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CACC 68 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 6007 p4p, 159 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 1200 p4p, 34 weight class). Anatta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Traditional Buddhist Chant. Shanti Anatta had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stark goes for a double leg but Anatta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Anatta continues to drive forward.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shanti Anatta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Anatta instigates a clinch.
Stark is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Anatta can't fight it off and eventually Stark manages to take the fight to the floor. Anatta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Stark
Anatta has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anatta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has Anatta in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Stark
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anatta passes Stark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
Stark 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.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Anatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stark wants to improve his position but Anatta is controlling well.
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stark has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark is staying active underneath Anatta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily.
Anatta is working for a kimura but Stark is defending it quite comfortably.
Anatta prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta is working for a kimura but Stark is defending it quite comfortably.
Stark tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Stark is defending well.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Stark is in trouble now - Anatta has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (2) Stark
Anatta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stark is surviving well by controlling Anatta's body position as best he can.
Anatta looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Anatta prevents Stark from getting the reversal.
Stark manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anatta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (2) Stark
Stark can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anatta has control of Stark's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stark regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Anatta working for a submission but Stark is keeping him at bay.
Stark is trying to escape the mount.
Anatta jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stark manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Anatta trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
Stark is looking to regain half guard here but Anatta keeps moving and retains side control.
Anatta happy to just control the position for now.
Anatta advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (10) vs (2) Stark
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stark is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.
Anatta jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stark is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stark and Anatta has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Anatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anatta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stark is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anatta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anatta advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (12) vs (2) Stark
Anatta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Anatta prevents Stark from getting the reversal.
Anatta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stark is looking to get to half guard.
Anatta looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stark slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (12) vs (4) Stark
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anatta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (14) vs (4) Stark
Stark has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Anatta should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Stark has tightened it up now! Anatta 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 8:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Stark!
Tony Stark is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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