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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Noam Nystrom (ranked 17626 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalama Amana (ranked 4465 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 5 wins and 1 losses; Noam Nystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lalama Amana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nystrom has closed the distance and engaged Amana in a clinch.
Amana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nystrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Amana gets control of Nystrom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Amana will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Amana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nystrom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (0) vs (2) Amana
Nystrom has his hands on Amana's head, controlling the position.
Amana pushing down on Nystrom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nystrom is holding on to half guard well.
Amana has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Navy Street MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom is concentrating on defense, preventing Amana from advancing position.
Nystrom is in trouble now - Amana has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (0) vs (5) Amana
Nystrom regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom trying to control here.
Amana wants to pass to mount but Nystrom is defending the position.
Nystrom keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystrom wants to control but Amana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nystrom is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Amana tries to pass to full mount but Nystrom defends it.
Nystrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amana's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nystrom (4) vs (5) Amana
Amana is trying to break free.
Amana breaks Nystrom's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (4) vs (7) Amana
Nystrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amana is one step ahead there.
Nystrom managing to control the position.
Amana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nystrom is keeping the position for now.
Amana stands and throws Nystrom's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (4) vs (10) Amana
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom struggling a bit here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nystrom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Amana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nystrom, who protects the arm well.
Amana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nystrom is looking to regain half guard here but Amana keeps moving and retains side control.
Amana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nystrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Amana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nystrom rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Amana's guard! Nice work there by Nystrom! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (6) vs (10) Amana
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom won't allow Amana to sweep him here.
Amana keeping full guard, as Nystrom tries to pass.
Amana looking for a sweep. Not yet Amana, not yet.
Amana can't keep his opponent in guard - Nystrom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nystrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amana is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (6) vs (12) Amana
Amana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nystrom is keeping the position for now.
Nystrom wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom has Amana pulled in close to control his posture.
Amana tries to free his leg and advance position but Nystrom is retaining full guard.
Nystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amana passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (6) vs (15) Amana
Nystrom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nystrom has his hands clasped together around Amana's back. He's all about the action.
Nystrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nystrom! Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (6) vs (18) Amana
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nystrom 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.
Amana prevents Nystrom from improving his position.
Amana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nystrom wants to control but Amana is keeping busy.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom tries to roll over but Amana keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nystrom trying to control here.
Amana tries to pass to full mount but Nystrom defends it.
Nystrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Amana being controlled here momentarily.
Amana looking to pass the guard.
Nystrom 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.
Nystrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nystrom keeping full guard, as Amana tries to pass.
Amana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nystrom dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (8) vs (18) Amana
Nystrom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amana looking for a guillotine here but Nystrom defends easily.
Amana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amana keeps trying to improve his position.
Nystrom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Amana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nystrom advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nystrom in particular looking to stall.
Amana tries to get to full guard but Nystrom has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Nystrom seems content to control.
Nystrom works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (11) vs (18) Amana
Nystrom content just to control the position here.
Amana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nystrom controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amana regains half guard.
Amana moves into full guard.
Nystrom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Amana.
Nystrom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nystrom won't allow Amana to sweep him here.
Amana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nystrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Amana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nystrom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (11) vs (20) Amana
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom managing to control the position.
Nystrom continues to stall.
Amana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nystrom is keeping the position for now.
Nystrom has Amana pulled in close to control his posture.
Amana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amana is working away from the top position though.
Nystrom controlling the position for now.
Amana is pressing down on Nystrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nystrom is holding on for now.
Nystrom wants to improve his position but Amana is controlling well.
Nystrom keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Amana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nystrom! Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (11) vs (23) Amana
Amana is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nystrom tries to hold on but Amana pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Amana fails to take his opponent's back.
Nystrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nystrom is working hard here to advance position.
Nystrom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Amana wants to free his trapped foot but Nystrom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nystrom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nystrom wants to sweep here but Amana controlling him for the moment.
Nystrom seems keen to control Amana's posture.
Nystrom 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.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Nystrom is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Amana slips nicely into half guard.
Nystrom wants to improve his position but Amana is controlling well.
Amana trying to pass the guard but Nystrom defending well.
Amana passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (11) vs (26) Amana
Amana pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Amana is still trying to improve position.
