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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Volkan Xhaka and Artimus Angar. Artimus Angar 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Volkan Xhaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Artimus Angar!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Angar. No joy for Xhaka on that attempt.
Angar rushes Xhaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xhaka tries for a takedown but Angar manages to get underhooks.
Angar has Xhaka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Angar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Xhaka tumbling to the mat - Angar dives into Xhaka's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Xhaka (0) vs (2) Angar
Angar content to stall in guard here.
Xhaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Angar is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Angar passes Xhaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Angar prevents Xhaka from improving his position.
Xhaka wants to control but Angar passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Xhaka (0) vs (5) Angar
Angar controls the position.
Xhaka struggling a bit here.
Angar advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Xhaka (0) vs (7) Angar
Angar looking to control but Xhaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Xhaka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Angar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Xhaka is looking to get to half guard.
Angar trying to control but Xhaka is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Angar looking for a guillotine from mount but Xhaka is having none of it.
Xhaka tries to hold on but Angar postures up.
Angar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Xhaka is looking to escape.
Angar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Xhaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Angar has a good base and remains in mount.
Angar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Xhaka tries to hold on but Angar postures up.
Angar trying to control but Xhaka is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xhaka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Angar content to control rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka tries to get to full guard but Angar has control of the leg.
Angar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Angar is pressing down on Xhaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xhaka is holding on for now.
Angar trying to control from half guard but Xhaka is working away.
Xhaka trying to control but Angar postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Angar wants to pass the guard but Xhaka is defending well.
Angar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xhaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Angar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xhaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Angar.
Xhaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xhaka.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka seems keen to control Angar's posture.
Xhaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Angar looking to pass the guard.
Xhaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Angar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Angar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xhaka has his foot on Angar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Angar works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Angar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xhaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xhaka (2) vs (7) Angar
Xhaka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Angar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xhaka (2) vs (9) Angar
Xhaka keeping moving, preventing Angar from controlling successfully.
Angar passes Xhaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Angar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xhaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Angar 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Angar wants to take a breather but Xhaka is having none of it.
Angar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Angar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xhaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xhaka trying to control but Angar postures up.
Angar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Xhaka (2) vs (12) Angar
Xhaka is not content to let Angar control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Angar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Xhaka is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Angar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Angar controlling from side mount.
Xhaka is not content to let Angar control the position.
You can see the frustration on Xhaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xhaka prevents Angar from moving into mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka tries to buck Angar off but Angar is having none of it.
Xhaka wants to control but Angar postures up.
Xhaka tries to buck Angar off but Angar is having none of it.
Angar wants to control but Xhaka is keeping him busy.
Xhaka tries to bench press Angar off him but Angar keeps the position.
Angar trying to control the action but Xhaka is working from the bottom.
Angar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka tries to buck Angar off but Angar is having none of it.
Angar is looking to take a break and control but Xhaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xhaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Angar trying to control the position but Xhaka is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angar wins on points by 12 to 2.
Artimus Angar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ezekiel Moon and Tchort Abbadon. Tchort Abbadon 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Moon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tchort Abbadon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Abbadon tries to keep at a distance but Moon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moon jumps guard but Abbadon stands there with Moon around his waist. Moon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Abbadon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abbadon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abbadon is pushing down on Moon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moon is fighting to maintain full guard but Abbadon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbadon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbadon not doing much here.
Abbadon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moon is just riding it out for now. Abbadon eventually gives up the hold.
Abbadon uses his free foot to push down on Moon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moon. Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (0) vs (3) Abbadon
Moon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Abbadon content just to control the position here.
Moon is desperately trying to improve his position but Abbadon has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abbadon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moon is looking to escape.
Abbadon looking for a guillotine from mount but Moon is having none of it.
Moon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abbadon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Moon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon is not content to let Abbadon control the position.
Moon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Abbadon is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Moon is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tchort Abbadon!
A very excited looking Tchort Abbadon rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Wizigawidstzen and Fedro Emiliodingko. Wizigawidstzen's entrance music is Bonnie Tyler - I Need a Hero. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mike Wizigawidstzen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fedro Emiliodingko!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Emiliodingko looks for a takedown but Wizigawidstzen sprawls well.
Emiliodingko rushes Wizigawidstzen and presses him up against the cage.
Wizigawidstzen decides to pull guard.
Emiliodingko drops back looking for a leg! Wizigawidstzen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wizigawidstzen manages to kick Emiliodingko off! Emiliodingko jumps back into Wizigawidstzen's guard.
