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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hunter Greene (ranked 2669 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Tolonen (ranked 5606 p4p, 0 weight class). Greene kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Oakland. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Matti Tolonen enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hunter Greene! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Matti Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tolonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
Tolonen forces Greene back against the cage and clinches.
Tolonen jumps guard.
Greene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolonen is keeping the position for now.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tolonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene has gone for a leg lock! Tolonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Greene's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greene (0) vs (2) Tolonen
Greene is looking for a triangle but Tolonen pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tolonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tolonen has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
Greene has his foot on Tolonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Greene working for a triangle but Tolonen defends it easily.
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene working for submissions but it's allowed Tolonen to get to half guard.
Tolonen is pressing down on Greene's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greene is holding on for now.
Greene trying to control but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen wants to free his trapped foot but Greene is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Greene trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Tolonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.
Greene is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene trying to control here.
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tolonen pulls his head out easily.
Greene is trying to control but can't.
Greene looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Tolonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tolonen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Greene. Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (0) vs (5) Tolonen
Greene is not content to let Tolonen control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen tries to move to mount but Greene blocks the move with his legs.
Greene is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Greene is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tolonen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Greene (4) vs (5) Tolonen
Tolonen tries to escape the position.
Greene looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tolonen is controlling Greene 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greene (4) vs (7) Tolonen
Tolonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tolonen has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is stalling in the full guard.
Tolonen trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Tolonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greene trying to keep a closed guard but Tolonen is proving a slippery customer.
Greene has his foot on Tolonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Greene is looking for a triangle but Tolonen pushes his legs off easily.
Tolonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greene is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greene (6) vs (7) Tolonen
Greene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tolonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene has gone for a leg lock! Tolonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Greene's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greene (6) vs (9) Tolonen
Tolonen is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking for a triangle but Tolonen pushes his legs off easily.
Greene has an active guard here but Tolonen has managed to pass into half guard.
Tolonen slows the pace down in half guard.
Greene has a hand on Tolonen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tolonen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (6) vs (12) Tolonen
Tolonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Greene is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Greene holds on for dear life, controlling Tolonen's posture momentarily.
Greene tries to reverse the position but Tolonen maintains control.
Tolonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Greene tries to lock up and control but Tolonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Greene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tolonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tolonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Greene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tolonen controlling from mount.
Tolonen avoids the attempt from Greene to control.
Greene is working to get back to half guard.
Tolonen trying to control but Greene is having none of it.
Tolonen wants to take Greene's back but he can't do it this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen tries to control but Greene wriggling away.
Greene regains half guard.
Greene manages to get to full guard.
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Tolonen defends easily.
Tolonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (6) vs (15) Tolonen
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Tolonen keeps moving and retains side control.
Greene manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tolonen's best efforts.
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Tolonen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (6) vs (18) Tolonen
Greene is squirming around, avoiding Tolonen's attempts to control the action.
Greene tries to hold on but Tolonen postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen controlling from the full mount.
Greene is desperately trying to improve his position but Tolonen has a good base and remains in mount.
Tolonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tolonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tolonen moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Greene (6) vs (21) Tolonen
Greene trying to control the position but Tolonen manages to sink in the hooks.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Greene breaks Tolonen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greene (8) vs (21) Tolonen
Greene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tolonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene wants to control from the top but Tolonen keeps moving.
Greene controls from within his opponent's guard.
Greene drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tolonen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Greene has Tolonen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greene (8) vs (23) Tolonen
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tolonen defends it easily.
Greene is breathing heavily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tolonen passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (8) vs (26) Tolonen
Greene is looking to reverse the position.
Tolonen controls the position.
Greene regains half guard.
Greene tries to roll over but Tolonen keeps him under control.
Greene wants to control but Tolonen is keeping busy.
Tolonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Tolonen moves into full mount! Greene won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (8) vs (29) Tolonen
And that's the end of the fight!
