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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Dux (ranked 13155 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 4971 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; John Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Titus Kahoohalphala!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dux clinches up against the cage.
Kahoohalphala is trying to drag Dux to the mat but Dux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dux has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kahoohalphala regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (0) Kahoohalphala
Dux won't allow Kahoohalphala to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux has gone for a leg lock! Kahoohalphala slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (2) Kahoohalphala
Kahoohalphala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahoohalphala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kahoohalphala looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kahoohalphala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kahoohalphala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kahoohalphala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kahoohalphala escapes and throws Dux's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (2) vs (5) Kahoohalphala
Kahoohalphala wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dux, who protects the arm well.
Kahoohalphala tries to move to mount but Dux blocks the move with his legs.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Dux is working hard here to advance position.
Kahoohalphala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Kahoohalphala tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kahoohalphala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dux is trying to improve his position.
Kahoohalphala wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dux, who protects the arm well.
Kahoohalphala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux tries to buck Kahoohalphala off but Kahoohalphala is having none of it.
Dux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kahoohalphala is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Kahoohalphala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dux sees it coming and defends easily.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahoohalphala 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 is pressing down on Kahoohalphala's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kahoohalphala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kahoohalphala tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Kahoohalphala pushes his legs off easily.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (4) vs (5) Kahoohalphala
Kahoohalphala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kahoohalphala working a defensive guard here.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahoohalphala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position.
Dux has gone for a leg lock! Kahoohalphala slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (4) vs (7) Kahoohalphala
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Kahoohalphala defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking for subs off his back but Kahoohalphala has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahoohalphala is keen to just control but Dux is a slippery customer.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dux manages to get to full guard.
Kahoohalphala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kahoohalphala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kahoohalphala is aware though and is defending well.
Kahoohalphala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Kahoohalphala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kahoohalphala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kahoohalphala has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kahoohalphala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux has his foot on Kahoohalphala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kahoohalphala works his way back into a safe position though.
Kahoohalphala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kahoohalphala defends well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dux working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kahoohalphala has passed into half guard!
Kahoohalphala is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kahoohalphala with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kahoohalphala is working for a submission of some sort.
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux has his foot on Kahoohalphala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kahoohalphala works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dux pushes a forearm under Kahoohalphala's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kahoohalphala is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Dux!
Our winner, John Dux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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