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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jason Arlington (ranked 6616 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Steel (ranked 3596 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jason Arlington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mr Steel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arlington closes the distance and pushes Steel back into the cage.
Steel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel has Arlington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arlington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arlington gets control of Steel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Arlington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arlington working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlington keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Arlington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arlington keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel wants to control from the top but Arlington keeps moving.
Arlington pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel trying to control but Arlington is working from the bottom.
Steel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlington can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arlington trying to control but Steel postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arlington is concentrating on defense, preventing Steel from advancing position.
Arlington's coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Arlington is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is keen to just control but Arlington is a slippery customer.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Arlington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arlington tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Arlington trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Arlington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Arlington is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (0) vs (3) Steel
Arlington sneaks back into half guard.
Arlington tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arlington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arlington is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel wants to work for an arm triangle but Arlington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to advance position but Arlington won't allow it.
Steel wants to take a breather but Arlington is having none of it.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Arlington defends it.
Arlington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arlington wants to control but Steel passes easily into half guard.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arlington! Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (0) vs (6) Steel
Arlington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arlington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Arlington has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Arlington! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arlington (2) vs (6) Steel
Arlington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (5) vs (6) Steel
Arlington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arlington working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arlington is looking for a kimura here.
Arlington is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arlington wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel tries to roll over but Arlington keeps him under control.
Steel is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arlington passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (8) vs (6) Steel
Arlington tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Arlington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arlington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arlington prevents Steel from improving his position.
Arlington wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arlington frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (11) vs (6) Steel
Arlington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Arlington is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Steel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Arlington trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (14) vs (6) Steel
Arlington manages to capitalize on a mistake by Steel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arlington (17) vs (6) Steel
Arlington is persistently looking for the submission but Steel is defending it well.
Arlington tightening his grip on Steel, looking for the choke.
Steel is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Steel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arlington takes Steel's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Steel is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Arlington (20) vs (6) Steel
Steel prevents Arlington from getting a body triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to escape the position.
Arlington patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Steel wants to escape the position.
Steel fending off the submission attempt from Arlington.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Arlington's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Arlington is looking for a choke. Steel gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Steel manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arlington (20) vs (8) Steel
Arlington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arlington keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Arlington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel pushing down on Arlington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arlington has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (20) vs (11) Steel
Steel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Arlington is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arlington (22) vs (11) Steel
Arlington pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arlington trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Arlington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Arlington seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Steel is staying active underneath Arlington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arlington defends well.
Steel is looking for a triangle here but Arlington uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arlington (25) vs (11) Steel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is not content to let Arlington control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arlington takes the fight on points by 25 to 11.
Jason Arlington 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 23 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rocky Lemmons (ranked 4728 p4p, 457 weight class) and Mr Steel (ranked 3591 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rocky Lemmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mr Steel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lemmons gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemmons (2) vs (0) Steel
Lemmons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Lemmons eventually gives up the hold.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Lemmons is very close to passing his half guard.
Lemmons trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Lemmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Lemmons is very close to passing his half guard.
Lemmons is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemmons wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel keeping full guard, as Lemmons tries to pass.
Lemmons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
Lemmons prevents Steel from improving his position.
Lemmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lemmons trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lemmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Lemmons stalling.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Lemmons sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lemmons pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lemmons trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent Lemmons advancing to mount.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to control the position but Lemmons postures up.
Lemmons trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Lemmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemmons won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Lemmons from controlling successfully.
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lemmons wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Lemmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel wants to sweep here but Lemmons controlling him for the moment.
Lemmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemmons has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Lemmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lemmons wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel wants to improve his position but instead Lemmons has moved into half guard.
Lemmons takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lemmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel is staying active underneath Lemmons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Lemmons seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemmons is working away from the top position though.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Lemmons seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemmons pulls his head out easily.
Lemmons wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel is pressing down on Lemmons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lemmons wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Lemmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemmons has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Lemmons wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lemmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Lemmons from controlling successfully.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Lemmons wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Lemmons won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Lemmons wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Lemmons is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lemmons preventing the sweep.
Lemmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemmons won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Lemmons from controlling successfully.
Lemmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel controls Lemmons momentarily but Lemmons frees himself.
Lemmons pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lemmons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel wants to control but Lemmons is keeping busy.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Lemmons has control of the leg.
Lemmons trying to control from Steel's half guard. Steel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lemmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Lemmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel pulls Lemmons in to control the position.
Lemmons trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel keeping full guard, as Lemmons tries to pass.
Steel trying to control the position here.
Lemmons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lemmons trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Lemmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lemmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Lemmons wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lemmons defends it easily.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemmons is one step ahead there.
Lemmons is looking to advance position but Steel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemmons (2) vs (4) Steel
Steel wants to control the pace but Lemmons is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 4 to 2.
The defeated Rocky Lemmons had this to say: 'Thanks for the times I've had here. I will be back soon.'. |
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