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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darren Reus and Chief Big Paws. Reus comes to the cage accompanied by SNBRN feat. Kaleena Zanders - California. On his way into the cage it seems that Darren Reus has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Darren Reus seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darren Reus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chief Big Paws!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Reus closes the distance and clinches.
Big Paws wants to take the fight to the mat but Reus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reus successfully pulls guard.
Reus keeping full guard, as Big Paws tries to pass.
Reus has Big Paws pulled in close to control his posture.
Big Paws stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Paws trying to move into half guard but instead Reus has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reus (2) vs (0) Big Paws
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Big Paws wants to sweep here but Reus controlling him for the moment.
Reus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Big Paws is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reus defends well.
Reus has gone for a leg lock! Big Paws slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reus (2) vs (2) Big Paws
Reus keeping full guard, as Big Paws tries to pass.
Big Paws must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Paws is still trying to improve position.
Big Paws stopping the sweep attempt from Reus.
Reus keeping full guard, as Big Paws tries to pass.
Big Paws has gone for a leg lock! Reus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Big Paws's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reus (4) vs (2) Big Paws
Reus drops back looking for a leg! Big Paws is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Big Paws manages to kick Reus off! Reus jumps back into Big Paws's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Big Paws 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.
Reus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reus wants to pass the guard but Big Paws is keeping the position.
Reus forces his way into half guard.
Reus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Big Paws wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Paws is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reus pulls his head out easily.
Reus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reus seems to be looking for submissions.
Reus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reus (7) vs (2) Big Paws
Reus is working for a guillotine from mount but Big Paws frees his head quite easily.
Reus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reus looking for a guillotine from mount but Big Paws is having none of it.
Reus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Reus working for a submission but Big Paws is keeping him at bay.
Reus looking for a guillotine from mount but Big Paws is having none of it.
Big Paws is trying to escape the mount.
Reus has hold of Big Paws's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Big Paws manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Big Paws defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reus.
Reus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Big Paws has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Reus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Big Paws has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Big Paws to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Big Paws shrugs it off.
Big Paws keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Big Paws keeps trying to improve his position.
Reus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Big Paws is desperately trying to improve his position but Reus has a good base and remains in mount.
Reus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Reus has hold of Big Paws's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Big Paws manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Big Paws can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Big Paws to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Big Paws shrugs it off.
Reus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reus wants to finish this one by submission but Big Paws is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reus.
Big Paws defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reus.
Reus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Big Paws is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Big Paws tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Big Paws to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Big Paws shrugs it off.
Reus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Big Paws has worked his arm free - good work by Big Paws!
Reus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Big Paws knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Big Paws rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reus's guard! Nice work there by Big Paws! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reus (7) vs (4) Big Paws
Big Paws looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Big Paws drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Big Paws has Reus in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reus (9) vs (4) Big Paws
Reus drops back looking for a leg! Big Paws is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Big Paws manages to kick Reus off! Reus jumps back into Big Paws's guard.
Reus pushing down on Big Paws's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Big Paws wants to improve his position but Reus is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Big Paws doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reus.
Reus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Big Paws has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Reus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Big Paws sees it coming and defends easily.
Reus is trying to work for a kimura but Big Paws is defending well.
Reus is looking for a kimura but Big Paws is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reus to get the leverage.
Reus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Big Paws defends it well.
Reus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Big Paws defends it well.
Big Paws is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Reus is working for a kimura but Big Paws is defending it quite comfortably.
Big Paws is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reus pulls his head out easily.
Reus seems to be looking for submissions.
Reus is trying to work for a kimura but Big Paws is defending well.
Reus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Big Paws sees it coming and defends easily.
Big Paws looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reus is trying to work for a kimura but Big Paws is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Big Paws is looking to improve his position.
Big Paws looking for submissions off his back.
Big Paws looks winded!
Reus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Big Paws is just riding it out for now. Reus eventually gives up the hold.
Reus is looking for a kimura but Big Paws is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reus to get the leverage.
Reus is looking for a kimura here.
Reus in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Big Paws tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Reus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Reus!
A victorious Darren Reus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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