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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 6771 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repa Kiki (ranked 3156 p4p, 355 weight class). Boudreaux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Zombie Barricades. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jethro Boudreaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Repa Kiki!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boudreaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Kiki. Kiki gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kiki tries to sprawl but Boudreaux drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boudreaux (2) vs (0) Kiki
Boudreaux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kiki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kiki won't allow Boudreaux to pass to mount.
Boudreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiki keeps working.
Boudreaux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kiki! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (5) vs (0) Kiki
Kiki prevents Boudreaux from taking his back.
Boudreaux is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kiki is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kiki flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Boudreaux anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kiki and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Boudreaux slips an arm under Kiki chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Boudreaux has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Boudreaux is squeezing on Kiki like an anaconda would it's prey. Kiki fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jethro Boudreaux!
An out of breath Jethro Boudreaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jorge Cassel (ranked 4010 p4p, 437 weight class) and Jermaine Fizzelstiks (ranked 6034 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jorge Cassel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fizzelstiks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cassel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jorge Cassel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassel gets tackled into the cage by Fizzelstiks. Fizzelstiks maintains the clinch.
Fizzelstiks jumps guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fizzelstiks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fizzelstiks has his hands on Cassel's head, controlling the position.
Cassel trying to control but Fizzelstiks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassel pushes down on Fizzelstiks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fizzelstiks is controlling Cassel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassel content to control rather than advance.
Fizzelstiks gets back to full guard.
Fizzelstiks keeping moving, preventing Cassel from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fizzelstiks holds on and takes a little breather.
Cassel wants to control from the top but Fizzelstiks keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fizzelstiks holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fizzelstiks is keeping the position for now.
Fizzelstiks pulls Cassel in to control the position.
Cassel trying to control but Fizzelstiks is working from the bottom.
Fizzelstiks controlling Cassel's posture.
Cassel looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fizzelstiks being controlled here, momentarily.
Cassel being controlled here momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cassel wants to control from the top but Fizzelstiks keeps moving.
Cassel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cassel is fighting to break Fizzelstiks's control of his arms but Fizzelstiks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cassel trying to control the position from guard on top but Fizzelstiks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cassel looking to pass the guard.
Cassel trying to control but Fizzelstiks is working from the bottom.
Fizzelstiks 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fizzelstiks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cassel is fighting to break Fizzelstiks's control of his arms but Fizzelstiks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cassel trying to control but Fizzelstiks is working from the bottom.
Cassel is stalling in the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cassel won't allow Fizzelstiks to sweep him here.
Cassel trying to control but Fizzelstiks is working from the bottom.
Fizzelstiks has his hands on Cassel's head, controlling the position.
Fizzelstiks keeping moving, preventing Cassel from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks is pulling down on Cassel's head to control his posture.
Cassel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cassel trying to control the position from guard on top but Fizzelstiks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks controlling the position.
Cassel trying to control but Fizzelstiks is working from the bottom.
Cassel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fizzelstiks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cassel is fighting to break Fizzelstiks's control of his arms but Fizzelstiks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cassel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cassel (0) vs (2) Fizzelstiks
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fizzelstiks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cassel is keeping the position for now.
Fizzelstiks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cassel trying to keep a closed guard but Fizzelstiks is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks stays in close to Cassel's body and controls the position.
Cassel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cassel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fizzelstiks stacks Cassel 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 Fizzelstiks! Score +3 for passing guard: Cassel (0) vs (5) Fizzelstiks
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Fizzelstiks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fizzelstiks prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fizzelstiks gets to mount! Cassel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cassel (0) vs (7) Fizzelstiks
Cassel wants to hold on but Fizzelstiks pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cassel has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cassel (0) vs (10) Fizzelstiks
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fizzelstiks controls the action.
Cassel can't escape the position.
Fizzelstiks has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fizzelstiks wins on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Jermaine Fizzelstiks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jhonathan Wicaksono (ranked 6214 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 6182 p4p, 0 weight class). Holden Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jhonathan Wicaksono! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wicaksono's waist but Wicaksono gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Wicaksono changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Wicaksono as Gracie shoots in.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Wicaksono tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracie manages to circle out of the way.
Jhonathan Wicaksono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Wicaksono moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Wicaksono avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wicaksono continues to drive forward.
Wicaksono dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wicaksono (2) vs (0) Gracie
Wicaksono is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Wicaksono has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wicaksono trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wicaksono controlling the action here.
Wicaksono moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wicaksono (5) vs (0) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicaksono looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wicaksono is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Wicaksono extends the arm and Gracie is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jhonathan Wicaksono! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between MIchael Adams (ranked 24101 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goncalo Rita (ranked 7136 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; MIchael Adams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Goncalo Rita!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Adams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rita prevents it.
Adams pulls guard successfully.
Rita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rita looking to pass the guard.
Adams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rita trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rita slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Adams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rita has Adams in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adams (2) vs (0) Rita
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Rita pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rita trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Adams pushing down on Rita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rita trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
Rita tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is controlling the pace.
Rita wants to get back to full guard.
Adams 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.
Adams is thwarting Rita's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to pass to mount but Rita is defending the position.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Adams is keen to just control but Rita is a slippery customer.
Rita is looking to improve his position.
Rita is still trying to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rita wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rita actively working from the bottom here.
Adams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rita is trying to get back to full guard.
Adams is keen to just control but Rita is a slippery customer.
Adams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (5) vs (0) Rita
Adams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to secure an arm triangle but Rita defends it well.
Adams controlling from the full mount.
Adams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Adams avoids the attempt from Rita to control.
Adams takes Rita's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rita is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Adams (8) vs (0) Rita
Adams has his arm under Rita's chin here. Game over son! Adams squeezes tightly and Rita is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). MIchael Adams! |
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