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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Del Rosario and Bong Ki Duk. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ki Duk's choice of entrance music: north korea's national anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bong Ki Duk!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ki Duk darts in and clinches Del Rosario up against the cage.
Del Rosario tries for a takedown but Ki Duk manages to get underhooks.
Ki Duk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Del Rosario avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ki Duk prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Del Rosario has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Del Rosario stops a takedown attempt from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Del Rosario prevents it.
Shane Del Rosario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bong Ki Duk.
Ki Duk successfully pulls guard.
Ki Duk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Rosario is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ki Duk wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rosario is stalling in the full guard.
Ki Duk keeping full guard, as Del Rosario tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk being controlled here, momentarily.
Del Rosario wants to control from the top but Ki Duk keeps moving.
Del Rosario looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Del Rosario trying to control the position from guard on top but Ki Duk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Rosario is one step ahead there.
Ki Duk has his hands on Del Rosario's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Ki Duk wants to sweep here but Del Rosario controlling him for the moment.
Del Rosario controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario passes Ki Duk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ki Duk gets full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk has control of Del Rosario's left arm, preventing Del Rosario from doing any damage.
Ki Duk wants to sweep but no luck.
Ki Duk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Del Rosario puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ki Duk is looking to control Del Rosario's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ki Duk avoid being mounted?
Well, if Del Rosario is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is looking to improve his position.
Del Rosario slows the pace down in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ki Duk is not content to let Del Rosario control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario controlling the action here.
Ki Duk is in trouble now - Del Rosario has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (3) vs (0) Ki Duk
Ki Duk is looking to improve his position but Del Rosario isn't that keen on the idea.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk tries to hold on but Del Rosario postures up.
Ki Duk can't escape the position.
Del Rosario avoids the attempt from Ki Duk to control.
Del Rosario looking to take Ki Duk's back but Ki Duk rolls and after a scramble, Ki Duk ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Ki Duk to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (3) vs (2) Ki Duk
Ki Duk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Del Rosario manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (5) vs (2) Ki Duk
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario wants to pass the guard but Ki Duk is keeping the position.
Ki Duk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ki Duk pulls Del Rosario in to control the position.
Del Rosario pushes down on Ki Duk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Del Rosario performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ki Duk! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (8) vs (2) Ki Duk
Del Rosario tries to control but Ki Duk wriggling away.
Del Rosario controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario tries to control but Ki Duk wriggling away.
Ki Duk reaches up to try and control the position but Del Rosario seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ki Duk rolls and tries to escape and now Del Rosario has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Del Rosario (11) vs (2) Ki Duk
Del Rosario controlling from the back.
Del Rosario'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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ki Duk can't escape the position.
Del Rosario is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is not going to allow Ki Duk to sit and survive in this position.
Del Rosario is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Rosario is hanging on to Ki Duk's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Shane Del Rosario decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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