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Event:
PANDA 65
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1# Dela Rosa blocks a head kick by Dock.
Dock throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#It looks like Ronald Dela Rosa has been cut. Dela Rosa tries to clinch but Dock moves out of range. Dela Rosa moves out of range of the body kick from Dock.
Dock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Dock looks for the body kick but Dela Rosa saw that one coming. #KD# Dock sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Dela Rosa to the ground! Dock dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#Dela Rosa is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Dela Rosa is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Dock locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dela Rosa is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Dock! |
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Event:
PANDA 44
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dela Rosa is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Face moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Face! Angel Face decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PANDA 33
Date: Oct 16, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dela Rosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hardin throws a nice outside leg kick. Hardin looks to land a combination but Dela Rosa avoids it well. Hardin scores with a jab to the head.
Dela Rosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardin circles away. Hardin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dela Rosa or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardin, which made it look bad. Dela Rosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardin swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa slips a jab and a cross from Hardin.
Hardin connects with a body shot. Dela Rosa looks winded! Hardin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Good standup being displayed there by Hardin as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Ronald Dela Rosa has been cut.#T1##KD# Hardin cracks Dela Rosa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dela Rosa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hardin finish him?
#ROC#Dela Rosa is rocked! Hardin seems to be stalking Dela Rosa here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Dela Rosa drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Hardin! |
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Event:
PANDA 19
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dela Rosa misses with a right hand #TD# and Gamzatov counters with a shoot takedown. Dela Rosa fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2# Gamzatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamzatov has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Gamzatov drops back looking for a leg! Dela Rosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dela Rosa manages to kick Gamzatov off! Gamzatov jumps back into Dela Rosa's guard. Gamzatov trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Dela Rosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dela Rosa looks winded! Gamzatov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dela Rosa's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa taking some punishment here, with Gamzatov in his half guard. #SUB# Gamzatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Gamzatov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Gamzatov is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB# Gamzatov is working for a submission of some sort.
Gamzatov works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB# Gamzatov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position but Gamzatov isn't that keen on the idea. Gamzatov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dela Rosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB# Gamzatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2# Gamzatov is nestled in close to Dela Rosa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Gamzatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Rosa keeps working. Gamzatov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Dela Rosa wants to control but Gamzatov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Gamzatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Gamzatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Gamzatov is working for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending it quite comfortably.
Gamzatov working Dela Rosa over with strikes. #T3##SUB2# Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Gamzatov has control of the leg. Gamzatov working the head and body with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gamzatov in particular looking to stall. Dela Rosa is staying active underneath Gamzatov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Gamzatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Gamzatov 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.
Gamzatov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4##SUB2# Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Gamzatov is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well.
Gamzatov lands strikes from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gamzatov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2# Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Well, if Gamzatov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dela Rosa is looking to control Gamzatov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Rosa avoid being mounted? The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gamzatov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Gamzatov working the head and body with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gamzat Gamzatov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2# Dela Rosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gamzatov gets underhooks to prevent Dela Rosa's takedown attempt.
Dela Rosa wants to take the fight to the mat but Gamzatov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Gamzatov blocks a body shot from Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD# Gamzatov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gamzat Gamzatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Gamzatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dela Rosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gamzatov. Gamzatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Rosa can do to turn this around? Gamzatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gamzatov working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamzatov.
Dela Rosa is not content to let Gamzatov control the position.#T1# Dela Rosa is breathing heavily. Ground and pound from Gamzatov. #SUB# Gamzatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Gamzatov is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well.
Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Gamzatov has control of the leg. #SUB# Gamzatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Gamzatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2# Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamzatov pulls his head out easily. Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Gamzatov works his way into full mount! Gamzatov looking to finish Dela Rosa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dela Rosa! Dela Rosa is in a horrible position here. Gamzatov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB# Gamzatov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dela Rosa is squirming around, avoiding Gamzatov's attempts to control the action. Dela Rosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3##SUB# Dela Rosa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gamzatov. Gamzatov tries to control but Dela Rosa wriggling away. Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Gamzatov pushes him away. Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB# Gamzatov has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Dela Rosa is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gamzat Gamzatov! Gamzat Gamzatov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
PANDA 11
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2# Dela Rosa gets a clinch. Dela Rosa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC# Mann manages to break the clinch.
#TD# Mann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Mann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Mann wants to stand up but Dela Rosa has a hold of him and won't allow it. Mann wants to pass the guard but Dela Rosa is defending well. Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Mann seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Rosa defends the submission attempt. Mann is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dela Rosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.#T1# Mann not landing any meaningful shots this time. Mann trying to pass the guard but Dela Rosa defending well. #SUB# Mann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Mann eventually gives up the hold. Dela Rosa moves into full guard.
Mann trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Dela Rosa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into half guard.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Rosa keeps working. Mann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dela Rosa on the ground.#SUB2# Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Mann wants to control but Dela Rosa is keeping him busy. Mann trying to mount his opponent but Dela Rosa defends it. Nice strikes from Mann there. #SUB# Mann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Mann is working for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Mann is looking for a kimura but Dela Rosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mann to get the leverage. #T3# Mann working Dela Rosa over with strikes. Mann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dela Rosa's head. Mann is nestled in close to Dela Rosa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Dela Rosa wants to control the action here but instead Mann manages to pass to full mount! Mann with good strikes from the mount here! Mann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dela Rosa is looking to escape. Mann working Dela Rosa over with strikes here. #T4# Dela Rosa is looking to get to half guard.#SU# Mann stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Dela Rosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Dela Rosa tries to get set, Mann tries to push him back and clinch up but Dela Rosa manages to avoid the attempt. Dela Rosa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mann is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD# Mann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dela Rosa napping and manages to drive through into side control! Dela Rosa taking a bit of punishment here - Mann scoring with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Mann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Mann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Mann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dela Rosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Mann dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD# Mann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mann showed some decent athleticism there. Mann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Mann trying to control from half guard but Dela Rosa is working away. #SUB# Mann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann works his foot free and advances to mount. Dela Rosa is breathing heavily. Mann fails to move to back control. #T1# Mann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dela Rosa is looking to escape. Mann landing strikes from the mount and Dela Rosa is in trouble! Dela Rosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mann punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#Dela Rosa is rocked! Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Mann postures up. Dela Rosa is still in real trouble! Can Mann finish him?#SUB# Mann is working for a guillotine from mount but Dela Rosa frees his head quite easily.
#SU# Mann is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD# Mann is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Dela Rosa is in big trouble! Mann is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Dela Rosa. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Carter Mann! Carter Mann was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
PANDA 7
Date: Jul 31, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dela Rosa lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.#TD# Dela Rosa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rutten's guard. Dela Rosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Dela Rosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutten is retaining full guard. Dela Rosa wanted to stand there but Rutten had control of the position. #SU# Dela Rosa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Dela Rosa avoids the head kick by Rutten.
#TD2# Rutten drives through with a takedown into guard. Rutten looks winded!#SUB# Dela Rosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Dela Rosa working for a triangle but Rutten defends it easily.
#T1# Rutten is working Dela Rosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Dela Rosa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rutten 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 Rutten! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. It looks like Rutten is going to stand back up.
Dela Rosa trying to control here.
#SUB# Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Rutten seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dela Rosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rutten is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.#T3# Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Rutten has control of the leg. We've been hearing good reports from Dela Rosa'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. Rutten looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Rutten is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Dela Rosa gets full guard. Dela Rosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Rosa, not yet. #SUB# Dela Rosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rutten working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Rutten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutten has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.#T4# Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Dela Rosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dela Rosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Dela Rosa looking for a guillotine here but Rutten defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rutten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Dela Rosa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Dela Rosa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Rutten trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. #SUB# Dela Rosa working for a triangle but Rutten defends it easily.
#SUB# Dela Rosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutten defends it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Rutten scoring with punches to the head and body. Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Rutten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutten has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Dela Rosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Dela Rosa up and slammed him! Dela Rosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rutten working the head and body with strikes. Dela Rosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rutten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2# Rutten wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Rosa, who protects the arm well. The strikes coming from Rutten are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Dela Rosa tries to buck Rutten off but Rutten is having none of it.#T2# Dela Rosa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Rutten tries for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well. Dela Rosa tries to buck Rutten off but Rutten is having none of it. Rutten working away. Dela Rosa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Dela Rosa is pressing down on Rutten's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Rutten trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. #SUB# Dela Rosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Dela Rosa up and slammed him! Dela Rosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control! Ronald Dela Rosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2# Rutten tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Dela Rosa can't do much from the bottom here. Dela Rosa looks to move to half guard but instead Rutten has passed into mount! Damn! Rutten trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Dela Rosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Dela Rosa is working hard here to advance position. Dela Rosa gets back to half guard. Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dela Rosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dela Rosa. Rutten postures up and lands a big shot to Dela Rosa's brow. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rutten wants to control from the top but Dela Rosa keeps moving. #SUB# Dela Rosa looking for a guillotine here but Rutten defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronald Dela Rosa will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut. That's time! Dela Rosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Rutten manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dela Rosa on his heels. He'll look to pass Dela Rosa's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB# Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle here but Rutten uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2# Rutten working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Rutten thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Dela Rosa is not content to let Rutten control the position. Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Dela Rosa is looking to control Rutten's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Rosa avoid being mounted? Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Rutten is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Rosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Rutten lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB# Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Rutten scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2# Rutten seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa is staying active underneath Rutten, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Rutten is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Dela Rosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Dela Rosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rutten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Dela Rosa has his feet on Rutten's thighs here. He's pushed Rutten off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rutten screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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Event:
CACC 73
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 22201 p4p, 586 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 25054 p4p, 601 weight class). Silverio comes into the arena with Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 20 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Dela Rosa tries to sprawl but Silverio drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Dela Rosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Silverio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Silverio trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silverio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (0) Dela Rosa
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (8) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa is trying to break free.
Dela Rosa just trying to survive but Silverio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. 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. Silverio tries to get the hooks in deep but Dela Rosa pushed the leg off. Silverio is working for a rear naked choke. Dela Rosa is not defending it well and Silverio has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dela Rosa refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dela Rosa's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio! Carlos Silverio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 65
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 23965 p4p, 534 weight class) and Paddy Bateman (ranked 2267 p4p, 273 weight class). Paddy Bateman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 11 wins and 20 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Paddy Bateman! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Dela Rosa has Bateman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dela Rosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bateman smiles and moves away.
Bateman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dela Rosa has Bateman pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Bateman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Dela Rosa gets control of Bateman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dela Rosa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Dela Rosa keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass. Bateman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (3) Bateman 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bateman has control of an arm but Dela Rosa manages to advance to Bateman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (3) Bateman Bateman tries to break free.
Bateman showing good submission defense here.
