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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Lukas and Rafal Jackiewicz. Lukas comes to the cage accompanied by I am Glorious . On his way into the cage it seems that Luke Lukas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Luke Lukas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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; Luke Lukas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafal Jackiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lukas instigates a clinch.
Lukas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lukas stops a takedown attempt from Jackiewicz.
Lukas pulls Jackiewicz into guard.
Jackiewicz controlling from the top position.
Jackiewicz is continuing to stall.
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.
Jackiewicz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukas has control of Jackiewicz's left arm, preventing Jackiewicz from doing any damage.
Jackiewicz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lukas trying to keep a closed guard but Jackiewicz is proving a slippery customer.
Jackiewicz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukas trying to keep a closed guard but Jackiewicz is proving a slippery customer.
Jackiewicz 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz preventing the sweep.
Jackiewicz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lukas is trying to keep Jackiewicz in close.
Jackiewicz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lukas pulls Jackiewicz in close to prevent any damage.
Jackiewicz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lukas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lukas tries to get out of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Jackiewicz the control monster continue. Boring.
Lukas wants to sweep here but Jackiewicz controlling him for the moment.
Jackiewicz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lukas being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackiewicz won't allow Lukas to sweep him here.
Jackiewicz is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Jackiewicz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lukas seems keen to control Jackiewicz's posture.
Jackiewicz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Jackiewicz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Jackiewicz gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Jackiewicz wins on points by 1 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between El Mariachi and Conor Newell. Conor Newell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; El Mariachi ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Conor Newell!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mariachi is defended easily by Newell.
Mariachi doesn't manage to clinch there - Newell circles away.
Newell moves into the clinch.
Newell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mariachi (0) vs (2) Newell
Mariachi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newell pulls his head out easily.
Newell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Newell is pressing down on Mariachi 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mariachi is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newell is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Newell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mariachi (0) vs (5) Newell
Newell looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariachi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Newell takes Mariachi 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mariachi is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mariachi (0) vs (8) Newell
Mariachi wants to escape the position.
Newell controlling from the back.
Mariachi tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mariachi doesn't escape.
Let's hope that Newell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mariachi 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Newell really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mariachi .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More stalling from Newell.
Mariachi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Newell's guard. Nice work there by Mariachi .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mariachi (2) vs (8) Newell
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mariachi trying to control but Newell is working from the bottom.
Mariachi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newell is keeping the position for now.
Mariachi pushing down on Newell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Newell is looking for a sweep. Mariachi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newell 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.
Mariachi is working for a submission of some sort.
Mariachi is trying to control the action in half guard but Newell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mariachi tries to pass to full mount but Newell defends it.
Newell is pressing down on Mariachi 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mariachi is looking to advance position but Newell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mariachi (2) vs (12) Newell
Newell controlling the pace for now.
Newell mounts Mariachi ! Really nice guard pass there!
Newell content just to control the position here.
Mariachi tries to hold on but Newell postures up.
Mariachi has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mariachi (2) vs (15) Newell
Mariachi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Newell.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Newell is continuing to stall.
Newell is hanging on to Mariachi 's back as he tries to escape.
Newell biding his time, controlling Mariachi .
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Newell.
Yet more stalling tactics from Newell.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Newell is hanging on to Mariachi 's back as he tries to escape.
Newell controls the position.
Mariachi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Newell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mariachi is looking to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Newell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Newell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mariachi ! Score +3 for passing guard: Mariachi (2) vs (18) Newell
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Newell forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mariachi (2) vs (21) Newell
Newell trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mariachi doesn't escape.
Mariachi can't escape the position.
What can Mariachi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mariachi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Newell has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mariachi 's body.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Newell with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newell gets his hands free as Mariachi looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Newell wins on points by 21 to 2.
Conor Newell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Tevez and Shinobu Yoshimitsu. Tevez comes to the cage accompanied by I Remember - Deadmau5 and Kaskade. 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Tevez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shinobu Yoshimitsu!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tevez forces Yoshimitsu back against the cage and clinches.
Yoshimitsu goes for a takedown attempt but Tevez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tevez drives through and clinches with Yoshimitsu against the cage.
Yoshimitsu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tevez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yoshimitsu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tevez (4) vs (0) Yoshimitsu
Tevez is persistently looking for the submission but Yoshimitsu is defending it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tevez looking to break Yoshimitsu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yoshimitsu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tevez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tevez keeps control of the position as Yoshimitsu tries to break free.
Yoshimitsu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tevez gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Yoshimitsu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tevez's arms.
Tevez controlling well, preventing Yoshimitsu from escaping the position.
Yoshimitsu won't enjoy being in this position. Tevez looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Yoshimitsu is tapping - it's over boys! Tevez picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Tevez!
A relieved looking Carlos Tevez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin and Demarte Pena. Machin comes to the cage accompanied by Pandora's Music Box. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Demarte Pena!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pena doesn't manage to clinch there - Machin circles away.
Machin tries to counter with a takedown but Pena is quick to defend against it.
Pena forces Machin back against the cage and clinches.
Machin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pena regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Machin (2) vs (0) Pena
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin stopping the sweep attempt from Pena.
Machin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (5) vs (0) Pena
Machin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pena is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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