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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Big J Smiles. Smiles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smile Like You Mean It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Big J Smiles!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston clinches up with Smiles and pushes him back against the cage.
Smiles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whiston.
Smiles gets control of Whiston's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smiles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smiles holds on and takes a little breather.
Smiles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiston controls the pace.
Smiles controlling Whiston's posture.
Smiles keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Whiston is pushing down on Smiles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smiles is fighting to maintain full guard but Whiston has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiles is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whiston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whiston is one step ahead there.
Smiles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiles is keeping the position for now.
Whiston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smiles keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston is fighting to break Smiles's control of his arms but Smiles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Smiles keeps moving.
Whiston is fighting to break Smiles's control of his arms but Smiles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Smiles is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whiston'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.
Smiles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smiles has control of Whiston's left arm, preventing Whiston from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston stays in close to Smiles's body and controls the position.
Smiles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
Smiles seems keen to control Whiston's posture.
Whiston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiles is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling from the top position.
Smiles wants to sweep here but Whiston controlling him for the moment.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whiston trying to control but Smiles is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smiles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smiles is adopting a defensive guard.
Whiston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Whiston continues to stall.
Whiston stopping the sweep attempt from Smiles.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smiles is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (0) vs (2) Smiles
Smiles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whiston is trying to keep Smiles in close.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smiles postures up.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smiles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston has his hands on Smiles's head, controlling the position.
Further stalling from Whiston.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smiles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whiston pulls Smiles in to control the position.
Smiles is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston trying to control the position.
Smiles is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is really struggling to control Smiles but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Smiles controlling him for the moment.
Whiston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smiles postures up.
Smiles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Whiston pulls Smiles in close to prevent any damage.
Smiles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smiles is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smiles won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Smiles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston looking to control.
Smiles stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Whiston pulls Smiles in close to prevent any damage.
Whiston can't keep his opponent in guard - Smiles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smiles is thwarting Whiston's attempts to control the position.
Whiston controlling the position for now.
More hug and hope from Whiston.
Smiles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Whiston trying to control here.
Smiles prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Smiles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control from the bottom.
Smiles is looking to advance position but Whiston won't allow it.
Whiston wants to control but Smiles is keeping busy.
Smiles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smiles passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (0) vs (5) Smiles
Smiles tries to control but Whiston wriggling away.
Whiston regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smiles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smiles is thwarting Whiston's attempts to control the position.
Whiston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is trying to maintain the position but Smiles is very close to passing his half guard.
Whiston is trying to get back to full guard.
Whiston is looking to control Smiles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
Whiston tries to get to full guard but Smiles has control of the leg.
Smiles content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiles is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smiles wins on points by 5 to 0.
Big J Smiles is the new middleweight champion!
Big J Smiles was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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