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TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sam Rogers and Greg Ward. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sam Rogers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Greg Ward!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rogers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ward.
Rogers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ward pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rogers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rogers (0) vs (2) Ward
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (2) vs (2) Ward
Rogers wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Ward manages to get to full guard.
Ward trying to control the position.
Rogers 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.
Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (2) vs (4) Ward
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward being controlled here momentarily.
Rogers wants to control but Ward passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
Ward is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rogers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ward controlling from the top position.
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ward passes into half guard.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ward working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rogers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rogers (6) vs (4) Ward
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rogers's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ward tries to break free.
Ward prevents Rogers from getting a body triangle.
Rogers not allowing Ward to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but not successfully.
Ward tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rogers wants to take Ward's back here but Ward is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rogers controlling his opponent.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Rogers maintains control.
Rogers tries to control but Ward wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward prevents Rogers from taking his back.
Ward is looking to get to half guard.
Rogers is stalling here but it's allowed Ward to get half guard.
Ward holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rogers is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
Rogers controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rogers works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (9) vs (4) Ward
Ward sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rogers is looking for a kimura here.
Ward won't allow Rogers to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Ward defends it.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rogers not doing much here.
Rogers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ward for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (12) vs (4) Ward
Ward is not content to let Rogers control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ward regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rogers's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ward.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogers's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (12) vs (6) Ward
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogers takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Sam Rogers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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