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CACC 30 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brandon Walker (ranked 18905 p4p, 635 weight class) and Ganesha Om (ranked 4471 p4p, 491 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Brandon Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ganesha Om!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Om shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Om's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Om manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Walker trying to control but Om is working from the bottom.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Om is retaining full guard.
Om looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Om keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker trying to control but Om is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Om wants to sweep but no luck.
Om trying to control the position.
Walker looking to sit in guard and control but Om gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Om
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.
Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Om has passed into half guard!
Om is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Om trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away.
Walker wants to improve his position but Om is controlling well.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Om is working away from the top position though.
Om stalling away here and it's allowed Walker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Walker'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Om pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walker looking to control.
Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Om gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Om must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Om slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Om
Om wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Om is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walker is not content to let Om control the position.
Om happy to just control the position for now.
Om is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Walker is not content to let Om control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Om is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Om goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Walker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Om but great work by Walker. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (4) vs (5) Om
Walker advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (6) vs (5) Om
Walker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Om wants to hold on but Walker pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Om is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Om has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Om! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (6) vs (7) Om
Om advances to half guard.
Om is pressing down on Walker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walker is holding on for now.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Om is working away from the top position though.
Walker wants to improve his position but Om is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Om is very close to passing his half guard.
Om is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Om.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Om 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.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Om is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walker sees it coming and defends easily.
Om is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker is trying to control but can't.
Om trying to pass the guard but Walker defending well.
Om passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (6) vs (10) Om
Om has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Walker 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.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Om passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walker! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (6) vs (13) Om
Walker is looking to improve his position but Om isn't that keen on the idea.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Om trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Om looking for a guillotine from mount but Walker is having none of it.
Om wants to take his opponent's back but Walker doesn't allow it.
Om looking for a guillotine from mount but Walker is having none of it.
Om goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Walker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (8) vs (13) Om
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Om looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Om working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker trying to control but Om is working from the bottom.
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Om has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Om's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Om keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Om looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Om looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Om! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (8) vs (17) Om
Om is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Om's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Om works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (8) vs (20) Om
Om trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker 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.
Om tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Om is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Om is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Om is looking to advance position but Walker won't allow it.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker is not content to let Om control the position.
Walker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Om avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Om is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Om wins on points by 20 to 8.
Ganesha Om decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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