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CACC 36 Victory Playoffs B PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1721 p4p, 221 weight class) and Billy Conforto (ranked 3303 p4p, 348 weight class). Petersen comes to the ring accompanied by James Brown- Living in America. Conforto has chosen Bishop Gunn- Shine as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Don Petersen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Don Petersen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Petersen closes the distance and clinches.
Petersen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Conforto is defending well.
Conforto pulls guard successfully.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Conforto dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Conforto
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Conforto being controlled here momentarily.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto is looking to pass into half guard but Petersen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Petersen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Conforto
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Conforto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Conforto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Conforto! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (2) vs (6) Conforto
Petersen prevents Conforto from moving into mount.
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Petersen is pressing down on Conforto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen 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.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto is still trying to improve position.
Conforto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petersen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conforto has managed to get both his arms back between Petersen's legs - danger averted.
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conforto won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Conforto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Conforto passes Petersen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conforto wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Conforto looking to improve position, pressing down on Petersen's thigh with his hand. Petersen seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Conforto paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Conforto's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Petersen picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Petersen!
A relieved looking Don Petersen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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