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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Breckia Godwin (ranked 6606 p4p, 483 weight class) and Michael MP (ranked 4493 p4p, 0 weight class). MP has chosen Whitesnake - Is This Love? as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Breckia Godwin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Breckia Godwin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Breckia Godwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael MP!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Godwin closes the distance and clinches.
Godwin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MP avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Godwin is trying to pull guard but MP turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Godwin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MP after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breckia Godwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MP has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Godwin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Godwin (0) vs (4) MP
Godwin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MP.
MP is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
MP is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Godwin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Godwin for a finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP looking for the choke but no joy.
Godwin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if MP gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MP looking for the choke from the back.
Godwin tries to escape the position.
MP is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Godwin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Godwin for a finish.
MP is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Godwin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Godwin manages to reverse the position and now he's in MP's guard. Nice work there by Godwin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Godwin (2) vs (4) MP
MP keeping full guard, as Godwin tries to pass.
MP working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MP looking to hit a scissor sweep but Godwin is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godwin wants to control from the top but MP keeps moving.
MP working for a triangle but Godwin defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MP looking for subs off his back but Godwin has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Godwin 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.
MP is not content to let Godwin control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godwin is really struggling to control MP but he's trying to hold on to the position.
MP is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Godwin pulls his head out easily.
MP is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Godwin pulls his head out easily.
MP is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Godwin pulls his head out easily.
Godwin trying to control from half guard but MP is working away.
Godwin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MP is looking for a sweep. Godwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Godwin slows the pace down in half guard.
Godwin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MP is just riding it out for now. Godwin eventually gives up the hold.
Godwin trying to control from half guard but MP is working away.
MP looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MP is looking for a sweep. Godwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Godwin trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MP is refusing to be controlled, as Godwin sits in half guard.
Godwin wants to pass to mount but MP is defending the position.
Godwin moves into full mount! MP won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Godwin (5) vs (4) MP
MP keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Godwin works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Godwin (8) vs (4) MP
Godwin tightening his grip on MP, looking for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MP tries to escape but Godwin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MP is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Godwin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Godwin looking to break MP's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MP remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Godwin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy MP right now.
MP is still trying to improve position.
Godwin looking for the choke from the back.
MP rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MP is refusing to be controlled, as Godwin sits in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MP wants to improve his position but Godwin is controlling well.
MP moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Godwin trying to control the position from guard on top but MP is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MP looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MP keeping moving, preventing Godwin from controlling successfully.
MP wants to sweep here but Godwin controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Godwin trying to control the position from guard on top but MP is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MP had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Godwin defends it easily.
Godwin wants to control from the top but MP keeps moving.
Godwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and MP has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Godwin has managed to get both his arms back between MP's legs - danger averted.
Godwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Godwin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MP throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Godwin is pushing down on MP's leg trying to pass to half guard. MP is fighting to maintain full guard but Godwin has managed to sneak the leg through.
MP is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Godwin wants to take a breather but MP is having none of it.
MP tries to get to full guard but Godwin has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Godwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MP does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Godwin is just content to waste time from the top position. MP takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Godwin trying to control the position from guard on top but MP is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godwin slips nicely into half guard.
Godwin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MP defends it well.
Godwin is stalling here. MP is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Godwin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MP has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Godwin (8) vs (8) MP
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MP thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Godwin is looking to regain half guard here but MP keeps moving and retains side control.
MP is trying to get an arm triangle but Godwin is defending well.
Godwin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MP 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.
MP tries to pass to full mount but Godwin defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MP is looking for a kimura here.
MP is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Godwin regains full guard. Nicely done.
MP pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Godwin is keeping the position for now.
Godwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Godwin, not yet.
MP passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Godwin (8) vs (11) MP
MP advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Godwin (8) vs (13) MP
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MP wants to finish this one by submission but Godwin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from MP.
MP looks winded!
Godwin tries to hold on but MP pushes him away.
Godwin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Godwin works his way to full guard. Good work.
MP looking to pass the guard.
Godwin can't keep his opponent in guard - MP advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Godwin is looking to control MP's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Godwin avoid being mounted?
