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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vik Vader (ranked 5629 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 7454 p4p, 678 weight class). Ebbitt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX-Ain't No Sunshine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ebbitt has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Tommy Ebbitt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Vik Vader! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Ebbitt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vader moves into the clinch.
Ebbitt looks winded!
Vader successfully pulls guard.
Ebbitt being controlled here momentarily.
Vader is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vader pulls Ebbitt in close to prevent any damage.
Vader escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ebbitt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vader has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ebbitt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vader looking for a guillotine here but Ebbitt defends easily.
Ebbitt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Heavy Hitters and BJJ Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader has his foot on Ebbitt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ebbitt works his way back into a safe position though.
Vader working for a triangle but Ebbitt defends it easily.
Vader has his foot on Ebbitt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ebbitt works his way back into a safe position though.
Vader looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vader is pulling down on Ebbitt's head. It's preventing any offense from Ebbitt, at least for the moment.
Vader is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ebbitt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ebbitt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ebbitt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vader throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebbitt defends well.
Vader is looking for a triangle but Ebbitt pushes his legs off easily.
Vader is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vader has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ebbitt has managed to get both his arms back between Vader's legs - danger averted.
Ebbitt wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
Vader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebbitt defends well.
Vader on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vader tries to get out of the position.
Vader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebbitt defends well.
Vader is controlling Ebbitt's posture.
Vader looking for a guillotine here but Ebbitt defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ebbitt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebbitt defends well.
Vader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ebbitt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ebbitt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vader looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vader not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vader had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ebbitt defends it easily.
Vader trying to control the position here.
Ebbitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vader is keeping the position for now.
Vader working a defensive guard here.
Ebbitt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vader controlling the position.
Vader has his foot on Ebbitt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ebbitt works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebbitt defends well.
Vader looking for a guillotine here but Ebbitt defends easily.
Ebbitt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vader is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vader has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vader (2) vs (0) Ebbitt
Vader advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vader (5) vs (0) Ebbitt
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vader is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ebbitt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vader has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vader (7) vs (0) Ebbitt
Vader sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vader'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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vader working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vader moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Vader (10) vs (0) Ebbitt
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vader controlling the positon.
Ebbitt tries to escape the position.
Vader not allowing Ebbitt to control his hands.
What can Ebbitt do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vader patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vader has good solid back control here.
Ebbitt wants to escape the position.
Ebbitt keeps trying to improve his position.
Vader biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vader has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Vader looking to break Ebbitt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ebbitt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vader will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vader is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ebbitt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ebbitt for a finish.
Vader biding his time, controlling Ebbitt.
Ebbitt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vader has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ebbitt's body.
Ebbitt wants to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vader is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ebbitt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vader trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ebbitt doesn't escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vader is hanging on to Ebbitt's back as he tries to escape.
Vader keeps control of the position easily here as Ebbitt tries to buck him off.
Further stalling from Vader.
Vader has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vader continues to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt trying to control the position but Vader manages to sink in the hooks.
Vader biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ebbitt tries to escape but Vader has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vader controlling from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vader.
Vader is looking for a choke. Ebbitt gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ebbitt manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vader (10) vs (2) Ebbitt
Ebbitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vader is keeping the position for now.
Vader trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vader takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Tommy Ebbitt was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'. |
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