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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jason Arlington (ranked 6616 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Steel (ranked 3596 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jason Arlington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mr Steel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arlington closes the distance and pushes Steel back into the cage.
Steel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel has Arlington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arlington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arlington gets control of Steel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Arlington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arlington working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlington keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Arlington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arlington keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel wants to control from the top but Arlington keeps moving.
Arlington pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel trying to control but Arlington is working from the bottom.
Steel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlington can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arlington trying to control but Steel postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arlington is concentrating on defense, preventing Steel from advancing position.
Arlington's coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Arlington is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is keen to just control but Arlington is a slippery customer.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Arlington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arlington tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Arlington trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Arlington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Arlington is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (0) vs (3) Steel
Arlington sneaks back into half guard.
Arlington tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arlington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arlington is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel wants to work for an arm triangle but Arlington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to advance position but Arlington won't allow it.
Steel wants to take a breather but Arlington is having none of it.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Arlington defends it.
Arlington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arlington wants to control but Steel passes easily into half guard.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arlington! Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (0) vs (6) Steel
Arlington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arlington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Arlington has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Arlington! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arlington (2) vs (6) Steel
Arlington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (5) vs (6) Steel
Arlington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arlington working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arlington is looking for a kimura here.
Arlington is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arlington wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel tries to roll over but Arlington keeps him under control.
Steel is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arlington passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (8) vs (6) Steel
Arlington tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Arlington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arlington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arlington prevents Steel from improving his position.
Arlington wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arlington frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (11) vs (6) Steel
Arlington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Arlington is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Steel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Arlington trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (14) vs (6) Steel
Arlington manages to capitalize on a mistake by Steel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arlington (17) vs (6) Steel
Arlington is persistently looking for the submission but Steel is defending it well.
Arlington tightening his grip on Steel, looking for the choke.
Steel is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Steel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arlington takes Steel's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Steel is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Arlington (20) vs (6) Steel
Steel prevents Arlington from getting a body triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to escape the position.
Arlington patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Steel wants to escape the position.
Steel fending off the submission attempt from Arlington.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Arlington's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Arlington is looking for a choke. Steel gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Steel manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arlington (20) vs (8) Steel
Arlington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arlington keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Arlington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel pushing down on Arlington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arlington has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (20) vs (11) Steel
Steel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Arlington is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arlington (22) vs (11) Steel
Arlington pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arlington trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Arlington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Arlington seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Steel is staying active underneath Arlington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arlington defends well.
Steel is looking for a triangle here but Arlington uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (25) vs (11) Steel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is not content to let Arlington control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arlington takes the fight on points by 25 to 11.
Jason Arlington 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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