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Event:
CATCH!!!-KO3-AKE OME!!! 2017
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Del Rosario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
VaraKolaudov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Del Rosario throws the kick towards the body but VaraKolaudov avoids it.#KD#
Del Rosario looks low and kicks high, catching VaraKolaudov right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT#
It looks like Mawzer VaraKolaudov has been cut.
Del Rosario tries to land a body kick
and VaraKolaudov counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Rosario throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
VaraKolaudov is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Del Rosario looks for the body kick but VaraKolaudov saw that one coming.
Del Rosario swings widly with a right hand
and VaraKolaudov counters with a series of strikes. Del Rosario will be more careful next time no doubt.
Del Rosario connects with a high kick. #T1#
Del Rosario misses with a leg kick
and VaraKolaudov counters with a one-two to the body.
Shane Del Rosario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Del Rosario.
Del Rosario moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVaraKolaudov.
Del Rosario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
VaraKolaudov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Del Rosario throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent VaraKolaudov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Del Rosario misses with an attempted mid kick.
VaraKolaudov throws a big counter head kick but Del Rosario avoids it with no problem.
Del Rosario throws a sloppy head kick
and VaraKolaudov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
VaraKolaudov checks a low kick from Del Rosario.#T2#
Del Rosario comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Del Rosario throws the kick towards the body but VaraKolaudov avoids it.
Del Rosario attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
VaraKolaudov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A jab from Del Rosario finds it's way through VaraKolaudov's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Rosario does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
VaraKolaudov throws a counter combo.
Del Rosario is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Del Rosario misses with a wild body shot.
Del Rosario thows a leg kick but VaraKolaudov checks it
and VaraKolaudov counters with a straight right hand.
Del Rosario misses with an attempted mid kick.
Del Rosario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from VaraKolaudov.
Del Rosario throws a lazy uppercut
and VaraKolaudov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
VaraKolaudov blocks a jab.
VaraKolaudov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
VaraKolaudov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
VaraKolaudov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
VaraKolaudov unleashes a big counter combination but Del Rosario bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Del Rosario throws a sloppy head kick and VaraKolaudov moves out of range easily.
Del Rosario feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to VaraKolaudov's calf.
A head kick misses from Del Rosario.
VaraKolaudov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Del Rosario's jab looks to have found its range, popping VaraKolaudov under the eye.#CUT#
The cut above Mawzer VaraKolaudov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Del Rosario goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Del Rosario
and VaraKolaudov counters with a big head kick but Del Rosario shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Del Rosario should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut.
That's time! Del Rosario's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Del Rosario tries to clinch there but VaraKolaudov circles away.
As Del Rosario backs off VaraKolaudov throws a huge counter combo but Del Rosario manages to avoid it all.
VaraKolaudov walks into a jab.
Del Rosario thows a leg kick but VaraKolaudov checks it
and VaraKolaudov counters with a three punch combo that has Del Rosario backing up. Del Rosario nods at VaraKolaudov to acknowledge the strikes.
Del Rosario thows a leg kick but VaraKolaudov checks it
and VaraKolaudov counters with a big head kick but Del Rosario shrugs it off. #KD#
Del Rosario lands a head kick that bluckles VaraKolaudov and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Del Rosario no doubt looking to push for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Rosario connects with a right hand. VaraKolaudov shakes it off.#CUT#
Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Del Rosario!
Shane Del Rosario seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Mawzer VaraKolaudov had this to say: 'Wasn't my destiny to win I had fun regardless its about the journey my friends'.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 29, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Del Rosario and Sven Kristian Nielsen. Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nielsen moves into range and clinches up with Del Rosario.
Nielsen has Del Rosario pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nielsen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Del Rosario tumbling to the mat - Nielsen dives into Del Rosario's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Del Rosario (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Rosario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Rosario can't keep his opponent in guard - Nielsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Del Rosario is defending the position.
Nielsen controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Del Rosario won't allow it.
Nielsen wants to control but Del Rosario is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Del Rosario as he works his way to full guard.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
Del Rosario trying to control the position here.
Nielsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Del Rosario seems keen to control Nielsen's posture.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
Nielsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control but Del Rosario is working from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Rosario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to move into half guard but instead Del Rosario has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (2) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen 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.
Del Rosario pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Del Rosario has picked Nielsen up and slammed him! Nielsen can't keep hold of the triangle and Del Rosario manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (5) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Del Rosario is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen keeps Del Rosario under control for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Del Rosario keeps moving and retains side control.
Nielsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Del Rosario's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is holding on to half guard well.
Nielsen wants to control but Del Rosario is keeping busy.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Del Rosario gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Del Rosario tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Del Rosario preventing the sweep.
Del Rosario postures up.
Del Rosario trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nielsen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (5) vs (4) Nielsen
Nielsen has gone for a leg lock! Del Rosario slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (7) vs (4) Nielsen
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Del Rosario pushing down on Nielsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Del Rosario controlling the pace.
Nielsen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (10) vs (4) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to control but Del Rosario is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nielsen is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Del Rosario (13) vs (4) Nielsen
Del Rosario has good solid back control here.
Nielsen rolls, trying to escape but Del Rosario keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is riding his opponent, not letting Nielsen buck him off.
Nielsen is really stuck here.
Del Rosario controls the position.
Del Rosario avoiding Nielsen 's attempts to control his hands.
Nielsen tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen is controlling Del Rosario's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Del Rosario stalling.
Nielsen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Del Rosario has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is pressing down on Del Rosario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Del Rosario not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Del Rosario from controlling successfully.
Del Rosario showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nielsen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Del Rosario puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Del Rosario performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Del Rosario is controlling well.
Del Rosario is thwarting Nielsen's attempts to control the position.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Del Rosario's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Del Rosario's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Del Rosario (13) vs (8) Nielsen
Del Rosario is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nielsen.
Nielsen keeps control of the position as Del Rosario tries to break free.
Del Rosario showing good submission defense here.
Nielsen tries to keep control of the position but Del Rosario is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
Shane Del Rosario is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Del Rosario thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Del Rosario and Bong Ki Duk. Ki Duk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. north korea's national anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Bong Ki Duk!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ki Duk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Rosario has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ki Duk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ki Duk looking for a takedown.
Ki Duk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Del Rosario looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ki Duk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Rosario is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk controlling the position.
Ki Duk wants to hit a switch here but Del Rosario passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ki Duk there! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (3) vs (0) Ki Duk
Ki Duk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Del Rosario looking to control and managing it successfully.
Del Rosario avoids the attempt from Ki Duk to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Del Rosario sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Del Rosario avoids the attempt from Ki Duk to control.
Del Rosario tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario wants to control the pace but Ki Duk is squirming around nicely.
Del Rosario takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Del Rosario controlling the pace for now.
Del Rosario trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ki Duk is looking to improve his position but Del Rosario isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario looking to control but Ki Duk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Del Rosario takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ki Duk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ki Duk wants to hold on but Del Rosario pushes him away.
Del Rosario is looking to work his way around to Ki Duk's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is looking to get to half guard.
Del Rosario controlling from mount.
Del Rosario wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ki Duk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ki Duk keeps trying to improve his position.
Del Rosario can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ki Duk is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk stops Del Rosario from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Del Rosario trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ki Duk tries to hold on but Del Rosario postures up.
Del Rosario controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Del Rosario controlling his opponent.
Ki Duk tries to hold on but Del Rosario postures up.
Ki Duk is looking to improve his position but Del Rosario isn't that keen on the idea.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is squirming around, avoiding Del Rosario's attempts to control the action.
Del Rosario controlling the pace for now.
Ki Duk is working to get back to half guard.
Del Rosario takes Ki Duk's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ki Duk is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Del Rosario (6) vs (0) Ki Duk
Del Rosario has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ki Duk's body.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ki Duk breaks Del Rosario's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (6) vs (2) Ki Duk
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (6) vs (5) Ki Duk
Ki Duk wants to control but Del Rosario is keeping him busy.
Ki Duk taking a breather here.
Ki Duk advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Del Rosario (6) vs (7) Ki Duk
Ki Duk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ki Duk wants to control the pace but Del Rosario is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Ki Duk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ki Duk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Del Rosario tries to hold on but Ki Duk postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is squirming around, avoiding Ki Duk's attempts to control the action.
