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TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aito Lager and Ishiihara Sakuraba. Lager comes to the cage accompanied by Army Of The Pharaohs - Seven. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aito Lager! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Lager appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lager moves into the clinch.
Lager pulls guard successfully.
Sakuraba postures up.
Lager 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.
Lager manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakuraba manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lager (2) vs (0) Sakuraba
Lager looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Lager is proving a slippery customer.
Lager trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lager has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lager is one step ahead there.
Lager content to stall in guard here.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Lager is proving a slippery customer.
Lager trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lager tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lager trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lager passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lager (5) vs (0) Sakuraba
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lager wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakuraba, who protects the arm well.
Sakuraba manages to get back to half guard.
Lager will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lager seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lager trying to pass the guard but Sakuraba defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Lager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lager controlling the pace.
Lager'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.
Lager wants to free his trapped foot but Sakuraba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lager trying to control from half guard but Sakuraba is working away.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba is staying active underneath Lager, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sakuraba has his hands clasped together around Lager's back. He's all about the action.
Lager wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lager passes Sakuraba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Lager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lager is working for a submission of some sort.
Sakuraba is defending against the submission attempts here by Lager.
Lager wants to free his trapped foot but Sakuraba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lager uses his free foot to push down on Sakuraba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sakuraba. Score +3 for passing guard: Lager (8) vs (0) Sakuraba
Sakuraba working to try and regain half guard.
Lager is looking to work his way around to Sakuraba's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lager working for a submission but Sakuraba is keeping him at bay.
Lager jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Sakuraba is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sakuraba and Lager has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sakuraba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lager off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lager (8) vs (4) Sakuraba
Lager tries to break free.
Lager fending off the submission attempt from Sakuraba.
Lager wants to control his opponent's hands but Sakuraba gets his hands free.
Sakuraba just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lager is trying to break free.
Sakuraba really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lager.
Will Sakuraba go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sakuraba is trying to stick to Lager's back but Lager is turning into Sakuraba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sakuraba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lager. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lager (10) vs (4) Sakuraba
Sakuraba is trying to control the position but Lager postures up.
Lager wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is keeping the position.
Lager advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lager (13) vs (4) Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to buck Lager off but Lager is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lager thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sakuraba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lager's best efforts.
Lager trying to pass the guard but Sakuraba defending well.
Sakuraba is controlling Lager's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lager is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakuraba defends it well.
Lager is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakuraba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lager.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Lager sits in half guard.
Sakuraba trying to control here.
Sakuraba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lager postures up.
Lager wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Lager passes Sakuraba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sakuraba is trying to control but can't.
Lager is working for a kimura but Sakuraba is defending it quite comfortably.
Sakuraba wants to control but Lager is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lager wants to free his trapped foot but Sakuraba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lager wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sakuraba wants to control but Lager is keeping busy.
Lager not doing much here.
Lager wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is defending well.
Sakuraba trying to hold on to Lager's head to control him but Lager postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sakuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Lager sits in half guard.
Lager prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
Sakuraba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lager trying to pass the guard but Sakuraba defending well.
Lager is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakuraba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba won't allow Lager to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lager is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuraba tries to get to full guard but Lager has control of the leg.
Sakuraba is trying is best to control the position here.
Lager tries to pass to full mount but Sakuraba defends it.
Lager is looking for a kimura but Sakuraba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lager to get the leverage.
Lager is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lager (16) vs (4) Sakuraba
Lager controlling from the full mount.
Lager avoids the attempt from Sakuraba to control.
Lager wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely.
Lager is looking to work his way around to Sakuraba's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lager tries to control but Sakuraba wriggling away.
Lager sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sakuraba is working to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lager trying to control from half guard but Sakuraba is working away.
Lager frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lager (19) vs (4) Sakuraba
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lager is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lager wants to finish this one by submission but Sakuraba is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lager.
Sakuraba is squirming around, avoiding Lager's attempts to control the action.
Lager controlling the position easily from mount.
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Lager postures up.
Lager fails to take his opponent's back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lager takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lager wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely.
Lager is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sakuraba is surviving well by controlling Lager's body position as best he can.
Lager looking to secure an arm triangle but Sakuraba defends it well.
Sakuraba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakuraba.
Lager drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lager jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakuraba is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lager (19) vs (6) Sakuraba
And that's the end of the fight!
Lager takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
An out of breath Aito Lager 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hunter Thompson and Marco Macotti. Macotti has chosen Drown - Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Hunter Thompson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hunter Thompson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hunter Thompson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Macotti has managed to clinch.
Thompson gets control of Macotti's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thompson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson 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.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson pulls Macotti in close to his closed guard and prevents Macotti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Macotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Macotti has Thompson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thompson (2) vs (0) Macotti
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Macotti is keeping the position.
