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TWGC 27 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus Titan (ranked 7177 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob $tone (ranked 22308 p4p, 0 weight class). Titan comes to the cage accompanied by a lo cubano. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jesus Titan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rob $tone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Titan gets tackled into the cage by $tone. $tone maintains the clinch.
Titan wants to take the fight to the mat but $tone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
$tone tightens his grip and picks Titan up, before dumping him to the ground. Titan manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Titan (0) vs (2) $tone
Titan keeping full guard, as $tone tries to pass.
$tone 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Titan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Titan (2) vs (2) $tone
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
$tone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Titan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Titan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Titan tries to free his leg and advance position but $tone is retaining full guard.
$tone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
$tone keeping full guard, as Titan tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan stands and throws $tone's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Titan (5) vs (2) $tone
Titan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, $tone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Titan's guard! Nice work there by $tone! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Titan (5) vs (4) $tone
$tone stopping the sweep attempt from Titan.
Titan being controlled here, momentarily.
$tone told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
$tone slips nicely into half guard.
Titan is in trouble now - $tone has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Titan (5) vs (7) $tone
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
$tone trying to control but Titan is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titan can't escape the position.
$tone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Titan is surviving well by controlling $tone's body position as best he can.
Titan is trying desperately to improve position.
$tone is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Titan is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Titan (5) vs (10) $tone
Titan tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of $tone's arms.
$tone biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Titan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Titan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Titan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
$tone looking to break Titan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Titan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise $tone will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titan tries to escape the position.
Titan is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Titan right now.
$tone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
$tone has got one arm under Titan's chin. This could be trouble... Titan trying to control the other hand but $tone gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Titan has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rob $tone!
Rob $tone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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