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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moloch Madakassan (ranked 4485 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitar Zvonimir (ranked 5204 p4p, 0 weight class). Zvonimir is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kletva kralja Zvonimira. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Moloch Madakassan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dmitar Zvonimir!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zvonimir moves into the clinch.
Zvonimir stops a takedown attempt from Madakassan.
Madakassan wants a takedown.
Madakassan decides to pull guard.
Madakassan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Madakassan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Madakassan keeping moving, preventing Zvonimir from controlling successfully.
Madakassan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zvonimir controls the pace.
Madakassan controlling Zvonimir's posture.
Madakassan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zvonimir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zvonimir controls from within his opponent's guard.
Madakassan working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madakassan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zvonimir is aware though and is defending well.
Madakassan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zvonimir defends well.
Zvonimir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Madakassan is controlling Zvonimir's posture.
Madakassan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Madakassan keeping moving, preventing Zvonimir from controlling successfully.
Zvonimir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madakassan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madakassan is pulling down on Zvonimir's head to control his posture.
Zvonimir tries to free his leg and advance position but Madakassan is retaining full guard.
Madakassan trying to control the position here.
Madakassan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zvonimir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madakassan (2) vs (0) Zvonimir
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zvonimir holds on and takes a little breather.
Madakassan looking to pass the guard.
Madakassan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zvonimir dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madakassan (2) vs (2) Zvonimir
Zvonimir looking to pass the guard.
Zvonimir passes Madakassan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zvonimir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Madakassan trying to control from the bottom.
Madakassan gets back to full guard.
Zvonimir trying to control but Madakassan is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir postures up.
Zvonimir wants to control from the top but Madakassan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zvonimir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zvonimir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Madakassan looking for a guillotine here but Zvonimir defends easily.
Madakassan is trying to keep Zvonimir in close.
Zvonimir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Madakassan is really struggling to control Zvonimir but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Madakassan pulls Zvonimir in close to prevent any damage.
Zvonimir looking to pass the guard.
Madakassan trying to control the position.
Zvonimir passes Madakassan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Madakassan actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is looking for a sweep. Zvonimir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zvonimir is looking for a kimura but Madakassan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zvonimir to get the leverage.
Zvonimir trying to mount his opponent but Madakassan defends it.
Madakassan trying to hold on to Zvonimir's head to control him but Zvonimir postures up.
Madakassan tries to roll over but Zvonimir keeps him under control.
Madakassan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Madakassan.
Madakassan looking for a guillotine here but Zvonimir defends easily.
Madakassan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Madakassan has his foot on Zvonimir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zvonimir works his way back into a safe position though.
Zvonimir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madakassan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zvonimir has managed to get both his arms back between Madakassan's legs - danger averted.
Zvonimir forces his way into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madakassan keeps working.
Zvonimir trying to pass the guard but Madakassan defending well.
Zvonimir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Madakassan tries to get to full guard but Zvonimir has control of the leg.
Zvonimir trying to pass the guard but Madakassan defending well.
Madakassan is looking to improve his position.
Zvonimir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Madakassan wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (2) vs (5) Zvonimir
Zvonimir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Madakassan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Madakassan tries to lock up and control but Zvonimir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zvonimir tries to control but Madakassan wriggling away.
Madakassan tries to reverse the position but Zvonimir maintains control.
Zvonimir controlling from mount.
Zvonimir trying to control but Madakassan is having none of it.
Zvonimir avoids the attempt from Madakassan to control.
Madakassan is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan wants to control but Zvonimir is having none of it.
Zvonimir controlling his opponent.
Zvonimir fails to take his opponent's back.
Madakassan tries to lock up and control but Zvonimir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zvonimir tries to control but Madakassan wriggling away.
Madakassan is controlling an arm, preventing Zvonimir from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zvonimir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zvonimir has hold of Madakassan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Madakassan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Madakassan is squirming around, avoiding Zvonimir's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Madakassan tries to hold on but Zvonimir postures up.
Madakassan is working to get back to half guard.
Madakassan wants to hold on but Zvonimir pushes him away.
Zvonimir looking to secure an arm triangle but Madakassan defends it well.
Madakassan tries to hold on but Zvonimir postures up.
Madakassan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zvonimir has control of Madakassan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Madakassan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zvonimir works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Madakassan (2) vs (8) Zvonimir
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Madakassan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Madakassan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Madakassan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zvonimir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zvonimir tries to get the hooks in deep but Madakassan pushed the leg off.
Zvonimir patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Madakassan tries to roll but Zvonimir sticks to his back.
Madakassan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Madakassan is really stuck here.
Madakassan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zvonimir's arms.
Zvonimir has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Madakassan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zvonimir has the hooks in. Madakassan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Madakassan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zvonimir is working for a kimura but Madakassan is defending it quite comfortably.
Zvonimir controlling the pace.
Madakassan gets full guard.
Madakassan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zvonimir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zvonimir wants to control from the top but Madakassan keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Madakassan controls Zvonimir momentarily but Zvonimir frees himself.
Zvonimir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zvonimir wants to control from the top but Madakassan keeps moving.
Zvonimir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madakassan trying to control the position here.
Madakassan trying to control the position.
Madakassan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zvonimir defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (2) vs (11) Zvonimir
Zvonimir content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Zvonimir has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zvonimir is looking to take a break and control but Madakassan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan manages to get back to half guard.
Madakassan is trying to maintain the position but Zvonimir is very close to passing his half guard.
Zvonimir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Madakassan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zvonimir is trying to control the action in half guard but Madakassan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Madakassan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Madakassan is trying to control but can't.
Madakassan wants to improve his position but Zvonimir is controlling well.
Zvonimir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madakassan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zvonimir.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan tries to get to full guard but Zvonimir has control of the leg.
Madakassan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zvonimir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zvonimir's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Madakassan (6) vs (11) Zvonimir
Zvonimir wants to escape the position.
Zvonimir is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zvonimir tries to roll but Madakassan sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zvonimir trying to control the position but Madakassan manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zvonimir wins on points by 11 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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