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ADWGC 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maatia Supuaga (ranked 7318 p4p, 463 weight class) and Choke You (ranked 20711 p4p, 475 weight class). Supuaga comes to the cage accompanied by Wanna Taki Taki. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Maatia Supuaga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Choke You!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
You has a takedown stuffed.
You has a takedown stuffed.
Supuaga feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Supuaga (2) vs (0) You
You wants to sweep here but Supuaga controlling him for the moment.
Supuaga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supuaga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. You is keeping the position for now.
You wants to sweep here but Supuaga controlling him for the moment.
Supuaga wants to control from the top but You keeps moving.
You is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
You looking for subs off his back but Supuaga has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You is doing well to control the position and prevent Supuaga from advancing to side control.
Supuaga is thwarting You's attempts to control the position.
Supuaga wants to pass to mount but You is defending the position.
Supuaga content to control rather than advance.
You wants to get back to full guard.
Supuaga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is looking to advance position but You won't allow it.
You looking for a kimura from the bottom but Supuaga passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (5) vs (0) You
You tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Supuaga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
You is not content to let Supuaga control the position.
You moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. You swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Supuaga preventing the sweep.
Supuaga lying in You's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. You decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Supuaga taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Choke You! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 5702 p4p, 422 weight class) and Ivan Putski (ranked 13622 p4p, 498 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Putski's choice of entrance music: Aids . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Claudiano is fighting off a takedown attempt but Putski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Claudiano to the mat. Claudiano regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Putski
Putski postures up.
Putski drops back looking for a leg! Claudiano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Claudiano manages to kick Putski off! Putski jumps back into Claudiano's guard.
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Putski tries to pass.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Putski tries to pass.
Putski forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is not content to let Putski control the position.
Claudiano trying to control from the bottom.
Claudiano's coaches at EMPIRE BJJ Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Putski seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano is staying active underneath Putski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Putski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Claudiano is just riding it out for now. Putski eventually gives up the hold.
Putski trying to mount his opponent but Claudiano defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claudiano can't keep his opponent in guard - Putski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Putski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Claudiano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Putski.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Claudiano is pressing down on Putski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Putski wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Putski wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Claudiano working a defensive guard here.
Putski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claudiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putski pushing down on Claudiano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to roll over but Putski keeps him under control.
Claudiano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano is looking for a triangle but Putski pushes his legs off easily.
Putski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (0) vs (5) Putski
Putski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Putski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Claudiano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano sneaks back into half guard.
Putski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Claudiano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Putski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Claudiano still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Claudiano has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Claudiano (4) vs (5) Putski
Claudiano just content to control the position.
Putski is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Putski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Claudiano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Putski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Claudiano's guard! Nice work there by Putski! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (4) vs (7) Putski
Claudiano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putski defends it easily.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Claudiano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Putski from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Putski tries to pass.
Putski slips nicely into half guard.
Claudiano wants to improve his position but Putski is controlling well.
Putski trying to pass the guard but Claudiano defending well.
Putski wants to take a breather but Claudiano is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putski is working for a submission of some sort.
Claudiano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Putski passes Claudiano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Putski wants to work for an arm triangle but Claudiano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Claudiano is doing well to control the position and prevent Putski from advancing to side control.
Claudiano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Claudiano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putski passes Claudiano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep. Putski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano wants to control but Putski is keeping busy.
Claudiano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Putski wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Claudiano is trying to control the position but Putski postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Putski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (4) vs (10) Putski
Putski trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Putski stalls from top position.
Claudiano tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Putski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Claudiano (4) vs (12) Putski
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Putski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Putski prevents Claudiano from getting the reversal.
Putski takes Claudiano's back. Score +3 for taking back: Claudiano (4) vs (15) Putski
Putski working for a choke but Claudiano is defending well.
Putski is looking for the choke from the back position but Claudiano is controlling his hands well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Putski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Putski doesn't have the hooks in and Claudiano manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (6) vs (15) Putski
Well,Claudiano is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Claudiano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski keeping full guard, as Claudiano tries to pass.
Putski wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Putski has his hands on Claudiano's head, controlling the position.
Claudiano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Putski wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Putski keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (6) vs (17) Putski
Claudiano is trying to keep Putski in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Putski wins on points by 17 to 6.
A very excited looking Ivan Putski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 2005 p4p, 207 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 7121 p4p, 455 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. David Morrison Jr. had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn gets a double leg takedown into Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morrison Jr. manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel Penn has Morrison Jr. in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (2) Steel Penn
Morrison Jr. content to stall in guard here.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Morrison Jr. uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (2) Steel Penn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
Morrison Jr. tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Morrison Jr. has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Steel Penn's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Steel Penn is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Morrison Jr.!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Morrison Jr.!
David Morrison Jr. 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 featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 800 p4p, 91 weight class) and Rap Tori (ranked 3213 p4p, 303 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata scores with a takedown into Tori's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Tori
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tori working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Mata trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is really struggling to control Tori but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Tori
Tori tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position.
Mata goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tori rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mata's guard! Nice work there by Tori! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (5) vs (2) Tori
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tori wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Mata looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tori puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.
Tori content to control rather than advance.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata is not content to let Tori control the position.
Mata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mata.
Tori looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tori postures up.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tori has managed to get both his arms back between Mata's legs - danger averted.
Tori stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Mata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tori working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mata wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mata 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Mata working a defensive guard here.
Mata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata has an active guard here but Tori has managed to pass into half guard.
Mata trying to hold on to Tori's head to control him but Tori postures up.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tori is working for a kimura but Mata is defending it quite comfortably.
Mata tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Mata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tori's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tori's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (9) vs (2) Tori
Mata has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mata gets his hands free as Tori looks to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to control the position but Tori frees himself and scrambles - Mata manages to regain control in side control.
Tori is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata takes a little break here. Tori wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tori is not content to let Mata control the position.
Tori manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tori is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mata is looking to stall here but Tori recovers full guard.
Tori working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mata has passed into half guard!
Tori is not content to let Mata control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mata is trying to control. Tori wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata trying to control from Tori's half guard. Tori has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
Tori looking to control but Mata passes into half guard.
Mata trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking to pass Tori's guard but actually Tori recovers to full guard.
Tori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tori is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mata defends well.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mata trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tori is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Mata prevents Tori from improving his position.
Tori moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Dado Mata retains his featherweight title!
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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