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EMP Monday Madness PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 7188 p4p, 595 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2658 p4p, 286 weight class). McCarthy comes into the arena with Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; David McCarthy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCarthy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joey pinned against the cage. Joey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joey closes the distance and pushes McCarthy back into the cage.
Joey goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCarthy prevents it.
McCarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but Joey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCarthy (0) vs (2) Joey
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCarthy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Joey pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey pushing down on McCarthy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Joey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joey.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
Joey trying to mount his opponent but McCarthy defends it.
Joey is looking for a kimura here.
Joey is taking a breather. McCarthy 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to pass the guard but McCarthy defending well.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarthy trying to control from the bottom.
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joey stands and throws McCarthy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (0) vs (5) Joey
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy tries to buck Joey off but Joey is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
Joey controls the position from side control.
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.
Joey controlling the position from side mount.
Joey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCarthy tries to bench press Joey off him but Joey keeps the position.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joey's best efforts.
Joey moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (0) vs (8) Joey
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't.
McCarthy wants to control but Joey postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McCarthy tries to bench press Joey off him but Joey keeps the position.
Joey staying calm.
Let's hope that Joey has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Joey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
McCarthy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
McCarthy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jitsu Jim, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Joey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joey in particular looking to stall.
Joey is looking to advance position but McCarthy won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Joey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey tries to pass to full mount but McCarthy defends it.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joey is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Joey wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
Joey is thwarting McCarthy's attempts to control the position.
Joey is taking a breather. McCarthy 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Joey.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
Joey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Joey.
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Joey slows the pace down in half guard.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?
Joey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
Joey not doing much here.
Joey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (0) vs (11) Joey
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joey is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McCarthy is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: McCarthy (0) vs (14) Joey
Joey is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McCarthy wants to escape the position.
Joey is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey struggling to keep hold of the position.
Well,McCarthy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
McCarthy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Well, with Joey on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McCarthy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
McCarthy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Joey is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Joey is looking for the choke from the back position but McCarthy is controlling his hands well.
Joey is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McCarthy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McCarthy for a finish.
McCarthy tries to escape but Joey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McCarthy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Joey's guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (2) vs (14) Joey
Joey working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Joey 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.
Joey controlling the position.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joey looking for a sweep. Not yet Joey, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy pushes down on Joey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCarthy wants to work for an arm triangle but Joey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Joey is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 14 to 2.
Tribbiani Joey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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