Dela Rosa is trying to stick to Bateman's back but Bateman is turning into Dela Rosa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dela Rosa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bateman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (5) Bateman We've been hearing good reports from Dela Rosa'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. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Dela Rosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bateman defends it easily. Dela Rosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bateman has picked Dela Rosa up and slammed him! Dela Rosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Bateman manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (8) Bateman Bateman trying to control the position but Dela Rosa is working away. Bateman has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Rosa (4) vs (10) Bateman
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bateman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Bateman trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Bateman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dela Rosa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bateman controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bateman trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Dela Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bateman trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is trying to reverse the position but instead Bateman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dela Rosa (4) vs (13) Bateman Dela Rosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bateman gets his way!
Dela Rosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bateman gets his way!
Dela Rosa turns into Bateman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (6) vs (13) Bateman Dela Rosa pushes down on Bateman's leg and manages to get into half guard. Dela Rosa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Bateman manages to get to full guard.
Bateman is trying to keep Dela Rosa in close.
Dela Rosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bateman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Rosa has managed to get both his arms back between Bateman's legs - danger averted. Dela Rosa being controlled here momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bateman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dela Rosa has Bateman in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (6) vs (15) Bateman Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dela Rosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bateman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Bateman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Dela Rosa keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass. Bateman controlling from the top position. Dela Rosa looking for a triangle here. Bateman is fighting it but it looks tight! Dela Rosa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bateman is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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Event:
CACC 53
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 1824 p4p, 220 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 25010 p4p, 537 weight class). Ronald Dela Rosa 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Tetsuo instigates a clinch. Dela Rosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Tetsuo to keep the fight standing. Tetsuo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dela Rosa regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tetsuo (2) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Tetsuo pushes his legs off easily.
Tetsuo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tetsuo stays in close to Dela Rosa's body and controls the position. Tetsuo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa working a defensive guard here.
Tetsuo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tetsuo pushing down on Dela Rosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Dela Rosa trying to control from the bottom.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tetsuo pulls his head out easily. Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tetsuo pulls his head out easily. Tetsuo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Tetsuo'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 trying to get back to full guard. Tetsuo is pressing down on Dela Rosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dela Rosa is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tetsuo pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (5) vs (0) Dela Rosa Tetsuo looking to control and managing it successfully. Tetsuo wants to take his opponent's back but Dela Rosa doesn't allow it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tetsuo (8) vs (0) Dela Rosa Tetsuo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dela Rosa doesn't escape. Dela Rosa trying to control but not successfully. Tetsuo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dela Rosa rolls, trying to escape but Tetsuo keeps control of the position.
Tetsuo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa turns into Tetsuo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (8) vs (2) Dela Rosa
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Tetsuo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Dela Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now. Dela Rosa drops back looking for a leg! Tetsuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tetsuo manages to kick Dela Rosa off! Dela Rosa jumps back into Tetsuo's guard. Dela Rosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dela Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now. 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now. Tetsuo pulls Dela Rosa in close to prevent any damage. 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.
That's six 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. 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 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. Tetsuo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Further stalling from Tetsuo. Dela Rosa drops back looking for a leg! Tetsuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tetsuo manages to kick Dela Rosa off! Dela Rosa jumps back into Tetsuo's guard. 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 looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Tetsuo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Dela Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now. Tetsuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dela Rosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tetsuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Tetsuo controlling Dela Rosa's posture. Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard. Dela Rosa drops back looking for a leg! Tetsuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tetsuo manages to kick Dela Rosa off! Dela Rosa jumps back into Tetsuo's guard. Tetsuo trying to control the position here. Dela Rosa drops back looking for a leg! Tetsuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tetsuo manages to kick Dela Rosa off! Dela Rosa jumps back into Tetsuo's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Tetsuo controlling the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. 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. Tetsuo has his hands on Dela Rosa's head, controlling the position. Dela Rosa drops back looking for a leg! Tetsuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tetsuo manages to kick Dela Rosa off! Dela Rosa jumps back into Tetsuo's guard.
That's eleven 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. Dela Rosa looks winded! Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard. Tetsuo controlling Dela Rosa's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Tetsuo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Tetsuo keeping full guard, as Dela Rosa tries to pass. Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Tetsuo managing to control the position. Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dela Rosa being controlled here momentarily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tetsuo is controlling Dela Rosa's posture. 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 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 thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tetsuo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Tetsuo takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. A relieved looking Jurgen Tetsuo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 41
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 3909 p4p, 397 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 25149 p4p, 520 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Schultz drives through and clinches with Dela Rosa against the ropes.
Dela Rosa pulls Schultz into guard.
Dela Rosa looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Rosa swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dela Rosa wants to sweep but no luck. Schultz works a leg free and moves into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa is trying to maintain the position but Schultz is very close to passing his half guard. Schultz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've been hearing good reports from Schultz'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 is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily. Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Schultz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dela Rosa for as long as he can get away with. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Schultz controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Schultz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily. Schultz is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schultz wants to pass to mount but Dela Rosa is defending the position. Dela Rosa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Schultz passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (3) vs (0) Dela Rosa Schultz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dela Rosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schultz trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. Dela Rosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Schultz gets to mount! Dela Rosa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (5) vs (0) Dela Rosa Schultz controlling the pace for now. Schultz'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 keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Schultz controlling from mount. Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dela Rosa is looking to escape. Schultz controlling from the full mount. Schultz continues to stall. Dela Rosa regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall. Further stalling from Schultz. Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control. Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Schultz not doing much here.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Schultz wants to free his trapped foot but Dela Rosa is holding on for dear life with his legs. Schultz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (8) vs (0) Dela Rosa
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking to get to half guard. Schultz content just to control the position here. Dela Rosa is trying to escape the mount.
Schultz controlling his opponent. Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Schultz controlling the pace for now. Dela Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. More hug and hope from Schultz. Dela Rosa is trying desperately to improve position. Schultz controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Schultz tries to control but Dela Rosa wriggling away. Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Dela Rosa tries to reverse the position but Schultz maintains control. Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Schultz trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Schultz controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Schultz prevents Dela Rosa from getting the reversal. Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Schultz avoids the attempt from Dela Rosa to control. Dela Rosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schultz controlling his opponent. Dela Rosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Schultz has a good base and remains in mount. Schultz controlling the pace for now. Dela Rosa is looking to get to half guard. Schultz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Dela Rosa is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz controlling from mount. Dela Rosa tries to reverse the position but Schultz maintains control. Schultz looking to control and managing it successfully. Schultz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dela Rosa is surviving well by controlling Schultz's body position as best he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking to get to half guard. Schultz controlling his opponent. Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Schultz postures up. Schultz looking to control and managing it successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Schultz takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. Mike Schultz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 33
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 25104 p4p, 531 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 3708 p4p, 383 weight class). Handle has chosen Right On as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Max Handle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 11 wins and 17 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Max Handle! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Dela Rosa misses with a takedown and Handle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Handle. Handle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dela Rosa uses from the top position. Dela Rosa has gone for a leg lock! Handle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) Handle Handle controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Handle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (5) Handle Handle trying to control the position but Dela Rosa is working away. Dela Rosa is looking to reverse the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Handle controlling from side mount. Handle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Rosa keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Rosa is trying to control Handle's posture but Handle avoids it. Handle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dela Rosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Handle has control of the leg. Handle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dela Rosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Handle is keen to just control but Dela Rosa is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Handle is thwarting Dela Rosa's attempts to control the position. Handle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dela Rosa has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Handle is trying to control. Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. 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. Handle is taking a breather. Dela Rosa 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. Handle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Rosa keeps working. Dela Rosa with the active half guard here but Handle passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (8) Handle Dela Rosa regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Handle wants to pass to mount but Dela Rosa is defending the position. Handle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dela Rosa! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (11) Handle Handle trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it. We've been hearing good reports from Dela Rosa'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 tries to lock up and control but Handle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Dela Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Handle goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dela Rosa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (11) Handle Handle looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa has gone for a leg lock! Handle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (13) Handle Dela Rosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Rosa, not yet. Dela Rosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing Handle from controlling successfully. Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Handle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Handle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Handle has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted. Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handle is aware though and is defending well. Dela Rosa controls Handle momentarily but Handle frees himself. Handle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Handle drops back looking for a leg! Dela Rosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dela Rosa manages to kick Handle off! Handle jumps back into Dela Rosa's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Handle wants to control from the top but Dela Rosa keeps moving. Handle won't allow Dela Rosa to sweep him here. Dela Rosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Handle passes Dela Rosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Handle is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Rosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Handle has control of the leg. Handle wants to pass to mount but Dela Rosa is defending the position. Dela Rosa wants to control but Handle is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dela Rosa trying to hold on to Handle's head to control him but Handle postures up.
Handle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa works his way to full guard. Good work. Handle trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. Dela Rosa is trying to control the position but Handle postures up. Handle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dela Rosa has his foot on Handle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Handle works his way back into a safe position though. Dela Rosa working a defensive guard but Handle passes into half guard.
Handle wants to take a breather but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Handle is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Rosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dela Rosa is staying active underneath Handle, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard. Handle content to control rather than advance. Handle is keen to just control but Dela Rosa is a slippery customer. Dela Rosa is trying to get back to full guard. Dela Rosa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Handle passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (16) Handle Handle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dela Rosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Handle is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Handle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dela Rosa tries to improve position but can't. Handle tries for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well. Handle is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Handle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dela Rosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Dela Rosa is trying to control Handle's posture but Handle avoids it. Dela Rosa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Handle trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Handle has control of the leg. Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Handle is figuring out what he wants to do next. Handle is working for a submission of some sort.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Handle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Handle is working for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending it quite comfortably.
Handle controlling the action here. Handle is keen to just control but Dela Rosa is a slippery customer. Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Handle is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa regains full guard. Nicely done. Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handle is aware though and is defending well. Handle tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Rosa is retaining full guard. Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Handle pushes his legs off easily.
