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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bubba Rugowski and Three Dog. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Three Dog!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dog closes the distance and clinches up with Rugowski, looking for a takedown. Dog pushes Rugowski against the cage but Rugowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rugowski closes the distance and clinches.
Dog drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rugowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rugowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Dog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Three Dog.
Rugowski closes the distance and clinches.
Rugowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dog.
Rugowski looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog has Rugowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rugowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rugowski successfully pulls guard.
Dog trying to move into half guard but instead Rugowski has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (2) vs (0) Dog
Rugowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rugowski defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
Rugowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rugowski controlling from the top position.
Rugowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rugowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (5) vs (0) Dog
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog is trying to escape the position but Rugowski is controlling the position.
Dog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rugowski's best efforts.
Rugowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dog is trying is best to control the position here.
Rugowski controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Rugowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rugowski wants to pass the guard but Dog is defending well.
Rugowski stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rugowski'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.
Dog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rugowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rugowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rugowski (5) vs (4) Dog
Dog wants to control the position but Rugowski frees himself and scrambles - Dog manages to regain control in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dog working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rugowski's thigh. Rugowski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rugowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rugowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rugowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dog has gone for a leg lock! Rugowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dog's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (7) vs (4) Dog
Dog has his foot on Rugowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rugowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Rugowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rugowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dog wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rugowski is now in half guard.
Dog has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rugowski trying to control the pace.
Dog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rugowski trying to mount his opponent but Dog defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is working hard here to advance position.
Rugowski is controlling the pace.
Rugowski trying to pass the guard but Dog defending well.
Rugowski stalling.
Dog tries to roll over but Rugowski keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is looking to advance position but Dog won't allow it.
Rugowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Further stalling from Rugowski.
Rugowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (10) vs (4) Dog
Rugowski content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Rugowski is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dog can't escape the position.
Rugowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Dog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rugowski controlling from mount.
Dog tries to hold on but Rugowski pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rugowski avoids the attempt from Dog to control.
Dog is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rugowski is staying active.
Dog manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rugowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski trying to pass the guard but Dog defending well.
Rugowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rugowski works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (13) vs (4) Dog
Dog is trying to work for a sweep but Rugowski has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rugowski (15) vs (4) Dog
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dog slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rugowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dog tries to get to full guard but Rugowski has control of the leg.
Rugowski content to control rather than advance.
Dog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (18) vs (4) Dog
Dog working to try and regain half guard.
Dog sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rugowski stalling.
Dog is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dog won't allow Rugowski to pass to mount.
Rugowski controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rugowski takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A victorious Bubba Rugowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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