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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Caunt (ranked 7478 p4p, 0 weight class) and TopOf FoodChain (ranked 8276 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Caunt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dick Caunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; TopOf FoodChain!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
FoodChain closes the distance and pushes Caunt back into the cage.
Caunt is fighting off a takedown attempt but FoodChain is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Caunt to the mat. Caunt regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caunt (0) vs (2) FoodChain
FoodChain passes into half guard.
FoodChain controlling the action here.
Caunt wants to improve his position but FoodChain is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain is working for a submission of some sort.
FoodChain is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that FoodChain 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 two minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain is pressing down on Caunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caunt is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with FoodChain in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain prevents Caunt from improving his position.
FoodChain is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Caunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. FoodChain is working away from the top position though.
Caunt is trying to get back to full guard.
FoodChain is taking a breather. Caunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Caunt is trying to maintain the position but FoodChain is very close to passing his half guard.
FoodChain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like FoodChain might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
FoodChain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
FoodChain controlling the action here.
More stalling from FoodChain.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Caunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caunt is trying to control but FoodChain passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caunt (0) vs (5) FoodChain
FoodChain taking a breather here.
Caunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on FoodChain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain is controlling the pace.
FoodChain working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Caunt's thigh. Caunt counters though and makes it back to full guard.
FoodChain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain is continuing to stall.
Caunt has control of FoodChain's left arm, preventing FoodChain from doing any damage.
FoodChain 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caunt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caunt (2) vs (5) FoodChain
FoodChain 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: Caunt (2) vs (7) FoodChain
FoodChain is controlling the pace.
FoodChain trying to mount his opponent but Caunt defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Caunt trying to control here.
FoodChain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Caunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Caunt (2) vs (10) FoodChain
FoodChain controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
FoodChain wins on points by 10 to 2.
TopOf FoodChain 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vape Diaz (ranked 24813 p4p, 689 weight class) and Garik Andonian (ranked 22404 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vape Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Andonian rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz has been working on his balance at Kangaroo's MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Andonian.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andonian prevents it.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vape Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andonian decides to pull guard.
Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Andonian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andonian manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Andonian's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz stands and throws Andonian's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (3) vs (0) Andonian
Andonian gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (5) vs (0) Andonian
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Andonian has his hands clasped together but Diaz breaks the hold and Andonian is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vape Diaz!
After the big win, Vape Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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