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CACC 24 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 7306 p4p, 464 weight class) and Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 20704 p4p, 480 weight class). Gorski comes into the arena with Broken People blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Grzegorz Gorski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ignatius Thistlewhite!
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.
Thistlewhite tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gorski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gorski dives in and grabs Thistlewhite's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thistlewhite pushes down on Gorski's head and hops out.
Thistlewhite clinches.
Thistlewhite is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gorski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thistlewhite has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gorski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gorski (0) vs (4) Thistlewhite
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.
Thistlewhite looking to break Gorski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gorski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thistlewhite will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Thistlewhite has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gorski trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Thistlewhite avoiding Gorski 's attempts to control his hands.
Gorski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thistlewhite is working for a submission of some sort.
Gorski is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura here.
Thistlewhite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gorski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a kimura but Gorski is defending well.
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura here.
Gorski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thistlewhite is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura but Gorski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thistlewhite to get the leverage.
Thistlewhite is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thistlewhite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gorski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite is working for a submission of some sort.
Thistlewhite 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.
Gorski is doing well to control the position and prevent Thistlewhite from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thistlewhite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gorski is trying to maintain the position but Thistlewhite is very close to passing his half guard.
Thistlewhite is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thistlewhite prevents Gorski from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gorski trying to control but Thistlewhite postures up.
Thistlewhite wants to work for an arm triangle but Gorski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gorski is trying is best to control the position here.
Thistlewhite seems to be working for a kimura but Gorski defends the submission attempt.
Gorski manages to get to full guard.
Thistlewhite stopping the sweep attempt from Gorski.
Thistlewhite drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gorski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thistlewhite has Gorski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (2) vs (4) Thistlewhite
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is stalling in the full guard.
Gorski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thistlewhite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gorski has managed to get both his arms back between Thistlewhite's legs - danger averted.
Gorski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thistlewhite is looking for a triangle but Gorski pushes his legs off easily.
Gorski forces his way into half guard.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Gorski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorski content to control rather than advance.
Thistlewhite looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gorski pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (5) vs (4) Thistlewhite
Gorski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thistlewhite is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite 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.
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gorski is controlling the pace.
Gorski'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.
Thistlewhite won't allow Gorski to pass to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gorski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gorski is working for a kimura but Thistlewhite is defending it quite comfortably.
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gorski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite wants to get back to full guard.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gorski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gorski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thistlewhite for as long as he can get away with.
Gorski trying to pass the guard but Thistlewhite defending well.
Gorski moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Thistlewhite. Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (8) vs (4) Thistlewhite
Thistlewhite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gorski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thistlewhite manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (8) vs (6) Thistlewhite
Thistlewhite seems to be looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thistlewhite looks winded!
Thistlewhite looking for a submission but Gorski manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gorski wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorski is trying to control the position but Thistlewhite postures up.
Gorski is controlling Thistlewhite's posture.
Gorski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (10) vs (6) Thistlewhite
Thistlewhite has his foot on Gorski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gorski works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gorski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thistlewhite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thistlewhite working for submissions but it's allowed Gorski to get to half guard.
Thistlewhite tries to roll over but Gorski keeps him under control.
Gorski tries to pass to full mount but Thistlewhite defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Gorski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thistlewhite knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gorski controlling the pace.
Thistlewhite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorski pulls his head out easily.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Thistlewhite tries to get to full guard but Gorski has control of the leg.
Gorski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (13) vs (6) Thistlewhite
Gorski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thistlewhite! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gorski (15) vs (6) Thistlewhite
Gorski tries to control but Thistlewhite wriggling away.
Thistlewhite really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gorski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorski wants to control the pace but Thistlewhite is squirming around nicely.
Thistlewhite can't escape 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.
Gorski controlling from the full mount.
Thistlewhite is desperately trying to improve his position but Gorski has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thistlewhite is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorski takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
An out of breath Grzegorz Gorski 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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