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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Reubens and Rupert Whiston. Peter Reubens had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Reubens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston clinches with his opponent.
Whiston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Whiston is pulling down on Reubens's head to control his posture.
Whiston is continuing to stall.
Reubens drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whiston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reubens has Whiston in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reubens (0) vs (2) Whiston
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Better Alternative ($800/week, 12 elites) inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reubens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whiston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston stays in close to Reubens's body and controls the position.
Reubens controls Whiston momentarily but Whiston frees himself.
Reubens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiston controls the pace.
Whiston won't allow Reubens to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
Reubens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whiston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whiston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whiston stays in close to Reubens's body and controls the position.
Reubens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reubens working for a triangle but Whiston defends it easily.
Reubens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whiston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston controlling from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Reubens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiston controls the pace.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Reubens is keeping the position.
Whiston 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reubens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whiston pushes down on Reubens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whiston is thwarting Reubens's attempts to control the position.
Whiston controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reubens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whiston slows the pace down in half guard.
Whiston is pressing down on Reubens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reubens is holding on for now.
Whiston working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Reubens's thigh. Reubens counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Whiston stays in close to Reubens's body and controls the position.
Reubens is trying to control the position but Whiston postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Reubens is retaining full guard.
Reubens has his foot on Whiston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whiston works his way back into a safe position though.
Whiston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whiston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reubens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whiston is aware though and is defending well.
Reubens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whiston works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Whiston trying to mount his opponent but Reubens defends it.
Still in half guard, Whiston seems content to control.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Reubens is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the pace.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Reubens defends it.
Reubens trying to control but Whiston postures up.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Reubens defends it.
Reubens tries to roll over but Whiston keeps him under control.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but Reubens defending well.
Reubens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Reubens trying to control here.
Whiston not doing much here.
Whiston wants to free his trapped foot but Reubens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whiston slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to free his trapped foot but Reubens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whiston content to control rather than advance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Reubens (0) vs (5) Whiston
Whiston controlling the position easily from mount.
Reubens is looking to get to half guard.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Reubens working to try and regain half guard.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Reubens is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whiston avoids the attempt from Reubens to control.
Whiston controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Reubens tries to lock up and control but Whiston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reubens tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston avoids the attempt from Reubens to control.
Reubens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston avoids the attempt from Reubens to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
The adventures of Whiston the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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