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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jason Arlington (ranked 6616 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Steel (ranked 3596 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jason Arlington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mr Steel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arlington closes the distance and pushes Steel back into the cage.
Steel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel has Arlington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arlington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arlington gets control of Steel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Arlington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arlington working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlington keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Arlington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arlington keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel wants to control from the top but Arlington keeps moving.
Arlington pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel trying to control but Arlington is working from the bottom.
Steel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlington can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arlington trying to control but Steel postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arlington is concentrating on defense, preventing Steel from advancing position.
Arlington's coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Arlington is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is keen to just control but Arlington is a slippery customer.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Arlington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arlington tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Arlington trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Arlington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Arlington is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (0) vs (3) Steel
Arlington sneaks back into half guard.
Arlington tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arlington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arlington is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel wants to work for an arm triangle but Arlington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to advance position but Arlington won't allow it.
Steel wants to take a breather but Arlington is having none of it.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Arlington defends it.
Arlington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arlington wants to control but Steel passes easily into half guard.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arlington! Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (0) vs (6) Steel
Arlington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arlington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Arlington has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Arlington! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arlington (2) vs (6) Steel
Arlington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (5) vs (6) Steel
Arlington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arlington working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arlington is looking for a kimura here.
Arlington is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arlington wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel tries to roll over but Arlington keeps him under control.
Steel is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arlington passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (8) vs (6) Steel
Arlington tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Arlington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arlington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arlington prevents Steel from improving his position.
Arlington wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arlington frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (11) vs (6) Steel
Arlington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Arlington is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Steel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Arlington trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (14) vs (6) Steel
Arlington manages to capitalize on a mistake by Steel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arlington (17) vs (6) Steel
Arlington is persistently looking for the submission but Steel is defending it well.
Arlington tightening his grip on Steel, looking for the choke.
Steel is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Steel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arlington takes Steel's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Steel is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Arlington (20) vs (6) Steel
Steel prevents Arlington from getting a body triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to escape the position.
Arlington patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Steel wants to escape the position.
Steel fending off the submission attempt from Arlington.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Arlington's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Arlington is looking for a choke. Steel gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Steel manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arlington (20) vs (8) Steel
Arlington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arlington keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Arlington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel pushing down on Arlington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arlington has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (20) vs (11) Steel
Steel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Arlington is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arlington (22) vs (11) Steel
Arlington pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arlington trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Arlington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Arlington seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Steel is staying active underneath Arlington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arlington defends well.
Steel is looking for a triangle here but Arlington uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (25) vs (11) Steel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is not content to let Arlington control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arlington takes the fight on points by 25 to 11.
Jason Arlington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I (ranked 3306 p4p, 267 weight class) and Montel Williams Da Third (ranked 7959 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Montel Williams Da Third!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to clinch but Williams Da Third is having none of it.
Williams Da Third is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Williams Da Third circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Williams Da Third tries to counter it with a takedown but ExPeRiMeNt I pushes his down on his head and steps out.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to clinch up
and Williams Da Third counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for ExPeRiMeNt I! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (0) vs (4) Williams Da Third
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ExPeRiMeNt I can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams Da Third looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams Da Third is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but ExPeRiMeNt I is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Williams Da Third working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
ExPeRiMeNt I is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams Da Third off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (4) vs (4) Williams Da Third
Williams Da Third rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to stall here but Williams Da Third recovers full guard.
Williams Da Third is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I looking to pass the guard.
Williams Da Third has control of ExPeRiMeNt I's left arm, preventing ExPeRiMeNt I from doing any damage.
ExPeRiMeNt I trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ExPeRiMeNt I trying to control but Williams Da Third is working from the bottom.
Williams Da Third trying to control the position.
Williams Da Third is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
ExPeRiMeNt I wants to control from the top but Williams Da Third keeps moving.
ExPeRiMeNt I stands and throws Williams Da Third's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (7) vs (4) Williams Da Third
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams Da Third knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
ExPeRiMeNt I advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: ExPeRiMeNt I (9) vs (4) Williams Da Third
ExPeRiMeNt I can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams Da Third is looking to escape.
Williams Da Third is looking to get to half guard.
Williams Da Third is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third is trying to escape the mount but ExPeRiMeNt I keeps good control and instead manages to take Williams Da Third's back.
