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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ron Adios (ranked 7037 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumar Pentax (ranked 21578 p4p, 759 weight class). Takumar Pentax is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ron Adios! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Takumar Pentax!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Adios looks for a takedown but Pentax sprawls well.
Pentax drives through and clinches with Adios against the cage.
Pentax is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adios can't fight it off and eventually Pentax manages to take the fight to the floor. Adios looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adios (0) vs (2) Pentax
Pentax drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pentax jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentax 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentax passes Adios's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adios is looking to improve his position.
Pentax works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adios (0) vs (5) Pentax
Adios is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pentax has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Adios (0) vs (8) Pentax
Adios is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentax keeps control of the position easily here as Adios tries to buck him off.
Adios tries to break free.
Pentax has managed to slip his arm under Adios's chin. This could be all over... yep, Adios is tapping out! Submission win for Pentax.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumar Pentax! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sebastian Heikkinen (ranked 21398 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne Gracy (ranked 21671 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Heikkinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sigur Rós - Varúð. Wayne Gracy has chosen Fingersmith - Pogo as his entrance music. John Wayne Gracy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sebastian Heikkinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; John Wayne Gracy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wayne Gracy moves into the clinch.
Wayne Gracy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Heikkinen is trying to keep an underhook but Wayne Gracy manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heikkinen (0) vs (2) Wayne Gracy
Heikkinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wayne Gracy.
Heikkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wayne Gracy is working away from the top position though.
Wayne Gracy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heikkinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne Gracy controlling the pace.
Wayne Gracy passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heikkinen (0) vs (5) Wayne Gracy
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen tries to hold on but Wayne Gracy postures up.
Heikkinen tries to reverse the position but Wayne Gracy maintains control.
Heikkinen regains half guard.
Heikkinen wants to control but Wayne Gracy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heikkinen wants to sweep but Wayne Gracy has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Heikkinen (0) vs (8) Wayne Gracy
Heikkinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wayne Gracy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heikkinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heikkinen is controlling Wayne Gracy's trapped leg to prevent Wayne Gracy from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heikkinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wayne Gracy wants to control but Heikkinen is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen wants to control but Wayne Gracy is keeping busy.
Wayne Gracy 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.
Heikkinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heikkinen is refusing to be controlled, as Wayne Gracy sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy trying to pass the guard but Heikkinen defending well.
Wayne Gracy is working for a kimura but Heikkinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Wayne Gracy prevents Heikkinen from improving his position.
Wayne Gracy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Heikkinen! Score +3 for passing guard: Heikkinen (0) vs (11) Wayne Gracy
Heikkinen is looking to improve his position but Wayne Gracy isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy looking to control but Heikkinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heikkinen tries to lock up and control but Wayne Gracy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wayne Gracy prevents Heikkinen from getting the reversal.
Wayne Gracy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Heikkinen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wayne Gracy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Heikkinen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Heikkinen shrugs it off.
Heikkinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen tries to lock up and control but Wayne Gracy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heikkinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wayne Gracy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Heikkinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Heikkinen and Wayne Gracy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wayne Gracy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heikkinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wayne Gracy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heikkinen, who protects the arm well.
Wayne Gracy is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Heikkinen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wayne Gracy gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Heikkinen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wayne Gracy lets go of the hold and Heikkinen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Wayne Gracy! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Sodden (ranked 7036 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Alvbris (ranked 4628 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvbris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slayer - Bloodline kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Casper Alvbris 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Sodden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Casper Alvbris!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alvbris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sodden (0) vs (4) Alvbris
Sodden wants to control but Alvbris postures up.
Alvbris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sodden has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvbris but great work by Sodden. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sodden (4) vs (4) Alvbris
Sodden trying to control the action but Alvbris is working from the bottom.
Sodden really is a fat lump.
Alvbris wants to control but Sodden postures up.
Sodden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sodden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvbris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvbris regains half guard.
Alvbris actively working from the bottom here.
Alvbris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sodden pulls his head out easily.
Sodden is keen to just control but Alvbris is a slippery customer.
Alvbris actively working from the bottom here.
Sodden wants to control but Alvbris is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvbris is just riding it out for now. Sodden eventually gives up the hold.
Alvbris actively working from the bottom here.
Sodden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvbris on the ground.
Sodden wants to take a breather but Alvbris is having none of it.
Alvbris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sodden pulls his head out easily.
Sodden wants to pass the guard but Alvbris is defending well.
Alvbris tries to get to full guard but Sodden has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvbris pushes a forearm under Sodden's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sodden is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casper Alvbris! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kevin Jason (ranked 21626 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Bishoff (ranked 21566 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason's entrance music is G-Eazy - I Mean It ft. Remo. A fine choice. Bishoff has chosen Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Jason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Gary Bishoff!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bishoff has Jason up against the cage in a clinch.
Bishoff pulls guard successfully.
Jason is sitting in close to Bishoff's body. Bishoff has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jason is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jason is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bishoff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gary Bishoff! |
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