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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 22460 p4p, 0 weight class) and Second Fist (ranked 1806 p4p, 240 weight class). Fist has chosen Deftones - Feiticeira as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Second Fist!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dela Rosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fist looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (0) Fist
Dela Rosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Rosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fist manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dela Rosa's best efforts.
Fist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dela Rosa pulls his head out easily.
Fist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist is defending against the submission attempts here by Dela Rosa.
Fist trying to control but Dela Rosa postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dela Rosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fist dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (2) Fist
Dela Rosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fist has picked Dela Rosa up and slammed him! Dela Rosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Fist manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (5) Fist
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist controls the position from side control.
Dela Rosa tries to control but Fist manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dela Rosa (4) vs (8) Fist
Dela Rosa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fist.
Fist not allowing Dela Rosa to control his hands.
Fist is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dela Rosa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fist trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dela Rosa trying to control the hands but Fist won't let him.
Dela Rosa tries to roll but Fist sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is working hard here to advance position.
Dela Rosa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fist keeps control of the position as Dela Rosa tries to break free.
Fist trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fist is looking for the choke from the back position but Dela Rosa is controlling his hands well.
Dela Rosa rolls, trying to escape but Fist keeps control of the position.
Dela Rosa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fist is hanging on to Dela Rosa's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dela Rosa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dela Rosa for a finish.
Fist keeps control of the position as Dela Rosa tries to break free.
Fist wants to control the position but Dela Rosa frees himself and scrambles - Fist manages to regain control in side control.
Fist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Rosa, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Rosa tries to improve position but can't.
Dela Rosa is not content to let Fist control the position.
Dela Rosa is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Fist is trying to get an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is defending well.
Fist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dela Rosa wants to control but Fist postures up.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep.
Fist is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dela Rosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dela Rosa is looking to reverse the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dela Rosa trying to control but Fist postures up.
Fist passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (11) Fist
Dela Rosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Fist has a good base and remains in mount.
Fist trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it.
Fist is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to control but Fist is having none of it.
Dela Rosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dela Rosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fist is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fist tries to control but Dela Rosa wriggling away.
We've been informed that Fist has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dela Rosa (4) vs (14) Fist
Dela Rosa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fist seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Fist is controlling well.
Fist wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fist's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Rosa (8) vs (14) Fist
Dela Rosa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dela Rosa looking for the choke from the back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa looking for the choke from the back.
Dela Rosa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fist tries to escape the position.
Dela Rosa goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Fist escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (8) vs (16) Fist
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fist passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (8) vs (19) Fist
Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dela Rosa trying to control here.
Fist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dela Rosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fist is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Fist eventually gives up the hold.
Fist works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (8) vs (22) Fist
Dela Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fist looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dela Rosa is looking to get to half guard.
Fist working for a submission but Dela Rosa is keeping him at bay.
Fist with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fist is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dela Rosa is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dela Rosa (8) vs (25) Fist
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fist has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Dela Rosa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dela Rosa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dela Rosa tries to escape the position.
Dela Rosa breaks Fist's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (10) vs (25) Fist
Dela Rosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Rosa has managed to get both his arms back between Fist's legs - danger averted.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fist dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (10) vs (27) Fist
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fist frees his head nicely. Oh but Dela Rosa has switched to an armbar! Fist is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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