Handle tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Rosa is retaining full guard. Handle is stalling in the full guard. Handle wants to control from the top but Dela Rosa keeps moving. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Handle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dela Rosa's guard. Dela Rosa is not content to let Handle control the position. Handle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Dela Rosa regains full guard. Nicely done. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dela Rosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Handle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Handle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Handle controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Handle wins on points by 16 to 2. Max Handle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 24
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 20007 p4p, 568 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 2776 p4p, 324 weight class). Rydeland has chosen Robbery - Not sneak attack as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 11 wins and 16 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; John Rydeland! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Dela Rosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Rydeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rydeland gets a double leg takedown into Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) Rydeland Rydeland trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. Rydeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Rosa is keeping the position for now. Rydeland passes Dela Rosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Rydeland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Rydeland eventually gives up the hold. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rydeland seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rydeland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rydeland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Rydeland eventually gives up the hold. Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Rydeland wants to pass to mount but Dela Rosa is defending the position. Dela Rosa with the active half guard here but Rydeland passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (5) Rydeland
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dela Rosa is not content to let Rydeland control the position. Dela Rosa gets back to half guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Rydeland moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (8) Rydeland Rydeland tries for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well. Rydeland tries for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well. Rydeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Rosa keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! 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 tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rydeland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Rydeland tries to advance to mount but can't. Rydeland swings around for an armbar but Dela Rosa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rydeland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (8) Rydeland Dela Rosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rydeland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Rosa has managed to get both his arms back between Rydeland's legs - danger averted. Dela Rosa stands and throws Rydeland's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (5) vs (8) Rydeland Dela Rosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa swings around for an armbar but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (5) vs (10) Rydeland Dela Rosa keeping full guard, as Rydeland tries to pass. Rydeland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rydeland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dela Rosa's guard. Rydeland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Rydeland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is staying active underneath Rydeland, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Rydeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa sees it coming and defends easily. Dela Rosa looking for subs from the bottom but Rydeland mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (5) vs (13) Rydeland Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rydeland has hold of Dela Rosa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dela Rosa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rydeland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Dela Rosa is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is squirming around, avoiding Rydeland's attempts to control the action. Dela Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Rydeland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dela Rosa is looking to escape. Dela Rosa is trying to escape the mount.
Dela Rosa wants to hold on but Rydeland pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Rydeland looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Rydeland is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Dela Rosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Dela Rosa'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 makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa 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. Rydeland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Rydeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Rosa swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dela Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rydeland defends well. Dela Rosa working for submissions but it's allowed Rydeland to get to half guard.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard but Rydeland has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (5) vs (16) Rydeland Rydeland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Dela Rosa manages to get back to half guard. Rydeland moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dela Rosa. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (5) vs (19) Rydeland Rydeland is trying to get an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is defending well. Rydeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Rydeland tries for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Rydeland working away. Rydeland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dela Rosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Dela Rosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Dela Rosa is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (7) vs (19) Rydeland Rydeland gets back to full guard.
Rydeland working a defensive guard here.
Rydeland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Rosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Dela Rosa stopping the sweep attempt from Rydeland. Rydeland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Rosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rydeland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Rydeland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Rosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Dela Rosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dela Rosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rydeland manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dela Rosa has Rydeland in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (7) vs (21) Rydeland Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rydeland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Rydeland looking to pass the guard. Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rydeland is aware though and is defending well. Rydeland forces his way into half guard. Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Rydeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rydeland trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dela Rosa is breathing heavily. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is not content to let Rydeland control the position. Rydeland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Rydeland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dela Rosa trying to hold on to Rydeland's head to control him but Rydeland postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Rydeland wins on points by 21 to 7. Post fight, John Rydeland stared into the camera and said 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '. |
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Event:
CACC 17
Date: Nov 11, 2019 |
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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Event:
CACC 9
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 2655 p4p, 308 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19663 p4p, 578 weight class). Diaz comes to the ring accompanied by Feiticeira. Ronald Dela Rosa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Diaz moves into the clinch. Diaz pulls Dela Rosa into guard.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dela Rosa defends it easily. Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard. Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Dela Rosa defends easily.
Dela Rosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute 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. Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard. 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 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz 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 two minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position. Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dela Rosa escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Dela Rosa Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (3) Dela Rosa Diaz stalling. Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard. Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control. Dela Rosa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diaz pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (3) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully. Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Diaz postures up. Dela Rosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully. Dela Rosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz is thwarting Dela Rosa's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Dela Rosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though. Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control. Diaz is keen to just control but Dela Rosa is a slippery customer. Diaz content to control rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diaz pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (3) Dela Rosa Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Dela Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dela Rosa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (11) vs (3) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa tries to break free.
Diaz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Diaz continues to stall. Dela Rosa is really stuck here.
Diaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Dela Rosa tries to escape the position.
Dela Rosa is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Diaz is really struggling to control Dela Rosa but he's trying to hold on to the position. Diaz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Diaz has the hooks in. Dela Rosa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. A lull in the action here.
Diaz controls the position. Dela Rosa turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (11) vs (5) Dela Rosa
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard. Diaz 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. Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dela Rosa stacks Diaz 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 Dela Rosa! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (11) vs (8) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Diaz is trying to control Dela Rosa's posture but Dela Rosa avoids it. Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Dela Rosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Rosa. Diaz actively working from the bottom here. Diaz actively working from the bottom here. Diaz looking for submissions off his back. Dela Rosa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Rosa. Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Diaz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (11) vs (11) Dela Rosa Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dela Rosa goes for an armbar but Diaz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Diaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (13) vs (11) Dela Rosa Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (16) vs (11) Dela Rosa
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Diaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Dela Rosa is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it. Diaz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Diaz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Diaz trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dela Rosa is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Diaz takes the fight on points by 16 to 11. A very excited looking Dick Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CACC 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 1548 p4p, 214 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19595 p4p, 591 weight class). Bone comes to the ring accompanied by You'll Never Walk Alone. Joe Bone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Excellent takedown into side control there by Bone. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bone (4) vs (0) Dela Rosa The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Dela Rosa is trying to escape the position but Bone is controlling the position. Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Bone passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dela Rosa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bone (6) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa wants to hold on but Bone pushes him away. Bone controlling from mount. Bone is looking to work his way around to Dela Rosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Bone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Dela Rosa is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa tries to improve his position but Bone has taken his back! Bone has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dela Rosa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bone pushes Dela Rosa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Bone! Our winner, Joe Bone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 1
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19725 p4p, 570 weight class) and Oscar Stolt (ranked 4505 p4p, 435 weight class). Oscar Stolt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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 11 wins and 12 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oscar Stolt! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Stolt clinches up against the ropes. Dela Rosa pulls guard effortlessly. Dela Rosa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Dela Rosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dela Rosa wants to sweep here but Stolt controlling him for the moment. Stolt postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Dela Rosa being controlled here, momentarily. Dela Rosa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stolt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dela Rosa. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (3) Stolt We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Rosa can't do much from the bottom here. Dela Rosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stolt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Dela Rosa is being controlled here. Dela Rosa is trying to get back to half guard. Dela Rosa is working hard here to advance position. Stolt gets to mount! Dela Rosa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Rosa (0) vs (5) Stolt Dela Rosa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dela Rosa (0) vs (8) Stolt Dela Rosa rolls, trying to escape but Stolt keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa trying to control the position but Stolt manages to sink in the hooks. I would not like to be Dela Rosa right now.
Stolt has the hooks in. Dela Rosa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Stolt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dela Rosa doesn't escape. Stolt controlling well, preventing Dela Rosa from escaping the position.
Dela Rosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Stolt gets his hands free. What can Dela Rosa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stolt has the hooks in. Dela Rosa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Stolt gets his hands free. Dela Rosa tries to escape but Stolt has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Stolt controlling the position well here. Dela Rosa rolled but Stolt kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dela Rosa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dela Rosa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Dela Rosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Dela Rosa regains half guard. 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 looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Stolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Stolt controlling the action here. Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Dela Rosa has a hand on Stolt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stolt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (11) Stolt Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Stolt controlling the pace for now. Dela Rosa is trying to escape the mount.
Dela Rosa tries to improve his position but instead Stolt has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dela Rosa (0) vs (14) Stolt Dela Rosa is in bad spot here.
Dela Rosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Stolt gets his hands free. Stolt wants to control but Dela Rosa is keeping busy. Stolt has the hooks in. Dela Rosa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Stolt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dela Rosa is defending well though. Stolt let's go of the attempt for now. Dela Rosa tries to escape but Stolt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Stolt controlling from the back. Dela Rosa tries to roll but Stolt sticks to his back.
Dela Rosa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stolt's guard. Nice work there by Dela Rosa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (14) Stolt Dela Rosa has gone for a leg lock! Stolt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (16) Stolt Dela Rosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stolt has picked Dela Rosa up and slammed him! Dela Rosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Stolt manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (19) Stolt
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is trying to get back to half guard. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Stolt working away. Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dela Rosa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Rosa (2) vs (21) Stolt
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Stolt slows the pace down in half guard. Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Stolt is thwarting Dela Rosa's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Stolt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Dela Rosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Stolt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (24) Stolt Stolt fails to move to back control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Dela Rosa won't allow Stolt to pass to mount. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Dela Rosa has a hand on Stolt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stolt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (27) Stolt Stolt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dela Rosa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dela Rosa (2) vs (30) Stolt Stolt keeps control of the position as Dela Rosa tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Stolt controls the position. Dela Rosa rolls, trying to escape but Stolt keeps control of the position.
Stolt controls the action. Dela Rosa tries to roll but Stolt sticks to his back.
Dela Rosa just trying to survive but Stolt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa tries to escape but Stolt has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Stolt gets his hands free as Dela Rosa looks to control. Stolt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Dela Rosa trying to control but not successfully. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dela Rosa is trying to break free.
Dela Rosa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Stolt has the hooks in. Dela Rosa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Dela Rosa tries to escape but Stolt has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Stolt just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dela Rosa trying to control the action but Stolt just sinks the hooks in. Dela Rosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stolt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to escape the position.
Stolt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dela Rosa doesn't escape. Dela Rosa tries to roll but Stolt sticks to his back.
What can Dela Rosa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dela Rosa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dela Rosa tries to roll but Stolt sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight! Stolt wins on points by 30 to 2. During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Stolt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 4
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19774 p4p, 566 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 4994 p4p, 439 weight class). Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. Carlos Silverio acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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 11 wins and 11 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Carlos Silverio! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Silverio circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Silverio tries to counter it with a takedown but Dela Rosa pushes his down on his head and steps out. Silverio drives through and clinches with Dela Rosa against the ropes.
Dela Rosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silverio pulls him back up using the underhooks. We've been hearing reports that Dela Rosa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Silverio pulls guard. Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet. Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silverio dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) Silverio Dela Rosa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silverio escapes and throws Dela Rosa's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (5) Silverio Silverio wants to control but Dela Rosa is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silverio presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Rosa (0) vs (7) Silverio Silverio looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to control but Silverio is having none of it. Dela Rosa is working to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa manages to regain half guard. Good work. 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 looking for submissions off his back. Silverio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Silverio is looking to advance position but Dela Rosa won't allow it. Dela Rosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silverio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dela Rosa. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (10) Silverio Silverio has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Rosa (0) vs (12) Silverio Dela Rosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa tries to lock up and control but Silverio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Dela Rosa tries to improve his position but Silverio has taken his back! Silverio has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dela Rosa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Silverio pushes Dela Rosa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio! Carlos Silverio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 3
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19776 p4p, 550 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1288 p4p, 175 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 11 wins and 10 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; George Arias! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Dela Rosa is looking to clinch but Arias is avoiding it.