Tolonen wins on points by 29 to 8.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matti Tolonen waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
Hunter Greene was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back, God has a plan and tonight his plan was for my ass to get kicked. I'm going to pray and train like a Tibetan monk...'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5200 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Rogers (ranked 4192 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pentacost might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Code Blue Coma/ Downset. Cesar Rogers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cesar Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pentacost instigates a clinch.
Pentacost works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pentacost (2) vs (0) Rogers
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pentacost is one step ahead there.
Rogers keeps trying to improve his position.
Rogers wants to improve his position but instead Pentacost has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rogers! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (5) vs (0) Rogers
Pentacost controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (5) vs (2) Rogers
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Rogers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pentacost is keeping the position for now.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Pentacost.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is stalling in the full guard.
Rogers trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Pentacost keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pentacost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is keeping the position.
Pentacost is pulling down on Rogers's head to control his posture.
Rogers trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pentacost defends it well.
Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Pentacost is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentacost is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but Pentacost defending well.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Pentacost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to pass to full mount but Pentacost defends it.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is defending well.
Pentacost wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pentacost is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but Pentacost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rogers slows the pace down in half guard.
Pentacost won't allow Rogers to pass to mount.
Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is concentrating on defense, preventing Rogers from advancing position.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Pentacost is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Pentacost preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is taking a breather. Pentacost says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Pentacost defends it.
Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rogers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Pentacost is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is stalling here. Pentacost is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rogers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pentacost has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pentacost (9) vs (2) Rogers
Pentacost working away.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers wants to control but Pentacost postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is being controlled here.
Pentacost working away.
Rogers is looking to reverse the position.
Rogers is still trying to improve position.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.
Pentacost is staying tight to Rogers's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to bench press Pentacost off him but Pentacost keeps the position.
Pentacost just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pentacost's best efforts.
Rogers won't allow Pentacost to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Stacker Pentacost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hamza Keita (ranked 2393 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalazzar Scar (ranked 3736 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita comes to the cage accompanied by Secka - Pointure . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hamza Keita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kalazzar Scar!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scar tries to sprawl but Keita drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keita (2) vs (0) Scar
Keita is thwarting Scar's attempts to control the position.
Keita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scar is just riding it out for now. Keita eventually gives up the hold.
Keita seems to be working for a kimura but Scar defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keita pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keita.
Scar wants to control but Keita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scar won't allow Keita to pass to mount.
Scar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keita wants to pass to mount but Scar is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keita is working hard here to advance position.
Keita trying to control the position from guard on top but Scar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keita (2) vs (2) Scar
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scar tries to free his leg and advance position but Keita is retaining full guard.
Scar trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Keita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keita working a defensive guard but Scar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (2) vs (5) Scar
You can see the frustration on Keita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keita tries to bench press Scar off him but Scar keeps the position.
Keita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Scar is pressing down on Keita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keita is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keita is just riding it out for now. Scar eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scar in particular looking to stall.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keita is not content to let Scar control the position.
Keita actively working from the bottom here.
Keita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keita (6) vs (5) Scar
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking for the choke from the back.
Scar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Scar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keita is aware though and is defending well.
Keita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Scar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keita has Scar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keita (6) vs (7) Scar
Keita keeping moving, preventing Scar from controlling successfully.
Keita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scar looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Scar trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scar tries to free his leg and advance position but Keita is retaining full guard.
Scar trying to control but Keita is working from the bottom.
Keita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keita seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Scar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (6) vs (10) Scar
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking for a sweep.
Scar is trying to get an arm triangle but Keita is defending well.
Scar is looking to take a break and control but Keita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keita (8) vs (10) Scar
Keita is looking for a kimura here.
Scar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scar is looking to improve his position.
Keita seems to be looking for submissions.
Scar looking for submissions off his back.
Scar tries to get to full guard but Keita has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scar trying to control but Keita postures up.
Keita is trying for a kimura here. Scar looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Keita wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamza Keita!
