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TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Daller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Daller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nutz defends it nicely.
And Nutz tries to counter it with a takedown but Daller pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Daller feints and as Nutz raises his hands in defense, Daller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Daller (2) vs (0) Nutz#SUB2#
Nutz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daller tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Daller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daller wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Daller 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.
Daller postures up.
Daller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Daller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daller trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daller pushes down on Nutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Daller trying to mount his opponent but Nutz defends it. #T2#
Daller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nutz trying to hold on to Daller's head to control him but Daller postures up.
#SUB#
Daller seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daller trying to mount his opponent but Nutz defends it.
Nutz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daller looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Daller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Nutz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daller defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nutz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Daller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daller wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Daller looking to pass the guard.
Daller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nutz's guard. #SUB#
Nutz is defending against the submission attempts here by Daller.
Daller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daller works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Daller (5) vs (0) Nutz#T5#
Nutz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Daller is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions off his back.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Daller is very close to passing his half guard.
Daller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nutz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daller is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Daller is looking to advance position but Nutz won't allow it. #SUB#
Daller 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.
Daller is looking to advance position but Nutz won't allow it.
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daller is working away from the top position though.#T7##SUB#
Daller is looking for a kimura but Nutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daller to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz is trying to control but can't.
Nutz tries to roll over but Daller keeps him under control.
Nutz trying to hold on to Daller's head to control him but Daller postures up.
Daller wants to control but Nutz is keeping him busy.
Daller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nutz wants to control but Daller is keeping busy.
#T8##SUB#
Daller seems to be working for a kimura but Nutz defends the submission attempt.
Daller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Nutz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daller pulls his head out easily.
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daller is working away from the top position though.#T9##SUB#
Daller seems to be working for a kimura but Nutz defends the submission attempt.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Daller has control of the leg.
Nutz is still trying to improve position.
Nutz wants to control but Daller is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Daller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daller is trying to control the action in half guard but Nutz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Nutz tries to roll over but Daller keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daller works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Daller (8) vs (0) Nutz
Daller avoids the attempt from Nutz to control.
Nutz is squirming around, avoiding Daller's attempts to control the action.
Nutz prevents Daller from taking his back.#T11##SUB#
Daller is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nutz is surviving well by controlling Daller's body position as best he can.
Nutz is desperately trying to improve his position but Daller has a good base and remains in mount.
Nutz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Daller passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Daller (11) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz tries to hold on but Daller postures up.
Daller looking to control but Nutz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Nutz has given up his back. Will we see Daller going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Daller (14) vs (0) Nutz#SUB#
Nutz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Daller's arms.
Nutz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Daller.
#SUB#
Daller working for the choke.
Daller keeps control of the position easily here as Nutz tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Nutz can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Daller is working for a rear naked choke. Nutz is not defending it well and Daller has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Nutz refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Nutz's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Daller!
Our winner, Bobby Daller, 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.
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hank Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Greene!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Greene instigates a clinch.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Greene turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Greene pulls guard.
Greene can't keep his opponent in guard - Robinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Greene trying to control but Robinson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson stalling.
Greene is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greene can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robinson prevents Greene from improving his position.#T1#
Greene is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Greene avoid being mounted?
Robinson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Greene! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (3) vs (0) Greene
Greene is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Robinson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Greene turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Robinson off and cradles Greene's limp body as Robinson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hank Robinson! |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Apollo Creed Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rhodeo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Creed Jr circles away.#CL#
Creed Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rhodeo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Creed Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rhodeo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Creed Jr to keep the fight standing.
Apollo Creed Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodeo.#TD#
Creed Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Creed Jr (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Creed Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Creed Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Creed Jr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rhodeo's body to avoid the submission. Rhodeo has instead reached around Creed Jr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rhodeo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dusty Rhodeo!
A less than humble Dusty Rhodeo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rashad Denson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Aztlan clinches up against the cage.
Denson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Denson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aztlan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Aztlan gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aztlan (2) vs (0) Denson
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Denson is in trouble now - Aztlan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aztlan (5) vs (0) Denson
Aztlan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Denson tries to lock up and control but Aztlan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Aztlan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Denson tries to hold on but Aztlan postures up.
Aztlan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Aztlan.
Aztlan fails to take his opponent's back.
Aztlan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aztlan takes Denson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Aztlan (8) vs (0) Denson
Aztlan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Aztlan'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.
Further stalling from Aztlan.#T5#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Aztlan is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T6##T7#
Aztlan continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Aztlan.
Aztlan continues to hold on tight.#T8##T9##T10#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##T12##T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aztlan takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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