Emiliodingko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wizigawidstzen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wizigawidstzen has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wizigawidstzen (2) vs (0) Emiliodingko
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emiliodingko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wizigawidstzen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wizigawidstzen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emiliodingko is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emiliodingko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wizigawidstzen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wizigawidstzen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wizigawidstzen wants to pass the guard but Emiliodingko is keeping the position.
Emiliodingko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wizigawidstzen trying to control the position from guard on top but Emiliodingko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emiliodingko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wizigawidstzen defends it easily.
Wizigawidstzen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emiliodingko on the ground.
Wizigawidstzen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wizigawidstzen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wizigawidstzen trying to control but Emiliodingko is working from the bottom.
Wizigawidstzen tries to free his leg and advance position but Emiliodingko is retaining full guard.
Emiliodingko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emiliodingko keeping moving, preventing Wizigawidstzen from controlling successfully.
Wizigawidstzen is sitting in close to Emiliodingko's body. Emiliodingko has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wizigawidstzen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wizigawidstzen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Emiliodingko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fedro Emiliodingko! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antero Jose Carneiro and Kyle Goose . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Antero Jose Carneiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Goose !
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Goose has Carneiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Goose pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Goose keeps moving.
Carneiro looking to sit in guard and control but Goose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carneiro (0) vs (2) Goose
Carneiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carneiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goose escapes and throws Carneiro's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Carneiro (0) vs (5) Goose
Goose is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Carneiro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro trying to control but Goose flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Carneiro (0) vs (8) Goose
Goose keeps control of the position as Carneiro tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Goose not allowing Carneiro to control his hands.
Carneiro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Academia Jiu-Jitsu Carneiro, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Carneiro can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Carneiro wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goose controlling the positon.
Carneiro tries to roll but Goose sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goose trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Carneiro doesn't escape.
Goose 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carneiro trying to control the hands but Goose breaks the grip.
Goose has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is in bad spot here.
Carneiro breaks Goose 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carneiro (2) vs (8) Goose
Carneiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carneiro has managed to get both his arms back between Goose 's legs - danger averted.
Goose trying to keep a closed guard but Carneiro is proving a slippery customer.
Goose has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carneiro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Goose . Score +3 for passing guard: Carneiro (5) vs (8) Goose
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goose has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carneiro but great work by Goose . Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carneiro (5) vs (12) Goose
Carneiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Carneiro struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Carneiro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Goose is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carneiro (5) vs (14) Goose
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro prevents Goose from taking his back.
Goose controlling the position easily from mount.
Carneiro is working to get back to half guard.
Goose controlling his opponent.
Goose fails to move to back control.
Goose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Carneiro regains half guard.
Goose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Carneiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goose slows the pace down in half guard.
Carneiro actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goose sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carneiro looking for submissions off his back.
Carneiro is pressing down on Goose 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carneiro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goose escapes and throws Carneiro's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Carneiro (5) vs (17) Goose
Carneiro is breathing heavily.
Goose is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Carneiro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is looking for a sweep.
Goose controlling the position.
Carneiro stops Goose from passing to mount.
Goose is staying tight to Carneiro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Carneiro tries to control but Goose manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Carneiro (5) vs (20) Goose
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goose 's guard. Nice work there by Carneiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carneiro (7) vs (20) Goose
Goose has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carneiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Goose is keeping the position.
Goose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carneiro is one step ahead there.
Goose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carneiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Goose keeps moving.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Goose is keeping the position.
Goose controlling Carneiro's posture.
Goose keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carneiro defends well.
Goose has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Wild Card. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Carneiro trying to control but Goose is working from the bottom.
Carneiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carneiro has managed to get both his arms back between Goose 's legs - danger averted.
Carneiro advances to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goose defends it well.
Goose is not content to let Carneiro control the position.
Goose with the active half guard here but Carneiro passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carneiro (10) vs (20) Goose
Goose regains half guard.
Carneiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goose defends it well.
Carneiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goose ! Score +3 for passing guard: Carneiro (13) vs (20) Goose
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goose is trying desperately to improve position.
Goose tries to control the position but Carneiro now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Carneiro (16) vs (20) Goose
Carneiro looking for the choke but no joy.
Carneiro doesn't have the hooks in and Goose manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carneiro (16) vs (22) Goose
And that's the end of the fight!
Goose wins on points by 22 to 16.
A very excited looking Kyle Goose made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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