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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Altair Brain (ranked 2035 p4p, 209 weight class) and Leo Dupree (ranked 6924 p4p, 0 weight class). Brain's entrance music is 300 Violin. A fine choice. Altair Brain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Altair Brain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leo Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brain stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree. Dupree gets slowly back to his feet.
Brain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DOG HOUSE!! in the buildup to the fight.
Brain rushes Dupree and presses him up against the cage.
Brain turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brain (4) vs (0) Dupree
Dupree is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brain is staying tight to Dupree's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dupree's legs.
Brain taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain wants to control but Dupree is keeping him busy.
Dupree is trying to control Brain's posture but Brain avoids it.
Dupree prevents Brain from moving into mount.
Dupree is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dupree moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dupree is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dupree escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brain trying to control but Dupree is working from the bottom.
Brain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree keeping full guard, as Brain tries to pass.
Dupree lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (4) vs (2) Dupree
Dupree trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brain has Dupree pulled in close to control his posture.
Dupree trying to control the position from guard on top but Brain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupree trying to move into half guard but instead Brain has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (6) vs (2) Dupree
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupree has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupree trying to control the position.
Dupree is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brain defends well.
Brain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dupree looking to control.
Brain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dupree's guard.
Brain works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brain (9) vs (2) Dupree
Brain works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brain (12) vs (2) Dupree
Brain has good solid back control here.
Dupree defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brain's arms.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dupree is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dupree is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brain trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dupree defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brain looking to break Dupree's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dupree remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brain will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brain is riding his opponent, not letting Dupree buck him off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dupree defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brain's arms.
Dupree looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brain is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dupree prevents Brain from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Brain trying to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brain controlling well, preventing Dupree from escaping the position.
Brain looking for the choke from the back.
Brain has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dupree can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brain controlling the position well here. Dupree rolled but Brain kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dupree defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brain working for the choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dupree is really stuck here.
Brain has good solid back control here.
Brain not allowing Dupree to control his hands.
Brain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Brain is looking to control Dupree but Dupree is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dupree looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dupree can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Brain patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dupree is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dupree is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brain gets his way!
Dupree is really stuck here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brain really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dupree.
Dupree is keeping busy.
Brain trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dupree doesn't escape.
Brain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dupree tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brain looking to break Dupree's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dupree remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brain will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brain is looking to control Dupree but Dupree is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dupree is trying to break free.
Brain wants to control but Dupree is keeping busy.
Dupree is in bad spot here.
Dupree defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dupree is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brain avoiding Dupree 's attempts to control his hands.
Dupree is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brain keeps control of the position easily here as Dupree tries to buck him off.
Dupree preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brain.
Dupree trying to control the hands but Brain won't let him.
Brain is hanging on to Dupree's back as he tries to escape.
Brain wants to control but Dupree is keeping busy.
Dupree is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dupree is in bad spot here.
Brain biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brain'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.
Brain continues to stall.
Dupree is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree 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!
Brain takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Altair Brain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor OMalley (ranked 3593 p4p, 390 weight class) and Pascual Perez (ranked 1964 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez has chosen Another One Bites The Dust as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pascual Perez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Perez clinches.
OMalley is looking for a takedown.
OMalley tries to score a body lock takedown but Perez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
OMalley pulls guard effortlessly.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
OMalley trying to keep a closed guard but Perez is proving a slippery customer.
Perez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OMalley is trying to keep Perez in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perez preventing the sweep.
Perez looking to sit in guard and control but OMalley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (0) Perez
Perez being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.
OMalley trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Perez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OMalley passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (5) vs (0) Perez
Perez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OMalley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
OMalley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but OMalley keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is still trying to improve position.
OMalley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no OMalley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OMalley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no OMalley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OMalley is trying to get an arm triangle but Perez is defending well.
Perez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked OMalley off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OMalley (5) vs (4) Perez
OMalley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
OMalley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Perez's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is hanging on to OMalley's back as he tries to escape.
OMalley fending off the submission attempt from Perez.
Perez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, OMalley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
OMalley just trying to survive but Perez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
OMalley can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley just trying to survive but Perez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Perez tightening his grip on OMalley, looking for the choke.
Perez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. OMalley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
OMalley trying to control the hands but Perez breaks the grip.
OMalley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Perez's arms.
Perez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Perez avoiding OMalley 's attempts to control his hands.
Perez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Perez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, OMalley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Perez has the hooks in. OMalley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Well, with Perez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before OMalley is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Perez not allowing OMalley to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley breaks Perez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (7) vs (4) Perez
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Perez keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
OMalley wants to pass the guard but Perez is keeping the position.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perez keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
Perez is looking for a triangle but OMalley pushes his legs off easily.
OMalley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OMalley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Perez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. OMalley doesn't defend quickly enough and Perez has managed to lock this one up! Can OMalley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Perez on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pascual Perez!
An out of breath Pascual Perez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ceph Alopodis (ranked 4000 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Barter (ranked 2114 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Richard Barter !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis with a poor takedown
and Barter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barter .
Alopodis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alopodis to the mat. Alopodis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Barter
Barter drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Barter off! Barter jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Barter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alopodis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alopodis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alopodis! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (2) Barter
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barter is looking to reverse the position.
