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TWGC 45 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alin Rusu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Younger Blood!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rusu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blood moves into the clinch successfully.
Blood gets control of Rusu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blood will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Blood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rusu defends it easily.
Rusu trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood is looking for a triangle but Rusu pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusu trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood has his foot on Rusu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rusu works his way back into a safe position though.
Rusu trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blood is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rusu (0) vs (2) Blood
Blood trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Blood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rusu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rusu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blood is one step ahead there.
Rusu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rusu (2) vs (2) Blood
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rusu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rusu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rusu wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Blood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rusu looking to sit in guard and control but Blood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rusu (2) vs (4) Blood
Rusu has his hands on Blood's head, controlling the position.
Blood drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rusu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blood has Rusu in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rusu (4) vs (4) Blood
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rusu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood has his foot on Rusu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rusu works his way back into a safe position though.
Blood has his foot on Rusu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rusu works his way back into a safe position though.
Rusu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rusu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blood's guard.
Blood is refusing to be controlled, as Rusu sits in half guard.
Blood is looking for a sweep. Rusu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood trying to control but Rusu postures up.
Blood is looking for a sweep. Rusu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rusu trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Rusu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blood actively working from the bottom here.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rusu is keen to just control but Blood is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rusu is keen to just control but Blood is a slippery customer.
Blood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Rusu wants to take a breather but Blood is having none of it.
Rusu wants to pass the guard but Blood is defending well.
Blood wants to control but Rusu is keeping busy.
Rusu trying to control from half guard but Blood is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blood won't allow Rusu to pass to mount.
Blood is not content to let Rusu control the position.
Blood wants to improve his position but Rusu is controlling well.
Blood actively working from the bottom here.
Blood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rusu is working away from the top position though.
Blood looking for submissions off his back.
Blood tries to roll over but Rusu keeps him under control.
Blood looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rusu stalling.
Rusu wants to take a breather but Blood is having none of it.
Rusu is really struggling to control Blood but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rusu prevents Blood from improving his position.
Rusu wants to pass the guard but Blood is defending well.
Rusu wants to control but Blood is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blood manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rusu tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard.
Blood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rusu defends it easily.
Blood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rusu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rusu (7) vs (4) Blood
Blood is trying to escape the position but Rusu is controlling the position.
Rusu wants to control but Blood is keeping him busy.
Blood is looking to regain half guard here but Rusu keeps moving and retains side control.
Blood manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Rusu wants to take a breather but Blood is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rusu works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rusu (10) vs (4) Blood
Rusu trying to control but Blood is having none of it.
Blood is looking to improve his position but Rusu isn't that keen on the idea.
Rusu looking to control but Blood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blood keeps trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rusu looking to control but Blood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rusu prevents Blood from getting the reversal.
Rusu trying to control but Blood is having none of it.
Blood wants to control but Rusu is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blood is trying desperately to improve position.
Blood wants to hold on but Rusu pushes him away.
Blood is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rusu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Blood to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rusu (13) vs (4) Blood
Rusu tries to keep control of the position but Blood is staying busy.
Blood is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rusu off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rusu is not going to allow Blood to sit and survive in this position.
Blood can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Blood right now.
Blood rolls, trying to escape but Rusu keeps control of the position.
Blood staying busy and making it hard for Rusu to control.
You can see the frustration on Blood's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blood just trying to survive but Rusu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rusu struggling to keep hold of the position.
Blood tries to roll but Rusu sticks to his back.
Blood looks winded!
Rusu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Blood is defending well though. Rusu let's go of the attempt for now.
Rusu is looking to control Blood but Blood is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Blood tries to escape the position.
Will Rusu go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Blood has hold of Rusu's leg, trying to break free but it's let Rusu lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Blood is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Rusu throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alin Rusu! |
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