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ORC Submission Grappling 8 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aspen Springfield (ranked 5102 p4p, 468 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 4085 p4p, 387 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Aspen Springfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Springfield moves into range and clinches up with Charles.
Charles's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Charles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Charles is trying to pull guard but Springfield turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Charles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Springfield has Charles pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Springfield pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Charles tumbling to the mat - Springfield dives into Charles's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Springfield (2) vs (0) Charles
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield is looking to pass into half guard but Charles pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Charles is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (2) vs (2) Charles
Springfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Charles is aware though and is defending well.
Springfield 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (4) vs (2) Charles
Springfield passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles makes his way to full guard, as Springfield worked for a kimura.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles is pulling down on Springfield's head to control his posture.
Charles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springfield trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Charles 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: Springfield (4) vs (4) Charles
Springfield is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charles in particular looking to stall.
Springfield is looking to improve his position.
Springfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Springfield controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Charles being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield 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.
Springfield keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Springfield is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (6) vs (4) Charles
Springfield advances to half guard.
Springfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Springfield is thwarting Charles's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control from Charles's half guard. Charles has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles trying to keep a closed guard but Springfield is proving a slippery customer.
Springfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Springfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Charles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Springfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Charles! Score +3 for passing guard: Springfield (9) vs (4) Charles
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is trying to take his opponent's back.
Springfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Charles is trying to escape the mount but Springfield keeps good control and instead manages to take Charles's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Springfield (12) vs (4) Charles
Springfield has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Springfield is not going to allow Charles to sit and survive in this position.
Springfield 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, Charles has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Charles can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Charles knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Charles for a finish.
Springfield looking to break Charles's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Charles remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Springfield will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Charles trying to control the position but Springfield manages to sink in the hooks.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've been hearing good reports from Springfield'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.
Charles looking very determined here, making life difficult for Springfield.
Charles preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Springfield.
Charles is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Charles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Springfield's guard. Nice work there by Charles.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (12) vs (6) Charles
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Springfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Springfield looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Springfield has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Charles is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Springfield. Score +3 for passing guard: Springfield (12) vs (9) Charles
Springfield wants to control but Charles postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles is trying to get an arm triangle but Springfield is defending well.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.
Springfield is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Springfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Springfield tries to control but Charles manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Springfield (12) vs (12) Charles
Charles trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Charles gets his hands free as Springfield looks to control.
Springfield tries to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles doesn't have the hooks in and Springfield manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (14) vs (12) Charles
Springfield looking to sit in guard and control but Charles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (14) vs (14) Charles
Charles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Springfield trying to keep a closed guard but Charles is proving a slippery customer.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield managing to control the position.
Springfield working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Springfield looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Springfield working a defensive guard but Charles manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Springfield (14) vs (17) Charles
Charles tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is looking to reverse the position.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Springfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Springfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charles is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Springfield is trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles controls the position from side control.
Springfield tries to improve position but can't.
Charles gets to mount! Springfield was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Springfield (14) vs (19) Charles
Springfield can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Springfield tries to hold on but Charles postures up.
Springfield is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 19 to 14.
Rubens Charles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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