|
|
CACC 79 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sirus Hughes (ranked 4465 p4p, 211 weight class) and Ricky Judge (ranked 7446 p4p, 276 weight class). Hughes comes to the ring accompanied by Devil "Shinedown". Judge has chosen The Game- Disturbed as his entrance music. Sirus Hughes 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Judge's waist but Judge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Judge is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hughes 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.
Judge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hughes was covering up waiting for the punch and Judge finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Judge
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Judge wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Judge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Judge stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Judge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.
Judge trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes has his foot on Judge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judge works his way back into a safe position though.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Judge looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (2) Judge
Judge has Hughes pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Judge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Judge has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (4) Judge
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Judge trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (2) vs (7) Judge
Hughes tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
Judge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hughes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Judge but great work by Hughes. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hughes (6) vs (7) Judge
Judge manages to get back to half guard.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
Judge felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Judge controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Judge is defending against the submission attempts here by Hughes.
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Judge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hughes (6) vs (11) Judge
Judge is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hughes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hughes for a finish.
Judge wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Judge looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hughes taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
|
|
|
|
|
