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TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aldo Crespo (ranked 2463 p4p, 125 weight class) and Anton Poirier (ranked 3954 p4p, 0 weight class). Crespo comes to the cage accompanied by Toxic Waltz. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Aldo Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Anton Poirier!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Poirier circles away and keeps his distance.
Crespo is looking to clinch but Poirier is avoiding it.
Crespo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crespo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Poirier.
Crespo slaps away a takedown attempt from Poirier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poirier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crespo tries to keep at a distance but Poirier has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aldo Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Poirier.
Poirier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crespo walks away with a smile on his face. Poirier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Poirier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crespo clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier is looking for a takedown.
Crespo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Poirier gets control of Crespo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Poirier will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Crespo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poirier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crespo tries to free his leg and advance position but Poirier is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier is adopting a defensive guard.
Crespo tries to free his leg and advance position but Poirier is retaining full guard.
Crespo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (3) vs (0) Poirier
Poirier is looking for a sweep.
Poirier is not content to let Crespo control the position.
Crespo tries to advance to mount but Poirier denies him.
Crespo tries for a kimura but Poirier is defending well.
Crespo trying to control the action but Poirier is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poirier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Poirier is trying to get back to half guard.
Crespo taking a break here but Poirier is having none of it and regains half guard.
Crespo trying to control from half guard but Poirier is working away.
Poirier felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Poirier is defending well.
Poirier is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crespo is working for a kimura but Poirier is defending it quite comfortably.
Poirier wants to control but Crespo is keeping busy.
Crespo wants to control but Poirier is keeping him busy.
Crespo wants to work for an arm triangle but Poirier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crespo seems to be working for a kimura but Poirier defends the submission attempt.
Crespo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poirier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crespo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Poirier wants to get back to full guard.
Poirier keeping hold of Crespo's head, controlling as best he can.
Poirier actively working from the bottom here.
Crespo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poirier keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Poirier is holding on to half guard well.
Poirier is in trouble now - Crespo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (6) vs (0) Poirier
Poirier tries to reverse the position but Crespo maintains control.
Crespo working for a submission but Poirier is keeping him at bay.
Poirier manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Poirier manages to get to full guard.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poirier is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Poirier is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Poirier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poirier is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (6) vs (2) Poirier
Crespo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crespo 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: Crespo (8) vs (2) Poirier
Crespo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poirier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is working for a submission of some sort.
Poirier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poirier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crespo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poirier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poirier keeping full guard, as Crespo tries to pass.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poirier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Poirier keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo looking to pass the guard.
Crespo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Poirier is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Poirier wants to control but Crespo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crespo is looking for a kimura but Poirier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crespo to get the leverage.
Crespo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poirier is just riding it out for now. Crespo eventually gives up the hold.
Crespo prevents Poirier from improving his position.
Poirier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poirier.
Crespo advances to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Poirier is trying to get back to full guard.
Crespo is working for a kimura but Poirier is defending it quite comfortably.
Crespo is looking for a kimura here.
Poirier trying to control here.
Crespo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Poirier defends it well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poirier is just riding it out for now. Crespo eventually gives up the hold.
Poirier tries to get to full guard but Crespo has control of the leg.
Poirier is not content to let Crespo control the position.
Crespo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crespo wants to work for an arm triangle but Poirier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poirier is just riding it out for now. Crespo eventually gives up the hold.
Crespo prevents Poirier from improving his position.
Crespo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crespo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Poirier keeps moving.
Crespo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poirier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier controlling the position.
Poirier controls Crespo momentarily but Crespo frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poirier looking for a sweep. Not yet Poirier, not yet.
Poirier has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crespo takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Aldo Crespo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 1375 p4p, 144 weight class) and Pablo Pablos (ranked 3181 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes into the arena with Ghetts - Artillery blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jackson Bishop! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Pablos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bishop drags the fight down to the ground.
Pablos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pablos trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Pablos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bishop's guard.
Bishop is defending against the submission attempts here by Pablos.
Bishop won't allow Pablos to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop gets full guard.
Pablos won't allow Bishop to sweep him here.
Bishop has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pablos 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 Bishop. Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (3) Pablos
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Bishop is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pablos is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bishop (0) vs (5) Pablos
Pablos looking to control but Bishop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bishop wants to control but Pablos is having none of it.
Pablos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bishop is working to get back to half guard.
Pablos tries to control but Bishop wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pablos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bishop is trying desperately to improve position.
Bishop is squirming around, avoiding Pablos's attempts to control the action.
Bishop regains half guard.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (8) Pablos
Bishop is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pablos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pablos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bishop's thigh. Bishop counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bishop controls Pablos momentarily but Pablos frees himself.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Pablos tries to pass.
