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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 4807 p4p, 500 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 6859 p4p, 580 weight class). 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 5 wins and 3 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Billy Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dela Rosa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cubbedge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dela Rosa trying to control the position.
Dela Rosa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cubbedge should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dela Rosa has tightened it up now! Cubbedge should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Willie Salazar (ranked 17787 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dill Danny (ranked 7512 p4p, 550 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Willie Salazar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dill Danny!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salazar rushes Danny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salazar jumps guard.
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.
Danny wants to control from the top but Salazar keeps moving.
Salazar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danny content to stall in guard here.
Salazar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Danny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salazar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Danny from controlling successfully.
Salazar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Danny has passed into half guard!
Danny looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salazar sees it coming and defends easily.
Salazar is looking to improve his position.
Danny trying to control from half guard but Salazar is working away.
Salazar tries to roll over but Danny keeps him under control.
Salazar actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salazar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danny manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (2) vs (0) Danny
Salazar stopping the sweep attempt from Danny.
Salazar is pushing down on Danny's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danny is fighting to maintain full guard but Salazar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Danny wants to control but Salazar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salazar is looking for a kimura but Danny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salazar to get the leverage.
Salazar works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salazar (5) vs (0) Danny
Danny can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danny sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Danny is trying to maintain the position but Salazar is very close to passing his half guard.
Salazar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salazar is looking for a kimura but Danny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salazar to get the leverage.
Salazar prevents Danny from improving his position.
Danny looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Danny can't keep his opponent in guard - Salazar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Danny trying to hold on to Salazar's head to control him but Salazar postures up.
Salazar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Danny is not content to let Salazar control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salazar wants to work for an arm triangle but Danny is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salazar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salazar is working for a kimura but Danny is defending it quite comfortably.
Danny preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Danny is not content to let Salazar control the position.
Danny trying to control here.
Salazar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danny has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salazar wants to work for an arm triangle but Danny is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salazar seems to be working for a kimura but Danny defends the submission attempt.
Salazar is trying to work for a kimura but Danny is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Danny is refusing to be controlled, as Salazar sits in half guard.
Salazar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salazar prevents Danny from improving his position.
Danny is trying to control but can't.
Danny tries to roll over but Salazar keeps him under control.
Salazar seems to be working for a kimura but Danny defends the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salazar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salazar is taking a breather. Danny 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.
Salazar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salazar (8) vs (0) Danny
Danny is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Danny has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Salazar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Danny turns into him and now he's in Salazar's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (8) vs (2) Danny
Danny wants to control from the top but Salazar keeps moving.
Danny is looking to advance position but Salazar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salazar (12) vs (2) Danny
Danny is desperately trying to improve his position but Salazar has a good base and remains in mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Danny is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salazar looking to control but Danny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salazar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Danny has worked his arm free - good work by Danny!
Salazar is trying to get an arm triangle but Danny is defending well.
Salazar tries for a kimura but Danny is defending well.
Danny regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Danny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Danny is defending against the submission attempts here by Salazar.
Salazar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salazar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Salazar (15) vs (2) Danny
Salazar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Danny, who protects the arm well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Danny is looking to regain half guard here but Salazar keeps moving and retains side control.
Salazar tries for a kimura but Danny is defending well.
Salazar tries for a kimura but Danny is defending well.
Salazar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Danny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Danny struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries for a kimura but Danny is defending well.
Salazar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Salazar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Danny gets back to half guard.
Salazar is thwarting Danny's attempts to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Danny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salazar trying to control the action but Danny is working from the bottom.
Salazar is thwarting Danny's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danny sees it coming and defends easily.
Danny trying to hold on to Salazar's head to control him but Salazar postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danny might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salazar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salazar takes the fight on points by 15 to 2. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bart Cubbedge (ranked 2333 p4p, 265 weight class) and Aldo Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Aldo Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cubbedge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (0) Pitbull
Cubbedge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pitbull has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cubbedge but great work by Pitbull. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Pitbull
Pitbull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pitbull tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pitbull is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cubbedge 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cubbedge is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cubbedge 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pitbull controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cubbedge is letting Pitbull control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pitbull's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pitbull slows the pace down in half guard.
Cubbedge won't allow Pitbull to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pitbull in particular looking to stall.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Pitbull trying to control the pace.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pitbull sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull preventing the sweep.
Pitbull postures up.
Pitbull works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Pitbull is very close to passing his half guard.
Cubbedge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pitbull is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cubbedge trying to hold on to Pitbull's head to control him but Pitbull postures up.
Pitbull controlling the action here.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Pitbull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull trying to pass the guard but Cubbedge defending well.
Cubbedge gets full guard.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Cubbedge is adopting a defensive guard.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pitbull controls the pace.
Let's hope that Pitbull 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.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Pitbull in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (4) Pitbull
Pitbull wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cubbedge advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cubbedge in particular looking to stall.
Cubbedge is just content to waste time from the top position. Pitbull takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pitbull 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.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.
Cubbedge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pitbull looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pitbull looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pitbull! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (8) Pitbull
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cubbedge 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge is not content to let Pitbull control the position.
Cubbedge tries to buck Pitbull off but Pitbull is having none of it.
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
Cubbedge prevents Pitbull from moving into mount.
Cubbedge is looking to reverse the position.
Cubbedge is trying to escape the position but Pitbull is controlling the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge trying to control but Pitbull flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (6) vs (11) Pitbull
Pitbull keeps control of the position as Cubbedge tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pitbull is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cubbedge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pitbull gets his hands free as Cubbedge looks to control.
Cubbedge is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Pitbull just sinks the hooks in.
Pitbull looking for the choke from the back.
Pitbull controls the position.
Cubbedge is really stuck here.
Pitbull controls the position.
I really don't envy Cubbedge right now.
Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position.
Pitbull has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cubbedge 's body.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to break free.
Cubbedge just trying to survive but Pitbull is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cubbedge rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pitbull in particular looking to stall.
Pitbull prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Pitbull is controlling well.
Pitbull is taking a breather. Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Pitbull perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pitbull looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control from the bottom.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pitbull is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pitbull tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cubbedge is looking to control Pitbull's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?
Cubbedge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Pitbull is proving a slippery customer.
Pitbull not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge has his foot on Pitbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pitbull works his way back into a safe position though.
Cubbedge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pitbull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pitbull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cubbedge is breathing heavily.
Pitbull stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (14) Pitbull
Cubbedge prevents Pitbull from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pitbull tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cubbedge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pitbull advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (6) vs (16) Pitbull
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pitbull controlling the position easily from mount.
Pitbull's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pitbull wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pitbull controlling the position easily from mount.
Cubbedge working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pitbull wins on points by 16 to 6. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7999 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 16069 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kaleva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Henry Jr (0) vs (4) Kaleva
Henry Jr is trying to control Kaleva's posture but Kaleva avoids it.
Kaleva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henry Jr, who protects the arm well.
Kaleva trying to control the position but Henry Jr is working away.
Kaleva is working to tighten his grip on Henry Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Henry Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kaleva is really squeezing tight and eventually Henry Jr passes out! Kaleva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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