prevents Jennings from improving his position.
Jennings looking for submissions off his back.
McSubberton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jennings defends it well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is controlling McSubberton's trapped leg to prevent McSubberton from advancing to side control.
Jennings is trying to get back to full guard.
Jennings actively working from the bottom here.
Jennings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jennings tries to roll over but McSubberton keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is still trying to improve position.
McSubberton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jennings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McSubberton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSubberton pulls his head out easily.
Jennings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jennings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McSubberton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McSubberton (5) vs (14) Jennings
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings looking to improve position, pressing down on McSubberton's thigh with his hand. McSubberton seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jennings paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jennings's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! McSubberton picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sparry McSubberton!
Our winner, Sparry McSubberton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ADWGC 5
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jose Pacheco (ranked 2628 p4p, 120 weight class) and Sparry McSubberton (ranked 3985 p4p, 171 weight class). Jose Pacheco has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Jose Pacheco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sparry McSubberton!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacheco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McSubberton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McSubberton wants it to stay on the feet.
And McSubberton tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacheco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Pacheco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacheco closes this distance looking for a takedown but McSubberton circles away.
Pacheco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McSubberton avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco shoots in looking for a takedown but McSubberton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pacheco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pacheco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pacheco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McSubberton but McSubberton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And McSubberton tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacheco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pacheco shoots in but no luck this time.
McSubberton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacheco has a takedown stuffed.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSubberton as he avoids it easily.
Pacheco is trying hard to land a takedown here. McSubberton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McSubberton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pacheco defends it well.
Pacheco is breathing heavily.
Pacheco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McSubberton defends well and Pacheco ends up having to push McSubberton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And McSubberton tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacheco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McSubberton sprawls well. McSubberton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pacheco gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco shoots in but McSubberton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McSubberton with the counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pacheco.
Pacheco has a takedown stuffed.
McSubberton slaps away a takedown attempt from Pacheco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jose Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco shoots for a takedown but McSubberton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pacheco is defended easily by McSubberton.
McSubberton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McSubberton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pacheco.
Pacheco goes for a double leg but McSubberton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McSubberton continues to drive forward.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McSubberton but McSubberton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacheco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McSubberton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McSubberton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McSubberton wants it to stay on the feet.
McSubberton feints the counter takedown.
Pacheco darts in looking for a takedown but McSubberton gets double underhooks and turns Pacheco into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Pacheco with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pacheco.
McSubberton with the counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it easily.
Pacheco misses with a takedown attempt - McSubberton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McSubberton with the counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it easily.
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacheco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McSubberton swivels and escapes.
McSubberton slaps away a takedown attempt from Pacheco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And McSubberton tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacheco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pacheco tries to score a power double leg takedown but McSubberton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pacheco somewhat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches up with McSubberton, looking for a takedown. Pacheco pushes McSubberton against the cage but McSubberton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pacheco shoots in but McSubberton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pacheco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McSubberton defends well and Pacheco ends up having to push McSubberton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pacheco shoots in for a double leg but McSubberton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pacheco tries for a takedown but McSubberton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches up with McSubberton, looking for a takedown. Pacheco pushes McSubberton against the cage but McSubberton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pacheco shoots in looking for a takedown but McSubberton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pacheco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pacheco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McSubberton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco goes for a double leg but McSubberton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McSubberton continues to drive forward.
McSubberton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pacheco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McSubberton defends well and Pacheco ends up having to push McSubberton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McSubberton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pacheco.
McSubberton stuffs the takedown attempt from Pacheco. Pacheco gets slowly back to his feet.
Pacheco misses with a takedown attempt - McSubberton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McSubberton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pacheco defends it well.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McSubberton feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pacheco or perhaps it was just good defense by McSubberton, which made it look bad.
Pacheco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McSubberton defends well and Pacheco ends up having to push McSubberton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McSubberton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco shoots for a double leg takedown but McSubberton sprawls well. He's pushed Pacheco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And McSubberton tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacheco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pacheco shoots in for a double leg but McSubberton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McSubberton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pacheco has a takedown stuffed.
