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TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Spanks drives through with a takedown into Cheese's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Cheese#SUB#
Spanks has gone for a leg lock! Cheese slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Cheese
Cheese content to stall in guard here.
Spanks is trying to keep Cheese in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks 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.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Cheese tries to free his leg and advance position but Spanks is retaining full guard.
Spanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanks, not yet.
Cheese looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Spanks trying to control the position here.
Spanks continues to stall.
Spanks 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.
Cheese is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spanks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cheese has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (5) Cheese#T3#
Cheese content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Spanks tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.
Spanks is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese is staying tight to Spanks's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Spanks tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position.
Spanks being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Cheese 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.
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Spanks is looking for a sweep.
Spanks wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Cheese controls the position.
Spanks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cheese working away.
Spanks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cheese staying calm.#T7#
Spanks tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.
Spanks is trying to escape the position but Cheese is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Spanks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spanks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
A lull in the action here.
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.
Spanks wants to control but Cheese postures up.#T9#
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.
Cheese controlling from side mount.
Spanks struggling a bit here.
Spanks is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control.
Cheese controls the position from side control.#T10#
Spanks tries to improve position but can't.
Spanks wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Spanks trying to remain calm as Cheese controls from the top position.
Spanks is holding Cheese down, trying to stall.
Cheese taking a breather here. #T11#
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Spanks is being controlled here.
Cheese is continuing to stall.
Spanks tries to improve position but can't.
Cheese taking a breather here.
Spanks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cheese slows the pace down. #T13#
Spanks is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Spanks is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Spanks is looking for a sweep.
Cheese controls the position.
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Cheese politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cheese prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cheese's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese wins on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Richard Cheese thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 23 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hughes pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
OBrien lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Hughes#SUB2#
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
OBrien trying to control the pace.
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OBrien content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
OBrien is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
OBrien keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
OBrien stalling. #T2#
Hughes tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien wants to pass to mount but Hughes is defending the position.
OBrien is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OBrien works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (5) vs (0) Hughes
Hughes is controlling an arm, preventing OBrien from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
OBrien sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hughes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hughes keeps trying to improve his position.
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by OBrien.
Hughes tries to lock up and control but OBrien gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hughes is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
OBrien continues to hold on tight.
Hughes working to try and regain half guard.
OBrien controlling from the full mount. #T5#
OBrien is looking to take Hughes's back but instead Hughes gets back to half guard. Nice work.
OBrien sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hughes tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
Well, if OBrien is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OBrien pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
Hughes is in trouble now - OBrien has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (8) vs (0) Hughes
OBrien controlling the position easily from mount.
OBrien seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
Hughes wants to control but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
OBrien continues to stall.
OBrien'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.
Hughes tries to hold on but OBrien postures up.
Hughes has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (11) vs (0) Hughes#T8#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hughes wants to escape the position.
OBrien controls the action.#T9#
Hughes manages to reverse the position and now he's in OBrien's guard. Nice work there by Hughes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (11) vs (2) Hughes
OBrien seems keen to control Hughes's posture.#T10#
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
OBrien controlling the position.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hughes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and OBrien dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (13) vs (2) Hughes#T11#
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hughes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OBrien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OBrien is aware though and is defending well.
OBrien 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien passes Hughes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
Well, if OBrien is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hughes tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OBrien has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (16) vs (2) Hughes
Hughes has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (19) vs (2) Hughes
OBrien keeps control of the position easily here as Hughes tries to buck him off.
#T13#
More hug and hope from OBrien.
Hughes turns into OBrien and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (19) vs (4) Hughes
OBrien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OBrien is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (21) vs (4) Hughes
OBrien is pushing down on Hughes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hughes is fighting to maintain full guard but OBrien has managed to sneak the leg through.
OBrien trying to mount his opponent but Hughes defends it. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OBrien not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
A very excited looking Lochlain OBrien 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Verney Lapierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mac Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lapierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Bandini, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lapierre is defended easily by Bandini.
Lapierre closes the distance and clinches up with Bandini, looking for a takedown. Lapierre pushes Bandini against the cage but Bandini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verney Lapierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bandini wants it to stay on the feet.
Lapierre shoots in and drives through. Bandini sprawls well.
Lapierre shoots in but Bandini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bandini tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lapierre misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Bandini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bandini manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Lapierre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bandini dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapierre (0) vs (2) Bandini#SUB#
Lapierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandini defends well.
Bandini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapierre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bandini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Lapierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bandini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Lapierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lapierre's guard.
Bandini controlling the action here.
Bandini trying to control the action but Lapierre is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lapierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lapierre is in trouble now - Bandini has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lapierre (0) vs (5) Bandini
Lapierre tries to hold on but Bandini postures up.
Lapierre tries to reverse the position but Bandini maintains control.
