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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greg Dellaria and Randy Rollins. Greg Dellaria has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Greg Dellaria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Randy Rollins! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Dellaria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Rollins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dellaria can't fight it off and eventually Rollins manages to take the fight to the floor. Dellaria looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dellaria (0) vs (2) Rollins Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Dellaria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rollins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dellaria is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dellaria has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dellaria (2) vs (2) Rollins Rollins has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JP´s School Of Excellence. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Dellaria controls from within his opponent's guard. Dellaria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rollins for as long as he can get away with. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rollins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dellaria is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rollins. Score +3 for passing guard: Dellaria (5) vs (2) Rollins The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dellaria is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rollins's shoulder. That is not cool. Dellaria trying to control the position but Rollins is working away. Rollins tries to bench press Dellaria off him but Dellaria keeps the position. Dellaria has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Rollins is trying to work for a sweep but Dellaria has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dellaria (7) vs (2) Rollins Dellaria controlling the position easily from mount. Rollins wants to hold on but Dellaria pushes him away. Rollins is working to get back to half guard.
Rollins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dellaria prevents Rollins from getting the reversal. Dellaria tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rollins wants to control but Dellaria is having none of it. Rollins is looking to get to half guard. Dellaria has hold of Rollins's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rollins manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rollins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Dellaria tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Dellaria avoids the attempt from Rollins to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rollins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dellaria tries to control but Rollins wriggling away. Rollins is desperately trying to improve his position but Dellaria has a good base and remains in mount. Dellaria controlling the position easily from mount. Dellaria looking to control but Rollins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Rollins tries to lock up and control but Dellaria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Rollins working to try and regain half guard.
Rollins tries to hold on but Dellaria pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rollins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dellaria looking to control but Rollins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Dellaria looking for a guillotine from mount but Rollins is having none of it. Dellaria avoids the attempt from Rollins to control. Rollins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dellaria controlling the position easily from mount. Rollins tries to lock up and control but Dellaria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Rollins is looking to improve his position but Dellaria isn't that keen on the idea. Rollins 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. Dellaria not doing much here.
Rollins is trying to maintain the position but Dellaria is very close to passing his half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dellaria in particular looking to stall. Rollins is not content to let Dellaria control the position. Rollins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Rollins wants to get back to full guard but Dellaria has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dellaria (10) vs (2) Rollins Rollins is trying desperately to improve position. Rollins is squirming around, avoiding Dellaria's attempts to control the action. Rollins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rollins is still trying to improve position. Dellaria controlling his opponent. Rollins is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dellaria controlling the pace for now. Rollins tries to improve his position but Dellaria has taken his back! Dellaria has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rollins tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dellaria pushes Rollins away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Dellaria! Post fight, an emotional Greg Dellaria said 'Thanks to all the fans who have supported me throughout my career. Im gonna win this tournament, I can feel it!'. |
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