Ki Duk content just to control the position here.
Ki Duk goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Del Rosario is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (8) vs (7) Ki Duk
Del Rosario stays in close to Ki Duk's body and controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario wants to pass the guard but Ki Duk is keeping the position.
Del Rosario slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Del Rosario works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ki Duk is doing well to control the position and prevent Del Rosario from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Shane Del Rosario thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Del Rosario and Anthony Ventura. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ventura moves into the clinch.
Ventura has hold of one of Del Rosario's legs. Del Rosario is fighting the takedown attempt but Ventura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Del Rosario (0) vs (2) Ventura
Del Rosario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ventura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ventura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura being controlled here momentarily.
Ventura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura wants to pass the guard but Del Rosario is keeping the position.
Ventura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Del Rosario manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ventura has Del Rosario in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (2) vs (2) Ventura
Ventura is pulling down on Del Rosario's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Rosario stopping the sweep attempt from Ventura.
Ventura is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura keeps trying to improve his position.
Ventura managing to control the position.
Ventura wants to sweep here but Del Rosario controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is stalling in the full guard.
Ventura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ventura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Del Rosario puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ventura wants to improve his position but Del Rosario is controlling well.
Del Rosario passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (5) vs (2) Ventura
Ventura is working to get back to half guard.
Ventura is trying to reverse the position but instead Del Rosario has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Del Rosario (8) vs (2) Ventura
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario keeps control of the position as Ventura tries to break free.
Del Rosario not allowing Ventura to control his hands.
Del Rosario is trying to stick to Ventura's back but Ventura is turning into Del Rosario. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Del Rosario's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ventura. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (8) vs (4) Ventura
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Del Rosario looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Rosario, not yet.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
Del Rosario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ventura 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Ventura looking to pass the guard.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Rosario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ventura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Rosario is keeping the position for now.
Del Rosario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Del Rosario is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Del Rosario has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ventura looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Rosario, not yet.
Ventura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Del Rosario dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (10) vs (4) Ventura
Ventura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Rosario is one step ahead there.
Ventura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (10) vs (6) Ventura
Del Rosario is trying to control the position but Ventura postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ventura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Del Rosario controlling the position.
Del Rosario keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Ventura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ventura looking to pass the guard.
Del Rosario keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario 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.
Del Rosario working a defensive guard here.
Del Rosario is adopting a defensive guard.
Ventura trying to control but Del Rosario is working from the bottom.
Del Rosario looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ventura is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
Ventura stays in close to Del Rosario's body and controls the position.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Rosario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Rosario is retaining full guard.
Del Rosario keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Ventura looking to sit in guard and control but Del Rosario gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (12) vs (6) Ventura
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ventura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Del Rosario doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Del Rosario manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ventura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Del Rosario is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ventura working a defensive guard here.
Del Rosario trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura wants to sweep here but Del Rosario controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ventura looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Del Rosario thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyson Tyco and Shane Del Rosario. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Tyson Tyco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Del Rosario clinches.
Del Rosario goes for a takedown attempt but Tyco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyco closes the distance and clinches up with Del Rosario, looking for a takedown. Tyco pushes Del Rosario against the cage but Del Rosario circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyco sets himself, and Del Rosario steps forward looking for the clinch! Tyco avoids it this time.
Del Rosario clinches up against the cage.
Tyco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Del Rosario just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Del Rosario walks away with a smile on his face. Tyco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Tyco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyco shoots in for a double leg but Del Rosario sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Rosario avoids it really well and circles away.
Del Rosario is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyco or perhaps it was just good defense by Del Rosario, which made it look bad.
Del Rosario wants to counter with a clinch but Tyco pushes him away.
Tyco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Rosario tries to avoid it but Tyco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Rosario to the ground. Del Rosario escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Del Rosario but Del Rosario pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Rosario avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyco sets himself, and Del Rosario steps forward looking for the clinch! Tyco avoids it this time.
