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ADCC - Qualifiers 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Kowalevitz (ranked 6155 p4p, 432 weight class) and Higor Pereira (ranked 7900 p4p, 488 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Higor Pereira was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Victor Kowalevitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Higor Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kowalevitz shoots in and bounces Pereira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kowalevitz (2) vs (0) Pereira
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pereira seems keen to control Kowalevitz's posture.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Kowalevitz tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalevitz is working hard here to advance position.
Pereira wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalevitz looking to pass the guard.
Pereira pulls Kowalevitz in close to prevent any damage.
Kowalevitz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalevitz (5) vs (0) Pereira
Kowalevitz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalevitz tries to advance to mount but Pereira denies him.
Kowalevitz is trying to get an arm triangle but Pereira is defending well.
Kowalevitz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pereira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kowalevitz but great work by Pereira. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kowalevitz (5) vs (4) Pereira
Pereira moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kowalevitz (5) vs (6) Pereira
Kowalevitz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pereira controlling from mount.
Kowalevitz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalevitz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kowalevitz gets back to full guard.
Pereira slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kowalevitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kowalevitz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pereira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kowalevitz manages to get to full guard.
Kowalevitz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pereira controls the pace.
Kowalevitz is looking for a triangle but Pereira pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalevitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pereira is one step ahead there.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Kowalevitz is keeping the position.
Kowalevitz has his foot on Pereira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pereira works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalevitz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalevitz, not yet.
Kowalevitz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pereira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pereira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pereira is pushing down on Kowalevitz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kowalevitz is fighting to maintain full guard but Pereira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kowalevitz is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kowalevitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kowalevitz wants to get back to full guard but Pereira has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalevitz (5) vs (9) Pereira
Kowalevitz 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: Kowalevitz (7) vs (9) Pereira
Kowalevitz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pereira's guard.
Kowalevitz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pereira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kowalevitz seems to be working for a kimura but Pereira defends the submission attempt.
Pereira is looking for a sweep. Kowalevitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kowalevitz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalevitz (10) vs (9) Pereira
Kowalevitz wants to take Pereira's back but he can't do it this time.
Kowalevitz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pereira has worked his arm free - good work by Pereira!
Kowalevitz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pereira's legs.
Pereira is trying to control Kowalevitz's posture but Kowalevitz avoids it.
Kowalevitz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kowalevitz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kowalevitz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pereira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kowalevitz but great work by Pereira. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kowalevitz (10) vs (13) Pereira
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kowalevitz tries to bench press Pereira off him but Pereira keeps the position.
Kowalevitz is trying to escape the position but Pereira is controlling the position.
Kowalevitz is looking to regain half guard here but Pereira keeps moving and retains side control.
Kowalevitz is being controlled here.
Pereira has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kowalevitz (10) vs (15) Pereira
Kowalevitz is looking to improve his position but Pereira isn't that keen on the idea.
Pereira controlling the pace for now.
Kowalevitz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pereira controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to mount his opponent but Kowalevitz defends it.
Kowalevitz is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kowalevitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pereira content to stall in guard here.
Pereira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalevitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalevitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pereira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalevitz (12) vs (15) Pereira
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kowalevitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
Kowalevitz stands and throws Pereira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalevitz (15) vs (15) Pereira
Pereira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kowalevitz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kowalevitz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kowalevitz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pereira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pereira prevents Kowalevitz from improving position.
Kowalevitz advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kowalevitz (17) vs (15) Pereira
Pereira has given up his back. Will we see Kowalevitz going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kowalevitz (20) vs (15) Pereira
Kowalevitz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pereira is defending well though. Kowalevitz let's go of the attempt for now.
Pereira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pereira tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control but not successfully.
Kowalevitz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pereira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pereira for a finish.
Kowalevitz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pereira tries to break free.
Pereira keeps trying to improve his position.
Pereira really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Kowalevitz's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Kowalevitz looking for the choke but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control the hands but Kowalevitz won't let him.
Kowalevitz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pereira has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pereira is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kowalevitz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kowalevitz sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Pereira taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Victor Kowalevitz! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 3510 p4p, 297 weight class) and Nicky Ryan (ranked 6977 p4p, 459 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 9 wins and 5 losses; Anthony Pettis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Nicky Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pettis drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettis (2) vs (0) Ryan
Pettis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pettis passes into half guard.
Pettis is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ryan for as long as he can get away with.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Pettis 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.
Ryan wants to control but Pettis is keeping busy.
Pettis prevents Ryan from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is pressing down on Ryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ryan is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ryan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Pettis has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (5) vs (0) Ryan
Ryan is trying to work for a sweep but Pettis has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pettis (7) vs (0) Ryan
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Pettis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pettis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pettis controlling the pace for now.
Pettis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan tries to improve his position but Pettis has taken his back! Pettis has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ryan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Pettis pushes Ryan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Anthony Pettis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6133 p4p, 129 weight class) and Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 3871 p4p, 140 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Braga Neto!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Braga Neto tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Braga Neto
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Braga Neto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santos has passed into half guard!
Santos works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Braga Neto
Braga Neto regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga Neto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos is looking to advance position but Braga Neto won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Braga Neto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Santos prevents Braga Neto from improving his position.
Santos controlling the pace.
Braga Neto is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Braga Neto is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Santos has latched onto it... Big trouble! Santos pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Braga Neto is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erberth Santos! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcus Almeida (ranked 3870 p4p, 139 weight class) and Marcelo Garcia (ranked 3867 p4p, 89 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Almeida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Almeida scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Almeida (4) vs (0) Garcia
Almeida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garcia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Almeida is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Almeida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garcia holds on to Almeida's head and controls the position momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is being controlled here.
Almeida has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Garcia is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Almeida yanks on the arm and Garcia is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Almeida.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Almeida! |
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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 Michael Musumeci (ranked 3869 p4p, 91 weight class) and Gabriel Arges (ranked 3865 p4p, 88 weight class). Gabriel Arges is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Musumeci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Arges!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Musumeci darts in looking for a takedown but Arges gets double underhooks and turns Musumeci into the cage.
Musumeci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arges is trying to defend but Musumeci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Musumeci (2) vs (0) Arges
Musumeci seems to be working for a kimura but Arges defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arges is looking to improve his position.
Arges keeping hold of Musumeci's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arges manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musumeci trying to control but Arges is working from the bottom.
Arges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Musumeci defends well.
Musumeci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arges keeping moving, preventing Musumeci from controlling successfully.
Arges has control of Musumeci's left arm, preventing Musumeci from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci trying to control the position from guard on top but Arges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arges is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arges pulls Musumeci in to control the position.
Arges had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Musumeci defends it easily.
Arges pulls Musumeci in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci tries to free his leg and advance position but Arges is retaining full guard.
Arges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Musumeci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Musumeci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arges has his hands on Musumeci's head, controlling the position.
Arges pushes a forearm under Musumeci's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Musumeci is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Arges! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mahamad Aly (ranked 3866 p4p, 138 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 3868 p4p, 90 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mahamad Aly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aly wants to clinch.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aly fails with the takedown.
Vieira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aly sprawls well initially but Vieira persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aly (0) vs (2) Vieira
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vieira in particular looking to stall.
Aly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but Aly defending well.
Vieira is controlling the pace.
Aly is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Aly could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vieira has cracked it and Aly is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodolfo Vieira! |
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