Lapierre tries to lock up and control but Bandini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lapierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandini has a good base and remains in mount.
Bandini controlling the pace for now.
Lapierre tries to hold on but Bandini postures up.#SUB2#
Bandini working for a guillotine from mount but Lapierre is in no mood to give up.
Lapierre tries to hold on but Bandini postures up.#T3#
Lapierre regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lapierre is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandini.
#SUB#
Lapierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandini pulls his head out easily.
Bandini works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lapierre (0) vs (8) Bandini
Bandini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lapierre tries to control Bandini's body but Bandini pushes him off. Lapierre squirms to his side and now Bandini has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lapierre (0) vs (11) Bandini#T4#
Lapierre trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lapierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Bandini has control of Lapierre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lapierre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lapierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lapierre can't escape the position.
Bandini looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Bandini has control of Lapierre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lapierre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bandini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5#
Lapierre wants to hold on but Bandini pushes him away.
Lapierre is looking to improve his position but Bandini isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini controlling the pace for now.
Bandini fails to advance to Lapierre's back.
Lapierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Bandini working for a submission but Lapierre is keeping him at bay.
Lapierre tries to reverse the position but Bandini maintains control.#SUB2#
Bandini is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lapierre to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lapierre shrugs it off.
Lapierre wants to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Lapierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Lapierre manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bandini is looking to take a break and control but Lapierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lapierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lapierre keeps working. #SUB#
Lapierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandini wants to control but Lapierre is keeping him busy. #T7#
Bandini is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Lapierre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but Lapierre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandini to get the leverage.
Bandini is controlling the pace.
Bandini wants to take a breather but Lapierre is having none of it.
Lapierre is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lapierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lapierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lapierre defends it well. #T8#
Bandini performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Lapierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandini trying to control from half guard but Lapierre is working away. #SUB#
Lapierre actively working from the bottom here.
Bandini wants to control but Lapierre is keeping him busy.
Lapierre wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
Lapierre wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Bandini is keen to just control but Lapierre is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bandini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lapierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lapierre actively working from the bottom here.
Lapierre is in trouble now - Bandini has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lapierre (0) vs (14) Bandini
Bandini controlling from mount.
Bandini manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lapierre to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lapierre (0) vs (17) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Bandini working for the choke. #T10##SUB2#
Bandini is persistently looking for the submission but Lapierre is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Lapierre is trying to defend against the choke here but Bandini has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bandini Tightens the hold and Lapierre taps out furiously! Bandini displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mac Bandini!
Mac Bandini took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frank Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dell Grasso!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grasso swivels and escapes.
Grasso tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grasso circles away.
Grasso tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Grasso closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dux to the mat! Dux manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dux (0) vs (2) Grasso
Dux is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Grasso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (2) Grasso#SUB2#
Grasso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grasso can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Dux prevents Grasso from improving his position.
Grasso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Dux prevents Grasso from improving his position.#SUB2#
Grasso actively working from the bottom here.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Grasso defends it.
Dux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Dux is thwarting Grasso's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grasso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.
Dux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grasso preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grasso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Dux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grasso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (4) Grasso
Grasso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux 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.
Grasso being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Grasso trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grasso controls the pace.
Grasso trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grasso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Dux has his hands on Grasso's head, controlling the position.
Grasso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grasso being controlled here momentarily.
Grasso wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving. #T6#
Dux 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: Dux (4) vs (4) Grasso
Dux prevents Grasso from improving his position.
Grasso wants to control but Dux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grasso wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Grasso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.
Dux is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Grasso is looking to improve his position.
Dux controlling the action here.
Grasso gets full guard.
Grasso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Grasso is keeping the position.
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Grasso is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Grasso is looking for a triangle but Dux pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Dux controlling from the top position.
Dux won't allow Grasso to sweep him here.
Dux showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Grasso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Dux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Grasso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grasso wants to hit a sweep here but Dux passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grasso there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (7) vs (4) Grasso
Dux wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Grasso working to try and regain half guard.
Dux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Grasso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dux controlling from the full mount.
Grasso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Dux is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dux looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grasso is desperately trying to improve his position but Dux has a good base and remains in mount.
Dux content just to control the position here. #T12#
Grasso has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Dux (10) vs (4) Grasso
Dux controls the action.
Grasso can't escape the position.
#T13#
Dux is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Grasso tries to break free.
Dux is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Grasso tries to roll but Dux sticks to his back.
Grasso trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dux controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Grasso right now.
#T14#
Dux slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Grasso tries to escape the position.
Grasso is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dux.
You can see the frustration on Grasso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dux is not going to allow Grasso to sit and survive in this position.
Grasso tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grasso 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!
Dux takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A victorious Frank Dux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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