Del Rosario forces Tyco back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Del Rosario gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyco is trying to pull guard but Del Rosario turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Del Rosario wants a takedown.
Del Rosario is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tyco can't fight it off and eventually Del Rosario manages to take the fight to the floor. Tyco looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tyco (0) vs (2) Del Rosario
Del Rosario engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Del Rosario controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyco pulls Del Rosario in close to prevent any damage.
Tyco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Tyco's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Rosario passes Tyco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyco wants to improve his position but Del Rosario is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Del Rosario is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Del Rosario the control monster continue. Boring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tyco trying to control but Del Rosario postures up.
Del Rosario wants to pass the guard but Tyco is defending well.
Tyco keeping hold of Del Rosario's head, controlling as best he can.
Del Rosario with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Del Rosario has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Del Rosario's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tyco trying to hold on to Del Rosario's head to control him but Del Rosario postures up.
Tyco wants to improve his position but Del Rosario is controlling well.
Del Rosario is thwarting Tyco's attempts to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario not doing much here.
Del Rosario wants to free his trapped foot but Tyco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Del Rosario slows the pace down in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tyco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Del Rosario slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Rosario tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyco is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario content to stall in guard here.
Tyco working a defensive guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyco being controlled here, momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario passes Tyco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Del Rosario keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tyco tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Del Rosario has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Tyco (0) vs (5) Del Rosario
Del Rosario seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tyco is holding on tight.
Del Rosario takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tyco working to try and regain half guard.
Del Rosario takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tyco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario controlling the pace.
Tyco is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyco is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Rosario trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario wins on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Shane Del Rosario thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Del Rosario and Pedro Aristides Leopoldo. Leopoldo has chosen Carmina Burana - Carl Orff as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leopoldo tries to clinch up.
Del Rosario circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Rosario moves into the clinch.
Del Rosario is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leopoldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leopoldo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Del Rosario regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Del Rosario (0) vs (2) Leopoldo
Leopoldo has gone for a leg lock! Del Rosario slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leopoldo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (2) vs (2) Leopoldo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leopoldo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Del Rosario has picked Leopoldo up and slammed him! Leopoldo can't keep hold of the triangle and Del Rosario manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (5) vs (2) Leopoldo
Leopoldo is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo being controlled for a moment.
Leopoldo is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Del Rosario's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Del Rosario looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo with the active half guard here but Del Rosario passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (8) vs (2) Leopoldo
Leopoldo is looking to reverse the position.
Del Rosario is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Leopoldo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Leopoldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Leopoldo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is looking to improve his position.
Leopoldo actively working from the bottom here.
Leopoldo gets back to full guard.
Del Rosario passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (11) vs (2) Leopoldo
Leopoldo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Del Rosario wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leopoldo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leopoldo is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario taking a breather here.
Leopoldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Del Rosario controls the position from side control.
Leopoldo is looking to regain half guard here but Del Rosario keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Del Rosario stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Del Rosario's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Leopoldo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Del Rosario escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Del Rosario! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (14) vs (2) Leopoldo
Leopoldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Del Rosario taking a breather here.
Leopoldo is looking to regain half guard here but Del Rosario keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Leopoldo tries to bench press Del Rosario off him but Del Rosario keeps the position.
Leopoldo sneaks back into half guard.
Leopoldo is trying to get back to full guard.
Del Rosario passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Leopoldo! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (17) vs (2) Leopoldo
Leopoldo can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario content just to control the position here.
Leopoldo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Del Rosario tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leopoldo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Del Rosario controlling the pace for now.
Leopoldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leopoldo gets back to half guard.
Del Rosario keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leopoldo gets back to full guard.
Leopoldo working for submissions but it's allowed Del Rosario to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leopoldo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leopoldo.
Leopoldo working for a triangle but Del Rosario defends it easily.
Leopoldo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Del Rosario escapes and throws Leopoldo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (20) vs (2) Leopoldo
Del Rosario taking a breather here.
Leopoldo is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is staying tight to Leopoldo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Leopoldo is looking to regain half guard here but Del Rosario keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Del Rosario is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Del Rosario prevents Leopoldo from improving his position.