Pablos looking to sit in guard and control but Bishop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishop (2) vs (8) Pablos
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pablos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Pablos is retaining full guard.
Bishop sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pablos's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is looking to improve his position.
Pablos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bishop is tapping! Great win for Pablos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Pablos!
Pablo Pablos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulo Dos Oliviera (ranked 4526 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 7065 p4p, 280 weight class). Dos Oliviera comes to the cage accompanied by Black Hole Sun. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pozar's choice of entrance music: z Buta Wjeżdzam. Pozar Pozar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paulo Dos Oliviera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch but Pozar is having none of it.
Pozar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dos Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Pozar circles away.
Pozar clinches up against the cage.
Dos Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Pozar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pozar gets control of Dos Oliviera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pozar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Oliviera passes Pozar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pozar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Oliviera is working away from the top position though.
Pozar manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pozar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dos Oliviera stacks Pozar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dos Oliviera! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (3) vs (0) Pozar
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dos Oliviera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pozar, who protects the arm well.
Dos Oliviera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dos Oliviera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pozar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozar looking for submissions off his back.
Pozar is looking for a sweep. Dos Oliviera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pozar is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dos Oliviera is tapping! Great win for Pozar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pozar Pozar!
A determined Pozar Pozar didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Osterberg (ranked 4864 p4p, 220 weight class) and Oskar Friman (ranked 5385 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; James Osterberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Oskar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Friman stuffs the takedown attempt from Osterberg. Osterberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Friman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Friman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Friman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Friman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Osterberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Friman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Osterberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friman gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Osterberg (0) vs (2) Friman
Friman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman is controlling the pace.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osterberg.
Friman stays in close to Osterberg's body and controls the position.
Osterberg is trying to control the position but Friman postures up.
Friman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osterberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Friman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (2) vs (2) Friman
Osterberg being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg pushes down on Friman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Friman is defending against the submission attempts here by Osterberg.
Osterberg seems to be working for a kimura but Friman defends the submission attempt.
Osterberg is looking to advance position but Friman won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Osterberg (5) vs (2) Friman
Friman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Friman tries to lock up and control but Osterberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Osterberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Osterberg works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Osterberg (8) vs (2) Friman
Osterberg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Osterberg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Osterberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Friman is defending well though. Osterberg let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman trying to control the action but Osterberg just sinks the hooks in.
Osterberg trying to control.
Friman tries to escape the position.
Friman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Osterberg.
Osterberg doesn't have the hooks in and Friman manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (8) vs (4) Friman
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Friman being controlled here momentarily.
Friman content to stall in guard here.
Osterberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Friman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osterberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Friman has managed to get both his arms back between Osterberg's legs - danger averted.
Osterberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Friman tries to free his leg and advance position but Osterberg is retaining full guard.
Friman 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.
Osterberg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Friman has picked Osterberg up and slammed him! Osterberg can't keep hold of the triangle and Friman manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Osterberg (8) vs (7) Friman
Friman taking a breather here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg is not content to let Friman control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterberg is looking to regain half guard here but Friman keeps moving and retains side control.
Osterberg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Friman is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Osterberg (8) vs (9) Friman
Osterberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Friman has a good base and remains in mount.
Friman controlling his opponent.
Osterberg wants to hold on but Friman pushes him away.
Friman trying to control but Osterberg is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (10) vs (9) Friman
Friman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Osterberg is one step ahead there.
Friman is adopting a defensive guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Friman trying to keep a closed guard but Osterberg is proving a slippery customer.
Friman looking for a sweep. Not yet Friman, not yet.
Osterberg passes Friman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Friman trying to control here.
Friman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Osterberg is pressing down on Friman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Friman is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Friman is in trouble now - Osterberg has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Osterberg (13) vs (9) Friman
Friman regains half guard.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Friman is defending well.
Osterberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Friman is just riding it out for now. Osterberg eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Friman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Friman is controlling Osterberg's trapped leg to prevent Osterberg from advancing to side control.
Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friman keeps working.
Friman has his hands clasped together around Osterberg's back. He's all about the action.
Let's hope that Friman 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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Friman is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Osterberg 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.
Friman controlling the position well.
Osterberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg stalling away here and it's allowed Friman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Friman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Osterberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (13) vs (11) Friman
Osterberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Osterberg, not yet.
Osterberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friman defends it easily.
Friman content to stall in guard here.
Osterberg looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osterberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (15) vs (11) Friman
Osterberg controlling from the top position.
Friman keeping full guard, as Osterberg tries to pass.
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman has Osterberg pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osterberg takes the fight on points by 15 to 11. |
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