Alopodis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barter keeps working.
Barter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Barter won't allow it.
Alopodis trying to control from half guard but Barter is working away.
Barter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barter .
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barter is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis pushing down on Barter 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barter tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Barter manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barter working a defensive guard here.
Alopodis pushes down on Barter 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alopodis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barter is keeping the position for now.
Barter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Barter
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barter can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is looking to take a break and control but Barter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barter tries to improve position but can't.
Alopodis trying to control the action but Barter is working from the bottom.
Barter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barter 's legs.
Barter gets back to half guard.
Barter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barter is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis preventing the sweep.
Barter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (7) vs (4) Barter
Barter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barter .
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barter pulls his head out easily.
Alopodis tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Barter has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (7) Barter
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barter seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alopodis is holding on tight.
Barter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barter avoids the attempt from Alopodis to control.
Barter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alopodis has worked his arm free - good work by Alopodis!
Alopodis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barter 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barter 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (11) vs (7) Barter
Barter tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alopodis prevents Barter from getting the reversal.
Alopodis wants to take Barter 's back here but Barter is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Alopodis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alopodis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barter is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (11) vs (9) Barter
Barter wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Barter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alopodis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barter won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Barter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alopodis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alopodis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alopodis! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (15) vs (9) Barter
Alopodis moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (17) vs (9) Barter
Alopodis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barter is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Alopodis has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (20) vs (9) Barter
Alopodis is controlling the position but Barter somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barter is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barter is still trying to improve position.
Barter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barter is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barter is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (20) vs (11) Barter
Barter trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis working a defensive guard here.
Alopodis is really struggling to control Barter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alopodis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alopodis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alopodis! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (24) vs (11) Barter
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barter is not content to let Alopodis control the position.
Barter is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barter sneaks back into half guard.
Barter is refusing to be controlled, as Alopodis sits in half guard.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Barter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barter ! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (27) vs (11) Barter
Barter is working to get back to half guard.
Alopodis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Barter is holding on tight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barter and Alopodis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alopodis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Barter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barter is looking to improve his position.
Barter trying to control here.
Barter gets full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis stands and throws Barter 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (30) vs (11) Barter
Alopodis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alopodis off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (30) vs (15) Barter
Alopodis turns into Barter and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (32) vs (15) Barter
Barter keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Barter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alopodis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis stands and throws Barter 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (35) vs (15) Barter
Barter prevents Alopodis from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Barter 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alopodis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barter 's legs.
Barter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Barter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alopodis has Barter in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (35) vs (17) Barter
Alopodis has his foot on Barter 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barter works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 35 to 17.
An out of breath Ceph Alopodis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Richard Barter had this to say: 'I will do better next time'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 1276 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxson Gracie (ranked 5885 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Dean Rockefeller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maxson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockefeller (0) vs (2) Gracie
Rockefeller 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.
Rockefeller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rockefeller is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rockefeller keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockefeller, not yet.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rockefeller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Rockefeller in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockefeller (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie looking to control but Rockefeller passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller 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.
Rockefeller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Rockefeller eventually gives up the hold.
Rockefeller 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Rockefeller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Rockefeller.
Gracie trying to control but Rockefeller postures up.
Rockefeller trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Rockefeller trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Rockefeller postures up.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Rockefeller has control of the leg.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Rockefeller is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Rockefeller keeps him under control.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rockefeller manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockefeller (2) vs (4) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockefeller keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow Rockefeller to sweep him here.
Rockefeller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
Rockefeller trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Rockefeller trying to control the position here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockefeller is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rockefeller is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Rockefeller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Rockefeller is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rockefeller! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockefeller (2) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rockefeller turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockefeller (4) vs (7) Gracie
Rockefeller sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockefeller (7) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rockefeller wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Rockefeller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rockefeller jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockefeller (10) vs (7) Gracie
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller just content to control the position.
Rockefeller is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Rockefeller tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie wants to control but Rockefeller postures up.
Rockefeller in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie stops Rockefeller from passing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rockefeller is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rockefeller (12) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Rockefeller prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Rockefeller working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Rockefeller with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie wants to control but Rockefeller is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller content just to control the position here.
Rockefeller prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie regains half guard.
Rockefeller is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockefeller works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockefeller (15) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie wants to hold on but Rockefeller pushes him away.
Gracie stops Rockefeller from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rockefeller prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Rockefeller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rockefeller trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Rockefeller controlling from mount.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Rockefeller maintains control.
Rockefeller content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Rockefeller's guard. A big mistake from Rockefeller there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockefeller (15) vs (9) Gracie
Rockefeller trying to control the position here.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Rockefeller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockefeller (17) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rockefeller is aware though and is defending well.
Rockefeller won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Rockefeller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockefeller (20) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie prevents Rockefeller from moving into mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller controls the position.
Gracie prevents Rockefeller from moving into mount.
Rockefeller moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rockefeller (22) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Rockefeller keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rockefeller (25) vs (9) Gracie
Rockefeller looking for the RNC.
Rockefeller has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rockefeller stalling.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockefeller takes the fight on points by 25 to 9. |
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