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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alphons Draclau and Mr Ward. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Alphons Draclau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Draclau clinches with his opponent.
Ward tightens his grip and picks Draclau up, before dumping him to the ground. Draclau manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Draclau (0) vs (2) Ward
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Draclau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward controlling from the top position.
Draclau has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Draclau looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draclau is pulling down on Ward's head. It's preventing any offense from Ward, at least for the moment.
Draclau trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draclau 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.
Ward is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ward preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draclau working a defensive guard here.
Draclau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draclau keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward advances to half guard.
Ward not doing much here.
Ward wants to pass to mount but Draclau is defending the position.
Ward takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draclau is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Draclau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Draclau.
Ward postures up.
Draclau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Draclau trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Draclau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draclau 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.
Ward postures up.
Ward engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Draclau looking to control.
Ward stays in close to Draclau's body and controls the position.
Ward's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Draclau is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draclau (2) vs (2) Ward
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Draclau from controlling successfully.
Draclau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Draclau's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draclau (2) vs (4) Ward
Ward controlling from the top position.
Ward trying to control but Draclau is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Draclau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Draclau is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Draclau.
Draclau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Draclau is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward content to stall in guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Draclau is pulling down on Ward's head. It's preventing any offense from Ward, at least for the moment.
Ward wants to control from the top but Draclau keeps moving.
Draclau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Draclau is keeping the position.
Draclau trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Draclau (2) vs (7) Ward
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draclau, who protects the arm well.
Ward is staying tight to Draclau's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ward has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Draclau! Score +2 for reaching mount: Draclau (2) vs (9) Ward
Draclau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Draclau is looking to get to half guard.
Draclau stops Ward from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ward controlling the position easily from mount.
Draclau tries to improve his position but Ward has taken his back! Ward has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Draclau tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ward pushes Draclau away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward 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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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken and The Steel Penn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; The Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holzken shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holzken showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Holzken seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Holzken sits in half guard.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken is looking to advance position but Steel Penn won't allow it.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holzken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holzken trying to mount his opponent but Steel Penn defends it.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg.
Steel Penn gets full guard.
Holzken works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holzken sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel Penn is not content to let Holzken control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken controlling the action here.
Holzken tries to pass to full mount but Steel Penn defends it.
Steel Penn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holzken wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holzken controlling the action here.
Holzken is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (5) vs (0) Steel Penn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken controlling from the full mount.
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Holzken trying to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holzken has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holzken prevents Steel Penn from getting the reversal.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn trying to hold on to Holzken's head to control him but Holzken postures up.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Holzken performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Holzken controlling the pace.
Steel Penn is pressing down on Holzken's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steel Penn pulls Holzken in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is fighting to break Steel Penn's control of his arms but Steel Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Holzken tries to pass.
Steel Penn has control of Holzken's left arm, preventing Holzken from doing any damage.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holzken is one step ahead there.
Holzken is pushing down on Steel Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Holzken has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is looking for a kimura but Steel Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holzken to get the leverage.
Holzken looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg.
Well, if Holzken 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.
Steel Penn wants to control but Holzken is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is trying to control. Steel Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holzken looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holzken looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holzken is trying to control. Steel Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holzken passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (8) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (11) vs (0) Steel Penn
Holzken is looking to control Steel Penn but Steel Penn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Steel Penn trying to control the hands but Holzken breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Holzken not allowing Steel Penn to control his hands.
Holzken trying to control momentarily.
Steel Penn is really stuck here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn staying busy and making it hard for Holzken to control.
What can Steel Penn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Holzken keeps control of the position as Steel Penn tries to break free.
Holzken controlling the position well here. Steel Penn rolled but Holzken kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Steel Penn prevents Holzken from getting a body triangle.
Steel Penn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is looking to advance position but Steel Penn won't allow it.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg.
Holzken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holzken is taking a breather. Steel Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steel Penn is trying to control but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Holzken sits in half guard.
Steel Penn won't allow Holzken to pass to mount.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn is staying active underneath Holzken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Rodney Holzken started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated The Steel Penn had this to say: 'I will be back. '. |
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