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TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny DeCoco (ranked 23171 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tres Centecion (ranked 2490 p4p, 231 weight class). Johnny DeCoco is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Johnny DeCoco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tres Centecion!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Centecion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Centecion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Centecion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeCoco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Centecion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeCoco.
Centecion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeCoco to keep the fight standing.
Johnny DeCoco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Centecion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoco is working for takedown but Centecion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Centecion tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeCoco successfully pulls guard.
Centecion tries to free his leg and advance position but DeCoco is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centecion wants to control from the top but DeCoco keeps moving.
Centecion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DeCoco 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeCoco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeCoco (2) vs (0) Centecion
DeCoco trying to control but Centecion is working from the bottom.
DeCoco won't allow Centecion to sweep him here.
Centecion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Centecion told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
DeCoco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Centecion is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco postures up.
DeCoco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Centecion is looking for a triangle but DeCoco pushes his legs off easily.
DeCoco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Centecion is trying to keep DeCoco in close.
DeCoco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centecion looking for subs off his back but DeCoco has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeCoco wants to control but Centecion is keeping him busy.
DeCoco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Centecion defends it well.
Centecion trying to control here.
DeCoco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Centecion trying to control but DeCoco postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Centecion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Centecion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeCoco controls the pace.
Centecion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeCoco trying to control the position from guard on top but Centecion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Centecion's guard.
DeCoco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Centecion has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco controlling the pace.
Centecion with the active half guard here but DeCoco passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: DeCoco (5) vs (0) Centecion
Centecion is looking for a sweep.
DeCoco working away.
DeCoco works to advance to full mount. Centecion defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: DeCoco (7) vs (0) Centecion
DeCoco controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco avoids the attempt from Centecion to control.
Centecion has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: DeCoco (10) vs (0) Centecion
DeCoco looking for the choke from the back.
Centecion is really stuck here.
DeCoco 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, Centecion has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
DeCoco controlling well, preventing Centecion from escaping the position.
Centecion breaks DeCoco's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeCoco (10) vs (2) Centecion
DeCoco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Centecion is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Centecion trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Centecion controls the pace.
Centecion tries to free his leg and advance position but DeCoco is retaining full guard.
Centecion trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
Centecion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as DeCoco holds on and takes a little breather.
Centecion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeCoco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeCoco is pulling down on Centecion's head to control his posture.
Centecion stays in close to DeCoco's body and controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco has his foot on Centecion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Centecion works his way back into a safe position though.
DeCoco looking for a guillotine here but Centecion defends easily.
DeCoco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Centecion defends well.
Centecion trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
DeCoco throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Centecion escapes and throws DeCoco's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: DeCoco (10) vs (5) Centecion
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Centecion wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeCoco keeps working.
Centecion controlling the position from side mount.
DeCoco tries to bench press Centecion off him but Centecion keeps the position.
Centecion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeCoco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Centecion tries to move into full mount but can't pass DeCoco's legs.
DeCoco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeCoco (12) vs (5) Centecion
DeCoco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Centecion keeps working.
Centecion wants to control but DeCoco is keeping busy.
Centecion trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: DeCoco (15) vs (5) Centecion
Centecion is looking to get to half guard.
Centecion is squirming around, avoiding DeCoco's attempts to control the action.
Centecion is desperately trying to improve his position but DeCoco has a good base and remains in mount.
Centecion is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco takes Centecion's back. Score +3 for taking back: DeCoco (18) vs (5) Centecion
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
DeCoco avoiding Centecion 's attempts to control his hands.
Centecion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of DeCoco's arms.
DeCoco is working for a rear naked choke. Centecion is not defending it well and DeCoco has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Centecion refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Centecion's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny DeCoco! |
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