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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Random Fighter and Tyler Bikermann. Bikermann has chosen Metallica - St. Anger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Random Fighter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyler Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fighter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fighter showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fighter (2) vs (0) Bikermann
Bikermann tries to get to full guard but Fighter has control of the leg.
Fighter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fighter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bikermann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bikermann gets full guard.
Fighter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bikermann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fighter (2) vs (2) Bikermann
Bikermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bikermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fighter looking for a triangle here. Bikermann is fighting it but it looks tight! Fighter pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bikermann is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Random Fighter! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Johannsenn and Ben Bikermann. Bikermann has chosen Metallica - Master of Puppets as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrew Johannsenn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johannsenn forces Bikermann back against the cage and clinches.
Bikermann tries to score a body lock takedown but Johannsenn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bikermann has Johannsenn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johannsenn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bikermann wants the takedown. Johannsenn is fighting it off but Bikermann persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johannsenn's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johannsenn (0) vs (2) Bikermann
Johannsenn working a defensive guard here.
Johannsenn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bikermann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bikermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bikermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johannsenn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bikermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bikermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bikermann drops back looking for a leg! Johannsenn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johannsenn manages to kick Bikermann off! Bikermann jumps back into Johannsenn's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johannsenn keeping moving, preventing Bikermann from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann 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.
Bikermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bikermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johannsenn controlling the position.
Bikermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bikermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bikermann wants to control from the top but Johannsenn keeps moving.
Johannsenn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bikermann defends it easily.
Johannsenn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bikermann on the ground.
Bikermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Johannsenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannsenn working for a triangle but Bikermann defends it easily.
Johannsenn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bikermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bikermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johannsenn is breathing heavily.
Bikermann has gone for a leg lock! Johannsenn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bikermann's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johannsenn (2) vs (2) Bikermann
Bikermann is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Johannsenn frees his head nicely. Oh but Bikermann has switched to an armbar! Johannsenn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ben Bikermann! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lincoln Hawk and Joe Bradley. Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by Winner Takes It All. Bradley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by rocky road to dublin. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lincoln Hawk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hawk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bradley leaves Hawk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bradley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bradley wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk dives in and grabs Bradley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bradley pushes down on Hawk's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley gets caught flat footed, as Hawk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hawk (2) vs (0) Bradley
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Bradley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bradley manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Bradley's guard.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hawk advances to half guard.
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Bradley defends the submission attempt.
Hawk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bradley defends it well.
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Bradley is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hawk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bradley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bradley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk not doing much here.
Hawk is looking to advance position but Bradley won't allow it.
Hawk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hawk is looking for a kimura but Bradley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawk to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hawk is looking for a kimura but Bradley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawk to get the leverage.
Hawk content to control rather than advance.
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Bradley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hawk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hawk trying to mount his opponent but Bradley defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.
Bradley is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.
Hawk slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Bradley is defending well.
Bradley trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hawk manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hawk (5) vs (0) Bradley
Hawk controlling from the full mount.
Hawk is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Bradley is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Bradley flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hawk anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Bradley and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hawk slips an arm under Bradley chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hawk has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hawk is squeezing on Bradley like an anaconda would it's prey. Bradley fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lincoln Hawk!
Lincoln Hawk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waylon Joy and Jason Bikermann. Bikermann has chosen metallica - enter sandman as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Waylon Joy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jason Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joy (2) vs (0) Bikermann
Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joy pulls his head out easily.
Bikermann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joy pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joy in particular looking to stall.
Joy is thwarting Bikermann's attempts to control the position.
Bikermann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann actively working from the bottom here.
Joy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bikermann is just riding it out for now. Joy eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann gets back to full guard.
Bikermann can't keep his opponent in guard - Joy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bikermann is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Joy jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joy (5) vs (0) Bikermann
Bikermann tries to buck Joy off but Joy is having none of it.
Bikermann prevents Joy from improving position.
Joy tries for a kimura but Bikermann is defending well.
Bikermann is trying to escape the position but Joy is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bikermann looking for a sweep but Joy has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Joy (7) vs (0) Bikermann
Bikermann looks winded!
Joy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bikermann is looking to escape.
Joy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joy looking to control but Bikermann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bikermann can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bikermann is squirming around, avoiding Joy's attempts to control the action.
Bikermann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joy controlling from the full mount.
Bikermann working to try and regain half guard.
Joy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bikermann has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Joy looking to secure an arm triangle but Bikermann defends it well.
Joy looking to control but Bikermann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Joy looking to secure an arm triangle but Bikermann defends it well.
Bikermann is desperately trying to improve his position but Joy has a good base and remains in mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bikermann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joy has hold of Bikermann's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bikermann manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bikermann is looking to get to half guard.
Joy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bikermann has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joy prevents Bikermann from getting the reversal.
Joy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bikermann is looking to escape.
Bikermann is working to get back to half guard.
Bikermann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Joy controlling the pace for now.
Joy wants to control the pace but Bikermann is squirming around nicely.
Bikermann is desperately trying to improve his position but Joy has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joy wants to control the pace but Bikermann is squirming around nicely.
Bikermann wants to control but Joy is having none of it.
Bikermann is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joy controlling his opponent.
Joy is working for a guillotine from mount but Bikermann frees his head quite easily.
Joy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bikermann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joy controlling from the full mount.
Joy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bikermann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bikermann shrugs it off.
Joy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bikermann is trying to escape the mount.
Bikermann is still trying to improve position.
Joy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bikermann has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joy controlling from mount.
Joy looking to control but Bikermann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bikermann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joy controlling from mount.
Bikermann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Joy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bikermann has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is working to get back to half guard.
Bikermann has left one of his arms exposed and Joy doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bikermann screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Waylon Joy! |
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