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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 4140 p4p, 423 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 6941 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Toktogulovich Bakiyev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Bakiyev has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Bakiyev holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Bakiyev is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Bakiyev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bakiyev keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Bakiyev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones won't allow Bakiyev to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Bakiyev being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Bakiyev keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Bakiyev pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bakiyev keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Bakiyev has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Bakiyev being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bakiyev keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control but Bakiyev is working from the bottom.
Bakiyev is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Bakiyev is keeping the position.
Bakiyev keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakiyev is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bakiyev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bakiyev 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.
Jones trying to control but Bakiyev is working from the bottom.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bakiyev has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bakiyev keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones is fighting to break Bakiyev's control of his arms but Bakiyev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakiyev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bakiyev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakiyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Bakiyev is working from the bottom.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bakiyev is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bakiyev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bakiyev is keeping the position for now.
Bakiyev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bakiyev keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is fighting to break Bakiyev's control of his arms but Bakiyev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakiyev pulls Jones in to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakiyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones trying to control but Bakiyev is working from the bottom.
Bakiyev is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakiyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakiyev is adopting a defensive guard.
Bakiyev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bakiyev keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bakiyev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bakiyev keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Bakiyev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bakiyev (2) vs (0) Jones
Jones seems keen to control Bakiyev's posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Bakiyev advances to half guard.
Jones trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bakiyev manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bakiyev (5) vs (0) Jones
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Bakiyev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bakiyev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Bakiyev isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev controlling his opponent.
Bakiyev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Bakiyev controlling from mount.
Bakiyev avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Bakiyev content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bakiyev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones regains half guard.
Bakiyev stalling.
Bakiyev prevents Jones from improving his position.
Bakiyev is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Bakiyev keeps him under control.
Bakiyev controlling the action here.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Bakiyev trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Bakiyev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Bakiyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bakiyev is working away from the top position though.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Bakiyev uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Bakiyev (8) vs (0) Jones
Bakiyev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakiyev controlling his opponent.
Bakiyev fails to move to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bakiyev takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Toktogulovich Bakiyev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 6715 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montresor Poe (ranked 6709 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tacitus Kilgore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Montresor Poe!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kilgore shoots in and bounces Poe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kilgore (2) vs (0) Poe
Kilgore is looking to advance position but Poe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kilgore (2) vs (4) Poe
Poe wants to control the pace but Kilgore is squirming around nicely.
Kilgore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kilgore is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kilgore is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore is squirming around, avoiding Poe's attempts to control the action.
Poe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kilgore is holding on tight.
Poe looking to control but Kilgore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Poe is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kilgore is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kilgore flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Poe anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kilgore and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Poe slips an arm under Kilgore chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Poe has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Poe is squeezing on Kilgore like an anaconda would it's prey. Kilgore fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Montresor Poe! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Mordino (ranked 3166 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Cassel (ranked 5024 p4p, 455 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Victor Mordino! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ramon Cassel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mordino wants to clinch.
Mordino tries to clinch up
and Cassel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mordino's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mordino (0) vs (2) Cassel
Mordino pulls Cassel in close to his closed guard and prevents Cassel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cassel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mordino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino pulls Cassel in close to his closed guard and prevents Cassel from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassel preventing the sweep.
Mordino has control of Cassel's left arm, preventing Cassel from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordino 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: Mordino (2) vs (2) Cassel
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mordino is looking for a kimura but Cassel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mordino to get the leverage.
Mordino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cassel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mordino.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mordino seems to be looking for submissions.
Mordino is looking to take a break and control but Cassel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mordino seems content to control.
Mordino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mordino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cassel defends it well.
Still in half guard, Mordino seems content to control.
Cassel wants to control but Mordino is keeping busy.
Mordino 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.
Mordino is looking to take a break and control but Cassel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mordino controlling the action here.
Mordino 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.
Mordino trying to control from half guard but Cassel is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cassel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mordino is working for a kimura here but Cassel manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mordino's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mordino (2) vs (4) Cassel
Cassel wants to control from the top but Mordino keeps moving.
Mordino wants to sweep here but Cassel controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mordino holds on and takes a little breather.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cassel trying to control but Mordino is working from the bottom.
Cassel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mordino seems keen to control Cassel's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cassel trying to control but Mordino is working from the bottom.
Cassel stopping the sweep attempt from Mordino.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mordino is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mordino (4) vs (4) Cassel
Mordino wants to pass the guard but Cassel is keeping the position.
Mordino advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mordino (7) vs (4) Cassel
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mordino looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mordino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cassel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mordino works to advance to full mount. Cassel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mordino (9) vs (4) Cassel
Mordino moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mordino (12) vs (4) Cassel
Mordino is persistently looking for the submission but Cassel is defending it well.
Mordino has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cassel fending off the submission attempt from Mordino.
Mordino is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cassel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mordino looking to break Cassel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cassel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mordino will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mordino is trying to control but Cassel is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Cassel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Mordino 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.
Cassel has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mordino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mordino controlling the action here.
Mordino is working for a kimura but Cassel is defending it quite comfortably.
Mordino is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cassel is looking for a sweep. Mordino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mordino is looking for a kimura here.
Mordino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cassel sees it coming and defends easily.
Mordino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mordino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cassel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cassel keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Mordino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mordino trying to control but Cassel is working from the bottom.
Mordino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mordino trying to control but Cassel is working from the bottom.
Mordino trying to move into half guard but instead Cassel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mordino (12) vs (6) Cassel
Mordino is looking for a triangle but Cassel pushes his legs off easily.
Cassel trying to control but Mordino is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cassel preventing the sweep.
Mordino is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mordino pulls Cassel in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mordino takes the fight on points by 12 to 6. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edward Conan (ranked 6439 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steve Jr (ranked 986 p4p, 112 weight class). George Steve Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edward Conan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; George Steve Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steve Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Steve Jr tries for a takedown but Conan manages to get underhooks.
Conan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Conan manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conan (4) vs (0) Steve Jr
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Conan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steve Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Conan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conan pulls his head out easily.
Conan moves into full mount! Steve Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Conan (7) vs (0) Steve Jr
Steve Jr can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Steve Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Steve Jr shrugs it off.
Steve Jr 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: Conan (7) vs (2) Steve Jr
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conan is keeping the position for now.
Conan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steve Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Steve Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steve Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Conan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Conan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conan (9) vs (2) Steve Jr
Conan trying to control but Steve Jr is working from the bottom.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan drops back looking for a leg! Steve Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steve Jr manages to kick Conan off! Conan jumps back into Steve Jr's guard.
Conan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conan trying to control but Steve Jr is working from the bottom.
Steve Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steve Jr working for a triangle but Conan defends it easily.
Steve Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conan defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steve Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steve Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conan drops back looking for a leg! Steve Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steve Jr manages to kick Conan off! Conan jumps back into Steve Jr's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan forces his way into half guard.
Conan is working for a submission of some sort.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Conan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve Jr is just riding it out for now. Conan eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Conan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steve Jr looking for a guillotine here but Conan defends easily.
Steve Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Conan doesn't defend quickly enough and Steve Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Conan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Steve Jr on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Steve Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, George Steve Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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