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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hagen Germanicus Jr and Bubba Rugowski. Germanicus Jr has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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 6 wins and 2 losses; Hagen Germanicus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rugowski clinches up against the cage.
Rugowski jumps into guard, dragging Germanicus Jr to the mat.
Germanicus Jr trying to control but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
Rugowski keeping full guard, as Germanicus Jr tries to pass.
Rugowski controlling Germanicus Jr's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski keeping moving, preventing Germanicus Jr from controlling successfully.
Rugowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Germanicus Jr passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Germanicus Jr (3) vs (0) Rugowski
Germanicus Jr has knee on belly momentarily but Rugowski bucks him off and regains half guard.
Rugowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Germanicus Jr.
Germanicus Jr is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski controlling the position for now.
Rugowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Rugowski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is looking to improve his position.
Rugowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rugowski controlling Germanicus Jr's posture.
Germanicus Jr is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Palazzo Paisano that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Germanicus Jr stands and throws Rugowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (0) Rugowski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rugowski is trying to control Germanicus Jr's posture but Germanicus Jr avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr trying to control the action but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
Rugowski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rugowski tries to bench press Germanicus Jr off him but Germanicus Jr keeps the position.
Rugowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Rugowski is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rugowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Germanicus Jr but great work by Rugowski. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (4) Rugowski
Germanicus Jr trying to remain calm as Rugowski controls from the top position.
Rugowski moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (6) Rugowski
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (9) Rugowski
Rugowski is riding his opponent, not letting Germanicus Jr buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr tries to escape the position.
Germanicus Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rugowski controlling from the full mount.
Rugowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rugowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rugowski wants to take Germanicus Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr wants to hold on but Rugowski pushes him away.
Rugowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Germanicus Jr prevents Rugowski from taking his back.
Rugowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rugowski is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.
Rugowski fails to take his opponent's back.
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Germanicus Jr tries to hold on but Rugowski postures up.
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski fails to take his opponent's back.
Rugowski content just to control the position here.
Germanicus Jr is trying to reverse the position but instead Rugowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (12) Rugowski
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr trying to control the hands but Rugowski breaks the grip.
Rugowski controls the position.
Rugowski is continuing to stall.
Germanicus Jr trying to control the hands but Rugowski won't let him.
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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Rugowski the control monster continue. Boring.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rugowski 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.
Rugowski working for the choke.
Rugowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Germanicus Jr tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rugowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rugowski wins on points by 12 to 6.
Bubba Rugowski is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Bubba Rugowski 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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