Score +3 for taking back: ExPeRiMeNt I (12) vs (4) Williams Da Third
ExPeRiMeNt I trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
ExPeRiMeNt I working for a choke but Williams Da Third is defending well.
ExPeRiMeNt I is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Williams Da Third has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
ExPeRiMeNt I working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Williams Da Third manages to reverse the position and now he's in ExPeRiMeNt I's guard. Nice work there by Williams Da Third.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (12) vs (6) Williams Da Third
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third trying to control the position from guard on top but ExPeRiMeNt I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ExPeRiMeNt I escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams Da Third gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
ExPeRiMeNt I working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams Da Third doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams Da Third manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
ExPeRiMeNt I managing to control the position.
Williams Da Third stopping the sweep attempt from ExPeRiMeNt I.
Williams Da Third sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed ExPeRiMeNt I's guard.
Williams Da Third is working for a kimura but ExPeRiMeNt I is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third wants to control but ExPeRiMeNt I is keeping him busy.
ExPeRiMeNt I looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
ExPeRiMeNt I has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Williams Da Third escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Williams Da Third! Score +3 for passing guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (12) vs (9) Williams Da Third
You can see the frustration on ExPeRiMeNt I's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
ExPeRiMeNt I is not content to let Williams Da Third control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third is trying to get an arm triangle but ExPeRiMeNt I is defending well.
ExPeRiMeNt I struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ExPeRiMeNt I is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams Da Third is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williams Da Third advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: ExPeRiMeNt I (12) vs (11) Williams Da Third
ExPeRiMeNt I stops Williams Da Third from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third looking to secure an arm triangle but ExPeRiMeNt I defends it well.
ExPeRiMeNt I regains half guard.
Williams Da Third is controlling the pace.
Williams Da Third is working for a kimura but ExPeRiMeNt I is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. ExPeRiMeNt I manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams Da Third must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I has his foot on Williams Da Third's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams Da Third works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams Da Third tries to free his leg and advance position but ExPeRiMeNt I is retaining full guard.
Williams Da Third avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
ExPeRiMeNt I looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams Da Third is one step ahead there.
Williams Da Third slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams Da Third looking to pass the guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I keeping full guard, as Williams Da Third tries to pass.
Williams Da Third is pushing down on ExPeRiMeNt I's leg trying to pass to half guard. ExPeRiMeNt I is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams Da Third has managed to sneak the leg through.
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to improve his position.
Williams Da Third trying to control from half guard but ExPeRiMeNt I is working away.
ExPeRiMeNt I wants to get back to full guard.
Williams Da Third passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for ExPeRiMeNt I! Score +3 for passing guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (12) vs (14) Williams Da Third
Williams Da Third looking to secure an arm triangle but ExPeRiMeNt I defends it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I is squirming around, avoiding Williams Da Third's attempts to control the action.
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to improve his position but Williams Da Third isn't that keen on the idea.
Williams Da Third working for a guillotine from mount but ExPeRiMeNt I is in no mood to give up.
Williams Da Third trying to control but ExPeRiMeNt I is having none of it.
ExPeRiMeNt I is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams Da Third looking to control but ExPeRiMeNt I is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams Da Third controlling from the full mount.
ExPeRiMeNt I regains half guard.
Williams Da Third trying to control from half guard but ExPeRiMeNt I is working away.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to roll over but Williams Da Third keeps him under control.
ExPeRiMeNt I is working hard here to advance position.
Williams Da Third wants to pass the guard but ExPeRiMeNt I is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third is sneakily working for an arm triangle but ExPeRiMeNt I sees it coming and defends easily.
ExPeRiMeNt I trying to control here.
Williams Da Third is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams Da Third works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (12) vs (17) Williams Da Third
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to bench press Williams Da Third off him but Williams Da Third keeps the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
ExPeRiMeNt I can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams Da Third thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
ExPeRiMeNt I stops Williams Da Third from passing to mount.
ExPeRiMeNt I gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ExPeRiMeNt I won't allow Williams Da Third to pass to mount.
ExPeRiMeNt I is trying to maintain the position but Williams Da Third is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Williams Da Third wins on points by 17 to 12. |
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