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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1575 p4p, 186 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 2631 p4p, 265 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bok might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Give It Revolution. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Naga-Wing has Bok up against the cage in a clinch.
Bok has Naga-Wing pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bok pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Naga-Wing tumbling to the mat - Bok dives into Naga-Wing's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Naga-Wing is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bok rolls with it to try and escape but Naga-Wing cranks on the arm and Bok is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ren Naga-Wing!
A victorious Ren Naga-Wing thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1402 p4p, 194 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1470 p4p, 176 weight class). Kakuto comes into the arena with Gorillaz-Dirty Harry blaring out of the sound system. Sparxx is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thug Life - Lugz. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kakuto pinned against the cage. Kakuto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kakuto stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparxx. Sparxx gets slowly back to his feet.
Kakuto dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparxx sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kakuto forces Sparxx back against the cage and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Kakuto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sparxx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Kakuto gets control of Sparxx's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kakuto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kakuto trying to control the position.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparxx is aware though and is defending well.
Kakuto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kakuto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kakuto has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.
Kakuto controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Kakuto 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx passes Kakuto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kakuto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sparxx jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (3) Sparxx
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kakuto, who protects the arm well.
Sparxx wants to take a breather but Kakuto manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sparxx.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kakuto working for a triangle but Sparxx defends it easily.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx passes Kakuto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sparxx prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Sparxx wants to control but Kakuto is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kakuto defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura but Kakuto is defending well.
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kakuto has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to advance position but Kakuto counters by regaining guard.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparxx is aware though and is defending well.
Kakuto is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sparxx seems to have locked his on tight now - Kakuto screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sparxx, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said '今日は私が勝てないと神は私に言った
Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) しかし、明日はいつ'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 20194 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 10957 p4p, 504 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura moves into the clinch.
Kimura prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kimura after a bit of a struggle.
Kimura pulls guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kimura pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Jackson trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
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.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (0) Kimura
Jackson trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kimura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Kimura! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (3) vs (2) Kimura
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pulls Kimura in to control the position.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kimura escapes and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura 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 Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Kimura controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems a little lost for a moment, as Kimura dominates the positioning.
Jackson tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the position from side control.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Jackson tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Kimura trying to control the pace.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
My spies in MMA Academy inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson won't allow Kimura to pass to mount.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Kimura passes into side control, despite Jackson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (8) Kimura
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kimura 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.
Kimura moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (11) Kimura
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (7) vs (11) Kimura
Jackson working for a choke but Kimura is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stick to Kimura's back but Kimura is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kimura. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (7) vs (13) Kimura
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Kimura stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (7) vs (16) Kimura
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 16 to 7. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 3957 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21663 p4p, 515 weight class). Fauchelevent comes to the cage accompanied by Rue des Cascades. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fauchelevent has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fauchelevent pulls guard successfully.
Fauchelevent bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (0) Puto
Fauchelevent trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fauchelevent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto controls Fauchelevent momentarily but Fauchelevent frees himself.
Puto keeping full guard, as Fauchelevent tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
Fauchelevent has gone for a leg lock! Puto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fauchelevent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (2) Puto
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fauchelevent is keeping the position for now.
Fauchelevent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fauchelevent looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fauchelevent looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fauchelevent! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fauchelevent (6) vs (2) Puto
Puto tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto is not content to let Fauchelevent control the position.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Fauchelevent's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Puto is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fauchelevent 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fauchelevent controlling the action here.
Puto wants to control but Fauchelevent is keeping busy.
Puto manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puto managing to control the position.
Fauchelevent drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Puto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fauchelevent has Puto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (6) vs (4) Puto
Puto 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fauchelevent keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Fauchelevent 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: Fauchelevent (8) vs (4) Puto
Puto wants to improve his position but Fauchelevent is controlling well.
Fauchelevent trying to pass the guard but Puto defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Fauchelevent has control of the leg.
Fauchelevent is stalling here. Puto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fauchelevent seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Puto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fauchelevent (8) vs (8) Puto
Puto wants to take a breather but Fauchelevent manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Puto.
Puto passes Fauchelevent's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Puto is taking a breather. Fauchelevent says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fauchelevent sees it coming and defends easily.
Fauchelevent tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fauchelevent manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fauchelevent looking to control.
Fauchelevent 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.
Puto drops back looking for a leg! Fauchelevent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fauchelevent manages to kick Puto off! Puto jumps back into Fauchelevent's guard.
Puto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to control from the top but Fauchelevent keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto looking to sit in guard and control but Fauchelevent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (10) vs (8) Puto
Puto can't keep his opponent in guard - Fauchelevent advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fauchelevent moves into full mount! Puto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (13) vs (8) Puto
Fauchelevent is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Puto is surviving well by controlling Fauchelevent's body position as best he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to hold on but Fauchelevent pushes him away.
Puto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Puto looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fauchelevent pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (16) vs (8) Puto
Puto is squirming around, avoiding Fauchelevent's attempts to control the action.
Puto wants to hold on but Fauchelevent pushes him away.
Fauchelevent is working for a guillotine from mount but Puto frees his head quite easily.
Puto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to control but Puto wriggling away.
Puto is desperately trying to improve his position but Fauchelevent has a good base and remains in mount.
Fauchelevent takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Puto tries to reverse the position but Fauchelevent maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fauchelevent (19) vs (8) Puto
Puto trying to control but not successfully.
Puto showing good submission defense here.
Puto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Puto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Puto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Fauchelevent (22) vs (8) Puto
Fauchelevent looking for the RNC.
Puto tries to break free.
Fauchelevent working for a choke but Puto is defending well.
Puto tries to roll but Fauchelevent sticks to his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto has hold of Fauchelevent's leg, trying to break free but it's let Fauchelevent lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Puto is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Fauchelevent throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ultime Fauchelevent!
Ultime Fauchelevent thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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