Dela Rosa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (0) Arias Arias is trying to improve his position. Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arias has escaped the position, nice work there. Arias has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Dela Rosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Arias gets back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arias manages to get to full guard.
Dela Rosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arias looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arias looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arias! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (4) Arias
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking to reverse the position. Arias advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Rosa (4) vs (6) Arias The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Dela Rosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dela Rosa gets back to half guard. Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Rosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Arias seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Arias is looking for a kimura but Dela Rosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arias to get the leverage. Dela Rosa is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard. Dela Rosa wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Arias trying to control from half guard but Dela Rosa is working away. Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard. Dela Rosa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Arias pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (9) Arias Arias wants to take his opponent's back but Dela Rosa doesn't allow it. Dela Rosa is looking to get to half guard. Dela Rosa tries to improve his position but Arias has taken his back! Arias has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dela Rosa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Arias pushes Dela Rosa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias! During a confident post fight interview, George Arias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 1
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 5877 p4p, 474 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19833 p4p, 530 weight class). Red Cup has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 2 losses; Red Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Dela Rosa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cup's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (0) vs (2) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Cup is retaining full guard. Cup has his foot on Dela Rosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dela Rosa works his way back into a safe position though. Dela Rosa has gone for a leg lock! Cup slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (2) vs (2) Dela Rosa Cup preventing the sweep. Cup's corner is telling him to maintain position. Cup has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Dela Rosa keeping full guard, as Cup tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cup forces his way into half guard. Cup trying to mount his opponent but Dela Rosa defends it. Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cup wants to pass the guard but Dela Rosa is defending well. Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Cup is controlling well.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Dela Rosa is in trouble now - Cup has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (5) vs (2) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
Cup controlling the pace for now. This is a sustained period of stalling by Cup. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Cup postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa 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: Cup (8) vs (2) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa showing good submission defense here.
Will Cup go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cup controlling from the back. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cup's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cup looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dela Rosa is controlling Cup 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (8) vs (4) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cup dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (10) vs (4) Dela Rosa
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cup postures up.
Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cup is aware though and is defending well. Cup forces his way into half guard. Cup tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dela Rosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard. Cup is trying to control. Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Cup is working for an americana but Dela Rosa has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cup was thinking about the submission. Cup thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cup forces his way into half guard. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Cup not doing much here.
Dela Rosa is refusing to be controlled, as Cup sits in half guard. Dela Rosa trying to control from the bottom.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Cup passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dela Rosa! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (13) vs (4) Dela Rosa
That's five minutes gone in the round. Cup fails to advance to Dela Rosa's back. Cup looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Cup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Cup trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Cup controlling the position easily from mount. Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa has given up his back. Will we see Cup going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cup (16) vs (4) Dela Rosa I would not like to be Dela Rosa right now.
Dela Rosa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cup is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Cup eventually gives up the hold. Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard. Cup wants to pass the guard but Dela Rosa is defending well. Cup sitting and controlling from the half guard. 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Cup is controlling well.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Cup is thwarting Dela Rosa's attempts to control the position. Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cup pulls his head out easily. Cup frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (19) vs (4) Dela Rosa Cup is looking to work his way around to Dela Rosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Cup looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Cup looking to control and managing it successfully. Cup mounts Dela Rosa! Really nice guard pass there!
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time. Cup wants to take Dela Rosa's back but he can't do it this time. Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't. Cup fails to advance to Dela Rosa's back. Dela Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cup avoids the attempt from Dela Rosa to control. Cup is trying to control here but Dela Rosa has managed to regain half guard.
Cup is figuring out what he wants to do next. Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Cup is controlling well.
Cup passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (22) vs (4) Dela Rosa
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Cup controlling his opponent. Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
Cup looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Cup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Cup with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cup controlling the position easily from mount. Cup seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dela Rosa for as long as he can get away with.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position but Cup isn't that keen on the idea. Dela Rosa is still trying to improve position. Cup trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Cup controlling from the full mount. Cup continues to stall. Dela Rosa is squirming around, avoiding Cup's attempts to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Cup looking to control and managing it successfully. Cup prevents Dela Rosa from getting the reversal. Cup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Cup fails to take his opponent's back. Cup wants to control the pace but Dela Rosa is squirming around nicely. Cup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Dela Rosa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cup pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Cup passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dela Rosa! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (25) vs (4) Dela Rosa Cup wants to control the pace but Dela Rosa is squirming around nicely. Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dela Rosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Dela Rosa stops Cup from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dela Rosa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (25) vs (6) Dela Rosa Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dela Rosa looking to improve position, pressing down on Cup's thigh with his hand. Cup seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Dela Rosa paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Dela Rosa's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Cup picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Red Cup! An out of breath Red Cup thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Taylor Flowers (ranked 3864 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19791 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Taylor Flowers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Flowers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dela Rosa napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Flowers (4) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't. Flowers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dela Rosa has escaped the position, nice work there. Flowers is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Flowers advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Flowers (6) vs (0) Dela Rosa Flowers wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position but Flowers isn't that keen on the idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flowers seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dela Rosa is holding on tight.
Flowers tries to control but Dela Rosa wriggling away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dela Rosa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Flowers.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flowers prevents Dela Rosa from getting the reversal. Flowers looking for a guillotine from mount but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Flowers with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Flowers is working for a guillotine from mount but Dela Rosa frees his head quite easily.
Dela Rosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Flowers working for a guillotine from mount but Dela Rosa is in no mood to give up. Dela Rosa tries to lock up and control but Flowers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Flowers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
Flowers controlling the position easily from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Flowers trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dela Rosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Flowers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Flowers has control of the leg. Flowers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Flowers eventually gives up the hold. Flowers is trying to control. Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Flowers is looking for a kimura but Dela Rosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flowers to get the leverage. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Flowers keeps him under control. Flowers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Dela Rosa trying to control from the bottom.
Flowers is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well.
Flowers wants to control but Dela Rosa is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Flowers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Flowers 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.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Flowers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dela Rosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Flowers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dela Rosa has managed to free his arm - good work. Flowers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flowers pulls his head out easily. Flowers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Flowers seems to be looking for submissions.
Flowers trying to control from half guard but Dela Rosa is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Flowers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (9) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Flowers trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Flowers looking to secure an arm triangle but Dela Rosa defends it well. Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Flowers postures up. Dela Rosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Flowers has a good base and remains in mount. Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Flowers pushes him away. Flowers has hold of Dela Rosa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dela Rosa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Flowers is working for a guillotine from mount but Dela Rosa frees his head quite easily.
Dela Rosa is looking to get to half guard. Flowers wants to control the pace but Dela Rosa is squirming around nicely. Flowers controlling the pace for now. Flowers swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dela Rosa is now in Flowers's guard. A big mistake from Flowers there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (9) vs (2) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flowers dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (11) vs (2) Dela Rosa
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (11) vs (4) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura but Flowers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dela Rosa to get the leverage. Dela Rosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flowers has managed to free his arm - good work. Flowers looking for submissions off his back. Flowers wants to control but Dela Rosa is keeping busy.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Flowers to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Dela Rosa works a leg free and moves into half guard. Flowers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dela Rosa pulls his head out easily. Dela Rosa is working for a submission of some sort.
Dela Rosa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Flowers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flowers defends it well. Dela Rosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Flowers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flowers dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (13) vs (4) Dela Rosa Flowers advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (16) vs (4) Dela Rosa Flowers is trying to get an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is defending well. Flowers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Dela Rosa being controlled for a moment. Flowers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Dela Rosa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flowers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Flowers wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Flowers seems content to control. Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Flowers keeps him under control. Flowers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (19) vs (4) Dela Rosa Flowers looking for a guillotine from mount but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Dela Rosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Flowers has a good base and remains in mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Flowers wants to control the pace but Dela Rosa is squirming around nicely. Flowers goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dela Rosa turns into him and now he's in Flowers's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (19) vs (6) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa preventing the sweep. Flowers 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. Dela Rosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flowers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dela Rosa has Flowers in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (21) vs (6) Dela Rosa Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dela Rosa working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight! Flowers takes the fight on points by 21 to 6. A very excited looking Taylor Flowers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK5B
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 650 p4p, 85 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19914 p4p, 496 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 3 wins and 1 losses; Arthur Menezes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Menezes has Dela Rosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Dela Rosa pulls guard successfully.
Dela Rosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menezes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menezes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Menezes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Rosa swivels though and keeps the full guard. Menezes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menezes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Menezes slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Rosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menezes is working away from the top position though. Menezes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Menezes is pressing down on Dela Rosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dela Rosa is holding on for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Menezes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dela Rosa defends it well. Dela Rosa gets full guard. Dela Rosa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Menezes has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Menezes not doing much here.
Dela Rosa is looking to control Menezes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Rosa avoid being mounted? The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Menezes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Menezes eventually gives up the hold. Menezes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Menezes wants to pass to mount but Dela Rosa is defending the position. Dela Rosa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Menezes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Menezes! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (3) vs (0) Dela Rosa 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 regains half guard. Dela Rosa works his way to full guard. Good work. Menezes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Menezes stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Rosa. Menezes trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. Menezes stays in close to Dela Rosa's body and controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking to sweep but instead, Menezes has passed into half guard.
Menezes sitting and controlling from the half guard. Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes.
Dela Rosa has a hand on Menezes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Menezes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (6) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dela Rosa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (6) vs (2) Dela Rosa Menezes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Menezes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (8) vs (2) Dela Rosa Menezes 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Menezes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Menezes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dela Rosa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Menezes is looking to defend but Dela Rosa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Menezes! Dela Rosa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Menezes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK4B
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 4094 p4p, 366 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19975 p4p, 494 weight class). Silverio comes to the ring accompanied by Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Silverio circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dela Rosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Silverio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dela Rosa sprawls and moves away. The fight stays on the outside here - Dela Rosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Silverio closes the distance and clinches. Dela Rosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silverio just stands there and leans against the ropes. Dela Rosa is looking for a takedown. Silverio pulls guard. Silverio keeping full guard, as Dela Rosa tries to pass. Dela Rosa won't allow Silverio to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now. Dela Rosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silverio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silverio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silverio! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silverio pulls his head out easily. Silverio wants to take a breather but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Dela Rosa is in trouble now - Silverio has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (0) Dela Rosa Silverio controlling the position easily from mount. Silverio'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silverio looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Silverio looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Dela Rosa tries to improve his position but instead Silverio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (10) vs (0) Dela Rosa Silverio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Dela Rosa is trying to break free.
Dela Rosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silverio gets his way!
Dela Rosa is keeping busy.
