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CACC 17 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Knight (ranked 4276 p4p, 420 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19701 p4p, 544 weight class). Kenny Knight is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Kenny Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Knight clinches up with Dela Rosa and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dela Rosa pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dela Rosa is trying to keep Knight in close.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dela Rosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight wants to control from the top but Dela Rosa keeps moving.
Dela Rosa is trying to keep Knight in close.
Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is trying to keep Knight in close.
Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Dela Rosa wants to hit a switch here but Knight passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dela Rosa there! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (3) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Knight is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dela Rosa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Knight seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Rosa defends the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Knight looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dela Rosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Dela Rosa has an active guard here but Knight has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa sees it coming and defends easily.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.
Knight is looking for a kimura but Dela Rosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knight to get the leverage.
Dela Rosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dela Rosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Dela Rosa wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dela Rosa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dela Rosa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dela Rosa! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knight (3) vs (4) Dela Rosa
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knight manages to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well.
Knight controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dela Rosa is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura here.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dela Rosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dela Rosa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knight (7) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa showing good submission defense here.
Knight looking to break Dela Rosa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dela Rosa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Knight will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to escape the position.
Knight patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Knight is persistently looking for the submission but Dela Rosa is defending it well.
I really don't envy Dela Rosa right now.
Dela Rosa trying to control the hands but Knight won't let him.
Dela Rosa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Knight's guard. Nice work there by Dela Rosa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (7) vs (6) Dela Rosa
Knight seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Knight throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dela Rosa escapes and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (7) vs (9) Dela Rosa
Knight wants to control but Dela Rosa postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dela Rosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dela Rosa working away.
Dela Rosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dela Rosa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knight (11) vs (9) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa fending off the submission attempt from Knight.
Knight keeps control of the position as Dela Rosa tries to break free.
Dela Rosa is still trying to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for the choke from the back.
Dela Rosa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dela Rosa staying busy and making it hard for Knight to control.
Knight is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Knight looking for the choke but no joy.
Dela Rosa trying to control the position but Knight manages to sink in the hooks.
Dela Rosa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeps control of the position as Dela Rosa tries to break free.
Knight looking for the choke from the back.
Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
Knight working for the choke.
Knight tries to get the hooks in deep but Dela Rosa pushed the leg off.
Knight not allowing Dela Rosa to control his hands.
Knight is trying to stick to Dela Rosa's back but Dela Rosa is turning into Knight. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Knight's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dela Rosa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (11) vs (11) Dela Rosa
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Rosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Rosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Rosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Dela Rosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Rosa drops back looking for a leg! Knight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knight manages to kick Dela Rosa off! Dela Rosa jumps back into Knight's guard.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dela Rosa is aware though and is defending well.
Dela Rosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Rosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Rosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dela Rosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dela Rosa stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dela Rosa is aware though and is defending well.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Dela Rosa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dela Rosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knight 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.
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knight working for submissions but it's allowed Dela Rosa to get to half guard.
Dela Rosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dela Rosa to get the leverage.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Knight gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Knight takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Kenny Knight thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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