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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Travoltavich (ranked 8863 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Brathwaite (ranked 7459 p4p, 0 weight class). Philo Brathwaite acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Travoltavich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Philo Brathwaite!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brathwaite moves into the clinch.
Brathwaite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brathwaite has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Travoltavich uses from the top position.
Travoltavich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brathwaite is keeping the position for now.
Travoltavich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Travoltavich stopping the sweep attempt from Brathwaite.
Travoltavich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Travoltavich wants to pass the guard but Brathwaite is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brathwaite pulls Travoltavich in to control the position.
Travoltavich trying to control the position from guard on top but Brathwaite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brathwaite is controlling Travoltavich's posture.
Travoltavich 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.
Brathwaite 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite pulls Travoltavich in close to prevent any damage.
Brathwaite 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.
Brathwaite keeping moving, preventing Travoltavich from controlling successfully.
Travoltavich advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Travoltavich (3) vs (0) Brathwaite
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite sneaks back into half guard.
Brathwaite is looking for a sweep. Travoltavich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Travoltavich is stalling here. Brathwaite is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Travoltavich seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brathwaite has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Travoltavich (3) vs (4) Brathwaite
Travoltavich is trying to control Brathwaite's posture but Brathwaite avoids it.
Travoltavich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brathwaite is pressing down on Travoltavich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Travoltavich is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travoltavich is looking to improve his position.
Travoltavich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Travoltavich tries to get out of the position.
Travoltavich trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is trying is best to control the position here.
Brathwaite tries to pass to full mount but Travoltavich defends it.
Travoltavich tries to roll over but Brathwaite keeps him under control.
Travoltavich preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brathwaite in particular looking to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is pressing down on Brathwaite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brathwaite won't allow Travoltavich to sweep him here.
Brathwaite wants to control from the top but Travoltavich keeps moving.
Travoltavich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Travoltavich continues to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite controlling from the top position.
Travoltavich is trying to control the position but Brathwaite postures up.
Brathwaite passes Travoltavich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Travoltavich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brathwaite pushing down on Travoltavich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich wants to control but Brathwaite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brathwaite is pressing down on Travoltavich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Travoltavich is holding on for now.
Brathwaite takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Travoltavich preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Brathwaite is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Travoltavich wants to control the action here but instead Brathwaite manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Travoltavich (3) vs (7) Brathwaite
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite mounts Travoltavich! Really nice guard pass there!
Travoltavich is squirming around, avoiding Brathwaite's attempts to control the action.
Brathwaite can't control as he wanted to and Travoltavich manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is trying to maintain the position but Brathwaite is very close to passing his half guard.
Brathwaite content to control rather than advance.
Brathwaite is looking to take a break and control but Travoltavich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite prevents Travoltavich from improving his position.
Brathwaite is trying to control. Travoltavich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Travoltavich controlling the position for now.
Travoltavich is looking to improve his position.
Travoltavich won't allow Brathwaite to pass to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite trying to control the pace.
Travoltavich is concentrating on defense, preventing Brathwaite from advancing position.
Travoltavich is looking for a sweep. Brathwaite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite not doing much here.
Travoltavich wants to get back to full guard.
Travoltavich is concentrating on defense, preventing Brathwaite from advancing position.
Travoltavich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is pressing down on Brathwaite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Travoltavich trying to control the position here.
Travoltavich working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brathwaite stays in close to Travoltavich's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brathwaite wins on points by 7 to 3. |
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