McSubberton leaves Pacheco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSubberton as he avoids it easily.
McSubberton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pacheco defends it well.
Pacheco shoots for a takedown but McSubberton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pacheco shoots in looking for a takedown. McSubberton tries to sprawl out of it but Pacheco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSubberton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pacheco fails to land the takedown.
McSubberton feints the counter takedown.
Pacheco dives in and grabs McSubberton's left leg, looking for a takedown. McSubberton pushes down on Pacheco's head and hops out.
McSubberton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pacheco fails with the takedown
and McSubberton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McSubberton. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pacheco (0) vs (2) McSubberton
McSubberton passes Pacheco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McSubberton is looking for a kimura here.
McSubberton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pacheco has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to pass to full mount but Pacheco defends it.
McSubberton is taking a breather. Pacheco 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.
McSubberton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pacheco sees it coming and defends easily.
McSubberton wants to take a breather but Pacheco is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to pass to full mount but Pacheco defends it.
Pacheco wants to get back to full guard.
Pacheco wants to control but McSubberton is keeping busy.
McSubberton is keen to just control but Pacheco is a slippery customer.
McSubberton passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pacheco (0) vs (5) McSubberton
McSubberton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton prevents Pacheco from getting the reversal.
McSubberton wants to control the pace but Pacheco is squirming around nicely.
McSubberton wants to take Pacheco's back here but Pacheco is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McSubberton trying to control but Pacheco is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton has isolated one of Pacheco's arms. Pacheco looking to fight him off but McSubberton twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparry McSubberton!
A very excited looking Sparry McSubberton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sparry McSubberton (ranked 3861 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Irwin (ranked 21156 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sparry McSubberton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ethan Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Irwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Irwin pulls McSubberton into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin wants to sweep here but McSubberton controlling him for the moment.
Irwin is still trying to improve position.
McSubberton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irwin is pulling down on McSubberton's head to control his posture.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing McSubberton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin has control of McSubberton's left arm, preventing McSubberton from doing any damage.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing McSubberton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSubberton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McSubberton trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McSubberton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton wants to control from the top but Irwin keeps moving.
Irwin pulls McSubberton in close to prevent any damage.
McSubberton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McSubberton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Irwin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McSubberton has Irwin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McSubberton (0) vs (2) Irwin
McSubberton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irwin controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Irwin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McSubberton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irwin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McSubberton (2) vs (2) Irwin
Irwin keeping moving, preventing McSubberton from controlling successfully.
McSubberton being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irwin is keeping the position for now.
McSubberton passes into half guard.
McSubberton content to control rather than advance.
Irwin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McSubberton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Irwin wants to improve his position but McSubberton is controlling well.
McSubberton is trying to control. Irwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McSubberton seems to be working for a kimura but Irwin defends the submission attempt.
McSubberton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is keen to just control but Irwin is a slippery customer.
McSubberton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (5) vs (2) Irwin
Irwin tries to bench press McSubberton off him but McSubberton keeps the position.
McSubberton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irwin keeps working.
McSubberton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McSubberton is trying to move to mount but Irwin reverses beautifully and ends up in McSubberton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McSubberton (5) vs (4) Irwin
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Irwin won't allow McSubberton to sweep him here.
Irwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McSubberton controls Irwin momentarily but Irwin frees himself.
Irwin controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McSubberton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McSubberton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Irwin has picked McSubberton up and slammed him! McSubberton can't keep hold of the triangle and Irwin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (5) vs (7) Irwin
Irwin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McSubberton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Irwin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McSubberton seems a little lost for a moment, as Irwin dominates the positioning.
McSubberton wants to control but Irwin postures up.
McSubberton sneaks back into half guard.
McSubberton has a hand on Irwin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Irwin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (5) vs (10) Irwin
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Irwin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McSubberton is holding on tight.
McSubberton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Irwin controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton regains half guard.
