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WVTSW S01 WK5B PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2637 p4p, 261 weight class) and Ushat Belov (ranked 2984 p4p, 282 weight class). Ushat Belov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Diyorbek Nurudinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ushat Belov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nurudinov gets tackled into the cage by Belov. Belov maintains the clinch.
Belov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Belov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurudinov defends it easily.
Nurudinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurudinov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurudinov postures up.
Nurudinov drops back looking for a leg! Belov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belov manages to kick Nurudinov off! Nurudinov jumps back into Belov's guard.
Nurudinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurudinov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Belov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (0) vs (2) Belov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurudinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belov defends well.
Nurudinov being controlled here, momentarily.
Belov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DOG HOUSE!!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nurudinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurudinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (2) Belov
Belov looking for a guillotine here but Nurudinov defends easily.
Nurudinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Belov is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belov trying to keep a closed guard but Nurudinov is proving a slippery customer.
Belov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurudinov is aware though and is defending well.
Nurudinov has gone for a leg lock! Belov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurudinov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (4) Belov
Nurudinov is looking for a triangle but Belov pushes his legs off easily.
Nurudinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belov controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurudinov is retaining full guard.
Belov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurudinov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (4) Belov
Nurudinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurudinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belov 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.
Nurudinov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (7) vs (4) Belov
Nurudinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Belov struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belov sneaks back into half guard.
Belov is pressing down on Nurudinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belov is looking for a triangle but Nurudinov pushes his legs off easily.
Nurudinov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Belov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (7) vs (6) Belov
Nurudinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belov preventing the sweep.
Belov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belov is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov keeping moving, preventing Belov from controlling successfully.
Nurudinov wants to sweep here but Belov controlling him for the moment.
Nurudinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belov defends well.
Belov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurudinov 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.
Belov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Belov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurudinov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Belov passes into half guard.
Nurudinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurudinov wants to get back to full guard but Belov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (7) vs (9) Belov
Belov controlling from mount.
Belov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nurudinov is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belov controlling the pace for now.
Nurudinov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nurudinov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nurudinov (7) vs (12) Belov
Nurudinov showing good submission defense here.
Nurudinov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Belov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Nurudinov is defending well but eventually Belov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Nurudinov has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ushat Belov!
Our winner, Ushat Belov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1366 p4p, 164 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11212 p4p, 460 weight class). Sparxx comes to the cage accompanied by Thug Life - Lugz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl out of it but Sparxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kimura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimura clinches up with Sparxx and pushes him back against the cage.
Sparxx turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (0) Kimura
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx controls the position from side control.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Sparxx tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sparxx goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kimura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sparxx but great work by Kimura. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (4) Kimura
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sparxx tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Kimura controls the position.
It looks like Kimura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sparxx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimura controlling the pace.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparxx is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kimura has passed into half guard!
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
Sparxx is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Sparxx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
Sparxx looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kimura has picked Sparxx up and slammed him! Sparxx can't keep hold of the triangle and Kimura manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (4) vs (7) Kimura
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx manages to get back to half guard.
Sparxx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sparxx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to sweep but instead, Kimura has passed into half guard.
Kimura not doing much here.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (4) vs (10) Kimura
Kimura avoids the attempt from Sparxx to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura controlling from mount.
Sparxx tries to improve his position but instead Kimura has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (4) vs (13) Kimura
I really don't envy Sparxx right now.
Kimura doesn't have the hooks in and Sparxx manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (13) Kimura
Sparxx drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimura dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (15) Kimura
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kimura pushes down on Sparxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to control but Kimura passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (6) vs (18) Kimura
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Kimura is continuing to stall.
Well,Sparxx is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Sparxx is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the position.
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparxx gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kimura has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (6) vs (21) Kimura
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura content just to control the position here.
Sparxx bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (8) vs (21) Kimura
Sparxx trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 21 to 8.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 205 p4p, 29 weight class) and Mozes Amaury (ranked 2143 p4p, 256 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zexi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BRADIO-Flyers. Amaury has chosen Vultures Fly as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dai Zexi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Mozes Amaury!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Amaury gets a clinch.
Zexi has hold of one of Amaury's legs. Amaury is fighting the takedown attempt but Zexi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zexi (2) vs (0) Amaury
Amaury is trying to hold Zexi in close to prevent damage but Zexi has managed to pass into half guard.
