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TWGC 28 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dar Jee (ranked 5858 p4p, 276 weight class) and Mom Cheating (ranked 2974 p4p, 319 weight class). Jee comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody Knows My Name. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dar Jee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mom Cheating!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jee darts in and clinches Cheating up against the cage.
Jee tries to pull guard but Cheating won't allow it.
Cheating has Jee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cheating pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jee tumbling to the mat - Cheating dives into Jee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jee (0) vs (2) Cheating
Jee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jee (2) vs (2) Cheating
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheating keeping full guard, as Jee tries to pass.
Jee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cheating manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jee has Cheating in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jee (2) vs (4) Cheating
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jee being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Cheating has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cheating gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cheating slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cheating can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheating 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.
Cheating's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jee working a defensive guard here.
Jee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cheating doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cheating manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cheating sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cheating stopping the sweep attempt from Jee.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cheating is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jee trying to keep a closed guard but Cheating is proving a slippery customer.
Cheating showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cheating can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cheating sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jee trying to control the position.
Cheating controlling from the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jee looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cheating is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cheating won't allow Jee to sweep him here.
Jee being controlled here, momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jee pulls Cheating in to control the position.
Cheating not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cheating got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cheating has managed to get both his arms back between Jee's legs - danger averted.
Cheating is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheating is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jee is trying to keep Cheating in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheating controls the pace.
Jee pulls Cheating in close to prevent any damage.
Cheating 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.
Jee is pulling down on Cheating's head. It's preventing any offense from Cheating, at least for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cheating content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheating wins on points by 4 to 2.
After the big win, Mom Cheating made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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