Silverio is hanging on to Dela Rosa's back as he tries to escape.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Silverio gets his hands free. Dela Rosa tries to roll but Silverio sticks to his back.
Dela Rosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silverio gets his way!
Silverio gets his hands free as Dela Rosa looks to control. Dela Rosa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dela Rosa showing good submission defense here.
Silverio 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 Silverio.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio! Carlos Silverio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK3A
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 1382 p4p, 168 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 20078 p4p, 510 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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 11 wins and 6 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dela Rosa! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jackson (4) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa wants to control but Jackson postures up. Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. Dela Rosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson is trying to control. Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Rosa won't allow Jackson to pass to mount. Dela Rosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (4) vs (4) Dela Rosa Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dela Rosa's arms. Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Dela Rosa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Dela Rosa sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jackson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronald Dela Rosa! In defeat, Kamden Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK2A
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Bjj (ranked 2742 p4p, 289 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19845 p4p, 497 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Bjj Bjj! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Dela Rosa darts in and clinches Bjj up against the cage. Bjj manages to pull guard.
Bjj is trying to keep Dela Rosa in close.
Dela Rosa wants to pass the guard but Bjj is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dela Rosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjj has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Rosa has managed to get both his arms back between Bjj's legs - danger averted. Dela Rosa has gone for a leg lock! Bjj slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjj (2) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but instead Bjj has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are battling for position here. Dela Rosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bjj 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 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bjj defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing Bjj from controlling successfully. Dela Rosa working for submissions but it's allowed Bjj to get to half guard.
Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Bjj has control of the leg. Bjj sitting and controlling from the half guard. Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Bjj has control of the leg. Bjj is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bjj content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bjj is controlling the pace.
Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Bjj keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa gets back to full guard.
Dela Rosa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bjj has passed into half guard!
Bjj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Rosa keeps working. Bjj controlling the pace. Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Bjj is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bjj works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bjj (5) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bjj trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dela Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Bjj can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dela Rosa is looking to escape. Dela Rosa wants to hold on but Bjj pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Bjj has a good base and remains in mount. Bjj wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Bjj avoids the attempt from Dela Rosa to control. Dela Rosa is working to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa tries to lock up and control but Bjj gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bjj wants to control the pace but Dela Rosa is squirming around nicely. Dela Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dela Rosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Dela Rosa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bjj (8) vs (0) Dela Rosa
That's six minutes gone in the round. Bjj has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dela Rosa's body.
You can see the frustration on Dela Rosa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bjj 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 Bjj will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Dela Rosa rolls, trying to escape but Bjj keeps control of the position.
Bjj is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dela Rosa is defending well though. Bjj let's go of the attempt for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dela Rosa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bjj's guard. Nice work there by Dela Rosa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjj (8) vs (2) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bjj looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bjj looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bjj! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bjj (12) vs (2) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bjj (14) vs (2) Dela Rosa
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is squirming around, avoiding Bjj's attempts to control the action. Bjj avoids the attempt from Dela Rosa to control. Dela Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bjj 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. Bjj is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dela Rosa is surviving well by controlling Bjj's body position as best he can. Bjj avoids the attempt from Dela Rosa to control. Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position but Bjj isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjj (14) vs (4) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard. Dela Rosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dela Rosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bjj looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bjj looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bjj! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bjj (18) vs (4) Dela Rosa Bjj working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dela Rosa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Bjj prevents Dela Rosa from improving his position. Bjj uses his free foot to push down on Dela Rosa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dela Rosa. Score +3 for passing guard: Bjj (21) vs (4) Dela Rosa Bjj looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bjj is looking to work his way around to Dela Rosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Bjj looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position but Bjj isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Bjj seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dela Rosa is holding on tight.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position but Bjj isn't that keen on the idea. Bjj looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bjj wants to finish this one by submission but Dela Rosa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bjj. Dela Rosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Bjj has a good base and remains in mount. Bjj wants to finish this one by submission but Dela Rosa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bjj. Bjj trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dela Rosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Bjj controlling from mount. Dela Rosa is trying to escape the mount.
Bjj avoids the attempt from Dela Rosa to control. Bjj is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dela Rosa is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Bjj (24) vs (4) Dela Rosa Bjj 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 Bjj will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Dela Rosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Bjj gets his hands free. Dela Rosa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bjj.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Bjj looking for the choke but no joy. Bjj tries to keep control of the position but Dela Rosa is staying busy. Dela Rosa is really stuck here.
Dela Rosa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bjj. Dela Rosa is trying to break free.
Bjj goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Dela Rosa escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjj (24) vs (6) Dela Rosa Bjj is holding on to half guard well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura here.
Bjj preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura but Bjj is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dela Rosa to get the leverage. Dela Rosa is trying to work for a kimura but Bjj is defending well.
Bjj manages to get to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa won't allow Bjj to sweep him here. Bjj is pulling down on Dela Rosa's head to control his posture. Dela Rosa stopping the sweep attempt from Bjj. Dela Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjj is keeping the position for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bjj has his foot on Dela Rosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dela Rosa works his way back into a safe position though. Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bjj dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjj (26) vs (6) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bjj passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Bjj takes the fight on points by 26 to 6. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK1A
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
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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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 7256 p4p, 602 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 7120 p4p, 597 weight class). Ronald Dela Rosa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 14 wins and 12 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa is trying to improve his position. The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though. Dela Rosa struggling a bit here. Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gracie controlling the position from side mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. Gracie 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 Dela Rosa's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie'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. Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Further stalling from Gracie. Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dela Rosa can't do much from the bottom here. Gracie controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dela Rosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Gracie working away. Gracie is staying tight to Dela Rosa's torso, preventing him from escaping. Dela Rosa can't do much from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount. Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dela Rosa for as long as he can get away with. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracie. Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling from the full mount. Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Gracie controlling from mount. Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dela Rosa tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control. Gracie controlling from mount. Dela Rosa has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (10) vs (0) Dela Rosa I would not like to be Dela Rosa right now.
Gracie looking for the RNC. Dela Rosa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dela Rosa is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Gracie continues to stall. Gracie controlling well, preventing Dela Rosa from escaping the position.
Gracie controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dela Rosa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. You can see the frustration on Dela Rosa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dela Rosa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I would not like to be Dela Rosa right now.
Dela Rosa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Gracie fails to advance to Dela Rosa's back. Dela Rosa reaches up to try and control the position but Gracie seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dela Rosa rolls and tries to escape and now Gracie has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (13) vs (0) Dela Rosa Gracie is not going to allow Dela Rosa to sit and survive in this position. Dela Rosa is really stuck here.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Dela Rosa buck him off. Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Dela Rosa is controlling his hands well. Dela Rosa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gracie is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracie gets his way!
Gracie is hanging on to Dela Rosa's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie controlling from the back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Gracie controlling well, preventing Dela Rosa from escaping the position.
Gracie has good solid back control here. Dela Rosa turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (13) vs (2) Dela Rosa Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (15) vs (2) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dela Rosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control. Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control. Dela Rosa wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight! Gracie takes the fight on points by 15 to 2. An out of breath Santiago Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 6688 p4p, 535 weight class) and Michel Colucci (ranked 1596 p4p, 198 weight class). Colucci has chosen Le temps des cerises as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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 9 wins and 3 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Michel Colucci! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Dela Rosa has his takedown stuffed and Colucci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) Colucci Dela Rosa is trying to get back to full guard. Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Colucci.
Colucci wants to control but Dela Rosa is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Dela Rosa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colucci pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Colucci is looking for a kimura here.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Colucci trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. My spies in Jako Gym inform me that Colucci has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Colucci uses his free foot to push down on Dela Rosa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dela Rosa. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (5) Colucci Colucci is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dela Rosa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Colucci looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Colucci prevents Dela Rosa from getting the reversal. Colucci is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dela Rosa is surviving well by controlling Colucci's body position as best he can. Dela Rosa wants to control but Colucci is having none of it. Dela Rosa tries to improve his position but Colucci has taken his back! Colucci has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dela Rosa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Colucci pushes Dela Rosa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michel Colucci! A victorious Michel Colucci thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ADWGC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 1070 p4p, 138 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 6529 p4p, 526 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 10 wins and 4 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Dela Rosa has managed to clinch.
Dela Rosa has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Dela Rosa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Dela Rosa 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 battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jackson 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. Dela Rosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (4) vs (2) Dela Rosa We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is defending well. Dela Rosa is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (6) vs (2) Dela Rosa
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Dela Rosa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson. Dela Rosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jackson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Dela Rosa wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away. Jackson tries to control but Dela Rosa wriggling away. Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson tries to advance to mount but Dela Rosa denies him. Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Rosa, who protects the arm well. Dela Rosa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control. Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Rosa keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dela Rosa regains full guard. Nicely done. Dela Rosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dela Rosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jackson looking to pass the guard. Dela Rosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jackson wants to control from the top but Dela Rosa keeps moving. Jackson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Dela Rosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dela Rosa manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Dela Rosa's guard. Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Dela Rosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dela Rosa manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Dela Rosa's guard. Dela Rosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson'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. Jackson trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Jackson wants to pass the guard but Dela Rosa is keeping the position. Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well. Jackson 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. Jackson passes Dela Rosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Dela Rosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Rosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Rosa defends the submission attempt. Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard. Dela Rosa wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson is keen to just control but Dela Rosa is a slippery customer. Dela Rosa gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Rosa. Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dela Rosa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Dela Rosa in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (6) vs (4) Dela Rosa 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. 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! Jackson working for a triangle but Dela Rosa defends it easily.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa preventing the sweep. Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dela Rosa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (8) vs (4) Dela Rosa Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jackson passes Dela Rosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Dela Rosa trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Jackson prevents Dela Rosa from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is still trying to improve position. Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jackson is working for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending it quite comfortably.
Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Dela Rosa trying to control here.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson 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 eleven minutes gone in the round. Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well.
Jackson 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 for submissions from an awkward position here. Dela Rosa has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jackson. Oh but Dela Rosa has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jackson goes limp - he's gone! Dela Rosa jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronald Dela Rosa! Kamden Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aldo Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 4835 p4p, 507 weight class). Ronald Dela Rosa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Aldo Pitbull! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Pitbull has Dela Rosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Dela Rosa decides to pull guard. Dela Rosa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pitbull is defending well. Dela Rosa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pitbull has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dela Rosa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Dela Rosa! Ronald Dela Rosa is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Willie Salazar (ranked 17788 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 4825 p4p, 501 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Willie Salazar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Salazar drives through and clinches with Dela Rosa against the cage.
Dela Rosa lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salazar (0) vs (2) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salazar is keeping the position for now. 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. Salazar has his foot on Dela Rosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dela Rosa works his way back into a safe position though. Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Salazar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (2) vs (2) Dela Rosa Salazar passes into half guard. Dela Rosa is trying to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salazar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Salazar eventually gives up the hold. Dela Rosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Salazar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dela Rosa looking to control.