Amana is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Nystrom is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Nystrom (11) vs (29) Amana
Nystrom is really stuck here.
Nystrom trying to control the hands but Amana won't let him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Amana's arms.
Nystrom trying to control but not successfully.
Nystrom tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nystrom tries to lock up and control but Amana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amana jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nystrom manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Amana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nystrom tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amana wins on points by 29 to 11.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lalama Amana made sure he mentioned Power Matrix Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Noam Nystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 1862 p4p, 244 weight class) and Heppu Hullu (ranked 7331 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Heppu Hullu!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hullu wants to counter with a clinch but Minasian pushes him away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minasian is defended easily by Hullu.
Minasian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hullu is trying to defend but Minasian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Hullu
Minasian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is keen to just control but Hullu is a slippery customer.
Hullu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hullu.
Minasian passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Hullu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hullu is pressing down on Minasian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hullu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hullu keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Hullu keeps moving.
Hullu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Hullu controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Hullu is keeping the position.
Minasian trying to control but Hullu is working from the bottom.
Minasian drops back looking for a leg! Hullu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hullu manages to kick Minasian off! Minasian jumps back into Hullu's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hullu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hullu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hullu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hullu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Hullu is retaining full guard.
Minasian trying to control but Hullu is working from the bottom.
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Minasian'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hullu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hullu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hullu keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Hullu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Minasian is pushing down on Hullu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hullu is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hullu trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian controlling the action here.
Minasian is trying to control. Hullu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hullu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hullu wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Minasian tries to pass to full mount but Hullu defends it.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian trying to control from half guard but Hullu is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hullu actively working from the bottom here.
Minasian is pressing down on Hullu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hullu is holding on for now.
Hullu trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Hullu defends it.
Hullu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minasian is working away from the top position though.
Hullu is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hullu keeps working.
Minasian passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (0) Hullu
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hullu keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Minasian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hullu can't do much from the bottom here.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hullu keeps working.
Hullu is trying to get back to half guard.
Hullu is trying to control Minasian's posture but Minasian avoids it.
Hullu stops Minasian from passing to mount.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Hullu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minasian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hullu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (7) vs (0) Hullu
Hullu is squirming around, avoiding Minasian's attempts to control the action.
Hullu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minasian fails to move to back control.
Hullu 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.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Hullu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hullu is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Hullu defends it.
Hullu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minasian not doing much here.
Minasian 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.
Hullu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Hullu defending well.
Hullu is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Hullu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minasian passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hullu! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (10) vs (0) Hullu
Hullu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hullu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Minasian controlling from the full mount.
Minasian takes Hullu's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hullu is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (13) vs (0) Hullu
Hullu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hullu is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Minasian.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Minasian struggling to keep hold of the position.
Minasian doesn't have the hooks in and Hullu manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (13) vs (2) Hullu
Hullu looking to pass the guard.
Minasian is adopting a defensive guard.
Hullu wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hullu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hullu stopping the sweep attempt from Minasian.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is controlling Hullu's posture.
Minasian looking for a guillotine here but Hullu defends easily.
Hullu 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.
Hullu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Minasian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Minasian has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (15) vs (2) Hullu
Minasian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Hullu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (15) vs (6) Hullu
Minasian is desperately trying to improve his position but Hullu has a good base and remains in mount.
Minasian is squirming around, avoiding Hullu's attempts to control the action.
Hullu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Minasian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Minasian! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (17) vs (6) Hullu
Minasian controlling from the top position.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Hullu keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian pushes down on Hullu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hullu is in trouble now - Minasian has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (20) vs (6) Hullu
Minasian mounts Hullu! Really nice guard pass there!
Minasian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hullu is desperately trying to improve his position but Minasian has a good base and remains in mount.
Minasian controlling the pace for now.
Minasian tries to control but Hullu wriggling away.
Minasian wants to take Hullu's back but he can't do it this time.
Minasian content just to control the position here.
Hullu is working to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian looking to control but Hullu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hullu can't escape the position.
Minasian looking to control but Hullu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minasian pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Minasian avoids the attempt from Hullu to control.
Hullu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian fails to move to back control.
Minasian moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hullu has worked his arm free - good work by Hullu!
Minasian trying to control the action but Hullu is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
An out of breath Tigran Minasian 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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