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WVTSW S01 WK1A PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 585 p4p, 77 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19864 p4p, 522 weight class). 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arthur Menezes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Menezes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dela Rosa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dela Rosa pulls guard successfully.
Menezes pushing down on Dela Rosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Menezes controlling the action here.
Menezes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dela Rosa is not content to let Menezes control the position.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menezes pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dela Rosa is looking to control Menezes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Rosa avoid being mounted?
Dela Rosa wants to sweep but Menezes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (3) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Menezes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Menezes controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menezes pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dela Rosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Menezes'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.
Dela Rosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dela Rosa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Menezes stacks Dela Rosa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Menezes! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (6) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa is trying to improve his position.
Menezes controls the position.
Dela Rosa tries to improve position but can't.
Dela Rosa looking for a sweep but Menezes has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Menezes (8) vs (0) Dela Rosa
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menezes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dela Rosa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dela Rosa shrugs it off.
Menezes trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it.
Dela Rosa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Menezes (11) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa showing good submission defense here.
Menezes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Dela Rosa right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes has managed to slip his arm under Dela Rosa's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dela Rosa is tapping out! Submission win for Menezes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Menezes! |
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