Godwin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Godwin keeping full guard, as MP tries to pass.
MP forces his way into half guard.
MP seems to be looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MP wants to work for an arm triangle but Godwin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Godwin moves into full guard.
MP pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Godwin is keeping the position for now.
MP is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Godwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Godwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MP gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MP drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Godwin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MP has Godwin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Godwin (10) vs (13) MP
And that's the end of the fight!
MP wins on points by 13 to 10.
Michael MP was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kent Schoenfield (ranked 23984 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 6319 p4p, 113 weight class). Sparxx is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thug Life - Lugz. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kent Schoenfield ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schoenfield napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schoenfield (0) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx swings around for an armbar but Schoenfield sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schoenfield (2) vs (4) Sparxx
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schoenfield slips nicely into half guard.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx actively working from the bottom here.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Schoenfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back.
Sparxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schoenfield is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Schoenfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schoenfield is one step ahead there.
Sparxx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schoenfield is aware though and is defending well.
Sparxx isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Schoenfield stacks Sparxx 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 Schoenfield ! Score +3 for passing guard: Schoenfield (5) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control but Schoenfield postures up.
Sparxx desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Sparxx is controlling Schoenfield 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sparxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to keep a closed guard but Schoenfield is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx pushes a forearm under Schoenfield 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Schoenfield is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx gave a mention to Top Nutrition 160Q\200$ 140Q\150$ 100Q\50$ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 6683 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrald James (ranked 1895 p4p, 293 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jan Sobieski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gerrald James!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sobieski or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
James moves into the clinch.
Sobieski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sobieski is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobieski goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sobieski uses from the top position.
Sobieski preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski is looking to pass into half guard but James pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now James is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieski (0) vs (2) James
James stopping the sweep attempt from Sobieski.
James wants to pass the guard but Sobieski is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sobieski looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Sobieski.
James passes Sobieski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
Sobieski is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobieski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, James has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (0) vs (5) James
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James content just to control the position here.
James moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Sobieski (0) vs (8) James
James biding his time, controlling Sobieski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Sobieski right now.
Sobieski rolls, trying to escape but James keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sobieski trying to control the action but James just sinks the hooks in.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski tries to escape the position.
Sobieski trying to control but not successfully.
James controlling well, preventing Sobieski from escaping the position.
James is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
James keeps control of the position as Sobieski tries to break free.
Sobieski is working hard here to advance position.
Sobieski wants to control his opponent's hands but James gets his hands free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski tries to roll but James sticks to his back.
James has good solid back control here.
Sobieski wants to escape the position.
James controls the position.
James is hanging on to Sobieski's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski trying to control the action but James just sinks the hooks in.
James has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sobieski's body.
Sobieski trying to control the hands but James won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Sobieski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
James biding his time, controlling Sobieski.
Sobieski is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Sobieski right now.
Sobieski tries to roll but James sticks to his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
James controls the action.
Sobieski wants to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
James really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sobieski.
Sobieski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
James is pressing down on Sobieski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sobieski is holding on for now.
Sobieski wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but James manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (0) vs (11) James
Sobieski is trying to reverse the position but instead James has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sobieski (0) vs (14) James
James has the hooks in. Sobieski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
James controlling the position well here. Sobieski rolled but James kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sobieski tries to break free.
I would not like to be Sobieski right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
James wins on points by 14 to 0.
A relieved looking Gerrald James 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeshi Kovacs (ranked 6601 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 11013 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takeshi Kovacs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Narushima moves into range and clinches up with Kovacs.
Kovacs is trying to pull guard but Narushima has him pressed against the cage.
Kovacs is trying to pull guard but Narushima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kovacs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Kovacs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narushima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kovacs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kovacs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Narushima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Narushima gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kovacs (0) vs (2) Narushima
Kovacs trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs wants to get back to full guard.
Kovacs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Narushima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Narushima's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kovacs (4) vs (2) Narushima
Kovacs tries to get the hooks in deep but Narushima pushed the leg off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Narushima won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kovacs off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeshi Kovacs! |
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