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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17949 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Pulu (ranked 1557 p4p, 188 weight class). Dominguez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Change by The Deftones. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pulu's choice of entrance music: Alive. Pablo Dominguez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Maki Pulu!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pulu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pulu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pulu lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Pulu
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
Pulu looking to pass the guard.
Pulu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez 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: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Pulu
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulu tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Pulu defends it.
Pulu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pulu trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dominguez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Pulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pulu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dominguez'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.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Pulu is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dominguez trying to control but Pulu is working from the bottom.
Pulu can't keep his opponent in guard - Dominguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pulu trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pulu is trying to control but Dominguez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Pulu
Pulu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pulu keeps trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pulu wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Pulu is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pulu for as long as he can get away with.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pulu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pulu 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.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Pulu defending well.
Pulu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Pulu is keeping the position.
Pulu looking to control.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Pulu.
Pulu looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez advances to half guard.
Dominguez stalling.
Pulu trying to control here.
Dominguez is trying to control. Pulu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pulu won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
Pulu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pulu.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dominguez won't allow Pulu to sweep him here.
Pulu is looking for a triangle but Dominguez pushes his legs off easily.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulu is keeping the position for now.
Pulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Dominguez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pulu's thigh. Pulu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pulu seems keen to control Dominguez's posture.
Pulu keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Pulu 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.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Pulu wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pulu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulu, not yet.
Pulu trying to control the position.
Pulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Pulu looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pulu keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Pulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pulu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Pulu keeps moving.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez postures up.
Pulu being controlled here, momentarily.
Pulu trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pulu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pulu trying to control the position.
Dominguez stays in close to Pulu's body and controls the position.
Pulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez stared into the camera and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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