Salazar looking to sit in guard and control but Dela Rosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (2) vs (4) Dela Rosa Salazar is looking for a triangle but Dela Rosa pushes his legs off easily.
Salazar can't keep his opponent in guard - Dela Rosa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Dela Rosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salazar gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Salazar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Rosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Salazar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salazar 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. Salazar 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. Dela Rosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Salazar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Salazar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Salazar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salazar (6) vs (4) Dela Rosa
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa tries to bench press Salazar off him but Salazar keeps the position. Dela Rosa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Dela Rosa works his way to full guard. Good work. Dela Rosa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Salazar has his hands clasped together but Dela Rosa extends and breaks Salazar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dela Rosa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 4807 p4p, 500 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 6859 p4p, 580 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 5 wins and 3 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Billy Cubbedge ! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Dela Rosa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) Cubbedge Cubbedge looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Cubbedge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dela Rosa trying to control the position.
Dela Rosa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cubbedge should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dela Rosa has tightened it up now! Cubbedge should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 4642 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jones Jr (ranked 23782 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jim Jones Jr! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Jones Jr looking to score a takedown here. Dela Rosa is defending well but Jones Jr drives through and ends up in Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) Jones Jr Jones Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones Jr is aware though and is defending well. Dela Rosa tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jones Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted. Jones Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Dela Rosa is trying to get back to full guard. Dela Rosa is working hard here to advance position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones Jr trying to control from half guard but Dela Rosa is working away. Jones Jr moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (5) Jones Jr
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Rosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones Jr's best efforts. Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Jones Jr has control of the leg. Jones Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dela Rosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Jones Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dela Rosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Jones Jr keeps him under control. Jones Jr trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. Dela Rosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Rosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard but Jones Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (8) Jones Jr Dela Rosa is trying to get back to half guard. Jones Jr advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Rosa (0) vs (10) Jones Jr Dela Rosa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones Jr. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Dela Rosa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones Jr. Jones Jr is looking to work his way around to Dela Rosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (10) Jones Jr 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dela Rosa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones Jr's guard. Jones Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Dela Rosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dela Rosa is looking for submissions but instead, Jones Jr has regained full guard.
Dela Rosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dela Rosa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones Jr has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (12) Jones Jr
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (15) Jones Jr Jones Jr works to advance to full mount. Dela Rosa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Rosa (2) vs (17) Jones Jr Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
Jones Jr fails to advance to Dela Rosa's back. Dela Rosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to control but Jones Jr is having none of it. Dela Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Jones Jr with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jones Jr wants to control the pace but Dela Rosa is squirming around nicely. Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
Jones Jr avoids the attempt from Dela Rosa to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Jones Jr wants to take Dela Rosa's back but he can't do it this time. Dela Rosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones Jr has a good base and remains in mount. Jones Jr trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Dela Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Jones Jr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jones Jr trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Dela Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Jones Jr looking for a guillotine from mount but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Dela Rosa is looking to get to half guard. Jones Jr looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Jones Jr is looking to work his way around to Dela Rosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Jones Jr prevents Dela Rosa from getting the reversal. Jones Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dela Rosa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (17) Jones Jr 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa drops back looking for a leg! Jones Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones Jr manages to kick Dela Rosa off! Dela Rosa jumps back into Jones Jr's guard. Jones Jr wants to control the position but Dela Rosa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Jones Jr trying to hold on to Dela Rosa's head to control him but Dela Rosa postures up.
Dela Rosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Jones Jr works his way to full guard. Good work. Jones Jr keeping full guard, as Dela Rosa tries to pass. Dela Rosa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dela Rosa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jones Jr screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dela Rosa! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 4633 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chadwin De Chandler (ranked 579 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chadwin De Chandler enters 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chadwin De Chandler! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? De Chandler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dela Rosa to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (0) De Chandler De Chandler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Chandler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dela Rosa defends 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. De Chandler 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. De Chandler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa works a leg free and moves into half guard. De Chandler wants to improve his position but Dela Rosa is controlling well.
De Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Chandler actively working from the bottom here. Dela Rosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Chandler tries to get to full guard but Dela Rosa has control of the leg. De Chandler is defending against the submission attempts here by Dela Rosa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. De Chandler is trying to get back to full guard. De Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. De Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here. De Chandler looking for submissions off his back. De Chandler is trying to control but can't.
De Chandler looking for submissions off his back. Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Chandler actively working from the bottom here. De Chandler wants to control but Dela Rosa is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dela Rosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dela Rosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work. De Chandler tries to get to full guard but Dela Rosa has control of the leg. Dela Rosa is working for a kimura but De Chandler is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round. De Chandler actively working from the bottom here. Dela Rosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura here.
De Chandler is defending against the submission attempts here by Dela Rosa.
De Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. De Chandler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Chandler.
That's five minutes gone in the round. De Chandler is looking for a triangle but Dela Rosa pushes his legs off easily.
De Chandler is looking for a triangle but Dela Rosa pushes his legs off easily.
Dela Rosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dela Rosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (5) vs (0) De Chandler Dela Rosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. De Chandler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. De Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dela Rosa pulls his head out easily. De Chandler wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. De Chandler tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dela Rosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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Event:
DARE 81
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1# Valentine tests Dela Rosa's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dela Rosa dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
#CL2# Valentine gets in close and instigates a clinch. Valentine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dela Rosa's face.
#CUT2# It looks like Ronald Dela Rosa has been cut.#KD2# Valentine drops Dela Rosa with a big knee straight up the middle! Dela Rosa is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2# Dela Rosa is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Valentine closes the distance and clinches. Oh Dela Rosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dela Rosa is pressed against the cage. Valentine pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Dela Rosa! Two more big strikes from Valentine and Dela Rosa crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Corwin Valentine! Corwin Valentine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
ABW 166 McArthur - Jenkins
Date: Oct 09, 2018 |
#R1# Cummins moves out of range of the strikes. Cummins scores with a jab to the body. Dela Rosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cummins throws out the jab. Dela Rosa is looking to counter punch. Dela Rosa throws a lazy right hand but Cummins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gordon Cummins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dela Rosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cummins throws out the jab. Cummins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Cummins connects with a body shot. Dela Rosa takes one to the side of the head.
Cummins keeps the fight on the outside. Cummins lands with a good body shot. Cummins's corner calls for a 1-2. Cummins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cummins dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dela Rosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cummins lands a glancing blow to the side of Dela Rosa's head. Dela Rosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1# Dela Rosa tries to move into range but Cummins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Dela Rosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Cummins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dela Rosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Cummins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cummins with a nice cross.#ROC2# Dela Rosa is rocked! Cummins jabs at Dela Rosa's body. Oh Dela Rosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cummins fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dela Rosa to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dela Rosa looks to clinch but Cummins throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dela Rosa taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gordon Cummins! Gordon Cummins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ABW 160 Brahms - Experiment
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1# Dela Rosa works over Valur's head and body with a nice combination. Dela Rosa is looking to clinch but Valur is avoiding it.
Valur keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Dela Rosa moves into the clinch. Dela Rosa cracks Valur with a nice body shot. A short right from Dela Rosa on the inside. Dela Rosa leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD# Valur wants the takedown. Dela Rosa is fighting it off but Valur persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dela Rosa's guard against the cage.#SUB2# Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valur is aware though and is defending well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Dela Rosa looking for a guillotine here but Valur defends easily.
#SUB2# Dela Rosa working for a triangle but Valur defends it easily.
Dela Rosa wants to sweep here but Valur controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2# Dela Rosa working for a triangle but Valur defends it easily.
#SUB2# Dela Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valur defends well. Valur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valur is aware though and is defending well. Dela Rosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Valur trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Dela Rosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# Dela Rosa 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. Dela Rosa pulls Valur in close to his closed guard and prevents Valur from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2# Dela Rosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Valur drops back looking for a leg! Dela Rosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dela Rosa manages to kick Valur off! Valur jumps back into Dela Rosa's guard. Valur throwing strikes from guard but Dela Rosa blocks nicely. #T3##SUB2# Dela Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valur defends well. Dela Rosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Dela Rosa has his foot on Valur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valur works his way back into a safe position though. Valur looking to pass the guard. Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Dela Rosa has an active guard here but Valur has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2# Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2# Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Valur is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Valur is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Dela Rosa dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# A nice combination there by Valur.
#CUT# It looks like Ronald Dela Rosa has been cut. Valur tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD# Valur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dela Rosa was covering up waiting for the punch and Valur finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2# Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Valur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valur has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Valur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valur has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted. Dela Rosa has momentary wrist control but Valur slips an elbow through the middle.#T1# Dela Rosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Valur trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. Dela Rosa 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.#SUB2# Dela Rosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Valur is in close to Dela Rosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valur postures up and lands a big shot to Dela Rosa's brow. Valur with a flurry of punches that miss. Valur trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2# Valur has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dela Rosa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Valur is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dela Rosa pulls down on the head and he's put Valur to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronald Dela Rosa!
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Event:
ABW 154 Perez - Uzo
Date: Aug 21, 2018 |
#R1# Opstad avoids a kick to the body.
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dela Rosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2# Opstad closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dela Rosa's guard.#SUB# Dela Rosa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Opstad throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dela Rosa's body to avoid the submission. Dela Rosa has instead reached around Opstad's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dela Rosa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronald Dela Rosa!
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Event:
ABW 148 Takano - Gonza
Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1# Dela Rosa misses with a takedown attempt and Dignam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dignam lands a slapping body shot.
Dela Rosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dela Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dela Rosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dignam misses with a hook. Dignam circles away from the clinch attempt and Dela Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dignam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dela Rosa circles away quickly and effectively. Dela Rosa misses with a double jab
and Dignam counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Dela Rosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dela Rosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Dignam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dela Rosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dignam connects with a nice looking jab.
Dela Rosa slips a straight right by Dignam. The fight stays on the outside here - Dela Rosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though. An attempted straight right counter from Dignam misses the target. Dela Rosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dignam. Dela Rosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Dela Rosa misses with a head kick.
