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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Caunt (ranked 4669 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo De Barros (ranked 6047 p4p, 504 weight class). 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dick Caunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bernardo De Barros!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown but Caunt shows good takedown defense.
Caunt keeps the fight on the outside.
De Barros doesn't manage to clinch there - Caunt circles away.
De Barros tries to clinch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Barros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caunt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Caunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Caunt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Barros tries to clinch up but Caunt circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros wants to clinch up but Caunt keeps it at a distance.
Caunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caunt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Barros manages to circle out of the way.
De Barros misses with a takedown
and Caunt counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dick Caunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo De Barros.
Caunt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but De Barros regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caunt (2) vs (0) De Barros
De Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Barros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Barros is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Caunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Barros on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Barros looking for a sweep. Not yet De Barros, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Barros looking for a guillotine here but Caunt defends easily.
Caunt content to stall in guard here.
De Barros looking for a sweep. Not yet De Barros, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Barros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Caunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Caunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Barros is looking to improve his position.
De Barros keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Barros actively working from the bottom here.
De Barros actively working from the bottom here.
De Barros looking for submissions off his back.
De Barros gets back to full guard.
De Barros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Caunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Caunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Barros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Barros is looking for a triangle but Caunt pushes his legs off easily.
De Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Barros looking for subs off his back but Caunt has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caunt in particular looking to stall.
De Barros is looking for a sweep. Caunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Barros moves into full guard.
De Barros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Barros controls Caunt momentarily but Caunt frees himself.
De Barros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Barros is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caunt is aware though and is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Barros has his foot on Caunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caunt works his way back into a safe position though.
De Barros has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Caunt doesn't defend quickly enough and De Barros has managed to lock this one up! Can Caunt escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to De Barros on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bernardo De Barros! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Irvin (ranked 3161 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Khamedd (ranked 7813 p4p, 517 weight class). 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Irvin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elias Khamedd!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Irvin looks for a takedown but Khamedd sprawls well.
Khamedd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irvin to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irvin (2) vs (0) Khamedd
Irvin wants to pass the guard but Khamedd is keeping the position.
Khamedd keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamedd wants to sweep here but Irvin controlling him for the moment.
Irvin stands and throws Khamedd's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Irvin (5) vs (0) Khamedd
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khamedd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khamedd tries to improve position but can't.
Khamedd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Irvin's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Irvin! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Khamedd has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Irvin!
A relieved looking Paul Irvin 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyro Costa (ranked 6461 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Long (ranked 22060 p4p, 595 weight class). Brandon Long 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyro Costa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brandon Long!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Costa with that takedown attempt.
Long moves into the clinch.
Long has hold of one of Costa's legs. Costa is fighting the takedown attempt but Long gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Costa (0) vs (2) Long
Costa seems keen to control Long's posture.
Costa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Long gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Long is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long stopping the sweep attempt from Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Costa (2) vs (2) Long
Costa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (5) vs (2) Long
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
Costa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Long can't do much from the bottom here.
Costa has hold of Long's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Long seems comfortable defending it but Costa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Long is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Long is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Costa couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyro Costa! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pelle Paniikki (ranked 4117 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 21839 p4p, 339 weight class). Paniikki comes to the cage accompanied by N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Pelle Paniikki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paniikki shoots in and gets a takedown into Birchack's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (0) Birchack
Paniikki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Birchack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birchack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniikki passes Birchack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Birchack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paniikki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Birchack actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (5) vs (0) Birchack
Paniikki tries for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Birchack stops Paniikki from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Birchack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
Paniikki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Birchack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Birchack is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paniikki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paniikki (5) vs (4) Birchack
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack is hanging on to Paniikki's back as he tries to escape.
Birchack is looking for the choke from the back position but Paniikki is controlling his hands well.
Paniikki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Birchack seems to be looking for submissions.
Birchack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paniikki is just riding it out for now. Birchack eventually gives up the hold.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Birchack pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paniikki defends it well.
Paniikki gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki working for a triangle but Birchack defends it easily.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
Birchack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Birchack has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Birchack drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paniikki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paniikki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paniikki! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paniikki (9) vs (4) Birchack
Paniikki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paniikki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paniikki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Birchack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Birchack tries to roll over but Paniikki keeps him under control.
Birchack is looking to get back to full guard here but Paniikki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (12) vs (4) Birchack
Paniikki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Birchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paniikki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Birchack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is trying to get an arm triangle but Birchack is defending well.
Birchack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Birchack gets full guard.
Birchack 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: Paniikki (12) vs (6) Birchack
Birchack is trying to work for a kimura but Paniikki is defending well.
Birchack is looking for a kimura but Paniikki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Birchack to get the leverage.
Birchack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paniikki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Birchack.
Birchack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki gets full guard.
Paniikki looking for a triangle here. Birchack is fighting it but it looks tight! Paniikki pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Birchack is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pelle Paniikki! |
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