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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmie Connor (ranked 23066 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 3832 p4p, 452 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jimmie Connor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Connor (0) vs (2) Zinsou
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zinsou passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (0) vs (5) Zinsou
Zinsou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Connor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zinsou working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zinsou advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Connor (0) vs (7) Zinsou
Zinsou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zinsou looking for a guillotine from mount but Connor is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor holds of for dear life.
Zinsou wants to finish this one by submission but Connor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zinsou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou prevents Connor from getting the reversal.
Zinsou has hold of Connor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Connor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zinsou swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Connor is now in Zinsou's guard. A big mistake from Zinsou there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (2) vs (7) Zinsou
Connor trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou keeping full guard, as Connor tries to pass.
Zinsou trying to control the position here.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Connor postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Connor manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (2) vs (9) Zinsou
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Connor tries to get out of the position.
Zinsou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
Connor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zinsou on the ground.
Connor keeping full guard, as Zinsou tries to pass.
Zinsou pushing down on Connor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura here.
Zinsou is working for a kimura but Connor is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to get to full guard but Zinsou has control of the leg.
Connor trying to control but Zinsou postures up.
Zinsou tries to pass to full mount but Connor defends it.
Zinsou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zinsou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor is looking to control Zinsou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Connor avoid being mounted?
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou is looking to stall here but Connor recovers full guard.
Zinsou trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Connor dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (4) vs (9) Zinsou
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou is pulling down on Connor's head. It's preventing any offense from Connor, at least for the moment.
Zinsou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinsou working for a triangle but Connor defends it easily.
Zinsou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zinsou controlling Connor's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Connor postures up.
Connor looking to pass the guard.
Zinsou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (4) vs (11) Zinsou
Zinsou trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Zinsou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (4) vs (14) Zinsou
Zinsou goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Connor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zinsou but great work by Connor. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Connor (8) vs (14) Zinsou
Zinsou is looking to reverse the position.
Zinsou keeps trying to improve his position.
Zinsou manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (8) vs (16) Zinsou
Connor is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Zinsou seems to be working for a kimura but Connor defends the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Connor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zinsou seems to be working for a kimura but Connor defends the submission attempt.
Connor gets back to full guard.
Zinsou trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura but Connor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zinsou to get the leverage.
Zinsou is keen to just control but Connor is a slippery customer.
Zinsou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zinsou is working for a kimura but Connor is defending it quite comfortably.
Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Zinsou sits in half guard.
Zinsou uses his free foot to push down on Connor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Connor. Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (8) vs (19) Zinsou
Zinsou content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou working for a submission but Connor is keeping him at bay.
Zinsou working for a submission but Connor is keeping him at bay.
Zinsou working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zinsou wants to finish this one by submission but Connor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zinsou.
Zinsou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Connor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zinsou is trying to control. Connor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zinsou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Connor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zinsou wants to take a breather but Connor is having none of it.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura here.
Zinsou passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (8) vs (22) Zinsou
Zinsou controlling the position.
Zinsou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Connor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zinsou but great work by Connor. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Connor (12) vs (22) Zinsou
Connor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zinsou can't do much from the bottom here.
Zinsou manages to work his way to half guard, despite Connor's best efforts.
Zinsou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Connor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zinsou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou working a defensive guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (12) vs (24) Zinsou
Zinsou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zinsou is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Connor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Connor has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (14) vs (24) Zinsou
Zinsou controls Connor momentarily but Connor frees himself.
Well,Connor is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Connor manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (14) vs (26) Zinsou
Connor can't keep his opponent in guard - Zinsou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zinsou seems to be looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zinsou is trying to control. Connor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Connor defends it well.
Zinsou is working for a kimura but Connor is defending it quite comfortably.
Zinsou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Connor is just riding it out for now. Zinsou eventually gives up the hold.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Connor wants to control but Zinsou is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinsou wants to work for an arm triangle but Connor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Connor defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zinsou wins on points by 26 to 14.
After the fight, Yayi Zinsou was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Knight (ranked 4799 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Wallace (ranked 9792 p4p, 781 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wade Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Knight clinches up with Wallace and pushes him back against the cage.
Knight successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace controlling from the top position.
Knight working a defensive guard but Wallace passes into half guard.
Wallace is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Wallace is thwarting Knight's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is staying active underneath Wallace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wallace controlling the pace.
Wallace seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Wallace seems content to control.
Knight trying to hold on to Wallace's head to control him but Wallace postures up.
Wallace slows the pace down in half guard.
Wallace is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well.
Wallace trying to control from half guard but Knight is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace controlling the action here.
Wallace wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight wants to get back to full guard.
Wallace is working for a submission of some sort.
Wallace performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.
