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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Whitey Ford and Mi Guel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Whitey Ford! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mi Guel!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Guel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ford (2) vs (0) Guel
Ford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Guel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ford passes into half guard.
Ford seems to be looking for submissions.
Ford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ford trying to pass the guard but Guel defending well.
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.
Guel is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ford is tapping! Great win for Guel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mi Guel!
Whitey Ford spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back!!'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rogelio Rogelio and Bernardo Bernardo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rogelio Rogelio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bernardo Bernardo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rogelio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bernardo. No joy for Rogelio on that attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bernardo jumps guard.
Rogelio content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogelio defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernardo keeping moving, preventing Rogelio from controlling successfully.
Rogelio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bernardo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rogelio controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rogelio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rogelio tries to free his leg and advance position but Bernardo is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo 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.
Bernardo keeps trying to improve his position.
Bernardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogelio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bernardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogelio trying to control but Bernardo is working from the bottom.
Bernardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bernardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogelio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogelio is stalling in the full guard.
Rogelio passes Bernardo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bernardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogelio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bernardo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogelio works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rogelio (3) vs (0) Bernardo
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogelio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rogelio moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rogelio (6) vs (0) Bernardo
Bernardo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rogelio is persistently looking for the submission but Bernardo is defending it well.
Rogelio looking to hold on to the position here but Bernardo rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogelio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bernardo has an active guard here but Rogelio has managed to pass into half guard.
Rogelio wants to pass the guard but Bernardo is defending well.
Rogelio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rogelio has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bernardo defend it? Rogelio steps over the head and cranks it - Bernardo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rogelio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogelio Rogelio! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lukas Rarek and Lauri Lintunen L. Lukas Rarek is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lukas Rarek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lauri Lintunen L!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lintunen L fails with a takedown attempt.
Lintunen L shoots in for a takedown but Rarek shows good takedown defense.
Rarek tries for a takedown but Lintunen L sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rarek gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rarek (2) vs (0) Lintunen L
Rarek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rarek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lintunen L sees it coming and defends easily.
Rarek tries to pass to full mount but Lintunen L defends it.
Lintunen L regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rarek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rarek advances to half guard.
Rarek wants to control but Lintunen L is keeping him busy.
Lintunen L wants to get back to full guard.
Lintunen L wants to control but Rarek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rarek wants to free his trapped foot but Lintunen L is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rarek is thwarting Lintunen L's attempts to control the position.
Lintunen L is pressing down on Rarek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rarek looking to pass the guard.
Rarek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rarek trying to control but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
Lintunen L is trying to control the position but Rarek postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen L throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rarek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rarek is posturing up here but Lintunen L has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rarek tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rarek has to tap! Slick submission there by Lintunen L!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lauri Lintunen L! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shamo Lee and Oddis Slajos. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shamo Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oddis Slajos!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Slajos has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Slajos gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Slajos
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Slajos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slajos pulls his head out easily.
Slajos is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slajos trying to advance position but Lee counters by regaining guard.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slajos defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slajos preventing the sweep.
Slajos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slajos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slajos pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slajos trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Slajos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slajos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Slajos
Slajos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slajos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slajos has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (4) Slajos
Slajos passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slajos wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee wants to improve his position but Slajos is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slajos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slajos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee keeping full guard, as Slajos tries to pass.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Slajos pushes his legs off easily.
Lee is trying to keep Slajos in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee working for a triangle but Slajos defends it easily.
Slajos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slajos defends it easily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Slajos from controlling successfully.
Lee has an active guard here but Slajos has managed to pass into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slajos is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee moves into full guard.
Lee has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Slajos doesn't defend quickly enough and Lee has managed to lock this one up! Can Slajos escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lee on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shamo Lee!
Shamo Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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