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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cy Cartwright (ranked 22132 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravado (ranked 6476 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cy Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Bravado!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cartwright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bravado to the ground. Cartwright is now in Bravado's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (0) Bravado
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravado is keeping the position for now.
Bravado has his foot on Cartwright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartwright works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartwright advances to half guard.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bravado has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Bravado tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bravado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Bravado is defending well.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bravado has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Bravado actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravado keeps working.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Bravado defends the submission attempt.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Bravado is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bravado defends it well.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (0) Bravado
Cartwright looking for a guillotine from mount but Bravado is having none of it.
Bravado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bravado is squirming around, avoiding Cartwright's attempts to control the action.
Bravado is looking to improve his position but Cartwright isn't that keen on the idea.
Cartwright has hold of Bravado's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bravado manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is desperately trying to improve his position but Cartwright has a good base and remains in mount.
Cartwright is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bravado is surviving well by controlling Cartwright's body position as best he can.
Cartwright looking to secure an arm triangle but Bravado defends it well.
Bravado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bravado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but Bravado defending well.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Bravado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravado works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bravado looks winded!
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.
Cartwright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bravado is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bravado with the active half guard here but Cartwright passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (8) vs (0) Bravado
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravado keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bravado is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cartwright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (11) vs (0) Bravado
Bravado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cartwright has hold of Bravado's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bravado manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bravado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Bravado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bravado wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bravado defends it well.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravado keeps working.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Bravado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Bravado is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright uses his free foot to push down on Bravado's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bravado. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (14) vs (0) Bravado
Bravado regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control the pace.
Bravado actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Bravado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Bravado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bravado gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bravado keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Bravado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Bravado keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Bravado is looking for a triangle but Cartwright pushes his legs off easily.
Bravado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravado can't keep his opponent in guard - Cartwright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Bravado is having none of it.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bravado is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Bravado 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: Cartwright (14) vs (4) Bravado
Bravado tightening his grip on Cartwright, looking for the choke.
Cartwright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bravado's guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (16) vs (4) Bravado
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Bravado's legs - danger averted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Bravado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bravado manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Bravado's guard.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (19) vs (4) Bravado
Cartwright wants to control but Bravado is keeping him busy.
Bravado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cartwright's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravado is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (22) vs (4) Bravado
Bravado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bravado is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cartwright takes the fight on points by 22 to 4. |
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