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TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg 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 Jos Beton (ranked 1846 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudi Dassler (ranked 884 p4p, 129 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jos Beton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rudi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dassler has a takedown stuffed.
Beton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dassler dives in and grabs Beton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beton pushes down on Dassler's head and hops out.
Dassler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jos Beton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Dassler.
Dassler keeps the fight on the outside.
Dassler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton darts in and clinches Dassler up against the cage.
Dassler pulls guard.
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beton is sitting in close to Dassler's body. Dassler has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Beton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Beton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dassler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rudi Dassler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rudi Dassler made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1406 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 644 p4p, 91 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kansleri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Kansleri gets a clinch.
Kansleri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hunt uses from the top position.
Kansleri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kansleri is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Kansleri has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kansleri wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Kansleri is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Kansleri controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt keeps trying to improve his position.
Kansleri working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kansleri, not yet.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansleri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kansleri pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kansleri can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kansleri is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kansleri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kansleri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Kansleri is keeping the position.
Kansleri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kansleri, not yet.
Kansleri keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansleri is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Kansleri wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is pushing down on Kansleri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kansleri is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kansleri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Kansleri is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kansleri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kansleri works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (0) vs (3) Hunt
Kansleri is holding Hunt down, trying to stall.
Kansleri struggling a bit here.
Hunt tries to move to mount but Kansleri blocks the move with his legs.
Kansleri is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Kansleri prevents Hunt from improving position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kansleri prevents Hunt from moving into mount.
Hunt advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kansleri (0) vs (5) Hunt
Kansleri is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt won't allow Kansleri to sweep him here.
Kansleri keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt passes Kansleri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kansleri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kansleri is controlling Hunt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Kansleri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Kansleri is working away.
Kansleri wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Kansleri defends it.
Kansleri is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Kansleri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents Kansleri from improving his position.
Hunt trying to control the pace.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Kansleri is defending the position.
Kansleri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Kansleri won't allow it.
Kansleri trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (0) vs (8) Hunt
Kansleri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (2) vs (8) Hunt
Hunt is looking to control Kansleri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?
Kansleri is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kansleri moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (5) vs (8) Hunt
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt trying to remain calm as Kansleri controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.
Kansleri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kansleri passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (8) vs (8) Hunt
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kansleri trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kansleri content to control rather than advance.
Kansleri stalling away here and it's allowed Hunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kansleri prevents Hunt from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kansleri works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (11) vs (8) Hunt
Kansleri wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kansleri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controlling from side mount.
Hunt wants to control but Kansleri postures up.
Kansleri taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Kansleri keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Rauta Kansleri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love 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 Jakub Chlapik (ranked 1110 p4p, 148 weight class) and Vito Mazzini (ranked 1628 p4p, 201 weight class). Chlapik's entrance music is PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized . A fine choice. Mazzini has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. Vito Mazzini is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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; Jakub Chlapik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mazzini darts in looking for a takedown but Chlapik gets double underhooks and turns Mazzini into the cage.
Mazzini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chlapik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mazzini somewhat.
Chlapik drives through and clinches with Mazzini against the cage.
Chlapik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mazzini.
Jakub Chlapik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Mazzini.
Mazzini tries to score a body lock takedown but Chlapik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chlapik is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mazzini is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chlapik to the mat. Chlapik regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chlapik (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Chlapik controlling the position.
Chlapik continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Mazzini won't allow Chlapik to sweep him here.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chlapik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chlapik holds on and takes a little breather.
Mazzini looking to pass the guard.
Chlapik looking for a sweep. Not yet Chlapik, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Chlapik is retaining full guard.
Chlapik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chlapik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chlapik trying to control the position.
Mazzini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chlapik (0) vs (5) Mazzini
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chlapik sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik moves into full guard.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Chlapik is retaining full guard.
Chlapik trying to control the position.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Chlapik keeps moving.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chlapik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik is controlling Mazzini's posture.
Mazzini content to stall in guard here.
Chlapik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chlapik is keeping the position for now.
Chlapik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini controlling from the top position.
Mazzini postures up.
Chlapik keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Chlapik keeps moving.
Chlapik trying to keep a closed guard but Mazzini is proving a slippery customer.
Chlapik keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Chlapik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Chlapik is retaining full guard.
Chlapik keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Chlapik looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini won't allow Chlapik to sweep him here.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Chlapik is retaining full guard.
Mazzini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chlapik (0) vs (8) Mazzini
Mazzini wants to control but Chlapik is keeping him busy.
Mazzini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chlapik tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mazzini easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chlapik (0) vs (10) Mazzini
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik is squirming around, avoiding Mazzini's attempts to control the action.
Chlapik working to try and regain half guard.
Mazzini looking to control but Chlapik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chlapik wants to hold on but Mazzini pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chlapik is desperately trying to improve his position but Mazzini has a good base and remains in mount.
Mazzini avoids the attempt from Chlapik to control.
Mazzini fails to move to back control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini is trying to control here but Chlapik has managed to regain half guard.
Chlapik is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazzini trying to mount his opponent but Chlapik defends it.
Chlapik tries to roll over but Mazzini keeps him under control.
Mazzini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chlapik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chlapik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chlapik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chlapik (2) vs (10) Mazzini
Chlapik trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini 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 eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to improve his position but instead Chlapik has moved into half guard.
Chlapik wants to free his trapped foot but Mazzini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mazzini is not content to let Chlapik control the position.
Mazzini tries to get to full guard but Chlapik has control of the leg.
Mazzini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mazzini trying to keep a closed guard but Chlapik is proving a slippery customer.
Chlapik wants to pass the guard but Mazzini is keeping the position.
Chlapik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mazzini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chlapik has managed to get both his arms back between Mazzini's legs - danger averted.
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Chlapik controlling him for the moment.
Chlapik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini trying to control the position.
Chlapik is posturing up here but Mazzini has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chlapik tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chlapik has to tap! Slick submission there by Mazzini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jakub Chlapik stepped up to the mic, saying 'HE'S ON STEROIDS! IM TELLIN YA HE IS!'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alejandro Scott (ranked 1542 p4p, 203 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1796 p4p, 229 weight class). Scott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alejandro - Lady Gaga. Petersen has chosen James Brown- Living in America as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Don Petersen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 7 wins and 4 losses; Alejandro Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Scott (0) vs (4) Petersen
I wouldn't like to be where Scott is right now.
Scott manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Scott is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Petersen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Scott as he works his way to full guard.
Scott pulls Petersen in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at TZY MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (4) Petersen
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen 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.
Scott is pushing down on Petersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Scott has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scott trying to advance position but Petersen counters by regaining guard.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scott content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Petersen has locked up a guillotine! Petersen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Scott is holding on here and Petersen must be using up a lot of energy. Scott has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Petersen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Petersen!
A very excited looking Don Petersen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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