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TWGC 24 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeshi Sendou (ranked 7311 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Johnson (ranked 7628 p4p, 0 weight class). Sendou comes into the arena with Skillet - Feel Invincible blaring out of the sound system. Johnson has chosen The Clash - This Is England as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Takeshi Sendou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ben Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sendou gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sendou will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sendou has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sendou keeps moving.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sendou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Sendou is controlling Johnson's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sendou 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: Sendou (2) vs (0) Johnson
Sendou passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sendou (5) vs (0) Johnson
Sendou takes Johnson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Johnson is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sendou (8) vs (0) Johnson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sendou is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
Sendou controlling from the back.
Sendou is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Sendou. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sendou's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sendou (8) vs (2) Johnson
Sendou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sendou keeps moving.
Sendou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sendou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sendou looking for a sweep. Not yet Sendou, not yet.
Johnson trying to control but Sendou is working from the bottom.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Sendou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sendou manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Sendou's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sendou keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sendou looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Sendou trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Sendou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson postures up.
Sendou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sendou looking for a sweep. Not yet Sendou, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sendou trying to control the position.
Sendou keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Sendou has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sendou keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sendou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sendou (10) vs (2) Johnson
Sendou trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sendou controlling from the top position.
Sendou trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Sendou is proving a slippery customer.
Sendou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sendou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sendou has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Sendou trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sendou stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Sendou looking to pass the guard.
Sendou trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson pulls Sendou in close to prevent any damage.
Sendou advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sendou (13) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson trying to remain calm as Sendou controls from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sendou tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Sendou has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sendou (15) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Sendou's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sendou has a good base and remains in mount.
Sendou wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Sendou looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Sendou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Sendou has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sendou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson prevents Sendou from taking his back.
Sendou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sendou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Sendou fails to move to back control.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sendou seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson tries to hold on but Sendou pushes him away.
Sendou mounts Johnson! Really nice guard pass there!
Johnson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Sendou (18) vs (2) Johnson
Sendou wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Johnson just trying to survive but Sendou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Sendou.
Johnson breaks Sendou's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sendou (18) vs (4) Johnson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sendou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sendou working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sendou holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sendou is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sendou keeps moving.
Sendou trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sendou wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson trying to control but Sendou is working from the bottom.
Sendou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sendou keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sendou keeps moving.
Sendou is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Sendou 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: Sendou (20) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson tries to roll over but Sendou keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Sendou control the position.
Sendou works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sendou (23) vs (4) Johnson
Sendou seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sendou fails to take his opponent's back.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Sendou wants to take his opponent's back but Johnson doesn't allow it.
Johnson can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sendou avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Sendou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sendou looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson tries to hold on but Sendou pushes him away.
Sendou takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sendou (26) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sendou's arms.
Johnson is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sendou tries to get the hooks in deep but Johnson pushed the leg off.
Johnson is really stuck here.
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sendou.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnson has eaten all the pies!
Johnson breaks Sendou's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sendou (26) vs (6) Johnson
Sendou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sendou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sendou (28) vs (6) Johnson
Sendou stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sendou (31) vs (6) Johnson
Sendou is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to control Sendou's posture but Sendou avoids it.
Sendou advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sendou (33) vs (6) Johnson
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sendou moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sendou (36) vs (6) Johnson
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Sendou working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sendou avoiding Johnson 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Sendou is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Sendou keeps control of the position.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Sendou breaks the grip.
Johnson prevents Sendou from getting a body triangle.
Sendou is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to escape but Sendou has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sendou working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sendou working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sendou's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sendou working for a choke but Johnson is defending well.
Sendou trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson just trying to survive but Sendou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sendou trying to control momentarily.
Sendou is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sendou takes the fight on points by 36 to 6.
After the fight, Takeshi Sendou was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Petr Kotrc (ranked 21409 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus MacIver (ranked 7494 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Angus MacIver enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Petr Kotrc! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Angus MacIver!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kotrc closes the distance and clinches.
MacIver decides to pull guard.
Kotrc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kotrc has gone for a leg lock! MacIver slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kotrc's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kotrc (0) vs (2) MacIver
Kotrc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacIver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacIver wants to pass the guard but Kotrc is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacIver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kotrc is trying to hold MacIver in close to prevent damage but MacIver has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacIver wants to pass the guard but Kotrc is defending well.
Kotrc is staying active underneath MacIver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacIver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacIver 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.
Kotrc is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacIver trying to mount his opponent but Kotrc defends it.
Kotrc tries to roll over but MacIver keeps him under control.
MacIver controlling the pace.
Kotrc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacIver pulls his head out easily.
Kotrc trying to control but MacIver postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc wants to get back to full guard.
MacIver is controlling the pace.
MacIver moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kotrc (0) vs (5) MacIver
Kotrc is trying to escape the position but MacIver is controlling the position.
MacIver wants to control but Kotrc is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacIver is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kotrc's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kotrc can't do much from the bottom here.
Kotrc tries to improve position but can't.
MacIver moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kotrc (0) vs (7) MacIver
MacIver is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kotrc to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kotrc shrugs it off.
Kotrc tries to hold on but MacIver postures up.
MacIver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc wants to control but MacIver is having none of it.
MacIver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kotrc tries to hold on but MacIver pushes him away.
MacIver content just to control the position here.
Kotrc tries to lock up and control but MacIver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacIver is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kotrc is surviving well by controlling MacIver's body position as best he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacIver takes Kotrc's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kotrc (0) vs (10) MacIver
MacIver is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kotrc knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kotrc for a finish.
Kotrc trying to control but not successfully.
Kotrc is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacIver is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacIver is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kotrc defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
MacIver is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kotrc is defending well though. MacIver let's go of the attempt for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
MacIver trying to control momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
MacIver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
MacIver looking for the choke from the back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc can't escape the position.
MacIver trying to control.
MacIver has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kotrc has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kotrc is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kotrc trying to control but not successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc 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 MacIver gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Kotrc's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacIver slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacIver not allowing Kotrc to control his hands.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Kotrc right now.
It looks like MacIver 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.
Kotrc prevents MacIver from getting a body triangle.
MacIver working for the choke.
I would not like to be Kotrc right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacIver is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kotrc knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kotrc for a finish.
MacIver has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kotrc has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
MacIver gets his hands free as Kotrc looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacIver controlling the positon.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacIver working for a choke but Kotrc is defending well.
Kotrc staying busy and making it hard for MacIver to control.
MacIver patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
MacIver is not going to allow Kotrc to sit and survive in this position.
MacIver trying to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacIver controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotrc is trying to break free.
MacIver has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kotrc has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
MacIver gets his hands free as Kotrc looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kotrc defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacIver wins on points by 10 to 0. |
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