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TWGC 28 (135lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cruz Dominiguez (ranked 2008 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyago Da Souza (ranked 6048 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tyago Da Souza enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cruz Dominiguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyago Da Souza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominiguez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominiguez (2) vs (0) Da Souza
Da Souza wants to get back to full guard but Dominiguez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominiguez (5) vs (0) Da Souza
Da Souza has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Dominiguez (8) vs (0) Da Souza
Da Souza can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Souza fending off the submission attempt from Dominiguez.
Dominiguez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Souza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Da Souza keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominiguez is looking for the choke from the back position but Da Souza is controlling his hands well.
Da Souza can't escape the position.
Da Souza defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dominiguez's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez working for a choke but Da Souza reverses nicely into Dominiguez 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominiguez (8) vs (2) Da Souza
Da Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Dominiguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominiguez (10) vs (2) Da Souza
Dominiguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominiguez pushing down on Da Souza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Souza is just riding it out for now. Dominiguez eventually gives up the hold.
Dominiguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Souza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dominiguez.
Dominiguez content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez 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.
Da Souza trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez 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.
Da Souza controlling the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez controlling the pace.
Da Souza is trying to maintain the position but Dominiguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dominiguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dominiguez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominiguez (13) vs (2) Da Souza
Dominiguez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Da Souza has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Da Souza! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominiguez (13) vs (4) Da Souza
Da Souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dominiguez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da Souza has Dominiguez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominiguez (15) vs (4) Da Souza
Dominiguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez pushes down on Da Souza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Dominiguez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Souza is looking to control Dominiguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Souza avoid being mounted?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez trying to pass the guard but Da Souza defending well.
Dominiguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dominiguez wants to free his trapped foot but Da Souza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Da Souza is trying to control but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Da Souza is looking to improve his position.
Dominiguez not doing much here.
Dominiguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza tries to roll over but Dominiguez keeps him under control.
Da Souza wants to control the action here but instead Dominiguez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominiguez (18) vs (4) Da Souza
Da Souza is working to get back to half guard.
Dominiguez moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Dominiguez (21) vs (4) Da Souza
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Da Souza is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Good control from Dominiguez.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez is persistently looking for the submission but Da Souza is defending it well.
Da Souza trying to control the hands but Dominiguez breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominiguez takes the fight on points by 21 to 4. |
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