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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dmitar Zvonimir (ranked 5046 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caidan Cartwright (ranked 3372 p4p, 0 weight class). Zvonimir comes into the arena with Kletva kralja Zvonimira blaring out of the sound system. Dmitar Zvonimir has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dmitar Zvonimir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Caidan Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zvonimir clinches with his opponent.
Cartwright's coach down at IC&E Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zvonimir has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cartwright uses from the top position.
Zvonimir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright trying to control but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zvonimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zvonimir has control of Cartwright's left arm, preventing Cartwright from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Zvonimir is keeping the position.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Zvonimir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zvonimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zvonimir is adopting a defensive guard.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Zvonimir is retaining full guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zvonimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zvonimir looking for a sweep. Not yet Zvonimir, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zvonimir is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zvonimir (2) vs (0) Cartwright
Zvonimir wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zvonimir defends it easily.
Zvonimir forces his way into half guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zvonimir is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Zvonimir seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zvonimir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cartwright is just riding it out for now. Zvonimir eventually gives up the hold.
Zvonimir is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Zvonimir has control of the leg.
Cartwright is not content to let Zvonimir control the position.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Zvonimir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir is looking to stall here but Cartwright recovers full guard.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zvonimir trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zvonimir (2) vs (2) Cartwright
Zvonimir managing to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright content to stall in guard here.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zvonimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zvonimir 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: Zvonimir (4) vs (2) Cartwright
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cartwright reverses the position - he's now on top in Zvonimir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zvonimir (4) vs (4) Cartwright
Cartwright won't allow Zvonimir to sweep him here.
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zvonimir pulls Cartwright in to control the position.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Zvonimir is retaining full guard.
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zvonimir's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zvonimir is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright is pressing down on Zvonimir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zvonimir is holding on for now.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zvonimir defends it well.
Zvonimir wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zvonimir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartwright.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Cartwright seems content to control.
Zvonimir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cartwright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cartwright's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zvonimir (8) vs (4) Cartwright
Cartwright tries to roll but Zvonimir sticks to his back.
Zvonimir looking for the RNC.
Zvonimir keeps control of the position as Cartwright tries to break free.
Zvonimir keeps control of the position easily here as Cartwright tries to buck him off.
Zvonimir tightening his grip on Cartwright, looking for the choke.
Zvonimir has good solid back control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir has got his arm under Cartwright's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Cartwright has spun round into Zvonimir's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zvonimir (8) vs (6) Cartwright
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zvonimir's guard.
Zvonimir trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zvonimir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zvonimir won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Zvonimir wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Zvonimir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Zvonimir wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Zvonimir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Zvonimir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zvonimir is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zvonimir is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Zvonimir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zvonimir is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Zvonimir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zvonimir wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Zvonimir is working hard here to advance position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Zvonimir is defending it quite comfortably.
Zvonimir is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zvonimir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zvonimir takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
A victorious Dmitar Zvonimir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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