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TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Boy Cojuangco and John Dux. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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 4 losses; Tony Boy Cojuangco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dux has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cojuangco regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cojuangco (0) vs (2) Dux
Cojuangco is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cojuangco looking for a sweep. Not yet Cojuangco, not yet.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Cojuangco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cojuangco manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Cojuangco's guard.
Cojuangco controlling Dux's posture.
Cojuangco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cojuangco has control of Dux's left arm, preventing Dux from doing any damage.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Cojuangco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cojuangco manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Cojuangco's guard.
Dux won't allow Cojuangco to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojuangco trying to control the position.
Dux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Cojuangco.
Cojuangco working a defensive guard here.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Cojuangco.
Cojuangco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Cojuangco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cojuangco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cojuangco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cojuangco 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: Cojuangco (2) vs (2) Dux
Cojuangco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cojuangco wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Cojuangco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cojuangco is keen to just control but Dux is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cojuangco pulls his head out easily.
Cojuangco is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Cojuangco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Dux is in trouble now - Cojuangco has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cojuangco (5) vs (2) Dux
Cojuangco is looking to work his way around to Dux's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco trying to control but Dux is having none of it.
Dux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cojuangco controlling from the full mount.
Cojuangco tries to control but Dux wriggling away.
Dux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cojuangco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
Dux tries to reverse the position but Cojuangco maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco controlling from the full mount.
Dux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dux regains half guard.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Cojuangco is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dux is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cojuangco is tapping! Great win for Dux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Dux!
A relieved looking John Dux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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