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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Steel (ranked 2192 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steel Grappler (ranked 19763 p4p, 601 weight class). Steel Grappler told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grappler shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grappler shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Grappler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel Grappler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Grappler is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Grappler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Grappler wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler 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.
Grappler looking for a sweep. Not yet Grappler, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel won't allow Grappler to sweep him here.
Steel trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grappler working a defensive guard but Steel passes into half guard.
Grappler tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (0) Grappler
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Grappler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grappler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Steel has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
Grappler keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grappler is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel trying to control but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler is trying desperately to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grappler gets back to half guard.
Grappler looking for submissions off his back.
Grappler wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Grappler wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel is trying to control. Grappler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grappler wants to get back to full guard.
Grappler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Grappler defends the submission attempt.
Steel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grappler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Grappler is keeping the position.
Grappler has an active guard here but Steel has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (11) vs (0) Grappler
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to control but Grappler wriggling away.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grappler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel has hold of Grappler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grappler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to control but Grappler wriggling away.
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Steel looking for a guillotine from mount but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control but Grappler is having none of it.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grappler regains half guard.
Grappler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grappler.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (14) vs (0) Grappler
Steel trying to control the position but Grappler is working away.
Grappler looks to move to half guard but instead Steel has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (16) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel wants to control the pace but Grappler is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grappler can't escape the position.
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grappler is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel controlling from mount.
Grappler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grappler can't escape the position.
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grappler turns into him and now he's in Steel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (16) vs (2) Grappler
Grappler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grappler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grappler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (18) vs (2) Grappler
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
Grappler is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
James Steel very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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