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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 3743 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitar Zvonimir (ranked 5247 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Colucci might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Le temps des cerises. Zvonimir has chosen Kletva kralja Zvonimira as his entrance music. Dmitar Zvonimir 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Michel Colucci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Dmitar Zvonimir!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zvonimir clinches.
Colucci tries to pull guard but Zvonimir won't allow it.
Colucci gets underhooks to prevent Zvonimir's takedown attempt.
Zvonimir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Colucci prevents it.
Zvonimir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zvonimir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've been hearing that Colucci has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zvonimir keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Colucci content to stall in guard here.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zvonimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zvonimir has control of Colucci's left arm, preventing Colucci from doing any damage.
Zvonimir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zvonimir pulls Colucci in close to prevent any damage.
Colucci 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colucci looking to pass the guard.
Zvonimir seems keen to control Colucci's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colucci looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci wants to control from the top but Zvonimir keeps moving.
Colucci is fighting to break Zvonimir's control of his arms but Zvonimir is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Colucci wants to control from the top but Zvonimir keeps moving.
Zvonimir managing to control the position.
Colucci 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.
Colucci wants to pass the guard but Zvonimir is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci has gone for a leg lock! Zvonimir slips out almost immediately though and dives into Colucci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Colucci (0) vs (2) Zvonimir
Colucci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zvonimir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colucci wants to sweep but no luck.
Zvonimir 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.
Zvonimir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zvonimir wants to pass the guard but Colucci is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Colucci is trying to keep Zvonimir in close.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Zvonimir from controlling successfully.
Colucci has his foot on Zvonimir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zvonimir works his way back into a safe position though.
Colucci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zvonimir is aware though and is defending well.
Zvonimir seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Colucci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zvonimir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zvonimir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zvonimir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zvonimir advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (0) vs (5) Zvonimir
The referee asks Zvonimir politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zvonimir prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir tries to move into full mount but can't pass Colucci's legs.
Zvonimir has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Colucci (0) vs (7) Zvonimir
Colucci tries to hold on but Zvonimir pushes him away.
Colucci can't escape the position.
Zvonimir controlling from the full mount.
Colucci tries to hold on but Zvonimir postures up.
Zvonimir controlling from the full mount.
Colucci is looking to get to half guard.
Zvonimir looking for a guillotine from mount but Colucci is having none of it.
Zvonimir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir content just to control the position here.
Colucci is desperately trying to improve his position but Zvonimir has a good base and remains in mount.
Colucci is working hard here to advance position.
Zvonimir controlling the position easily from mount.
Colucci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir trying to control but Colucci is having none of it.
Zvonimir working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zvonimir avoids the attempt from Colucci to control.
Zvonimir prevents Colucci from getting the reversal.
Zvonimir goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Colucci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Colucci (2) vs (7) Zvonimir
Zvonimir controlling the position.
Colucci looking to pass the guard.
Colucci being controlled here momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir looking for a sweep. Not yet Zvonimir, not yet.
Zvonimir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zvonimir wants to sweep here but Colucci controlling him for the moment.
Zvonimir pulls Colucci in close to prevent any damage.
Zvonimir is continuing to stall.
Colucci slips nicely into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Colucci prevents Zvonimir from improving his position.
Colucci is keen to just control but Zvonimir is a slippery customer.
Zvonimir wants to improve his position but Colucci is controlling well.
Colucci 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.
Colucci is looking to advance position but Zvonimir won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir is trying to get back to full guard.
Colucci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zvonimir sees it coming and defends easily.
Colucci 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.
Zvonimir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zvonimir is positioning himself well to prevent Colucci advancing to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir is trying to get back to full guard.
Zvonimir is staying active underneath Colucci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zvonimir won't allow Colucci to pass to mount.
Colucci is looking for a kimura but Zvonimir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Colucci to get the leverage.
Colucci is trying to work for a kimura but Zvonimir is defending well.
Colucci wants to free his trapped foot but Zvonimir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zvonimir is trying to control but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Colucci wants to pass to mount but Zvonimir is defending the position.
Zvonimir manages to get to full guard.
Zvonimir keeping full guard, as Colucci tries to pass.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci won't allow Zvonimir to sweep him here.
Colucci tries to free his leg and advance position but Zvonimir is retaining full guard.
Zvonimir controlling Colucci's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zvonimir is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Colucci (2) vs (9) Zvonimir
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir content to stall in guard here.
Colucci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zvonimir tries to free his leg and advance position but Colucci is retaining full guard.
Zvonimir wants to control from the top but Colucci keeps moving.
Colucci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zvonimir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Colucci's guard.
Zvonimir frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (2) vs (12) Zvonimir
Colucci is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Colucci has given up his back here. Will Zvonimir look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Colucci (2) vs (15) Zvonimir
Zvonimir struggling to keep hold of the position.
Zvonimir 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, Colucci has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Colucci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zvonimir is controlling the position but Colucci somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Colucci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colucci tries to get to full guard but Zvonimir has control of the leg.
Colucci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zvonimir pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zvonimir wins on points by 15 to 2.
Dmitar Zvonimir is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Dmitar Zvonimir 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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