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TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azadshatru Singh and Red Cup. Azadshatru Singh 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Azadshatru Singh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Cup on that attempt.
Cup tries to score a power double leg takedown but Singh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cup somewhat.
Singh rushes Cup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Singh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Azadshatru Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Cup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cup pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cup throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Singh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cup is in Singh's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singh (0) vs (2) Cup
Cup is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Singh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Singh has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singh (2) vs (2) Cup
Cup 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.
Cup throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Singh escapes and throws Cup's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Singh (5) vs (2) Cup
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to improve position but can't.
Cup is trying to control Singh's posture but Singh avoids it.
Singh 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 Cup's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Singh content to control rather than advance.
Cup is looking to control Singh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cup avoid being mounted?
Cup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Singh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Singh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Singh (5) vs (6) Cup
Cup working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Singh tries to break free.
Cup is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Singh is defending well though. Cup let's go of the attempt for now.
Singh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Singh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Cup seems content to control.
Singh is trying to maintain the position but Cup is very close to passing his half guard.
Cup seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup is working for a kimura but Singh is defending it quite comfortably.
Singh is looking to improve his position.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup is just content to waste time from the top position. Singh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cup has gone for a leg lock! Singh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cup's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singh (7) vs (6) Cup
Cup trying to keep a closed guard but Singh is proving a slippery customer.
Cup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Singh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cup working for a triangle but Singh defends it easily.
Cup is trying to control the position but Singh postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Singh tries to free his leg and advance position but Cup is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Singh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Singh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cup working for submissions but it's allowed Singh to get to half guard.
Cup tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
Cup wants to control but Singh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Singh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cup wants to get back to full guard.
Cup is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singh pulls his head out easily.
Cup trying to hold on to Singh's head to control him but Singh postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking for submissions off his back.
Singh stalling.
Cup trying to control from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Singh content to control rather than advance.
Cup is looking to control Singh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cup avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Singh seems content to control.
Cup looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cup wants to control but Singh is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup actively working from the bottom here.
Singh prevents Cup from improving his position.
Singh is thwarting Cup's attempts to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Singh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cup tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Singh takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Azadshatru Singh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Red Cup was interviewed post fight and said 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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