Knight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knight has his feet on Wallace's thighs here. He's pushed Wallace off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wallace screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Knight! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cliff Goodwin (ranked 22499 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lavrentiy Pudovkin (ranked 6804 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cliff Goodwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lavrentiy Pudovkin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Goodwin gets a clinch.
Goodwin looking for a takedown.
Pudovkin has picked Goodwin up - he's going for a ride! Pudovkin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodwin (0) vs (2) Pudovkin
Pudovkin trying to control from Goodwin's half guard. Goodwin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Goodwin has his hands on Pudovkin's head, controlling the position.
Pudovkin trying to control but Goodwin is working from the bottom.
Pudovkin passes Goodwin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin is defending against the submission attempts here by Pudovkin.
Goodwin is refusing to be controlled, as Pudovkin sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudovkin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pudovkin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pudovkin is looking for a kimura but Goodwin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pudovkin to get the leverage.
Pudovkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pudovkin is just content to waste time from the top position. Goodwin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Goodwin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pudovkin wants to pass the guard but Goodwin is keeping the position.
Pudovkin stopping the sweep attempt from Goodwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudovkin looking to pass the guard.
Pudovkin is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudovkin pushing down on Goodwin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pudovkin wants to pass the guard but Goodwin is defending well.
Goodwin is staying active underneath Pudovkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudovkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudovkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goodwin defends it well.
Pudovkin is trying to control. Goodwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pudovkin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Goodwin's thigh. Goodwin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pudovkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pudovkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudovkin keeps trying to improve his position.
Goodwin is pulling down on Pudovkin's head. It's preventing any offense from Pudovkin, at least for the moment.
Pudovkin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goodwin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goodwin has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodwin (2) vs (2) Pudovkin
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pudovkin trying to keep a closed guard but Goodwin is proving a slippery customer.
Pudovkin has Goodwin pulled in close to control his posture.
Pudovkin keeping full guard, as Goodwin tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pudovkin wants to sweep here but Goodwin controlling him for the moment.
Pudovkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goodwin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodwin (2) vs (4) Pudovkin
Pudovkin stands and throws Goodwin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goodwin (2) vs (7) Pudovkin
Goodwin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pudovkin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pudovkin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodwin (2) vs (10) Pudovkin
Pudovkin tries to control but Goodwin wriggling away.
Pudovkin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Goodwin is squirming around, avoiding Pudovkin's attempts to control the action.
Pudovkin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Goodwin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Goodwin and Pudovkin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pudovkin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Goodwin's legs.
Goodwin is not content to let Pudovkin control the position.
Goodwin is looking to regain half guard here but Pudovkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Pudovkin wants to control for a moment but Goodwin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pudovkin is trying to control. Goodwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pudovkin is looking to advance position but Goodwin won't allow it.
Pudovkin is just content to waste time from the top position. Goodwin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Goodwin is adopting a defensive guard.
Pudovkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goodwin's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pudovkin tries to pass to full mount but Goodwin defends it.
Pudovkin is keen to just control but Goodwin is a slippery customer.
Pudovkin tries to pass to full mount but Goodwin defends it.
Pudovkin wants to take a breather but Goodwin is having none of it.
Pudovkin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goodwin (2) vs (13) Pudovkin
Pudovkin wants to take Goodwin's back but he can't do it this time.
Pudovkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goodwin is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pudovkin wants to take Goodwin's back here but Goodwin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pudovkin tries to take his opponent's back but Goodwin turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodwin (4) vs (13) Pudovkin
Pudovkin controlling the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pudovkin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goodwin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goodwin (7) vs (13) Pudovkin
Goodwin is staying tight to Pudovkin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pudovkin is looking to reverse the position.
Pudovkin can't do much from the bottom here.
Pudovkin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goodwin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goodwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin prevents Pudovkin from improving his position.
Pudovkin is trying to maintain the position but Goodwin is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pudovkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goodwin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pudovkin wins on points by 13 to 7. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger Gauthier (ranked 25168 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Coldbane (ranked 3816 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roger Gauthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Coldbane!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Coldbane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coldbane tries to pull guard but Gauthier won't allow it.
Coldbane tries to pull guard but Gauthier holds him up against the cage and eventually Coldbane drops back down to his feet.
Gauthier tries to pull guard but Coldbane won't allow it.
Coldbane successfully pulls guard.
Coldbane is looking for a triangle here but Gauthier uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gauthier (3) vs (0) Coldbane
Gauthier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gauthier is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gauthier gets to mount! Coldbane was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gauthier (5) vs (0) Coldbane
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauthier controlling his opponent.
Coldbane wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gauthier (8) vs (0) Coldbane
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gauthier has got one arm under Coldbane's chin. This could be trouble... Coldbane trying to control the other hand but Gauthier gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Coldbane has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger Gauthier! |
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