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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vincent Oketch and Ivan Putski. Vincent Oketch had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vincent Oketch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Oketch closes the distance and clinches.
Putski is looking for a takedown.
Putski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Putski can't get the takedown.
Vincent Oketch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Putski.
Oketch lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oketch (2) vs (0) Putski
Putski tries to get to full guard but Oketch has control of the leg.
Putski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Putski is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Oketch (5) vs (0) Putski
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oketch jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Putski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Putski and Oketch has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Putski wants to control but Oketch postures up.
Putski sneaks back into half guard.
Oketch trying to control the action but Putski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch seems to be working for a kimura but Putski defends the submission attempt.
Oketch moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oketch (8) vs (0) Putski
Oketch looking to control but instead Putski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Oketch wants to free his trapped foot but Putski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Putski is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch seems to be working for a kimura but Putski defends the submission attempt.
Putski tries to get to full guard but Oketch has control of the leg.
Putski is still trying to improve position.
Oketch controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putski is looking to control Oketch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Putski avoid being mounted?
Putski is defending against the submission attempts here by Oketch.
Putski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Putski tries to get to full guard but Oketch has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Oketch stalling.
Oketch is trying to control the action in half guard but Putski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oketch prevents Putski from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Putski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oketch is one step ahead there.
Oketch trying to control but Putski is working from the bottom.
Putski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oketch is one step ahead there.
Putski trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Putski keeping full guard, as Oketch tries to pass.
Putski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oketch is one step ahead there.
Oketch passes Putski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Putski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oketch is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oketch not doing much here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Oketch wants to free his trapped foot but Putski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Putski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Putski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oketch manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oketch (8) vs (2) Putski
Oketch pulls Putski in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oketch looking for subs off his back but Putski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Oketch looking for submissions off his back.
Oketch is not content to let Putski control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is trying to control but Putski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oketch (8) vs (5) Putski
Putski avoids the attempt from Oketch to control.
Putski goes for an armbar but Oketch turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Oketch. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oketch (10) vs (5) Putski
Oketch trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Oketch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Putski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oketch has Putski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oketch (10) vs (7) Putski
Oketch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Putski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oketch (12) vs (7) Putski
Oketch wants to pass the guard but Putski is keeping the position.
Oketch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Putski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oketch has managed to get both his arms back between Putski's legs - danger averted.
Oketch has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Putski seems keen to control Oketch's posture.
Oketch trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oketch tries to free his leg and advance position but Putski is retaining full guard.
Putski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is fighting to break Putski's control of his arms but Putski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oketch is looking to advance position but Putski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oketch (12) vs (11) Putski
Oketch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oketch is looking to improve his position but Putski isn't that keen on the idea.
Oketch tries to improve his position but instead Putski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Oketch (12) vs (14) Putski
Putski is persistently looking for the submission but Oketch is defending it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Putski gets his way!
Oketch prevents Putski from getting a body triangle.
My spies in The Good the Bad and The Ugly inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oketch is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Putski wins on points by 14 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Putski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns and Ryzen Dall. Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu. Dall has chosen Scarecrow as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ryzen Dall!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dall tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dall uses from the top position.
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.
Dall wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (3) Dall
Burns is looking to reverse the position.
Burns regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns trying to hold on to Dall's head to control him but Dall postures up.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Dall trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it.
Burns is not content to let Dall control the position.
Burns's coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dall is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dall content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (3) Dall
Dall seems keen to control Burns's posture.
Dall 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.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
Burns wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Burns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dall has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
Dall managing to control the position.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
Burns pushes down on Dall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Burns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dall has his hands clasped together around Burns's back. He's all about the action.
Dall is trying to control but can't.
Dall is trying is best to control the position here.
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well.
Burns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dall! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (3) Dall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall is looking to get to half guard.
Burns is trying to take his opponent's back.
Burns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dall is looking to escape.
Burns is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Dall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dall is controlling Burns's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dall's thigh. Dall counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dall has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dall keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (8) vs (3) Dall
Burns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burns is thwarting Dall's attempts to control the position.
Dall has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Burns wants to take a breather but Dall is having none of it.
Burns tries to pass to full mount but Dall defends it.
Dall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dall keeping control of the position.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position.
Burns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dall is just riding it out for now. Burns eventually gives up the hold.
Burns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burns passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (11) vs (3) Dall
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dall can't do much from the bottom here.
Dall is trying to improve his position.
Burns has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dall! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (13) vs (3) Dall
Burns has hold of Dall's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dall manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dall 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.
Burns is keen to just control but Dall is a slippery customer.
Burns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dall! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (16) vs (3) Dall
Dall tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Burns can't control as he wanted to and Dall manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dall is doing well to control the position and prevent Burns from advancing to side control.
Burns wants to free his trapped foot but Dall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Dall is concentrating on defense, preventing Burns from advancing position.
Dall is in trouble now - Burns has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (19) vs (3) Dall
Dall 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.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burns is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns not doing much here.
Burns wants to free his trapped foot but Dall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dall is trying to control but can't.
Dall is in trouble now - Burns has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (22) vs (3) Dall
Dall is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Burns has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (25) vs (3) Dall
Dall can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dall prevents Burns from getting a body triangle.
Burns looking for the RNC.
Dall turns into Burns and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (25) vs (5) Dall
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burns's guard.
Dall is looking for a kimura but Burns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Dall passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (25) vs (8) Dall
The referee asks Dall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dall prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burns takes the fight on points by 25 to 8.
As Predator Burns got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks guys, I have worked hard and the Burns team got me back on track. I regret not starting my career with Bradley Burns and my family but now I'm home.'. |
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