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CACC 244 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 7 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Andy Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ty drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Shifter
Ty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shifter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ty trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ty'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.
Ty trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Ty from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shifter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ty has Shifter in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (2) Shifter
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Ty pulls Shifter in close to prevent any damage.
Shifter preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ty wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ty keeping moving, preventing Shifter from controlling successfully.
Ty wants to sweep but no luck.
Shifter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ty working a defensive guard here.
Shifter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to keep a closed guard but Shifter is proving a slippery customer.
Ty lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (4) vs (2) Shifter
Ty forces his way into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shifter is looking to control Ty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shifter avoid being mounted?
Ty stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ty is thwarting Shifter's attempts to control the position.
Ty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shifter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shifter is trying to control but Ty manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (7) vs (2) Shifter
Ty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying desperately to improve position.
Shifter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shifter tries to hold on but Ty postures up.
Ty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ty prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ty looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shifter has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ty (10) vs (2) Shifter
Ty keeps control of the position as Shifter tries to break free.
Ty controlling from the back.
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.
Shifter trying to control the action but Ty just sinks the hooks in.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Ty.
I really don't envy Shifter right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter tries to roll but Ty sticks to his back.
What can Shifter do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shifter trying to control the hands but Ty breaks the grip.
Ty biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Will Ty go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Will Ty go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ty has got his arm under Shifter's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Shifter has spun round into Ty's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (10) vs (4) Shifter
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Claudio Ty, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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