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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zach Keller and William Dewey. 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Zach Keller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; William Dewey!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dewey rushes Keller and presses him up against the cage.
Dewey has Keller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dewey can't get the takedown.
Dewey is looking for a takedown.
Zach Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Dewey.
Dewey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dewey stops a takedown attempt from Keller.
Keller has Dewey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dewey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keller is looking for a takedown.
Keller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dewey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dewey drives through and clinches with Keller against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewey looking for a takedown.
Keller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dewey is defending well.
Dewey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Keller after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dewey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dewey gets a clinch.
Dewey wants a takedown but no success here.
Keller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dewey after a bit of a struggle.
Keller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Keller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dewey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dewey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Keller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dewey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries for a takedown but Dewey manages to get underhooks.
Keller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dewey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keller gets underhooks to prevent Dewey's takedown attempt.
Keller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Keller is trying to drag Dewey to the mat but Dewey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dewey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dewey clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewey gets underhooks to prevent Keller's takedown attempt.
Keller is looking for a takedown.
Keller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dewey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dewey is working for takedown but Keller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dewey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dewey has Keller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dewey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keller is looking for a takedown.
Keller can't get the takedown.
Keller wants to take the fight to the mat but Dewey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Keller is breathing heavily.
Dewey tries to score a body lock takedown but Keller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dewey tries to score a body lock takedown but Keller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller can't get the takedown.
Keller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dewey prevents it.
Dewey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keller.
Dewey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dewey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keller is working for takedown but Dewey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Keller tries to score a body lock takedown but Dewey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Keller prevents the takedown attempt.
Keller looking for a takedown.
Keller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dewey prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dewey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dewey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch but Dewey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dewey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Keller wants to clinch up but Dewey keeps it at a distance.
Keller wants to clinch up but Dewey keeps it at a distance.
Dewey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dewey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dewey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dewey pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dewey regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keller (2) vs (0) Dewey
Dewey keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
Dewey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keller's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keller (2) vs (2) Dewey
Dewey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Keller (2) vs (5) Dewey
Keller tries to improve position but can't.
My spies in Miyagi Famiy Dojo inform me that Dewey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Keller looking for a sweep but Dewey has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Keller (2) vs (7) Dewey
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keller 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: Keller (4) vs (7) Dewey
Dewey is adopting a defensive guard.
Keller looking to sit in guard and control but Dewey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keller (4) vs (9) Dewey
Keller being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keller looking for a sweep. Not yet Keller, not yet.
Dewey content to stall in guard here.
Keller working a defensive guard here.
Keller wants to sweep here but Dewey controlling him for the moment.
Keller looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keller looking for a sweep. Not yet Keller, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dewey pushing down on Keller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dewey slows the pace down in half guard.
Dewey prevents Keller from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dewey is controlling the pace.
Keller is looking for a sweep. Dewey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dewey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keller is trying to control but can't.
Dewey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dewey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dewey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dewey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dewey trying to mount his opponent but Keller defends it.
Dewey not doing much here.
Keller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dewey tries to pass to full mount but Keller defends it.
Keller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dewey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dewey's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keller (8) vs (9) Dewey
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dewey breaks Keller's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keller (8) vs (11) Dewey
Dewey preventing the sweep.
Dewey is stalling in the full guard.
Keller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dewey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dewey is continuing to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keller trying to control the position.
Dewey is stalling in the full guard.
Dewey passes Keller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keller is trying to maintain the position but Dewey is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dewey wins on points by 11 to 8. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Kalai and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; George Kalai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kalai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kalai lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalai (2) vs (0) Nurmagomedov
Kalai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kalai pushes down on Nurmagomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Kalai seems content to control.
Nurmagomedov is looking to control Kalai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nurmagomedov avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kalai prevents Nurmagomedov from improving his position.