Thompson trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into half guard.
Macotti is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
Thompson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (5) vs (0) Macotti
Thompson wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is squirming around, avoiding Thompson's attempts to control the action.
Macotti is trying to escape the mount.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
Macotti sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Macotti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macotti looking for a kimura from the bottom but Thompson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (8) vs (0) Macotti
Macotti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Macotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macotti is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Macotti has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (11) vs (0) Macotti
Macotti is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (14) vs (0) Macotti
Macotti is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macotti regains half guard.
Thompson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Macotti reverses the position - he's now on top in Thompson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thompson (14) vs (2) Macotti
Thompson is controlling Macotti's posture.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (14) vs (5) Macotti
Macotti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thompson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Macotti but great work by Thompson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thompson (18) vs (5) Macotti
Macotti tries to bench press Thompson off him but Thompson keeps the position.
Thompson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Macotti is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Macotti gets back to half guard.
Macotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Macotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Thompson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Thompson! Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (21) vs (5) Macotti
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thompson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thompson (23) vs (5) Macotti
Macotti is looking to get to half guard.
Macotti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thompson (23) vs (7) Macotti
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macotti looking to pass the guard.
Thompson has his hands on Macotti's head, controlling the position.
Macotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Macotti has Thompson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thompson (25) vs (7) Macotti
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macotti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Macotti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for subs off his back but Thompson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Macotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thompson takes the fight on points by 25 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Hunter Thompson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blue Cup and Bjj Steel. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bjj Steel enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Blue Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cup throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steel was covering up waiting for the punch and Cup finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (2) vs (0) Steel
Cup tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel working a defensive guard but Cup passes into half guard.
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Cup.
Cup is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steel reverses the position - he's now on top in Cup's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (2) vs (2) Steel
Cup throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup looking for a sweep. Not yet Cup, not yet.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Cup is keeping the position.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Cup.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel postures up.
Cup is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cup wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cup has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Cup's legs - danger averted.
Cup bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (4) vs (2) Steel
Cup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Cup wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup postures up.
Cup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cup is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Cup looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (4) vs (4) Steel
Cup is looking for a triangle here but Steel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (4) vs (7) Steel
Cup can't do much from the bottom here.
Cup tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cup keeps working.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cup haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel wants to control for a moment but Cup uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Cup as he works his way to full guard.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cup is keeping the position for now.
Cup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cup manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (6) vs (7) Steel
Cup wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Cup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Cup showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel controls Cup momentarily but Cup frees himself.
Cup sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cup seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cup controlling the action here.
Cup has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cup wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel won't allow Cup to pass to mount.
Steel is not content to let Cup control the position.
Cup controlling the pace.
Cup'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.
Cup looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cup frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (9) vs (7) Steel
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cup looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Steel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cup.
Cup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel is desperately trying to improve his position but Cup has a good base and remains in mount.
Cup looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cup tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Cup goes for an armbar but Steel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Steel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (9) vs (9) Steel
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Cup wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
Cup keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cup tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Cup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cup (13) vs (9) Steel
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cup is riding his opponent, not letting Steel buck him off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control momentarily.
Cup is controlling the position but Steel somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Cup looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cup takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
An out of breath Blue Cup 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Boy Cojuangco and John Dux. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Tony Boy Cojuangco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dux has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cojuangco regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cojuangco (0) vs (2) Dux
Cojuangco is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cojuangco looking for a sweep. Not yet Cojuangco, not yet.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Cojuangco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cojuangco manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Cojuangco's guard.
Cojuangco controlling Dux's posture.
Cojuangco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cojuangco has control of Dux's left arm, preventing Dux from doing any damage.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Cojuangco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cojuangco manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Cojuangco's guard.
Dux won't allow Cojuangco to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojuangco trying to control the position.
Dux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Cojuangco.
Cojuangco working a defensive guard here.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Cojuangco.
Cojuangco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Cojuangco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cojuangco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cojuangco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cojuangco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cojuangco (2) vs (2) Dux
Cojuangco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cojuangco wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Cojuangco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cojuangco is keen to just control but Dux is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cojuangco pulls his head out easily.
Cojuangco is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Cojuangco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Dux is in trouble now - Cojuangco has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cojuangco (5) vs (2) Dux
Cojuangco is looking to work his way around to Dux's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco trying to control but Dux is having none of it.
Dux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cojuangco controlling from the full mount.
Cojuangco tries to control but Dux wriggling away.
Dux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cojuangco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
Dux tries to reverse the position but Cojuangco maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco controlling from the full mount.
Dux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dux regains half guard.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Cojuangco is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dux is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cojuangco is tapping! Great win for Dux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Dux!
A relieved looking John Dux 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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