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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ossilus Chiarmanda (ranked 1398 p4p, 165 weight class) and Trzy Trzy (ranked 9336 p4p, 688 weight class). Chiarmanda comes to the cage accompanied by National Anthem of Tajikstan. On his way into the cage it seems that Ossilus Chiarmanda has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ossilus Chiarmanda seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ossilus Chiarmanda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trzy Trzy! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Trzy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Chiarmanda moves into range and clinches up with Trzy. I was talking to Chiarmanda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Chiarmanda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Trzy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Trzy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiarmanda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chiarmanda is adopting a defensive guard. Chiarmanda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trzy controls the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trzy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiarmanda swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chiarmanda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Trzy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Chiarmanda keeping full guard, as Trzy tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trzy trying to control but Chiarmanda is working from the bottom. Trzy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiarmanda is keeping the position for now. Chiarmanda has his hands on Trzy's head, controlling the position. Chiarmanda 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. Trzy looking to pass the guard. Trzy controlling from the top position. Chiarmanda pulls Trzy in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chiarmanda trying to control the position.
Chiarmanda wants to sweep but no luck. Trzy postures up.
Trzy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiarmanda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chiarmanda has his hands on Trzy's head, controlling the position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Trzy passes Chiarmanda's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Trzy is looking to advance position but Chiarmanda won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trzy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chiarmanda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trzy. Chiarmanda tries to get to full guard but Trzy has control of the leg. Trzy is trying to control. Chiarmanda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Trzy is looking for submissions but instead, Chiarmanda has regained full guard.
Chiarmanda wants to control but Trzy passes easily into half guard.
Chiarmanda is looking to control Trzy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chiarmanda avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chiarmanda is refusing to be controlled, as Trzy sits in half guard. Trzy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chiarmanda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trzy. Chiarmanda has his hands clasped together around Trzy's back. He's all about the action. Trzy passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chiarmanda (0) vs (3) Trzy Trzy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chiarmanda turns into him and now he's in Trzy's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chiarmanda (2) vs (3) Trzy Trzy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Trzy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chiarmanda is aware though and is defending well. Trzy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Trzy looking for a sweep. Not yet Trzy, not yet. Chiarmanda sitting in guard, not really doing much. Chiarmanda preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Chiarmanda content to stall in guard here. Trzy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chiarmanda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Trzy has his foot on Chiarmanda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chiarmanda works his way back into a safe position though. Trzy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chiarmanda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Chiarmanda wants to pass the guard but Trzy is keeping the position. Chiarmanda stands and throws Trzy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chiarmanda (5) vs (3) Trzy Trzy sneaks back into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Well, if Chiarmanda 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Trzy is trying to maintain the position but Chiarmanda is very close to passing his half guard. Chiarmanda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Chiarmanda trying to control the action but Trzy is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Chiarmanda is looking to stall here but Trzy recovers full guard. Trzy is trying to keep Chiarmanda in close.
Trzy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chiarmanda has passed into half guard!
Trzy is trying to get back to full guard. Trzy is staying active underneath Chiarmanda, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Chiarmanda is taking a breather. Trzy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Trzy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Chiarmanda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trzy! Score +3 for passing guard: Chiarmanda (8) vs (3) Trzy The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Trzy is working to get back to half guard.
Trzy tries to lock up and control but Chiarmanda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Chiarmanda controlling his opponent. Trzy is looking to improve his position but Chiarmanda isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Trzy is still trying to improve position. Chiarmanda controlling from mount. Trzy is looking to get to half guard. Trzy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Chiarmanda content just to control the position here. Trzy tries to reverse the position but Chiarmanda maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Chiarmanda moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Chiarmanda (11) vs (3) Trzy Chiarmanda controls the action. Chiarmanda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Chiarmanda keeps control of the position as Trzy tries to break free.
Chiarmanda controls the action. Trzy tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Trzy rolls, trying to escape but Chiarmanda keeps control of the position.
Trzy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Trzy is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
Chiarmanda is riding his opponent, not letting Trzy buck him off. Trzy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chiarmanda's guard. Nice work there by Trzy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chiarmanda (11) vs (5) Trzy
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Chiarmanda keeping moving, preventing Trzy from controlling successfully. Chiarmanda trying to control the position.
Trzy tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiarmanda is retaining full guard. Trzy preventing the sweep. Trzy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiarmanda swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chiarmanda is controlling Trzy's posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Trzy trying to control but Chiarmanda is working from the bottom. Trzy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiarmanda swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chiarmanda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Trzy tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiarmanda is retaining full guard. Trzy wants to control from the top but Chiarmanda keeps moving. Trzy looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Chiarmanda takes the fight on points by 11 to 5. Ossilus Chiarmanda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Trzy Trzy was interviewed post fight and said 'mamacita nececito de coca para passar la dolor....ai ai ai ai'. |
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