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ADWGC 11 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 5702 p4p, 422 weight class) and Ivan Putski (ranked 13622 p4p, 498 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Putski's choice of entrance music: Aids . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Claudiano is fighting off a takedown attempt but Putski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Claudiano to the mat. Claudiano regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Putski
Putski postures up.
Putski drops back looking for a leg! Claudiano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Claudiano manages to kick Putski off! Putski jumps back into Claudiano's guard.
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Putski tries to pass.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Putski tries to pass.
Putski forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is not content to let Putski control the position.
Claudiano trying to control from the bottom.
Claudiano's coaches at EMPIRE BJJ Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Putski seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano is staying active underneath Putski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Putski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Claudiano is just riding it out for now. Putski eventually gives up the hold.
Putski trying to mount his opponent but Claudiano defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claudiano can't keep his opponent in guard - Putski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Putski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Claudiano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Putski.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Claudiano is pressing down on Putski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Putski wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Putski wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Claudiano working a defensive guard here.
Putski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claudiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putski pushing down on Claudiano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to roll over but Putski keeps him under control.
Claudiano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano is looking for a triangle but Putski pushes his legs off easily.
Putski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (0) vs (5) Putski
Putski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Putski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Claudiano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano sneaks back into half guard.
Putski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Claudiano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Putski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Claudiano still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Claudiano has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Claudiano (4) vs (5) Putski
Claudiano just content to control the position.
Putski is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Putski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Claudiano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Putski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Claudiano's guard! Nice work there by Putski! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (4) vs (7) Putski
Claudiano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putski defends it easily.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Claudiano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Putski from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Putski tries to pass.
Putski slips nicely into half guard.
Claudiano wants to improve his position but Putski is controlling well.
Putski trying to pass the guard but Claudiano defending well.
Putski wants to take a breather but Claudiano is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putski is working for a submission of some sort.
Claudiano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Putski passes Claudiano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Putski wants to work for an arm triangle but Claudiano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Claudiano is doing well to control the position and prevent Putski from advancing to side control.
Claudiano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Claudiano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putski passes Claudiano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep. Putski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano wants to control but Putski is keeping busy.
Claudiano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Putski wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Claudiano is trying to control the position but Putski postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Putski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (4) vs (10) Putski
Putski trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Putski stalls from top position.
Claudiano tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Putski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Claudiano (4) vs (12) Putski
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Putski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Putski prevents Claudiano from getting the reversal.
Putski takes Claudiano's back. Score +3 for taking back: Claudiano (4) vs (15) Putski
Putski working for a choke but Claudiano is defending well.
Putski is looking for the choke from the back position but Claudiano is controlling his hands well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Putski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Putski doesn't have the hooks in and Claudiano manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (6) vs (15) Putski
Well,Claudiano is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Claudiano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski keeping full guard, as Claudiano tries to pass.
Putski wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Putski has his hands on Claudiano's head, controlling the position.
Claudiano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Putski wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Putski keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (6) vs (17) Putski
Claudiano is trying to keep Putski in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Putski wins on points by 17 to 6.
A very excited looking Ivan Putski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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