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ADCC - World Challenge PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 4021 p4p, 326 weight class) and Victor Kowalevitz (ranked 6584 p4p, 452 weight class). Victor Kowalevitz 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Marcelo Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Victor Kowalevitz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalevitz.
Kowalevitz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Garcia on his heels. He'll look to pass Garcia's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Kowalevitz
Kowalevitz pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kowalevitz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Garcia defend it? Kowalevitz steps over the head and cranks it - Garcia is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kowalevitz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Kowalevitz! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Arges (ranked 4019 p4p, 88 weight class) and Michael Musumeci (ranked 4023 p4p, 87 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gabriel Arges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Michael Musumeci!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Musumeci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arges doesn't manage to clinch there - Musumeci circles away.
Musumeci closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arges's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arges (0) vs (2) Musumeci
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (2) vs (2) Musumeci
Arges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Musumeci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arges advances to half guard.
Arges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Musumeci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musumeci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Musumeci.
Musumeci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arges manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (2) vs (4) Musumeci
Musumeci won't allow Arges to sweep him here.
Arges on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arges tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arges bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Musumeci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (4) vs (4) Musumeci
Arges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (7) vs (4) Musumeci
Arges advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arges (9) vs (4) Musumeci
Musumeci is controlling an arm, preventing Arges from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Arges working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Arges takes Musumeci's back. Score +3 for taking back: Arges (12) vs (4) Musumeci
Arges is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Arges is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Musumeci looks winded!
Arges looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arges has got one arm under Musumeci's chin. This could be trouble... Musumeci trying to control the other hand but Arges gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Musumeci has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Arges! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mahamad Aly (ranked 4020 p4p, 150 weight class) and Marcus Almeida (ranked 4024 p4p, 151 weight class). Marcus Almeida has the eye of the tiger 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 6 losses; Mahamad Aly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Marcus Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Almeida gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aly (0) vs (4) Almeida
Almeida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aly, who protects the arm well.
Almeida slows the pace down.
Almeida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aly could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Almeida works to advance to full mount. Aly defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (0) vs (6) Almeida
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida has hold of Aly's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aly manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aly defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Almeida.
Almeida content just to control the position here.
Almeida working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Aly reaches up to try and control the position but Almeida seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Aly rolls and tries to escape and now Almeida has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Aly (0) vs (9) Almeida
Almeida is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Aly taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Almeida.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Almeida! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Higor Pereira (ranked 8221 p4p, 150 weight class) and Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 4025 p4p, 152 weight class). 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Higor Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Antonio Braga Neto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Braga Neto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pereira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Braga Neto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (2) vs (0) Braga Neto
Pereira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Braga Neto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira pushes down on Braga Neto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pereira passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (5) vs (0) Braga Neto
Pereira controlling the pace for now.
Braga Neto is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Braga Neto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (8) vs (0) Braga Neto
Braga Neto showing good submission defense here.
Braga Neto can't escape the position.
Pereira is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pereira controlling well, preventing Braga Neto from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira 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.
Pereira controlling well, preventing Braga Neto from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Braga Neto doesn't escape.
Braga Neto tries to escape but Pereira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pereira biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Pereira has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Braga Neto is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Higor Pereira! |
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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 Erberth Santos (ranked 6385 p4p, 130 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 4022 p4p, 86 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rodolfo Vieira 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 6 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
Vieira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira working a defensive guard but Santos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Vieira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira trying his best to control but Santos has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (7) vs (0) Vieira
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is working to get back to half guard.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Vieira tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Vieira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Santos (10) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira is really stuck here.
Santos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vieira doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Santos controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Vieira right now.
Santos has good solid back control here.
Vieira tries to roll but Santos sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vieira tries to escape but Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Santos controlling the positon.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vieira for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control the action but Santos just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Santos.
Vieira tries to escape but Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his position.
Vieira just trying to survive but Santos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vieira fending off the submission attempt from Santos.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos not allowing Vieira to control his hands.
Vieira showing good submission defense here.
Santos looking for the RNC.
Vieira tries to escape but Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from the back.
Santos is not going to allow Vieira to sit and survive in this position.
Vieira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Santos.
Santos working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Vieira is doing well to defend. Santos seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Vieira is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erberth Santos!
Erberth Santos retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 3578 p4p, 305 weight class) and Nicky Ryan (ranked 7363 p4p, 472 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 15 wins and 5 losses; Anthony Pettis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Nicky Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pettis has managed to clinch.
Ryan jumps guard but Pettis stands there with Ryan around his waist. Ryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pettis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ryan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettis (2) vs (0) Ryan
Pettis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ryan holds on and takes a little breather.
Pettis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pettis'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick Pettis off! Pettis jumps back into Ryan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Pettis postures up.
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pettis is aware though and is defending well.
Ryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Pettis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan wants to control but Pettis is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Pettis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Pettis is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis controlling the pace.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pettis slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pettis is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pettis to get the leverage.
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pettis is working away from the top position though.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Pettis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pettis moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (5) vs (0) Ryan
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pettis advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pettis (7) vs (0) Ryan
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 hold on but Pettis postures up.
Pettis controlling from the full mount.
Ryan can't escape the position.
Pettis controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Pettis has a good base and remains in mount.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pettis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ryan tries to control the position but Pettis now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pettis (10) vs (0) Ryan
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ryan 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.
Ryan trying to control but not successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pettis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pettis looking for the choke but no joy.
Ryan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to control his opponent's hands but Pettis gets his hands free.
Ryan is in bad spot here.
Ryan keeps trying to improve his position.
Pettis biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ryan tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pettis controlling from the back.
Pettis has managed to slip his arm under Ryan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ryan is tapping out! Submission win for Pettis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis retains his featherweight title!
Anthony Pettis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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