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TWGC 21 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carter Jose De La Cus (ranked 4053 p4p, 185 weight class) and Demian Azevedo (ranked 6596 p4p, 272 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jose De La Cus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Britney Spears - Gimme More. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carter Jose De La Cus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Demian Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jose De La Cus moves into range and clinches up with Azevedo.
Azevedo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jose De La Cus to keep the fight standing.
Jose De La Cus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jose De La Cus (2) vs (0) Azevedo
Azevedo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Jose De La Cus from controlling successfully.
Azevedo wants to sweep here but Jose De La Cus controlling him for the moment.
Jose De La Cus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Azevedo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jose De La Cus has Azevedo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jose De La Cus (2) vs (2) Azevedo
Azevedo wants to control from the top but Jose De La Cus keeps moving.
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.
Jose De La Cus has his foot on Azevedo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azevedo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jose De La Cus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azevedo has managed to get both his arms back between Jose De La Cus's legs - danger averted.
Azevedo passes Jose De La Cus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jose De La Cus wants to get back to full guard.
Jose De La Cus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azevedo wants to pass to mount but Jose De La Cus is defending the position.
Azevedo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jose De La Cus (2) vs (5) Azevedo
Jose De La Cus is trying to escape the mount.
Jose De La Cus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azevedo on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jose De La Cus is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Azevedo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jose De La Cus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jose De La Cus can't escape the position.
Azevedo mounts Jose De La Cus! Really nice guard pass there!
Azevedo is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to control the pace but Jose De La Cus is squirming around nicely.
Jose De La Cus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Azevedo trying to control but Jose De La Cus is having none of it.
Azevedo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus can't escape the position.
Azevedo wants to control the action but instead Jose De La Cus gets a body lock and reverses into Azevedo's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jose De La Cus (4) vs (5) Azevedo
Jose De La Cus trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Jose De La Cus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Azevedo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jose De La Cus has Azevedo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jose De La Cus (4) vs (7) Azevedo
Jose De La Cus keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jose De La Cus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azevedo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azevedo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azevedo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jose De La Cus (4) vs (10) Azevedo
Azevedo laying and praying for a moment but Jose De La Cus takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jose De La Cus is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jose De La Cus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azevedo pulls his head out easily.
Azevedo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Azevedo prevents Jose De La Cus from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus is staying active underneath Azevedo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azevedo wants to free his trapped foot but Jose De La Cus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jose De La Cus makes his way to full guard, as Azevedo worked for a kimura.
Azevedo trying to control but Jose De La Cus is working from the bottom.
Azevedo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Jose De La Cus is keeping the position.
Jose De La Cus is looking for a triangle but Azevedo pushes his legs off easily.
Azevedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jose De La Cus is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo passes into half guard.
Jose De La Cus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azevedo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jose De La Cus (4) vs (13) Azevedo
Azevedo taking a break here but Jose De La Cus is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo prevents Jose De La Cus from improving his position.
Jose De La Cus won't allow Azevedo to pass to mount.
Jose De La Cus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Jose De La Cus is defending well.
Jose De La Cus gets back to full guard.
Jose De La Cus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azevedo is aware though and is defending well.
Azevedo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jose De La Cus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jose De La Cus (6) vs (13) Azevedo
Jose De La Cus wants to pass the guard but Azevedo is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus slips nicely into half guard.
Jose De La Cus is keen to just control but Azevedo is a slippery customer.
Azevedo wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo is staying active underneath Jose De La Cus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jose De La Cus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jose De La Cus (9) vs (13) Azevedo
Azevedo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jose De La Cus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azevedo is just riding it out for now. Jose De La Cus eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azevedo wins on points by 13 to 9.
The defeated Carter Jose De La Cus had this to say: 'Whatever...'. |
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