Del Rosario moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Leopoldo. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (23) vs (2) Leopoldo
Del Rosario content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is looking for a sweep.
Del Rosario takes a little break here. Leopoldo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Leopoldo tries to improve position but can't.
Del Rosario staying calm.
Leopoldo is not content to let Del Rosario control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is trying to escape the position but Del Rosario is controlling the position.
Leopoldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leopoldo keeps trying to improve his position.
Del Rosario content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Leopoldo is looking for a sweep.
Del Rosario in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leopoldo trying to remain calm as Del Rosario controls from the top position.
Leopoldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Del Rosario trying to control the position but Leopoldo is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is looking to regain half guard here but Del Rosario keeps moving and retains side control.
Del Rosario controls the position from side control.
Leopoldo is looking to reverse the position.
Leopoldo is trying to escape the position but Del Rosario is controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (23) vs (4) Leopoldo
Del Rosario is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Del Rosario tries to get to full guard but Leopoldo has control of the leg.
Leopoldo is trying to work for a kimura but Del Rosario is defending well.
Leopoldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Del Rosario is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Del Rosario regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leopoldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Rosario is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
A very excited looking Shane Del Rosario 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 10 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok and Shane Del Rosario. Bok comes to the cage accompanied by Give It Revolution. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bok dives in and grabs Del Rosario's left leg, looking for a takedown. Del Rosario pushes down on Bok's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Del Rosario as Bok shoots in.
Del Rosario tries to counter with a clinch but Bok shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Bok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bok closes the distance and clinches up with Del Rosario, looking for a takedown. Bok pushes Del Rosario against the cage but Del Rosario circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maxim Bok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bok looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Del Rosario
Del Rosario keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Rosario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
Del Rosario has his hands on Bok's head, controlling the position.
Del Rosario keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Del Rosario looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Rosario, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Rosario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Rosario is keeping the position for now.
Del Rosario is adopting a defensive guard.
Bok passes Del Rosario's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Del Rosario is not content to let Bok control the position.
Bok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Del Rosario is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Del Rosario defends it.
Bok 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok prevents Del Rosario from improving his position.
Bok trying to control the action but Del Rosario is working from the bottom.
Bok uses his free foot to push down on Del Rosario's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Del Rosario. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Del Rosario
Bok avoids the attempt from Del Rosario to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bok is staying active.
Del Rosario really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Del Rosario is looking to escape.
Bok wants to take his opponent's back but Del Rosario doesn't allow it.
Del Rosario working to try and regain half guard.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Del Rosario is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok avoids the attempt from Del Rosario to control.
Bok goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Del Rosario turns into him and now he's in Bok's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (5) vs (2) Del Rosario
Del Rosario preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario pushing down on Bok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Del Rosario controlling the pace.
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Del Rosario slows the pace down in half guard.
Bok tries to roll over but Del Rosario keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok is pressing down on Del Rosario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario controls from within his opponent's guard.
Del Rosario passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (5) Del Rosario
Bok is looking to reverse the position.
Del Rosario controlling the position from side mount.
Bok tries to bench press Del Rosario off him but Del Rosario keeps the position.
Del Rosario wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Bok is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to control Del Rosario's posture but Del Rosario avoids it.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok is trying to get back to half guard.
Del Rosario takes a little break here. Bok wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Del Rosario takes a little break here. Bok wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bok struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok sneaks back into half guard.
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Del Rosario's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Del Rosario's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (9) vs (5) Del Rosario
Bok 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, Del Rosario has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bok avoiding Del Rosario 's attempts to control his hands.
Del Rosario rolls, trying to escape but Bok keeps control of the position.
Bok trying to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok working for a choke but Del Rosario reverses nicely into Bok 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (7) Del Rosario
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Del Rosario stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Rosario stands and throws Bok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (10) Del Rosario
Bok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Del Rosario off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (13) vs (10) Del Rosario
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Del Rosario's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Del Rosario showing good submission defense here.
Bok is persistently looking for the submission but Del Rosario is defending it well.
Bok wants to control but Del Rosario is keeping busy.
