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TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cezary Kesik (ranked 24983 p4p, 559 weight class) and Peter OBrien (ranked 5962 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kesik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kękę - Presja. Cezary Kesik has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cezary Kesik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
OBrien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kesik forces OBrien back against the cage and clinches.
Kesik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kesik jumps guard but OBrien stands there with Kesik around his waist. Kesik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezary Kesik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kesik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kesik (0) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OBrien tightening his grip on Kesik, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien working for a choke but Kesik is defending well.
Kesik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik fending off the submission attempt from OBrien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien working for a choke but Kesik is defending well.
Kesik defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of OBrien's arms.
OBrien looking for the choke but no joy.
OBrien is persistently looking for the submission but Kesik is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kesik is defending well though. OBrien let's go of the attempt for now.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kesik trying to control the action but OBrien just sinks the hooks in.
OBrien looking to break Kesik's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kesik remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise OBrien will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
OBrien looking to break Kesik's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kesik remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise OBrien will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
OBrien avoiding Kesik 's attempts to control his hands.
OBrien is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesik tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
OBrien working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
OBrien goes for an armbar but Kesik turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kesik. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (2) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kesik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kesik wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OBrien is looking for a triangle but Kesik pushes his legs off easily.
Kesik being controlled here momentarily.
Kesik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kesik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien pulls Kesik in to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Kesik postures up.
OBrien is adopting a defensive guard.
OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kesik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (2) vs (6) OBrien
Kesik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kesik has OBrien pulled in close to control his posture.
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Kesik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kesik manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Kesik's guard.
OBrien content to stall in guard here.
It looks like OBrien might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
OBrien 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Kesik is retaining full guard.
OBrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kesik keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
OBrien 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.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kesik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Kesik keeps moving.
OBrien drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kesik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (4) vs (6) OBrien
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kesik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (4) vs (8) OBrien
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kesik looking to control.
Kesik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OBrien 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.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Kesik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kesik manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Kesik's guard.
Kesik trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kesik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OBrien drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OBrien jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kesik keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
OBrien pushing down on Kesik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
OBrien is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OBrien seems to be working for a kimura but Kesik defends the submission attempt.
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OBrien looks winded!
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OBrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is looking for a kimura but Kesik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OBrien to get the leverage.
Kesik wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
Kesik is defending against the submission attempts here by OBrien.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Kesik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
OBrien wants to take a breather but Kesik is having none of it.
OBrien trying to control from Kesik's half guard. Kesik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kesik is keeping the position for now.
OBrien 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.
Kesik controls OBrien momentarily but OBrien frees himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kesik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kesik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now OBrien has Kesik in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (6) vs (8) OBrien
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 8 to 6.
Peter OBrien decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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