Dela Rosa darts in trying to clinch and Dignam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Dela Rosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dignam lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ronald Dela Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dela Rosa closes the distance but Dignam moves to the side enabling Dignam to counter with a crisp jab. Dela Rosa tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Dignam counters with a straight right hand. Dignam looks to land a left hand but Dela Rosa moved out of range nicely. Dignam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dela Rosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dignam lands with a hook. Dela Rosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Dela Rosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Dignam tries to sprawl out of it but Dela Rosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dignam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3# Dignam stuffs the takedown attempt from Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa gets slowly back to his feet. Sergeant Dignam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa tries to clinch up but Dignam circles away and keeps his distance. Dignam is looking to counter punch. Dignam throws a series of punches but Dela Rosa moves out of range. Dignam is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Dignam feints a jab promting Dela Rosa to slip. Dignam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dela Rosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Dela Rosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Dela Rosa with a poor takedown and Dignam counters with a straight right hand. Dela Rosa looks for a takedown but Dignam sprawls well. It looked like Dignam was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4# Dela Rosa gets off balance looking for a body kick and Dignam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dela Rosa darts in trying to clinch and Dignam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dela Rosa slips a jab and a cross from Dignam.
Dela Rosa misses with the body kick and Dignam counters with a stiff right hand. Dela Rosa shoots and misses and Dignam counters with a lovely straight right hand! This has been an exciting period of action! Dela Rosa throws a half hearted mid kick. Dela Rosa misses with a takedown and Dignam counters with a nice uppercut. It looks like Dignam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Dignam catches Dela Rosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Dignam dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Dela Rosa has his takedown stuffed and Dignam counters with a lovely straight right hand! Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dela Rosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dignam has got the better of the exchanges. Dela Rosa tries for a takedown but Dignam circles away easily and Dignam counters with a nice uppercut. Dela Rosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Dignam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dela Rosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Dignam to counter with a crisp jab. Sergeant Dignam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa tries to clinch and Dignam counters with a left and a right that stings Dela Rosa. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dignam paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dela Rosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dignam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dela Rosa misses with a takedown and Dignam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Dela Rosa tries to clinch but Dignam moves out of range. Dignam throws a big counter combination but Dela Rosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nice jab there from Dignam. Dignam connects with a nice looking jab.
Dela Rosa misses with a takedown and Dignam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dela Rosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dela Rosa there as he acknowledges the shot. Dela Rosa with a lazy takedown attempt letting Dignam counter with a right hand. Dela Rosa shoots and misses and Dignam counters with a nice body shot. Dela Rosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Dignam tries to sprawl out of it but Dela Rosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dignam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dela Rosa is breathing heavily.#T2# Dela Rosa throws a body punch but Dignam moves out of range. Dela Rosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Dignam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dela Rosa with a lazy takedown attempt and Dignam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dela Rosa misses with a takedown and Dignam counters with a straight right hand. Dignam scores with a hook to the body. Dela Rosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Dignam throws an overhand right that lands on Dela Rosa's shoulder, as Dela Rosa tries to avoid the shot. Despite the aggression on Dela Rosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Dela Rosa tries to clinch up and Dignam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Dela Rosa closes the distance but Dignam moves to the side and Dignam counters with a straight right hand. Dela Rosa tries to clinch up and Dela Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dela Rosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dela Rosa moves to clinch but Dignam breaks away and Dignam counters with a straight right hand. Ronald Dela Rosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dignam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4# Dignam scores with a jab to the head.
Dignam slaps away a takedown attempt from Dela Rosa, before circling back to the center of the mat. Dela Rosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Dignam sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dela Rosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Dignam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Dela Rosa has his takedown stuffed and Dela Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dela Rosa is looking to clinch but Dignam is avoiding it.
Dignam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Danga de danga de dang - Dignam scores with a four punch combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circling - Dignam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It seemed like Dela Rosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nice jab there from Dignam. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Dignam dominated that second round. That's time! Dignam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Dela Rosa tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Dignam counters with a series of strikes. Dela Rosa will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC# Dela Rosa is rocked! Dela Rosa fails with the takedown and Dignam counters with a stiff right hand. Dela Rosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Dignam finish him? Dignam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Dela Rosa tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dignam comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Dela Rosa stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Dignam is on him like rabid pit bull! Dela Rosa slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergeant Dignam! Sergeant Dignam was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
ABW 133 Lopez- Uesugi
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1# Dignam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dela Rosa fails with the takedown letting Dignam counter with a right hand. Dela Rosa misses with a takedown attempt and Dignam counters with a stiff right hand. Dela Rosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Dela Rosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Dela Rosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Dignam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dela Rosa takes one on the button. Dela Rosa shoots in and drives through. Dignam sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Dela Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him. This has been an exciting period of action! Dela Rosa misses with a takedown and Dignam counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Dela Rosa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Dignam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dela Rosa tries to clinch up and Dignam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dignam misses with a wild combination.
Dela Rosa has his takedown stuffed and Dela Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dignam ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dela Rosa with a lazy takedown attempt and Dignam counters with a straight right hand. Dela Rosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# Dela Rosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dignam is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dela Rosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Dela Rosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dela Rosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dignam counter with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dela Rosa with a poor takedown and Dignam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dela Rosa closes the distance but Dignam moves to the side and Dela Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dignam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dela Rosa in his tracks. #ROC2# Dela Rosa is rocked! Dignam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Oh Dela Rosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dela Rosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Dela Rosa misses with a takedown attempt and Dignam counters with a left to the body. Dignam throws a monster overhand right that drops Dela Rosa! Dignam follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergeant Dignam! In his post fight interview, Sergeant Dignam started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SNCC 1
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 22252 p4p, 730 weight class) and Roger De Santos (ranked 5214 p4p, 533 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 3 wins and 2 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Roger De Santos! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Dela Rosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Santos swivels and escapes. De Santos shoots in and bounces Dela Rosa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) De Santos Dela Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Santos defends well. Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully. Dela Rosa has his foot on De Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Santos works his way back into a safe position though. De Santos looking to pass the guard. Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Rosa looking for subs off his back but De Santos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Santos pulls his head out easily. De Santos prevents Dela Rosa from improving his position. De Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
De Santos prevents Dela Rosa from improving his position. De Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Rosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. De Santos is trying for a kimura here. Dela Rosa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! De Santos wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger De Santos! After winning the bout, Roger De Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
EMP 6
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trzy Trzy (ranked 19404 p4p, 749 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 22753 p4p, 743 weight class). Trzy Trzy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 1 losses; Trzy Trzy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Trzy moves into the clinch. Trzy wants the takedown. Dela Rosa is fighting it off but Trzy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dela Rosa's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trzy (2) vs (0) Dela Rosa Trzy passes Dela Rosa's left leg - he's now in half guard. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Dela Rosa won't allow Trzy to pass to mount. Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trzy pulls his head out easily. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Trzy has control of the leg. Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Trzy is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trzy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dela Rosa! Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (5) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa prevents Trzy from taking his back. Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Trzy pushes him away. Dela Rosa tries to reverse the position but Trzy maintains control. Dela Rosa manages to regain half guard. Good work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Trzy slows the pace down in half guard. Trzy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (8) vs (0) Dela Rosa
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa has given up his back. Will we see Trzy going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Trzy (11) vs (0) Dela Rosa Trzy working for the choke. Trzy controls the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Trzy 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 Trzy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Trzy doesn't have the hooks in and Dela Rosa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (11) vs (2) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trzy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dela Rosa has Trzy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (13) vs (2) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa looking for subs off his back but Trzy has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trzy works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (16) vs (2) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't. Trzy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't. Trzy content just to control the position here. Dela Rosa is squirming around, avoiding Trzy's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is just holding on here. Trzy manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trzy (19) vs (2) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa is in bad spot here.
Trzy is trying to stick to Dela Rosa's back but Dela Rosa is turning into Trzy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trzy'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: Trzy (19) vs (4) Dela Rosa Trzy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (21) vs (4) Dela Rosa Trzy stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trzy defends well. Trzy 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 trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Trzy stands and throws Dela Rosa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (24) vs (4) Dela Rosa Trzy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dela Rosa has escaped the position, nice work there. Dela Rosa trying to remain calm as Trzy controls from the top position. Trzy trying to control the position but Dela Rosa is working away. Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Trzy advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trzy (26) vs (4) Dela Rosa Trzy trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dela Rosa regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Trzy is keen to just control but Dela Rosa is a slippery customer. Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trzy pulls his head out easily. Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Trzy is controlling well.
Trzy is working for a submission of some sort.
Trzy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Trzy moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (29) vs (4) Dela Rosa You can see the frustration on Dela Rosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Trzy is trying to get an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa tries to buck Trzy off but Trzy is having none of it. Trzy working away. Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Trzy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (32) vs (4) Dela Rosa Trzy trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. Trzy advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trzy (34) vs (4) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa is controlling an arm, preventing Trzy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Trzy controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to control but Trzy is having none of it. Trzy moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Trzy (37) vs (4) Dela Rosa Trzy working for the choke. Trzy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. I would not like to be Dela Rosa right now.
Trzy is trying to stick to Dela Rosa's back but Dela Rosa is turning into Trzy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trzy'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: Trzy (37) vs (6) Dela Rosa Trzy keeping full guard, as Dela Rosa tries to pass. Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to pass the guard but Trzy is keeping the position. Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trzy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (39) vs (6) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle here but Trzy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (42) vs (6) Dela Rosa Trzy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dela Rosa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trzy (44) vs (6) Dela Rosa Trzy takes Dela Rosa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dela Rosa is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Trzy (47) vs (6) Dela Rosa Trzy looking for the RNC. Trzy is looking to control Dela Rosa but Dela Rosa is wriggling around and keeping busy. Dela Rosa turns into Trzy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (47) vs (8) Dela Rosa
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Trzy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Trzy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (49) vs (8) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa is in trouble now - Trzy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (52) vs (8) Dela Rosa Trzy looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Dela Rosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dela Rosa keeps trying to improve his position. Trzy wants to take Dela Rosa's back here but Dela Rosa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Trzy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Trzy (55) vs (8) Dela Rosa
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to escape the position.
Trzy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Dela Rosa turns into Trzy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (55) vs (10) Dela Rosa Trzy can't keep his opponent in guard - Dela Rosa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Trzy wants to control but Dela Rosa is keeping busy.
Trzy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Trzy looking for submissions off his back. Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura but Trzy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dela Rosa to get the leverage. Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura here.
Trzy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa won't allow Trzy to sweep him here. Trzy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (57) vs (10) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Trzy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Trzy is keen to just control but Dela Rosa is a slippery customer. Trzy trying to pass the guard but Dela Rosa defending well. Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Trzy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (60) vs (10) Dela Rosa Trzy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dela Rosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Dela Rosa is trying to improve his position. Dela Rosa wants to control but Trzy postures up. Trzy trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. Dela Rosa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (60) vs (12) Dela Rosa
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Trzy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Dela Rosa! The defeated Trzy Trzy had this to say: 'mamacita nececito de coca para passar la dolor....ai ai ai ai'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 2939 p4p, 333 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 22754 p4p, 718 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Dela Rosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kyoraku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dela Rosa fails with a takedown attempt. Dela Rosa clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kyoraku has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dela Rosa is trying to keep an underhook but Kyoraku manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (0) Dela Rosa Dela Rosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dela Rosa. Kyoraku slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Rosa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kyoraku has passed into half guard!
