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TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman and Aspen Springfield. Paulman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War is my Love . The crowd seem to be enjoying Springfield's choice of entrance music: The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin'. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aspen Springfield enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman has managed to clinch.
Paulman has Springfield pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paulman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Springfield tumbling to the mat - Paulman dives into Springfield's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (0) Springfield
Paulman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Springfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paulman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (2) Springfield
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield is looking to pass into half guard but Paulman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paulman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (4) vs (2) Springfield
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman pushing down on Springfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Springfield wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Springfield wants to get back to full guard.
Springfield won't allow Paulman to pass to mount.
Springfield wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paulman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Paulman not doing much here.
Springfield trying to hold on to Paulman's head to control him but Paulman postures up.
Springfield is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Springfield defends it.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control from the bottom.
Springfield wants to improve his position but Paulman is controlling well.
Springfield has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Paulman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Springfield wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
Springfield desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Paulman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Springfield is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Springfield on the ground.
Paulman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Springfield wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Springfield is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Springfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Springfield wants to sweep here but Paulman controlling him for the moment.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Springfield is keeping the position.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Springfield has his hands on Paulman's head, controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
Springfield working for a triangle but Paulman defends it easily.
Springfield wants to sweep here but Paulman controlling him for the moment.
Springfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control the position.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Springfield working a defensive guard here.
Paulman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Springfield is trying to control the position but Paulman postures up.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Springfield trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
Springfield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Paulman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman won't allow Springfield to sweep him here.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Springfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Springfield is looking to sweep but instead, Paulman has passed into half guard.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paulman is thwarting Springfield's attempts to control the position.
Springfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paulman (4) vs (6) Springfield
Paulman prevents Springfield from getting a body triangle.
Paulman wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman fending off the submission attempt from Springfield.
Paulman trying to control the hands but Springfield breaks the grip.
Paulman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Paulman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is looking to improve his position but Springfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Springfield avoids the attempt from Paulman to control.
Springfield is looking to work his way around to Paulman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Paulman tries to hold on but Springfield pushes him away.
Springfield wants to control the pace but Paulman is squirming around nicely.
Paulman holds of for dear life.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is looking to improve his position but Springfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Paulman is working hard here to advance position.
Springfield with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Springfield has hold of Paulman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Paulman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Springfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Springfield looking for a guillotine from mount but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman holds on to Springfield around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Springfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulman tries to hold on but Springfield postures up.
Paulman is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Springfield tries to control but Paulman wriggling away.
Springfield jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paulman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Springfield trying to control the position but Paulman is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman tries to buck Springfield off but Springfield is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Springfield wins on points by 6 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aspen Springfield waved his t-shirt featuring Heritage!'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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