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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Detroit Racer and Callum Ruttenum. Ruttenum is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX- X gon give it to ya. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Detroit Racer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Callum Ruttenum!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ruttenum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Racer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Racer (2) vs (0) Ruttenum
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Racer stands and throws Ruttenum's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Racer (5) vs (0) Ruttenum
Ruttenum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Racer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruttenum, who protects the arm well.
Racer is looking to take a break and control but Ruttenum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racer swings around for an armbar but Ruttenum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Racer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Racer (5) vs (2) Ruttenum
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttenum being controlled here momentarily.
Racer keeping moving, preventing Ruttenum from controlling successfully.
Racer controlling the position.
Racer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruttenum tries to free his leg and advance position but Racer is retaining full guard.
Racer wants to sweep but no luck.
Racer is pulling down on Ruttenum's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruttenum, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Racer keeping moving, preventing Ruttenum from controlling successfully.
Ruttenum looking to pass the guard.
Racer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Racer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Racer tries to get out of the position.
Ruttenum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Racer's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Racer keeping hold of Ruttenum's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Racer wants to improve his position but Ruttenum is controlling well.
Racer controlling the position well.
Racer wants to improve his position but Ruttenum is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Racer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Racer controlling the position.
Ruttenum drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Racer dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Racer (7) vs (2) Ruttenum
Racer passes Ruttenum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Racer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Racer is working for a submission of some sort.
Racer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruttenum is just riding it out for now. Racer eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Racer seems content to control.
Ruttenum is refusing to be controlled, as Racer sits in half guard.
Racer is really struggling to control Ruttenum but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Ruttenum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
We've been hearing that Racer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Racer wants to pass to mount but Ruttenum is defending the position.
Racer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ruttenum is looking for a sweep. Racer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Racer is trying to work for a kimura but Ruttenum is defending well.
Racer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Racer is looking to take a break and control but Ruttenum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Racer seems to be looking for submissions.
Racer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruttenum sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Racer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Racer wants to take a breather but Ruttenum is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Racer in particular looking to stall.
Racer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruttenum is just riding it out for now. Racer eventually gives up the hold.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Racer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruttenum sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Racer seems content to control.
Ruttenum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Racer is keen to just control but Ruttenum is a slippery customer.
Racer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Racer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruttenum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruttenum wants to improve his position but Racer is controlling well.
Racer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Racer stalling.
Ruttenum wants to improve his position but Racer is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Ruttenum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Ruttenum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
Racer is trying to work for a kimura but Ruttenum is defending well.
Racer is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ruttenum as he works his way to full guard.
Racer is pushing down on Ruttenum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruttenum is fighting to maintain full guard but Racer has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Ruttenum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
Racer seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruttenum works his way to full guard. Good work.
Racer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruttenum has his foot on Racer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Racer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Racer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Racer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruttenum is keeping the position for now.
Ruttenum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Racer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruttenum looks winded!
Racer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Racer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ruttenum for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Racer slips nicely into half guard.
Racer wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruttenum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruttenum has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ruttenum is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Racer jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Racer (10) vs (2) Ruttenum
Racer has hold of Ruttenum's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ruttenum seems comfortable defending it but Racer has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ruttenum is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ruttenum is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Racer couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Detroit Racer!
A very excited looking Detroit Racer 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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