Kyoraku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Dela Rosa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kyoraku jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (5) vs (0) Dela Rosa Kyoraku working away. Dela Rosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it. Dela Rosa is trying to escape the position but Kyoraku is controlling the position. Dela Rosa is looking to regain half guard here but Kyoraku keeps moving and retains side control. Dela Rosa is still trying to improve position. Kyoraku taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Dela Rosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Kyoraku 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 Dela Rosa's shoulder. That is not cool. Dela Rosa is looking to regain half guard here but Kyoraku keeps moving and retains side control. The referee asks Kyoraku politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyoraku prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kyoraku'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 looking for a sweep. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Dela Rosa tries to buck Kyoraku off but Kyoraku is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Kyoraku controlling the position. Dela Rosa tries to improve position but can't. Dela Rosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Kyoraku working away. Dela Rosa is looking to regain half guard here but Kyoraku keeps moving and retains side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kyoraku slows the pace down. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dela Rosa tries to bench press Kyoraku off him but Kyoraku keeps the position. Dela Rosa seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyoraku dominates the positioning. Dela Rosa is trying to get back to half guard. Kyoraku controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Dela Rosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Dela Rosa is looking to reverse the position. Dela Rosa can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Kyoraku happy to just control the position for now. Dela Rosa is looking to reverse the position. Dela Rosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kyoraku's best efforts. Dela Rosa is pressing down on Kyoraku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Dela Rosa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kyoraku is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dela Rosa. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (8) vs (0) Dela Rosa Kyoraku controls the position from side control. Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Kyoraku just content to control the position. Kyoraku continues to stall. Dela Rosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyoraku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Kyoraku just content to control the position. Dela Rosa is trying to improve his position. Dela Rosa struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Dela Rosa can't do much from the bottom here. Dela Rosa is looking to reverse the position. Kyoraku controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa tries to bench press Kyoraku off him but Kyoraku keeps the position. Kyoraku just content to control the position. Dela Rosa tries to bench press Kyoraku off him but Kyoraku keeps the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Kyoraku slows the pace down. Kyoraku working away. Dela Rosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyoraku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it. Dela Rosa tries to buck Kyoraku off but Kyoraku is having none of it. Kyoraku controls the position from side control. Dela Rosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Dela Rosa struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Kyoraku is staying tight to Dela Rosa's torso, preventing him from escaping. Dela Rosa tries to buck Kyoraku off but Kyoraku is having none of it. Kyoraku in side control, just content to control the action for now. Dela Rosa regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Kyoraku takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. Shunsui Kyoraku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 22460 p4p, 0 weight class) and Second Fist (ranked 1806 p4p, 240 weight class). Fist has chosen Deftones - Feiticeira as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Second Fist! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Dela Rosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fist looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (0) Fist Dela Rosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dela Rosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Fist manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dela Rosa's best efforts. Fist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dela Rosa pulls his head out easily. Fist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fist is defending against the submission attempts here by Dela Rosa.
Fist trying to control but Dela Rosa postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dela Rosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fist dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (2) Fist Dela Rosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fist has picked Dela Rosa up and slammed him! Dela Rosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Fist manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (5) Fist
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fist controls the position from side control. Dela Rosa tries to control but Fist manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dela Rosa (4) vs (8) Fist Dela Rosa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fist. Fist not allowing Dela Rosa to control his hands. Fist is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dela Rosa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Fist trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dela Rosa trying to control the hands but Fist won't let him. Dela Rosa tries to roll but Fist sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is working hard here to advance position. Dela Rosa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fist keeps control of the position as Dela Rosa tries to break free.
Fist trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fist is looking for the choke from the back position but Dela Rosa is controlling his hands well. Dela Rosa rolls, trying to escape but Fist keeps control of the position.
Dela Rosa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Fist is hanging on to Dela Rosa's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fist is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dela Rosa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dela Rosa for a finish. Fist keeps control of the position as Dela Rosa tries to break free.
Fist wants to control the position but Dela Rosa frees himself and scrambles - Fist manages to regain control in side control.
Fist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Rosa, who protects the arm well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dela Rosa tries to improve position but can't. Dela Rosa is not content to let Fist control the position. Dela Rosa is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa can't do much from the bottom here. Fist is trying to get an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is defending well. Fist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dela Rosa wants to control but Fist postures up. Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Fist is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dela Rosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Dela Rosa is looking to reverse the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Fist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Dela Rosa trying to control but Fist postures up.
Fist passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (11) Fist Dela Rosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Fist has a good base and remains in mount. Fist trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it. Fist is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to control but Fist is having none of it. Dela Rosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fist trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dela Rosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fist is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fist tries to control but Dela Rosa wriggling away. We've been informed that Fist has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dela Rosa (4) vs (14) Fist Dela Rosa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fist seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Fist is controlling well.
Fist wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fist's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Rosa (8) vs (14) Fist Dela Rosa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dela Rosa looking for the choke from the back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa looking for the choke from the back. Dela Rosa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fist tries to escape the position.
Dela Rosa goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Fist escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (8) vs (16) Fist Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Fist passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (8) vs (19) Fist Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Dela Rosa trying to control here.
Fist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dela Rosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Fist is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Fist eventually gives up the hold. Fist works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (8) vs (22) Fist Dela Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Fist looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Dela Rosa is looking to get to half guard. Fist working for a submission but Dela Rosa is keeping him at bay. Fist with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fist is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dela Rosa is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dela Rosa (8) vs (25) Fist
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Fist has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. You can see the frustration on Dela Rosa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dela Rosa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dela Rosa tries to escape the position.
Dela Rosa breaks Fist's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (10) vs (25) Fist Dela Rosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Rosa has managed to get both his arms back between Fist's legs - danger averted. Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fist dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (10) vs (27) Fist
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fist frees his head nicely. Oh but Dela Rosa has switched to an armbar! Fist is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 22448 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 8119 p4p, 662 weight class). John Dux is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 1 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; John Dux! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Dela Rosa fails with the takedown. Dela Rosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dux instigates a clinch. Dux has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dela Rosa regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) Dux Dux wants to pass the guard but Dela Rosa is keeping the position. Dela Rosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there. Dux pushing down on Dela Rosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Dux eventually gives up the hold. Dux 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 one minute gone in the round. Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dela Rosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux. Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily. Dux is looking for a kimura here.
Dux is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Rosa defends the submission attempt. Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dela Rosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux. Dux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Dux eventually gives up the hold. Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control. Dux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dela Rosa defends it well. Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here. Dela Rosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though. Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux 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.
Dela Rosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dux has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted. Dux advances to half guard. Dux is working for a submission of some sort.
Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard. Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dux 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.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Rosa defends the submission attempt. Dela Rosa is trying to maintain the position but Dux is very close to passing his half guard. Dux is looking for a kimura but Dela Rosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dux to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dela Rosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux. Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dela Rosa is trying to get back to full guard. Dela Rosa wants to control but Dux is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Rosa defends the submission attempt. Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back. Dux 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 for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard. Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dux is looking for a kimura here.
Dela Rosa has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Dux. Oh but Dela Rosa has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dux goes limp - he's gone! Dela Rosa jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa and Jodi Joe Fjera. Fjera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tito & Tarantula kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jodi Joe Fjera has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Fjera dives in and scores a takedown into Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) Fjera Fjera wants to control from the top but Dela Rosa keeps moving. Fjera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Rosa swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully. Dela Rosa is controlling Fjera's posture. Dela Rosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Rosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fjera is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dela Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjera defends well. Fjera forces his way into half guard. Fjera tries to pass to full mount but Dela Rosa defends it. Fjera is looking for a kimura here.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa wants to control but Fjera is keeping busy.
Fjera passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (5) Fjera Fjera looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position but Fjera isn't that keen on the idea. Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Fjera pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fjera fails to advance to Dela Rosa's back. Fjera content just to control the position here. Fjera takes Dela Rosa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dela Rosa is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Dela Rosa (0) vs (8) Fjera Fjera avoiding Dela Rosa 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa staying busy and making it hard for Fjera to control. Dela Rosa is really stuck here.
Dela Rosa is working hard here to advance position. Dela Rosa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fjera.
Fjera gets his hands free as Dela Rosa looks to control. Fjera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Dela Rosa just trying to survive but Fjera is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Fjera is riding his opponent, not letting Dela Rosa buck him off.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Fjera is persistently looking for the submission but Dela Rosa is defending it well.
Will Fjera go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Dela Rosa right now.
Fjera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dela Rosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fjera 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 Fjera will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Fjera avoiding Dela Rosa 's attempts to control his hands. Fjera is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa turns into Fjera and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (8) Fjera Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dela Rosa stands and throws Fjera's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (5) vs (8) Fjera Dela Rosa tries to advance to mount but Fjera denies him. Fjera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dela Rosa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dela Rosa tries to pass to full mount but Fjera defends it. Dela Rosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fjera keeps working. Dela Rosa tries to pass to full mount but Fjera defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dela Rosa sitting and controlling from the 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.
Fjera tries to get to full guard but Dela Rosa has control of the leg. Dela Rosa wants to pass to mount but Fjera is defending the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Fjera is not content to let Dela Rosa control the position. Fjera keeping control of the position. Dela Rosa is keen to just control but Fjera is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Fjera trying to control here.
Dela Rosa wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy. Fjera wants to improve his position but Dela Rosa is controlling well.
Fjera is refusing to be controlled, as Dela Rosa sits in half guard. Fjera felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Fjera won't allow Dela Rosa to pass to mount. Dela Rosa prevents Fjera from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Fjera is still trying to improve position. Dela Rosa wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy. Dela Rosa is really struggling to control Fjera but he's trying to hold on to the position. Fjera tries to roll over but Dela Rosa keeps him under control. Fjera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dela Rosa wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Fjera pulls Dela Rosa in close to prevent any damage. Dela Rosa wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving. Fjera working a defensive guard here.
Fjera working for submissions but it's allowed Dela Rosa to get to half guard.
Dela Rosa is trying to control. Fjera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Fjera gets back to full guard.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing Dela Rosa from controlling successfully. Dela Rosa preventing the sweep. Fjera keeping moving, preventing Dela Rosa from controlling successfully. Fjera is trying to hold Dela Rosa in close to prevent damage but Dela Rosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Fjera wants to control but Dela Rosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Fjera wants to improve his position but Dela Rosa is controlling well.
Fjera looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dela Rosa is working for a kimura but Fjera is defending it quite comfortably.
Dela Rosa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fjera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dela Rosa seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Fjera has recovered full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Fjera wins on points by 8 to 5. A relieved looking Jodi Joe Fjera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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