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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bastyn Dall and Martin Philippe Njewel. Dall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beast. Martin Philippe Njewel acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bastyn Dall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martin Philippe Njewel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Njewel closes the distance and clinches.
Njewel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dall to keep the fight standing.
Njewel gets control of Dall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Njewel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Njewel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dall stays in close to Njewel's body and controls the position.
Njewel working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall trying to control but Njewel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall pushes down on Njewel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Njewel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dall jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (3) vs (0) Njewel
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel is looking for a sweep.
Dall tries for a kimura but Njewel is defending well.
Njewel struggling a bit here.
Dall content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Njewel prevents Dall from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.
Njewel is trying to improve his position.
Njewel keeps trying to improve his position.
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Njewel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Njewel's legs.
Njewel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall trying to control from half guard but Njewel is working away.
Dall prevents Njewel from improving his position.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Njewel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Njewel is trying to control Dall's posture. Dall takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Njewel! Dall is rotating here... this could be the end... Njewel is out! Dall has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frankie Drake and Donnie Jackson. Drake's entrance music is AC/DC - Hell's Bells. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Frankie Drake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson darts in and clinches Drake up against the cage.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drake walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Drake (0) vs (4) Jackson
Drake's coaches at UHK, Inc. have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Drake wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Drake is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drake is tightening it up a little... Jackson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jackson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jackson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frankie Drake!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frankie Drake waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.
Donnie Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, this might be my last fight.'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi and Doc Holliday. Qasi comes into the arena with For Whom The Bell Tolls blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Qasi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holliday looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Qasi (4) vs (0) Holliday
Qasi tries to advance to mount but Holliday denies him.
Qasi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holliday is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Qasi staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holliday knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well.
Qasi trying to control the position but Holliday is working away.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well.
Holliday wants to control but Qasi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying to move to mount but Holliday reverses beautifully and ends up in Qasi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (2) Holliday
Qasi is trying to control the position but Holliday postures up.
Qasi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holliday defends it easily.
Holliday 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control the position.
Holliday wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
Qasi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Holliday has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (5) Holliday
Qasi gets back to half guard.
Qasi is trying to maintain the position but Holliday is very close to passing his half guard.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Holliday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holliday pulls his head out easily.
Holliday prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Qasi trying to control from the bottom.
Qasi wants to improve his position but Holliday is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qasi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Holliday has control of the leg.
Holliday controlling the action here.
Qasi is looking to get back to full guard here but Holliday has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (8) Holliday
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to improve position but can't.
Qasi looking for a sweep but Holliday has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Qasi (4) vs (10) Holliday
Qasi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holliday prevents Qasi from getting the reversal.
Qasi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (6) vs (10) Holliday
Qasi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (9) vs (10) Holliday
Qasi looking to control but instead Holliday has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Qasi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holliday knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holliday is just riding it out for now. Qasi eventually gives up the hold.
Qasi wants to work for an arm triangle but Holliday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Qasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Qasi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Holliday still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Holliday has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Qasi (9) vs (14) Holliday
Qasi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Holliday presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Qasi (9) vs (16) Holliday
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Qasi tries to lock up and control but Holliday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Qasi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Qasi (9) vs (19) Holliday
Qasi can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Holliday's guard. Nice work there by Qasi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (11) vs (19) Holliday
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holliday controlling the position.
Qasi pushing down on Holliday's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Qasi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holliday is positioning himself well to prevent Qasi advancing to mount.
Holliday is staying active underneath Qasi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Holliday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Holliday is defending well.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Qasi is looking to stall here but Holliday recovers full guard.
Qasi is looking to pass into half guard but Holliday pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holliday is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (11) vs (21) Holliday
Qasi wants to sweep here but Holliday controlling him for the moment.
Qasi is trying to keep Holliday in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Qasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holliday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holliday passes Qasi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Qasi trying to hold on to Holliday's head to control him but Holliday postures up.
Qasi tries to roll over but Holliday keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Holliday seems content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Holliday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holliday is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Holliday not doing much here.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Holliday has control of the leg.
Holliday controlling the action here.
Qasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard but Holliday has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (11) vs (24) Holliday
Qasi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Qasi is looking to improve his position.
Qasi is pressing down on Holliday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Holliday is pushing down on Qasi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qasi is fighting to maintain full guard but Holliday has managed to sneak the leg through.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard but Holliday has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (11) vs (27) Holliday
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Qasi struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holliday wins on points by 27 to 11.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Doc Holliday waved his t-shirt featuring The Big Kabosh's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thor Berserk and Dado Mata. Mata is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stranglehold. 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Thor Berserk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berserk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berserk takes the fight into the clinch.
Berserk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berserk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Berserk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berserk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Berserk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata slips nicely into half guard.
Berserk gets full guard.
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Berserk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk is looking to improve his position.
Berserk is not content to let Mata control the position.
Berserk 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.
Mata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mata is looking for submissions but instead, Berserk has regained full guard.
Mata drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berserk dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berserk (2) vs (0) Mata
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk postures up.
Berserk wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Mata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berserk won't allow Mata to sweep him here.
Mata looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Berserk passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berserk (5) vs (0) Mata
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata looks to move to half guard but instead Berserk has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berserk (7) vs (0) Mata
Mata is just holding on here. Berserk manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Berserk (10) vs (0) Mata
Mata wants to escape the position.
Mata felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mata turns into Berserk and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berserk (10) vs (2) Mata
Mata trying to control but Berserk is working from the bottom.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berserk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Berserk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berserk (12) vs (2) Mata
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berserk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berserk (12) vs (4) Mata
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Berserk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berserk (14) vs (4) Mata
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berserk is one step ahead there.
Mata working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Berserk stacks Mata on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Berserk! Score +3 for passing guard: Berserk (17) vs (4) Mata
Mata gets back to half guard.
Mata actively working from the bottom here.
Mata is refusing to be controlled, as Berserk sits in half guard.
Mata regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata seems keen to control Berserk's posture.
Mata 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.
Mata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berserk wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Berserk passes into half guard.
Mata wants to improve his position but Berserk is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berserk trying to mount his opponent but Mata defends it.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Berserk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control but Berserk postures up.
Mata is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Berserk jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berserk (20) vs (4) Mata
Mata can't do much from the bottom here.
Mata is looking to regain half guard here but Berserk keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.
Mata being controlled for a moment.
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Berserk presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berserk (22) vs (4) Mata
Mata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mata tries to hold on but Berserk pushes him away.
Mata is working to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata regains half guard.
Mata is trying to maintain the position but Berserk is very close to passing his half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berserk pulls his head out easily.
Mata trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Berserk manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berserk (25) vs (4) Mata
Mata is looking to improve his position but Berserk isn't that keen on the idea.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Berserk controlling from the full mount.
Berserk trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Mata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mata.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berserk takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Thor Berserk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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