Del Rosario manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bok's guard. Nice work there by Del Rosario.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (13) vs (12) Del Rosario
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Del Rosario working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Del Rosario stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bok trying to control the position.
Del Rosario sitting in guard here, content to control.
Del Rosario won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bok throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Del Rosario escapes and throws Bok's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (13) vs (15) Del Rosario
Del Rosario taking a breather here.
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Rosario is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario wins on points by 15 to 13.
Shane Del Rosario is the new heavyweight champion!
Shane Del Rosario seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Del Rosario and Bong Ki Duk. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ki Duk's choice of entrance music: north korea's national anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bong Ki Duk!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ki Duk darts in and clinches Del Rosario up against the cage.
Del Rosario tries for a takedown but Ki Duk manages to get underhooks.
Ki Duk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Del Rosario avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ki Duk prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Del Rosario has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Del Rosario stops a takedown attempt from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Del Rosario prevents it.
Shane Del Rosario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bong Ki Duk.
Ki Duk successfully pulls guard.
Ki Duk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Rosario is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ki Duk wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rosario is stalling in the full guard.
Ki Duk keeping full guard, as Del Rosario tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk being controlled here, momentarily.
Del Rosario wants to control from the top but Ki Duk keeps moving.
Del Rosario looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Del Rosario trying to control the position from guard on top but Ki Duk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Rosario is one step ahead there.
Ki Duk has his hands on Del Rosario's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk wants to sweep here but Del Rosario controlling him for the moment.
Del Rosario controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario passes Ki Duk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ki Duk gets full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk has control of Del Rosario's left arm, preventing Del Rosario from doing any damage.
Ki Duk wants to sweep but no luck.
Ki Duk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Del Rosario puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ki Duk is looking to control Del Rosario's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ki Duk avoid being mounted?
Well, if Del Rosario 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is looking to improve his position.
Del Rosario slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Ki Duk is not content to let Del Rosario control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario controlling the action here.
Ki Duk is in trouble now - Del Rosario has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (3) vs (0) Ki Duk
Ki Duk is looking to improve his position but Del Rosario isn't that keen on the idea.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk tries to hold on but Del Rosario postures up.
Ki Duk can't escape the position.
Del Rosario avoids the attempt from Ki Duk to control.
Del Rosario looking to take Ki Duk's back but Ki Duk rolls and after a scramble, Ki Duk ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Ki Duk to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (3) vs (2) Ki Duk
Ki Duk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Del Rosario manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (5) vs (2) Ki Duk
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario wants to pass the guard but Ki Duk is keeping the position.
Ki Duk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ki Duk pulls Del Rosario in to control the position.
Del Rosario pushes down on Ki Duk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Del Rosario performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ki Duk! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (8) vs (2) Ki Duk
Del Rosario tries to control but Ki Duk wriggling away.
Del Rosario controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario tries to control but Ki Duk wriggling away.
Ki Duk reaches up to try and control the position but Del Rosario seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ki Duk rolls and tries to escape and now Del Rosario has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Del Rosario (11) vs (2) Ki Duk
Del Rosario controlling from the back.
Del Rosario's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ki Duk can't escape the position.
Del Rosario is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is not going to allow Ki Duk to sit and survive in this position.
Del Rosario is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Rosario is hanging on to Ki Duk's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Shane Del Rosario decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Del Rosario and Elijah Pitakaka. Pitakaka has chosen my dick as his entrance music. Elijah Pitakaka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pitakaka forces Del Rosario back against the cage and clinches.
Pitakaka jumps guard and drags Del Rosario to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pitakaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Rosario controls the pace.
We've been hearing that Del Rosario has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pitakaka is trying to control the position but Del Rosario postures up.
Del Rosario sitting in guard here, content to control.
Del Rosario wants to pass the guard but Pitakaka is keeping the position.
Del Rosario controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pitakaka being controlled here, momentarily.
Pitakaka has his hands on Del Rosario's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Rosario passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka trying to control here.
Del Rosario is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pitakaka wants to control but Del Rosario is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pitakaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pitakaka.
Del Rosario looking to pass the guard.
Del Rosario engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario preventing the sweep.
