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TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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.
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.
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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
Grasso is looking for a triangle but Dux pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dux controlling from the top position.
Dux won't allow Grasso to sweep him here.
Dux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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