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TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aurelius Augustus (ranked 5030 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chandler Betts (ranked 22752 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aurelius Augustus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chandler Betts!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Augustus with a poor takedown
and Betts counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Augustus! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Augustus (0) vs (4) Betts
A lull in the action here.
Augustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Betts moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Augustus (0) vs (6) Betts
Betts moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Augustus (0) vs (9) Betts
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betts looking for the choke but no joy.
Augustus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Betts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Betts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
More stalling from Betts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betts patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Betts is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Betts might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Betts is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is really stuck here.
Betts controls the position.
Betts gets his hands free as Augustus looks to control.
Betts controls the action.
Betts with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Augustus trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Augustus right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The adventures of Betts the control monster continue. Boring.
You can see the frustration on Augustus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Betts biding his time, looking for the opening.
Augustus trying to control the hands but Betts breaks the grip.
Betts has good solid back control here.
Betts has managed to slip his arm under Augustus's chin. This could be all over... yep, Augustus is tapping out! Submission win for Betts.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chandler Betts!
The defeated Aurelius Augustus had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Crazyhorse (ranked 23093 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hill (ranked 6433 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill has chosen King Of The Hill Theme as his entrance music. Hank Hill acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; James Crazyhorse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hank Hill!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crazyhorse. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Crazyhorse (4) vs (0) Hill
Hill holding on.
Hill tries to buck Crazyhorse off but Crazyhorse is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill keeping his opponent close.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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Hill is looking to reverse the position.
Hill felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse wants to take a breather but Hill manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Crazyhorse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crazyhorse trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hill is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazyhorse (4) vs (2) Hill
Hill slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill uses his free foot to push down on Crazyhorse's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crazyhorse. Score +3 for passing guard: Crazyhorse (4) vs (5) Hill
Hill controlling from the full mount.
Crazyhorse is working to get back to half guard.
Hill throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Crazyhorse has his hands clasped together but Hill breaks the hold and Crazyhorse is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Hill!
A relieved looking Hank Hill thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jin Chai (ranked 4934 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 5071 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Delbert Mazzariello enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jin Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Mazzariello. Mazzariello maintains the clinch.
Chai tries to pull guard but Mazzariello holds him up against the cage and eventually Chai drops back down to his feet.
Mazzariello jumps guard and drags Chai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to control from the top but Mazzariello keeps moving.
Mazzariello throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chai escapes and throws Mazzariello's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Mazzariello
Mazzariello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mazzariello is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mazzariello wants to control but Chai postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (5) vs (0) Mazzariello
Mazzariello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai avoids the attempt from Mazzariello to control.
Chai controlling from mount.
Chai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mazzariello to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mazzariello shrugs it off.
Mazzariello is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mazzariello has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mazzariello! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Mazzariello
Chai keeping full guard, as Mazzariello tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai working for a triangle but Mazzariello defends it easily.
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mazzariello defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mazzariello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Mazzariello must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chai is trying to keep Mazzariello in close.
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Mazzariello
Chai struggling a bit here.
Mazzariello is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello is looking to pass Chai's guard but actually Chai recovers to full guard.
Mazzariello being controlled here momentarily.
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mazzariello won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazzariello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazzariello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai controlling Mazzariello's posture.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mazzariello really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mazzariello wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai working for a triangle but Mazzariello defends it easily.
Mazzariello wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Mazzariello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai working for a triangle but Mazzariello defends it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mazzariello drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (9) vs (5) Mazzariello
Chai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mazzariello struggling a bit here.
Mazzariello is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mazzariello has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mazzariello tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Mazzariello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mazzariello is looking for a sweep.
Mazzariello is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mazzariello sneaks back into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Chai 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.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Mazzariello is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mazzariello has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai trying to control the action but Mazzariello is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mazzariello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
A relieved looking Jin Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cezary Kesik (ranked 24983 p4p, 559 weight class) and Peter OBrien (ranked 5962 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kesik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kękę - Presja. Cezary Kesik has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cezary Kesik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
OBrien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kesik forces OBrien back against the cage and clinches.
Kesik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kesik jumps guard but OBrien stands there with Kesik around his waist. Kesik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezary Kesik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kesik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kesik (0) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OBrien tightening his grip on Kesik, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien working for a choke but Kesik is defending well.
Kesik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik fending off the submission attempt from OBrien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien working for a choke but Kesik is defending well.
Kesik defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of OBrien's arms.
OBrien looking for the choke but no joy.
OBrien is persistently looking for the submission but Kesik is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kesik is defending well though. OBrien let's go of the attempt for now.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kesik trying to control the action but OBrien just sinks the hooks in.
OBrien looking to break Kesik's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kesik remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise OBrien will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
OBrien looking to break Kesik's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kesik remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise OBrien will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
OBrien avoiding Kesik 's attempts to control his hands.
OBrien is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesik tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
OBrien working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
OBrien goes for an armbar but Kesik turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kesik. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (2) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kesik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kesik wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OBrien is looking for a triangle but Kesik pushes his legs off easily.
Kesik being controlled here momentarily.
Kesik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kesik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien pulls Kesik in to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Kesik postures up.
OBrien is adopting a defensive guard.
OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kesik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (2) vs (6) OBrien
Kesik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kesik has OBrien pulled in close to control his posture.
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Kesik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kesik manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Kesik's guard.
OBrien content to stall in guard here.
It looks like OBrien might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
OBrien 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Kesik is retaining full guard.
OBrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kesik keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
OBrien 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.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kesik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Kesik keeps moving.
OBrien drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kesik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (4) vs (6) OBrien
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kesik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (4) vs (8) OBrien
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kesik looking to control.
Kesik 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.
OBrien 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.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Kesik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kesik manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Kesik's guard.
Kesik trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kesik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OBrien drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OBrien jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kesik keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
OBrien pushing down on Kesik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
OBrien is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OBrien seems to be working for a kimura but Kesik defends the submission attempt.
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OBrien looks winded!
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OBrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is looking for a kimura but Kesik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OBrien to get the leverage.
Kesik wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
Kesik is defending against the submission attempts here by OBrien.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Kesik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
OBrien wants to take a breather but Kesik is having none of it.
OBrien trying to control from Kesik's half guard. Kesik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kesik is keeping the position for now.
OBrien 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.
Kesik controls OBrien momentarily but OBrien frees himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kesik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kesik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now OBrien has Kesik in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (6) vs (8) OBrien
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 8 to 6.
Peter OBrien 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. |
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