McSubberton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Irwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Irwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Irwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McSubberton working a defensive guard but Irwin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (5) vs (13) Irwin
A lull in the action here.
McSubberton can't do much from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is letting Irwin control him for a moment.
McSubberton is looking to reverse the position.
McSubberton struggling a bit here.
McSubberton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Irwin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McSubberton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Irwin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McSubberton tries to bench press Irwin off him but Irwin keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McSubberton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irwin wins on points by 13 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sparry McSubberton (ranked 3853 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 2914 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sparry McSubberton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jennings clinches up with McSubberton and pushes him back against the cage.
McSubberton gets control of Jennings's arms and successfully pulls guard. McSubberton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jennings forces his way into half guard.
Jennings uses his free foot to push down on McSubberton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McSubberton. Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (0) vs (3) Jennings
Jennings looking to control but McSubberton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jennings prevents McSubberton from getting the reversal.
McSubberton tries to hold on but Jennings postures up.
McSubberton is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSubberton is squirming around, avoiding Jennings's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings has hold of McSubberton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McSubberton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McSubberton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McSubberton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McSubberton (2) vs (3) Jennings
Jennings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McSubberton wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings seems keen to control McSubberton's posture.
McSubberton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is trying to control the position but McSubberton postures up.
Jennings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jennings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jennings told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing McSubberton from controlling successfully.
McSubberton pushes down on Jennings's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McSubberton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jennings has managed to free his arm - good work.
McSubberton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jennings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton wants to pass the guard but Jennings is defending well.
Jennings wants to control but McSubberton is keeping busy.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jennings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McSubberton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jennings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McSubberton has managed to get both his arms back between Jennings's legs - danger averted.
Jennings looking for a guillotine here but McSubberton defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jennings controls McSubberton momentarily but McSubberton frees himself.
McSubberton wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
McSubberton postures up.
Jennings 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jennings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McSubberton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jennings is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennings 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.
McSubberton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McSubberton controlling from the top position.
Jennings looking to control but McSubberton passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking for a sweep. McSubberton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jennings is looking to control McSubberton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jennings avoid being mounted?
Jennings wants to sweep but McSubberton has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (5) vs (3) Jennings
McSubberton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jennings has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jennings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McSubberton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McSubberton wants to take a breather but Jennings is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to improve his position but McSubberton is controlling well.
Jennings trying to control from the bottom.
Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSubberton pulls his head out easily.
McSubberton is keen to just control but Jennings is a slippery customer.
McSubberton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jennings defends it well.
Jennings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to improve his position.
McSubberton is looking for submissions but instead, Jennings has regained full guard.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing McSubberton from controlling successfully.
McSubberton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McSubberton preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings controls McSubberton momentarily but McSubberton frees himself.
Jennings is looking for a triangle but McSubberton pushes his legs off easily.
Jennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McSubberton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McSubberton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jennings wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McSubberton is now in half guard.
Jennings is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jennings won't allow McSubberton to pass to mount.
McSubberton is keen to just control but Jennings is a slippery customer.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McSubberton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (8) vs (3) Jennings
Jennings is looking to get to half guard.
Jennings keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jennings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jennings slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSubberton pulls his head out easily.
Jennings is in trouble now - McSubberton has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (11) vs (3) Jennings
McSubberton has control of Jennings's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jennings regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jennings is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to hold on but McSubberton pushes him away.
Jennings is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McSubberton looking to control but Jennings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McSubberton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jennings is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McSubberton controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is working to get back to half guard.
McSubberton can't control as he wanted to and Jennings manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Jennings is looking to improve his position.
Jennings trying to hold on to McSubberton's head to control him but McSubberton postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is pressing down on McSubberton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jennings trying to control the position.
Jennings working a defensive guard but McSubberton passes into half guard.
Jennings trying to control from the bottom.
Jennings is not content to let McSubberton control the position.
McSubberton seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jennings is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
McSubberton takes the fight on points by 11 to 3.
A victorious Sparry McSubberton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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