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CACC 24 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 1776 p4p, 196 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 2247 p4p, 236 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Andrey Kuznetcov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anstey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anstey shoots in for a double leg but Kuznetcov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anstey moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetcov.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Kuznetcov manages to get underhooks.
Andrey Kuznetcov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Anstey is working for takedown but Kuznetcov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anstey is trying to drag Kuznetcov to the mat but Kuznetcov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kuznetcov has Anstey pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kuznetcov pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Anstey tumbling to the mat - Kuznetcov dives into Anstey's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuznetcov (2) vs (0) Anstey
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey 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.
Kuznetcov trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Kuznetcov pushes down on Anstey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey wants to get back to full guard.
Kuznetcov wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Kuznetcov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anstey is trying to maintain the position but Kuznetcov is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Kuznetcov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anstey is still trying to improve position.
Kuznetcov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuznetcov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anstey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anstey gets back to full guard.
Kuznetcov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuznetcov (5) vs (0) Anstey
Anstey tries to improve position but can't.
Anstey tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kuznetcov easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuznetcov (7) vs (0) Anstey
Anstey wants to control but Kuznetcov is having none of it.
Anstey is squirming around, avoiding Kuznetcov's attempts to control the action.
Anstey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov looking to secure an arm triangle but Anstey defends it well.
Anstey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Kuznetcov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anstey looking for submissions off his back.
Kuznetcov trying to control from half guard but Anstey is working away.
Kuznetcov is looking for a kimura here.
Anstey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuznetcov is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey actively working from the bottom here.
Anstey actively working from the bottom here.
Anstey tries to roll over but Kuznetcov keeps him under control.
Kuznetcov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anstey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuznetcov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
Anstey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuznetcov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anstey won't allow Kuznetcov to pass to mount.
Anstey is looking to control Kuznetcov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anstey avoid being mounted?
Anstey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuznetcov trying to control from half guard but Anstey is working away.
Anstey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuznetcov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anstey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuznetcov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anstey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuznetcov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
Anstey looking for submissions off his back.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
Kuznetcov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuznetcov (10) vs (0) Anstey
Kuznetcov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anstey is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov working for a submission but Anstey is keeping him at bay.
Anstey is working to get back to half guard.
Anstey wants to control but Kuznetcov is having none of it.
Anstey tries to reverse the position but Kuznetcov maintains control.
Kuznetcov avoids the attempt from Anstey to control.
Kuznetcov trying to control but Anstey is having none of it.
Kuznetcov is working for a guillotine from mount but Anstey frees his head quite easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuznetcov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuznetcov controlling the pace for now.
Kuznetcov wants to control the pace but Anstey is squirming around nicely.
Anstey is trying to escape the mount.
Anstey tries to lock up and control but Kuznetcov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Anstey is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Kuznetcov!
A very excited looking Andrey Kuznetcov 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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