Kalai content to control rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov is looking to get back to full guard here but Kalai has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalai (5) vs (0) Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalai wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kalai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurmagomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kalai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to remain calm as Kalai controls from the top position.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Kalai keeps moving and retains side control.
Kalai is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nurmagomedov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kalai gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nurmagomedov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kalai lets go of the hold and Nurmagomedov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Kalai! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Loki Farbautison and Conor McGregor. 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Loki Farbautison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Farbautison gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
Farbautison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.
Farbautison closes the distance but McGregor moves to the side
and McGregor counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farbautison (0) vs (2) McGregor
McGregor seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farbautison tries to roll over but McGregor keeps him under control.
Farbautison is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Pewter Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farbautison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGregor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGregor's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farbautison (4) vs (2) McGregor
McGregor trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Farbautison controlling the positon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McGregor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farbautison.
Farbautison has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for McGregor! Can he survive? No! He's out! Farbautison gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loki Farbautison! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lafon Bornay and Mateuszis Rosiakos. Mateuszis Rosiakos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Lafon Bornay! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mateuszis Rosiakos!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bornay slaps away a takedown attempt from Rosiakos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rosiakos fails with a takedown attempt.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Rosiakos is quick to defend against it.
Rosiakos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bornay circles away.
Lafon Bornay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateuszis Rosiakos.
Rosiakos dives in and grabs Bornay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bornay pushes down on Rosiakos's head and hops out.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Rosiakos is quick to defend against it.
Rosiakos fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosiakos doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bornay (2) vs (0) Rosiakos
Rosiakos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bornay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosiakos has his foot on Bornay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bornay works his way back into a safe position though.
Bornay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rosiakos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rosiakos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bornay is one step ahead there.
Rosiakos is trying to keep Bornay in close.
Bornay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rosiakos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bornay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosiakos is trying to control the position but Bornay postures up.
Rosiakos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Sydney. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rosiakos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bornay haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bornay wants to pass the guard but Rosiakos is keeping the position.
Bornay controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosiakos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bornay is one step ahead there.
Bornay postures up.
Rosiakos looking for a sweep. Not yet Rosiakos, not yet.
Rosiakos is trying to keep Bornay in close.
Rosiakos is looking for a triangle but Bornay pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bornay won't allow Rosiakos to sweep him here.
Rosiakos being controlled here, momentarily.
Rosiakos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bornay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bornay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rosiakos wants to sweep here but Bornay controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rosiakos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bornay (2) vs (2) Rosiakos
Rosiakos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rosiakos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rosiakos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bornay dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bornay (4) vs (2) Rosiakos
Rosiakos is trying to keep Bornay in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bornay preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bornay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bornay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rosiakos on the ground.
Rosiakos trying to control the position.
Bornay wants to pass the guard but Rosiakos is keeping the position.
Rosiakos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosiakos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bornay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rosiakos trying to keep a closed guard but Bornay is proving a slippery customer.
Rosiakos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bornay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bornay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rosiakos wants to sweep but no luck.
Bornay slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rosiakos looking for a guillotine here but Bornay defends easily.
Rosiakos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rosiakos is controlling Bornay's posture.
Rosiakos being controlled here, momentarily.
Rosiakos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bornay (4) vs (4) Rosiakos
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rosiakos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bornay defends it well.
Rosiakos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rosiakos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rosiakos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bornay is looking to improve his position.
Rosiakos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bornay is just riding it out for now. Rosiakos eventually gives up the hold.
Bornay is defending against the submission attempts here by Rosiakos.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rosiakos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rosiakos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bornay defends it well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bornay is positioning himself well to prevent Rosiakos advancing to mount.
Rosiakos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rosiakos is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bornay still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bornay 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: Bornay (8) vs (4) Rosiakos
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rosiakos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rosiakos is trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rosiakos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bornay's best efforts.
Rosiakos is trying to control but can't.
Rosiakos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bornay 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rosiakos looking for a sweep. Not yet Rosiakos, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bornay takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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