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TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens (ranked 9533 p4p, 483 weight class) and Johnny DeCoco (ranked 23446 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Johnny DeCoco!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
DeCoco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stevens (0) vs (2) DeCoco
Stevens is looking for a sweep. DeCoco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeCoco wants to free his trapped foot but Stevens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeCoco moves into full mount! Stevens won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (0) vs (5) DeCoco
DeCoco controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoco controlling from mount.
Stevens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stevens looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stevens (0) vs (8) DeCoco
A bit of a pause in the action here. DeCoco controlling the positon.
DeCoco looking for the RNC.
DeCoco looking for the choke from the back.
DeCoco looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to escape but DeCoco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
DeCoco is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stevens knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stevens for a finish.
DeCoco is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
DeCoco is looking for the choke from the back position but Stevens is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stevens has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Stevens trying to control the hands but DeCoco breaks the grip.
DeCoco trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Stevens is trying to break free.
DeCoco biding his time, looking for the opening.
Stevens wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco doesn't have the hooks in and Stevens manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (8) DeCoco
DeCoco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeCoco being controlled here, momentarily.
DeCoco keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
DeCoco is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevens trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
DeCoco is trying to keep Stevens in close.
DeCoco 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.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is looking for a triangle but Stevens pushes his legs off easily.
DeCoco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevens is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeCoco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DeCoco has control of Stevens's left arm, preventing Stevens from doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
DeCoco looking to control.
DeCoco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens wants to control from the top but DeCoco keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is controlling Stevens's posture.
Stevens drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and DeCoco dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (10) DeCoco
DeCoco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeCoco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stevens is pulling down on DeCoco's head to control his posture.
Stevens looking for a guillotine here but DeCoco defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeCoco tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens is trying to keep DeCoco in close.
DeCoco looking to pass the guard.
DeCoco wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
DeCoco wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
DeCoco wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeCoco controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco 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.
DeCoco trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
DeCoco is stalling in the full guard.
Stevens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is pulling down on DeCoco's head. It's preventing any offense from DeCoco, at least for the moment.
DeCoco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
DeCoco passes into half guard.
Stevens tries to roll over but DeCoco keeps him under control.
DeCoco trying to mount his opponent but Stevens defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeCoco wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
Stevens is trying to control but DeCoco passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (2) vs (13) DeCoco
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeCoco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DeCoco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stevens will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeCoco wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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