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CACC 35 Victory Playoffs A PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kira Yoshikage (ranked 4836 p4p, 79 weight class) and Danny Raggazza (ranked 6369 p4p, 96 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Danny Raggazza enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kira Yoshikage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Danny Raggazza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Raggazza drives through with a takedown into Yoshikage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yoshikage (0) vs (2) Raggazza
Yoshikage looking for a guillotine here but Raggazza defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Raggazza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raggazza trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshikage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raggazza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshikage (0) vs (5) Raggazza
Yoshikage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yoshikage is letting Raggazza control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshikage is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Raggazza is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yoshikage (0) vs (7) Raggazza
Yoshikage is trying desperately to improve position.
Raggazza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yoshikage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoshikage is in all sorts of trouble here.
Raggazza fails to move to back control.
Raggazza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yoshikage wants to control but Raggazza is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza content just to control the position here.
Yoshikage can't escape the position.
Raggazza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Raggazza looking to secure an arm triangle but Yoshikage defends it well.
Raggazza looking to control but Yoshikage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yoshikage is trying desperately to improve position.
Raggazza has hold of Yoshikage's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yoshikage manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage tries to lock up and control but Raggazza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Raggazza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yoshikage manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Yoshikage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Raggazza off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yoshikage (4) vs (7) Raggazza
Yoshikage avoiding Raggazza 's attempts to control his hands.
Yoshikage struggling to keep hold of the position.
Raggazza trying to control the hands but Yoshikage breaks the grip.
Raggazza tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yoshikage looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Yoshikage trying to control but Raggazza is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza gets back to half guard.
Yoshikage uses his free foot to push down on Raggazza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Raggazza. Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshikage (7) vs (7) Raggazza
Yoshikage wants to control the pace but Raggazza is squirming around nicely.
Raggazza is looking to improve his position but Yoshikage isn't that keen on the idea.
Yoshikage jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Raggazza manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Yoshikage wants to control but Raggazza is keeping him busy.
Raggazza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yoshikage off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yoshikage (7) vs (11) Raggazza
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage breaks Raggazza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshikage (9) vs (11) Raggazza
Yoshikage trying to control the position from guard on top but Raggazza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshikage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raggazza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raggazza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raggazza pulls Yoshikage in close to prevent any damage.
Raggazza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage wants to control from the top but Raggazza keeps moving.
Raggazza is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Yoshikage rolls with it to try and escape but Raggazza cranks on the arm and Yoshikage is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Raggazza! |
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