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CWC 334 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 35 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mcgillicutty rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgillicutty ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcgillicutty no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer'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.
Archer stands and throws Mcgillicutty's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (3) vs (0) Mcgillicutty
Archer tries for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Archer works to advance to full mount. Mcgillicutty defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (5) vs (0) Mcgillicutty
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty working to try and regain half guard.
Mcgillicutty tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer controlling the pace for now.
Mcgillicutty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer wants to control the pace but Mcgillicutty is squirming around nicely.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is controlling an arm, preventing Archer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Archer avoids the attempt from Mcgillicutty to control.
Mcgillicutty is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mcgillicutty tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer wants to control the pace but Mcgillicutty is squirming around nicely.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgillicutty is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mcgillicutty has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mcgillicutty! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Archer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgillicutty defends the submission attempt.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Archer is pressing down on Mcgillicutty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgillicutty is holding on for now.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving.
Mcgillicutty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcgillicutty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium inform us that Mcgillicutty has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Archer pushes down on Mcgillicutty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcgillicutty is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcgillicutty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Archer wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving.
Archer controlling from the top position.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Archer passes Mcgillicutty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty manages to get to full guard.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (10) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgillicutty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep.
Mcgillicutty tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (12) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty wants to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Archer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Archer prevents Mcgillicutty from getting the reversal.
Archer trying to control but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Archer controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer fails to advance to Mcgillicutty's back.
Mcgillicutty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Archer controlling from the full mount.
Mcgillicutty regains half guard.
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Archer control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Archer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (15) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Archer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Archer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcgillicutty, who protects the arm well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgillicutty keeps working.
Archer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcgillicutty rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Archer's guard! Nice work there by Mcgillicutty! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (15) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (15) vs (7) Mcgillicutty
Archer tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgillicutty wants to control for a moment but Archer uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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