Amaury is staying active underneath Zexi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Amaury tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.
Zexi is working for a kimura but Amaury is defending it quite comfortably.
Zexi is working for a kimura but Amaury is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaury is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zexi (5) vs (0) Amaury
Amaury wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.
Zexi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zexi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zexi trying to control but Amaury is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zexi goes for an armbar but Amaury turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Amaury. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zexi (5) vs (2) Amaury
Amaury trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amaury pushing down on Zexi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zexi is refusing to be controlled, as Amaury sits in half guard.
Zexi looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Amaury has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zexi is trying to control the position but Amaury postures up.
Zexi managing to control the position.
Zexi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amaury controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Amaury from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaury not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Amaury trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Zexi 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.
Amaury lying in Zexi's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Zexi decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Amaury taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dai Zexi!
A victorious Dai Zexi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Seb Sha (ranked 1040 p4p, 140 weight class) and Mr Steel Penn (ranked 2719 p4p, 309 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Seb Sha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sha (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn stands and throws Sha's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sha (0) vs (5) Steel Penn
Sha is looking to reverse the position.
Steel Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steel Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sha is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steel Penn tries for a kimura but Sha is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sha (2) vs (5) Steel Penn
Steel Penn won't allow Sha to pass to mount.
Sha trying to control from Steel Penn's half guard. Steel Penn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sha wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Sha passes Steel Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Sha trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sha looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sha (2) vs (7) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sha pulls Steel Penn in to control the position.
Sha keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Sha has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel Penn has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sha (2) vs (10) Steel Penn
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controls the position from side control.
Sha is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sha stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sha's face as Steel Penn controls the position.
Steel Penn wants to control but Sha is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sha wants to control but Steel Penn postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Sha but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sha (2) vs (12) Steel Penn
Steel Penn forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sha (2) vs (15) Steel Penn
Sha won't enjoy being in this position. Steel Penn looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sha is tapping - it's over boys! Steel Penn picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Steel Penn!
In his post fight interview, Mr Steel Penn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 650 p4p, 85 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19914 p4p, 496 weight class). 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Arthur Menezes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Menezes has Dela Rosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Dela Rosa pulls guard successfully.
Dela Rosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menezes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menezes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menezes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Rosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Menezes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menezes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menezes is working away from the top position though.
Menezes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Menezes is pressing down on Dela Rosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dela Rosa is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dela Rosa defends it well.
Dela Rosa gets full guard.
Dela Rosa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Menezes has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes not doing much here.
Dela Rosa is looking to control Menezes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Rosa avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Menezes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Menezes eventually gives up the hold.
Menezes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes wants to pass to mount but Dela Rosa is defending the position.
Dela Rosa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Menezes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Menezes! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (3) vs (0) Dela Rosa
We've been hearing good reports from Menezes'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.
Dela Rosa regains half guard.
Dela Rosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Menezes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Menezes stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Rosa.
Menezes trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Menezes stays in close to Dela Rosa's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to sweep but instead, Menezes has passed into half guard.
Menezes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes.
Dela Rosa has a hand on Menezes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Menezes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (6) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dela Rosa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (6) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Menezes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Menezes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (8) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Menezes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menezes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dela Rosa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Menezes is looking to defend but Dela Rosa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Menezes! Dela Rosa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Menezes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 19276 p4p, 509 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 4152 p4p, 375 weight class). Silverio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silverio tries to clinch there but Schultz circles away.
Schultz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silverio sprawls and moves away.
Silverio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schultz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silverio moves in looking to clinch but Schultz pushes him off.
Schultz attempts a counter takedown but Silverio avoids it well and moves away.
Silverio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silverio lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Silverio looking to sit in guard and control but Schultz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Silverio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schultz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schultz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Schultz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard.
Silverio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schultz wants to free his trapped foot but Silverio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Schultz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silverio gets back to full guard.
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Silverio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schultz passes into half guard.
Schultz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (5) vs (2) Silverio
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to lock up and control but Schultz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Schultz prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
Silverio is controlling an arm, preventing Schultz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silverio working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
Schultz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
Silverio reaches up to try and control the position but Schultz seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Silverio rolls and tries to escape and now Schultz has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (8) vs (2) Silverio
Schultz not allowing Silverio to control his hands.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Silverio do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
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.
Further stalling from Schultz.
Schultz keeps control of the position as Silverio tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Mike Schultz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview. |
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