Hamza Keita decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sam McCullen (ranked 3454 p4p, 407 weight class) and John Travoltavich (ranked 5357 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam McCullen 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sam McCullen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; John Travoltavich!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McCullen drives through and clinches with Travoltavich against the cage.
Travoltavich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McCullen regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCullen (0) vs (2) Travoltavich
Travoltavich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travoltavich stopping the sweep attempt from McCullen.
Travoltavich is pushing down on McCullen's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCullen is fighting to maintain full guard but Travoltavich has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCullen wants to improve his position but Travoltavich is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travoltavich trying to mount his opponent but McCullen defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen is looking for a sweep. Travoltavich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Travoltavich tries to pass to full mount but McCullen defends it.
Travoltavich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCullen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Travoltavich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCullen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Travoltavich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCullen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich stalling.
Travoltavich works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCullen (0) vs (5) Travoltavich
McCullen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Travoltavich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Travoltavich prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen stops Travoltavich from passing to mount.
Travoltavich is looking to take a break and control but McCullen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCullen is trying to improve his position.
Travoltavich trying to control the action but McCullen is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McCullen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Travoltavich's best efforts.
Travoltavich is trying to control the action in half guard but McCullen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCullen trying to control here.
McCullen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Travoltavich 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCullen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCullen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Travoltavich stopping the sweep attempt from McCullen.
Travoltavich trying to control but McCullen is working from the bottom.
Travoltavich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Travoltavich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCullen is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCullen controls Travoltavich momentarily but Travoltavich frees himself.
Travoltavich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCullen's guard.
Travoltavich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCullen is doing well to control the position and prevent Travoltavich from advancing to side control.
Travoltavich slows the pace down in half guard.
McCullen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Travoltavich pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCullen wants to control but Travoltavich is keeping busy.
Travoltavich prevents McCullen from improving his position.
McCullen trying to hold on to Travoltavich's head to control him but Travoltavich postures up.
Travoltavich wants to free his trapped foot but McCullen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Travoltavich tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCullen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Travoltavich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCullen is looking for a sweep. Travoltavich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Travoltavich is trying to control. McCullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Travoltavich prevents McCullen from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCullen wants to control but Travoltavich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCullen is looking for a sweep. Travoltavich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCullen wants to sweep but Travoltavich has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCullen (0) vs (8) Travoltavich
Travoltavich slows the pace down.
McCullen is not content to let Travoltavich control the position.
McCullen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCullen (2) vs (8) Travoltavich
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is holding on to half guard well.
McCullen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Travoltavich wants to improve his position but McCullen is controlling well.
Travoltavich is trying to control but can't.
Travoltavich tries to get to full guard but McCullen has control of the leg.
McCullen is trying to work for a kimura but Travoltavich is defending well.
McCullen is looking to take a break and control but Travoltavich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich tries to roll over but McCullen keeps him under control.
Travoltavich is controlling McCullen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McCullen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCullen (5) vs (8) Travoltavich
McCullen trying to control the action but Travoltavich is working from the bottom.
Travoltavich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCullen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is doing well to control the position and prevent McCullen from advancing to side control.
McCullen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCullen is looking for a kimura but Travoltavich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCullen to get the leverage.
McCullen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Travoltavich sees it coming and defends easily.
Travoltavich is looking to control McCullen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Travoltavich avoid being mounted?
McCullen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Travoltavich sees it coming and defends easily.
Travoltavich wants to improve his position but McCullen is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is pressing down on Travoltavich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Travoltavich is holding on for now.
Travoltavich keeping hold of McCullen's head, controlling as best he can.
Travoltavich is refusing to be controlled, as McCullen sits in half guard.
Travoltavich is looking to improve his position.
Travoltavich is defending against the submission attempts here by McCullen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCullen tries to pass to full mount but Travoltavich defends it.
McCullen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Travoltavich defends it well.
McCullen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Travoltavich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Travoltavich keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Travoltavich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travoltavich wins on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath John Travoltavich 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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