 |
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 7366 p4p, 0 weight class) and Annoying Kids (ranked 7003 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Don't Know. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Annoying Kids!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kids moves into range and clinches up with Harland.
Harland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kids is looking for a takedown.
Harland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kids wants a takedown.
Zander Harland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Annoying Kids.
Kids can't get the takedown.
Kids is fighting off a takedown attempt but Harland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kids to the mat. Kids regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (0) Kids
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland wants to control from the top but Kids keeps moving.
Kids looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harland is one step ahead there.
Harland slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland is working for a kimura but Kids is defending it quite comfortably.
Harland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kids is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland'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.
Harland is keen to just control but Kids is a slippery customer.
Kids is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harland in particular looking to stall.
Harland trying to pass the guard but Kids defending well.
Harland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kids gets full guard.
Kids wants to sweep here but Harland controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kids bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (2) Kids
Kids tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harland holds on and takes a little breather.
Harland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kids is one step ahead there.
Harland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kids is aware though and is defending well.
Harland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kids gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harland working for a triangle but Kids defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland keeping full guard, as Kids tries to pass.
Harland is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kids wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
Harland keeping full guard, as Kids tries to pass.
Kids slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kids wants to free his trapped foot but Harland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kids stands and throws Harland's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (2) vs (5) Kids
Kids swings around for an armbar but Harland sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kids's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (4) vs (5) Kids
Harland won't allow Kids to sweep him here.
Harland tries to free his leg and advance position but Kids is retaining full guard.
Kids is trying to control the position but Harland postures up.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kids is keeping the position for now.
Kids is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kids keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harland postures up.
Harland wants to control from the top but Kids keeps moving.
Kids looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kids is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kids is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to pass the guard but Kids is keeping the position.
Kids working for a triangle but Harland defends it easily.
Harland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kids swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kids 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to control from the top but Kids keeps moving.
Harland looking to pass the guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kids is trying to keep Harland in close.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kids tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kids is keeping the position for now.
Harland wants to control from the top but Kids keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kids is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (4) vs (7) Kids
Kids trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Kids has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kids postures up.
Harland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harland'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.
Kids tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
Kids trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kids being controlled here momentarily.
Kids pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
Harland seems keen to control Kids's posture.
Harland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kids is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kids pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
Kids sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Harland doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Kids paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Harland - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zander Harland!
During a confident post fight interview, Zander Harland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Annoying Kids had this to say: 'Motha fuckles'. |
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 1748 p4p, 80 weight class) and Manny Puno (ranked 3580 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Pettis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Anthony Pettis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pettis moves into range and clinches up with Puno.
Puno tightens his grip and picks Pettis up, before dumping him to the ground. Pettis manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettis (0) vs (2) Puno
Pettis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pettis being controlled here, momentarily.
Pettis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pettis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Puno is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pettis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pettis (2) vs (2) Puno
Puno is controlling Pettis's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pettis being controlled here momentarily.
Pettis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Puno the control monster continue. Boring.
Puno keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno pulls Pettis in to control the position.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pettis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pettis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pettis looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno is pulling down on Pettis's head to control his posture.
Puno has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno is pulling down on Pettis's head to control his posture.
Pettis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pettis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pettis stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.
Pettis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puno trying to control the position here.
Pettis postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pettis 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.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Pettis being controlled here momentarily.
Puno wants to sweep here but Pettis controlling him for the moment.
Puno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Puno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Puno keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puno is trying to keep Pettis in close.
Pettis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Puno wants to sweep here but Pettis controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno has control of Pettis's left arm, preventing Pettis from doing any damage.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully.
Puno is pulling down on Pettis's head to control his posture.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pettis is one step ahead there.
Puno has his hands on Pettis's head, controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pettis content to stall in guard here.
Pettis won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Puno pulls Pettis in close to prevent any damage.
Pettis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puno 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.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pettis tries to free his leg and advance position but Puno is retaining full guard.
Puno has his hands on Pettis's head, controlling the position.
Pettis stands and throws Puno's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (5) vs (2) Puno
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pettis working away.
Pettis works to advance to full mount. Puno defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pettis (7) vs (2) Puno
Pettis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pettis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Puno is squirming around, avoiding Pettis's attempts to control the action.
Puno is working to get back to half guard.
Puno is squirming around, avoiding Pettis's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puno is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pettis controlling from mount.
Puno is squirming around, avoiding Pettis's attempts to control the action.
Pettis prevents Puno from getting the reversal.
Pettis avoids the attempt from Puno to control.
Pettis moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pettis (10) vs (2) Puno
Puno tries to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, Puno is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Puno is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Puno staying busy and making it hard for Pettis to control.
Puno is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pettis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pettis controlling the positon.
Puno trying to control the hands but Pettis won't let him.
Puno tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pettis works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pettis (13) vs (2) Puno
Puno rolls, trying to escape but Pettis keeps control of the position.
Pettis tries to get the hooks in deep but Puno pushed the leg off.
Puno's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Pettis's hands.
Puno is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Puno tries to roll but Pettis sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pettis takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Pettis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
