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WVTSW S01 WK5B PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 650 p4p, 85 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19914 p4p, 496 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Arthur Menezes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Menezes has Dela Rosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Dela Rosa pulls guard successfully.
Dela Rosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menezes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menezes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menezes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Rosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Menezes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menezes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menezes is working away from the top position though.
Menezes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Menezes is pressing down on Dela Rosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dela Rosa is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dela Rosa defends it well.
Dela Rosa gets full guard.
Dela Rosa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Menezes has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes not doing much here.
Dela Rosa is looking to control Menezes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Rosa avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Menezes 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. Menezes eventually gives up the hold.
Menezes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes wants to pass to mount but Dela Rosa is defending the position.
Dela Rosa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Menezes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Menezes! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (3) vs (0) Dela Rosa
We've been hearing good reports from Menezes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dela Rosa regains half guard.
Dela Rosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Menezes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Menezes stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Rosa.
Menezes trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Menezes stays in close to Dela Rosa's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to sweep but instead, Menezes has passed into half guard.
Menezes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes.
Dela Rosa has a hand on Menezes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Menezes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (6) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dela Rosa 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: Menezes (6) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Menezes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Menezes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (8) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Menezes 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menezes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dela Rosa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Menezes is looking to defend but Dela Rosa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Menezes! Dela Rosa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Menezes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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