Pitakaka controls Del Rosario momentarily but Del Rosario frees himself.
Pitakaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Pitakaka trying to keep a closed guard but Del Rosario is proving a slippery customer.
Del Rosario sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka pulls Del Rosario in close to his closed guard and prevents Del Rosario from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pitakaka controls Del Rosario momentarily but Del Rosario frees himself.
Pitakaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka is trying to control the position but Del Rosario postures up.
Pitakaka keeping full guard, as Del Rosario tries to pass.
Del Rosario's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Del Rosario got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pitakaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Rosario has managed to get both his arms back between Pitakaka's legs - danger averted.
Pitakaka trying to control the position here.
Del Rosario looking to pass the guard.
Del Rosario is fighting to break Pitakaka's control of his arms but Pitakaka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Del Rosario trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitakaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitakaka 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pitakaka holds on and takes a little breather.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka controls Del Rosario momentarily but Del Rosario frees himself.
Del Rosario wants to control from the top but Pitakaka keeps moving.
Pitakaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Rosario controls the pace.
Pitakaka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pitakaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario slips nicely into half guard.
Del Rosario wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitakaka keeps working.
Pitakaka wants to control the action here but instead Del Rosario manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (3) vs (0) Pitakaka
Pitakaka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pitakaka reaches up to try and control the position but Del Rosario seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pitakaka rolls and tries to escape and now Del Rosario has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Del Rosario (6) vs (0) Pitakaka
Del Rosario controlling well, preventing Pitakaka from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka just trying to survive but Del Rosario is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Del Rosario is looking to control Pitakaka but Pitakaka is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pitakaka looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Pitakaka do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Del Rosario not allowing Pitakaka to control his hands.
Del Rosario just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka turns into Del Rosario and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (6) vs (2) Pitakaka
Del Rosario has control of Pitakaka's left arm, preventing Pitakaka from doing any damage.
Del Rosario is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pitakaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Pitakaka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pitakaka is continuing to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Rosario controlling Pitakaka's posture.
Pitakaka stays in close to Del Rosario's body and controls the position.
Del Rosario is adopting a defensive guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario looking to control.
Del Rosario has his hands on Pitakaka's head, controlling the position.
Del Rosario wants to sweep here but Pitakaka controlling him for the moment.
Del Rosario trying to control the position here.
Pitakaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pitakaka wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
Del Rosario looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More stalling from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Rosario is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Rosario pulls Pitakaka in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Shane Del Rosario decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Del Rosario and Evair Santos. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Evair Santos!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Del Rosario clinches up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Del Rosario has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Del Rosario has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Del Rosario.
Santos wants a takedown.
Shane Del Rosario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evair Santos.
Del Rosario lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Del Rosario (2) vs (0) Santos
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Del Rosario performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Del Rosario 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.
Santos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos wants to improve his position but Del Rosario is controlling well.
Del Rosario tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
Del Rosario trying to control the pace.
Santos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Del Rosario performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos trying to control here.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Santos trying to hold on to Del Rosario's head to control him but Del Rosario postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Del Rosario has control of the leg.
Santos is concentrating on defense, preventing Del Rosario from advancing position.
Santos gets full guard.
Santos 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.
Our spies down at at Signature Martial Arts inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Rosario controls the pace.
Santos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Del Rosario has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (5) vs (0) Santos
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Del Rosario has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Santos pulls Del Rosario in to control the position.
Del Rosario controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Rosario stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Santos controls Del Rosario momentarily but Del Rosario frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos 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.
Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (5) vs (2) Santos
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos trying to control but Del Rosario is working from the bottom.
Del Rosario pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario seems keen to control Santos's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Del Rosario is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (7) vs (2) Santos
Santos controls Del Rosario momentarily but Del Rosario frees himself.
Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Del Rosario pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Santos controlling Del Rosario's posture.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos looking to control.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos looking to control.
Del Rosario is stalling in the full guard.
Del Rosario looking to pass the guard.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos pulls Del Rosario in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to sweep here but Del Rosario controlling him for the moment.
Del Rosario is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Del Rosario passes into half guard.
