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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spinning Fire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Robertsson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robertsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fire avoids it really well and circles away.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Robertsson avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Robertsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fire sprawls well initially but Robertsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fire (0) vs (2) Robertsson
Robertsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Robertsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fire.#T1#
Fire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robertsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertsson is one step ahead there.
Robertsson looking to pass the guard.
Fire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Robertsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Robertsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Robertsson being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Fire 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.
Fire keeping full guard, as Robertsson tries to pass.
Fire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Robertsson is looking to advance position but Fire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fire (4) vs (2) Robertsson
Fire sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robertsson stops Fire from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Robertsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Fire is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Robertsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Robertsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (4) vs (4) Robertsson
Fire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Fire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robertsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Robertsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fire is retaining full guard.
Robertsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fire keeping moving, preventing Robertsson from controlling successfully.
Fire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertsson is one step ahead there.
Robertsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Robertsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fire keeping moving, preventing Robertsson from controlling successfully.
Robertsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fire is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Fire controlling the position.
Robertsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robertsson trying to control the pace. #T9#
Fire is staying active underneath Robertsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Fire is trying to get back to full guard.
Robertsson controlling the action here.
Fire wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Fire is working hard here to advance position.
Robertsson wants to control but Fire is keeping him busy.
Robertsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fire haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fire is looking to improve his position.
Robertsson controlling the action here. #T11#
Fire moves into full guard.
Fire is pulling down on Robertsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robertsson, at least for the moment.#T12#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robertsson trying to move into half guard but instead Fire has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (6) vs (4) Robertsson
Fire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13##SUB#
Fire drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Robertsson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (6) vs (6) Robertsson
Robertsson controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Robertsson 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.
Robertsson looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Fire wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fire being controlled here, momentarily.
Robertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Fire gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Fire takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
A victorious Spinning Fire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Max Strasburg!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rodriquez gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Strasburg
Rodriquez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Strasburg
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasburg looking for a sweep but Rodriquez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (7) vs (0) Strasburg#SUB#
Rodriquez wants to finish this one by submission but Strasburg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rodriquez.
Strasburg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (10) vs (0) Strasburg
Rodriquez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Strasburg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Strasburg tries to break free.
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rodriquez looking for the choke but no joy. #T1#
Strasburg rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Rodriquez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Strasburg trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip. #SUB#
Rodriquez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Strasburg is in bad spot here.
#T2##SUB#
Rodriquez working for a choke but Strasburg is defending well. #SUB#
Rodriquez is persistently looking for the submission but Strasburg is defending it well.
Strasburg tries to escape the position.
Strasburg is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Rodriquez is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Strasburg won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Rodriquez off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez! |
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