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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bart Cubbedge (ranked 2333 p4p, 265 weight class) and Aldo Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Aldo Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cubbedge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (0) Pitbull
Cubbedge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pitbull has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cubbedge but great work by Pitbull. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Pitbull
Pitbull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pitbull tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pitbull is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cubbedge 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cubbedge is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cubbedge '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.
Pitbull controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cubbedge is letting Pitbull control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pitbull's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pitbull slows the pace down in half guard.
Cubbedge won't allow Pitbull to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pitbull in particular looking to stall.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Pitbull trying to control the pace.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pitbull sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull preventing the sweep.
Pitbull postures up.
Pitbull works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Pitbull is very close to passing his half guard.
Cubbedge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pitbull is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cubbedge trying to hold on to Pitbull's head to control him but Pitbull postures up.
Pitbull controlling the action here.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Pitbull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull trying to pass the guard but Cubbedge defending well.
Cubbedge gets full guard.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Cubbedge is adopting a defensive guard.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pitbull controls the pace.
Let's hope that Pitbull has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Pitbull in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (4) Pitbull
Pitbull wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cubbedge advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cubbedge in particular looking to stall.
Cubbedge is just content to waste time from the top position. Pitbull takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pitbull 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.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.
Cubbedge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pitbull looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pitbull looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pitbull! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (8) Pitbull
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cubbedge 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge is not content to let Pitbull control the position.
Cubbedge tries to buck Pitbull off but Pitbull is having none of it.
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
Cubbedge prevents Pitbull from moving into mount.
Cubbedge is looking to reverse the position.
Cubbedge is trying to escape the position but Pitbull is controlling the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge trying to control but Pitbull flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (6) vs (11) Pitbull
Pitbull keeps control of the position as Cubbedge tries to break free.
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.
Pitbull is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cubbedge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pitbull gets his hands free as Cubbedge looks to control.
Cubbedge is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Pitbull just sinks the hooks in.
Pitbull looking for the choke from the back.
Pitbull controls the position.
Cubbedge is really stuck here.
Pitbull controls the position.
I really don't envy Cubbedge right now.
Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position.
Pitbull has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cubbedge 's body.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to break free.
Cubbedge just trying to survive but Pitbull is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cubbedge rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pitbull in particular looking to stall.
Pitbull prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Pitbull is controlling well.
Pitbull is taking a breather. Cubbedge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Pitbull perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pitbull looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control from the bottom.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pitbull is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pitbull tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cubbedge is looking to control Pitbull's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?
Cubbedge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Pitbull is proving a slippery customer.
Pitbull not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge has his foot on Pitbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pitbull works his way back into a safe position though.
Cubbedge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pitbull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pitbull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cubbedge is breathing heavily.
Pitbull stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (14) Pitbull
Cubbedge prevents Pitbull from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pitbull tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cubbedge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pitbull advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (6) vs (16) Pitbull
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pitbull controlling the position easily from mount.
Pitbull's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pitbull wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pitbull controlling the position easily from mount.
Cubbedge working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pitbull wins on points by 16 to 6. |
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