Santos trying to control but Del Rosario postures up.
Del Rosario slows the pace down in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos controlling the position well.
Del Rosario is controlling the pace.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Del Rosario controlling the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Del Rosario's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Del Rosario's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Del Rosario (7) vs (6) Santos
Del Rosario wants to control his opponent's hands but Santos gets his hands free.
Del Rosario is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Del Rosario trying to control the hands but Santos won't let him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Santos's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Santos on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Del Rosario is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is trying to break free.
Santos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Del Rosario.
Santos looking to break Del Rosario's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Del Rosario remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Santos wants to control but Del Rosario is keeping busy.
Santos controlling well, preventing Del Rosario from escaping the position.
Del Rosario trying to control the position but Santos manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Santos's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Santos is not going to allow Del Rosario to sit and survive in this position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Del Rosario looking very determined here, making life difficult for Santos.
Del Rosario trying to control the hands but Santos won't let him.
Santos looking for the choke but no joy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Santos's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Del Rosario right now.
Santos gets his hands free as Del Rosario looks to control.
Santos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Del Rosario breaks Santos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (9) vs (6) Santos
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santos trying to control the position.
Santos 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos working a defensive guard but Del Rosario manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (12) vs (6) Santos
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
An out of breath Shane Del Rosario thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Del Rosario and Jimi Hendrix. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimi Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hendrix gets a clinch.
Hendrix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Del Rosario is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Del Rosario has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hendrix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Del Rosario has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hendrix tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shane Del Rosario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Hendrix.
Hendrix drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Del Rosario gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hendrix is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Del Rosario pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hendrix has Del Rosario pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Del Rosario manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Del Rosario has Hendrix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hendrix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hendrix tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hendrix is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Del Rosario gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Del Rosario gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hendrix.
Hendrix is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Del Rosario is defending well.
Del Rosario is looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Hendrix has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix gets underhooks to prevent Del Rosario's takedown attempt.
Hendrix is working for takedown but Del Rosario is calmly controlling the position for now.
Del Rosario drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Del Rosario has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hendrix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hendrix goes for a takedown attempt but Del Rosario pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Del Rosario tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hendrix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Rosario darts in and clinches Hendrix up against the cage.
Hendrix tries for a takedown. No joy.
Del Rosario wants the takedown. Hendrix is fighting it off but Del Rosario persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hendrix's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Del Rosario (2) vs (0) Hendrix
Hendrix has Del Rosario pulled in close to control his posture.
Del Rosario stopping the sweep attempt from Hendrix.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendrix is pulling down on Del Rosario's head to control his posture.
Del Rosario controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Del Rosario wants to control from the top but Hendrix keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendrix, not yet.
Hendrix seems keen to control Del Rosario's posture.
Del Rosario is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix keeping moving, preventing Del Rosario from controlling successfully.
Hendrix has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Del Rosario controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Rosario is one step ahead there.
Hendrix is controlling Del Rosario's posture.
Del Rosario's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Del Rosario trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hendrix 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.
Hendrix managing to control the position.
Del Rosario is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix wants to sweep but no luck.
Del Rosario trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hendrix has Del Rosario pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Hendrix has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hendrix looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendrix, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario wants to pass the guard but Hendrix is keeping the position.
Del Rosario wants to control from the top but Hendrix keeps moving.
Del Rosario is fighting to break Hendrix's control of his arms but Hendrix is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Del Rosario is stalling in the full guard.
Hendrix is controlling Del Rosario's posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Del Rosario seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hendrix controlling Del Rosario's posture.
Del Rosario looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Del Rosario perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Del Rosario prevents Hendrix from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (5) vs (0) Hendrix
Hendrix is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Del Rosario off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Del Rosario (5) vs (4) Hendrix
Del Rosario looking to control the position.
Del Rosario wants to escape the position.
Hendrix looking for the RNC.
What can Del Rosario do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is trying to break free.
Hendrix is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hendrix struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Del Rosario is keeping busy.
Well, with Hendrix on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Del Rosario is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Del Rosario is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hendrix.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hendrix.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Rosario tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Shane Del Rosario thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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