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TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafal Jackiewicz and Larry Cucumber. Cucumber has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhRXn2NRiWI as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rafal Jackiewicz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Larry Cucumber!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackiewicz has closed the distance and engaged Cucumber in a clinch.
Jackiewicz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cucumber is defending well.
Cucumber wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackiewicz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cucumber is trying to trip Jackiewicz. He has hold of a leg but Jackiewicz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cucumber persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackiewicz (0) vs (2) Cucumber
Jackiewicz has his foot on Cucumber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cucumber works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackiewicz wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackiewicz keeping moving, preventing Cucumber from controlling successfully.
Cucumber controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackiewicz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cucumber content to stall in guard here.
Jackiewicz keeping moving, preventing Cucumber from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cucumber is looking to advance position but Jackiewicz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackiewicz (4) vs (2) Cucumber
Jackiewicz controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cucumber can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackiewicz wants to control the pace but Cucumber is squirming around nicely.
Jackiewicz prevents Cucumber from getting the reversal.
Jackiewicz has control of Cucumber's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cucumber regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cucumber bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackiewicz (4) vs (4) Cucumber
Jackiewicz wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackiewicz pulls Cucumber in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber looking to pass the guard.
Cucumber trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackiewicz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackiewicz looking to control.
Cucumber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackiewicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackiewicz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cucumber passes Jackiewicz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackiewicz wants to control but Cucumber is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz is not content to let Cucumber control the position.
Jackiewicz is looking for a sweep. Cucumber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cucumber is trying to work for a kimura but Jackiewicz is defending well.
Jackiewicz is holding on to half guard well.
Cucumber is pressing down on Jackiewicz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackiewicz is holding on for now.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Cucumber postures up.
Cucumber stalling.
Jackiewicz wants to improve his position but Cucumber is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is working for a kimura but Jackiewicz is defending it quite comfortably.
Cucumber is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackiewicz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackiewicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cucumber wants to free his trapped foot but Jackiewicz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cucumber is still trying to improve position.
Jackiewicz keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cucumber moves into full mount! Jackiewicz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackiewicz (4) vs (7) Cucumber
Jackiewicz is desperately trying to improve his position but Cucumber has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cucumber controlling the position easily from mount.
Cucumber wants to finish this one by submission but Jackiewicz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cucumber.
Cucumber wants to take Jackiewicz's back here but Jackiewicz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cucumber takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackiewicz (4) vs (10) Cucumber
Cucumber gets his hands free as Jackiewicz looks to control.
Cucumber controlling well, preventing Jackiewicz from escaping the position.
Jackiewicz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jackiewicz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber wants to control but Jackiewicz manages to buck him off and is now in Cucumber's guard! Nice work there by Jackiewicz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackiewicz (6) vs (10) Cucumber
Jackiewicz drops back looking for a leg! Cucumber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cucumber manages to kick Jackiewicz off! Jackiewicz jumps back into Cucumber's guard.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Cucumber looking for a guillotine here but Jackiewicz defends easily.
Cucumber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackiewicz is one step ahead there.
Cucumber keeping moving, preventing Jackiewicz from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackiewicz wants to control from the top but Cucumber keeps moving.
Cucumber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackiewicz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackiewicz drops back looking for a leg! Cucumber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cucumber manages to kick Jackiewicz off! Jackiewicz jumps back into Cucumber's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber working for a triangle but Jackiewicz defends it easily.
Cucumber looking for a guillotine here but Jackiewicz defends easily.
Cucumber keeping moving, preventing Jackiewicz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cucumber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackiewicz defends well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Jackiewicz drops back looking for a leg! Cucumber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cucumber manages to kick Jackiewicz off! Jackiewicz jumps back into Cucumber's guard.
Cucumber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Jackiewicz wants to control from the top but Cucumber keeps moving.
Cucumber has his foot on Jackiewicz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackiewicz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackiewicz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cucumber being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackiewicz'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.
Jackiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cucumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cucumber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackiewicz wants to control from the top but Cucumber keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is trying to control the position but Jackiewicz postures up.
Cucumber is looking for a triangle but Jackiewicz pushes his legs off easily.
Cucumber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cucumber looks winded!
Cucumber keeping moving, preventing Jackiewicz from controlling successfully.
Cucumber is looking for a triangle but Jackiewicz pushes his legs off easily.
Jackiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cucumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackiewicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club inform us that Cucumber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jackiewicz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cucumber manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackiewicz has Cucumber in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackiewicz (6) vs (12) Cucumber
Cucumber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackiewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Cucumber is proving a slippery customer.
Jackiewicz is really struggling to control Cucumber but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cucumber passes into half guard.
Cucumber seems to be looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz is in trouble now - Cucumber has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackiewicz (6) vs (15) Cucumber
Jackiewicz wants to control but Cucumber is having none of it.
Cucumber controlling the pace for now.
Jackiewicz is desperately trying to improve his position but Cucumber has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackiewicz is working hard here to advance position.
Cucumber controlling from the full mount.
Jackiewicz can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cucumber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackiewicz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cucumber tries to pass to full mount but Jackiewicz defends it.
Cucumber is thwarting Jackiewicz's attempts to control the position.
Cucumber wants to control but Jackiewicz is keeping him busy.
Jackiewicz is pressing down on Cucumber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cucumber content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jackiewicz has locked up a guillotine! Jackiewicz's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cucumber is holding on here and Jackiewicz must be using up a lot of energy. Cucumber has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jackiewicz gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafal Jackiewicz! |
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