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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rubadub Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cold Hotman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dubberly darts in looking for a takedown but Hotman gets double underhooks and turns Dubberly into the cage.
Hotman wants to counter with a clinch but Dubberly pushes him away.
Dubberly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hotman.
Dubberly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hotman after a bit of a struggle.
Hotman stops a takedown attempt from Dubberly.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubadub Dubberly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubberly looking for a takedown.
Dubberly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hotman after a bit of a struggle.
Dubberly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hotman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hotman can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hotman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dubberly fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dubberly is defended easily by Hotman.
Hotman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dubberly.
Dubberly darts in looking for a takedown but Hotman gets double underhooks and turns Dubberly into the cage.
Dubberly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hotman is defending well.
Hotman prevents the takedown attempt.
Hotman is trying to drag Dubberly to the mat but Dubberly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dubberly gets underhooks to prevent Hotman's takedown attempt.
Hotman has Dubberly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dubberly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dubberly has Hotman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hotman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hotman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dubberly after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubberly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hotman is defending well.
Dubberly has Hotman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hotman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hotman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hotman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dubberly tries to score a body lock takedown but Hotman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hotman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hotman prevents the takedown attempt.
Hotman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hotman goes for a takedown attempt but Dubberly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Hotman. No joy for Dubberly on that attempt.
Dubberly gets a double leg takedown into Hotman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (0) Hotman
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubberly is looking to advance position but Hotman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dubberly (2) vs (4) Hotman
Dubberly is desperately trying to improve his position but Hotman has a good base and remains in mount.
Dubberly is working hard here to advance position.
Hotman wants to control the pace but Dubberly is squirming around nicely.
Dubberly is looking to improve his position but Hotman isn't that keen on the idea.
Dubberly is squirming around, avoiding Hotman's attempts to control the action.
Dubberly manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dubberly is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubberly looking for submissions off his back.
Dubberly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dubberly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dubberly looking for subs off his back but Hotman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dubberly is controlling Hotman's trapped leg to prevent Hotman from advancing to side control.
Dubberly moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dubberly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hotman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (4) vs (4) Hotman
Dubberly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dubberly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Hotman is keeping the position.
Dubberly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hotman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hotman is trying to maintain the position but Dubberly is very close to passing his half guard.
Dubberly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hotman is just riding it out for now. Dubberly eventually gives up the hold.
Dubberly moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (7) vs (4) Hotman
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dubberly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hotman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hotman prevents Dubberly from moving into mount.
Hotman wants to control but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dubberly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hotman tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dubberly has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hotman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubberly (9) vs (4) Hotman
Dubberly has control of Hotman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hotman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hotman wants to hold on but Dubberly pushes him away.
Hotman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dubberly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dubberly moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hotman has worked his arm free - good work by Hotman!
Dubberly tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hotman is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hotman is trying to control Dubberly's posture but Dubberly avoids it.
Dubberly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hotman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hotman is looking to reverse the position.
Dubberly has hold of Hotman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hotman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dubberly cranks the arm and Hotman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hotman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rubadub Dubberly!
Rubadub Dubberly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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