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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shaqiup Ezzeli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jason Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ezzeli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ezzeli somewhat.
Ezzeli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanner pinned against the cage. Tanner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tanner wants to counter the offense by Ezzeli and move into the clinch position.
Ezzeli could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Tanner clinches up against the cage.
Tanner prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaqiup Ezzeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tanner pulls guard successfully.
Ezzeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezzeli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezzeli looking to sit in guard and control but Tanner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezzeli (0) vs (2) Tanner
Ezzeli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tanner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ezzeli working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Ezzeli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ezzeli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tanner controls the pace.
Tanner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ezzeli (0) vs (5) Tanner
A lull in the action here.
Tanner tries to advance to mount but Ezzeli denies him.
Ezzeli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ezzeli tries to get out of the position.
Ezzeli trying to remain calm as Tanner controls from the top position.
Ezzeli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanner taking a breather here.
Tanner trying to control the position but Ezzeli is working away. #T2#
Ezzeli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tanner happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner is continuing to stall.
Ezzeli is looking for a sweep.
Tanner working away.
Ezzeli tries to buck Tanner off but Tanner is having none of it.
Ezzeli is working hard here to advance position.
Tanner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ezzeli is looking to regain half guard here but Tanner keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Tanner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ezzeli (0) vs (7) Tanner
Tanner content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Tanner 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.
Tanner wants to take Ezzeli's back but he can't do it this time.
Ezzeli can't escape the position.
Tanner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tanner wants to take Ezzeli's back but he can't do it this time.
Tanner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ezzeli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tanner avoids the attempt from Ezzeli to control.
Ezzeli stops Tanner from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tanner looking to control but Ezzeli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tanner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ezzeli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tanner wants to control the pace but Ezzeli is squirming around nicely.
Tanner controlling from the full mount.
Ezzeli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tanner controlling the position easily from mount.
Ezzeli tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Tanner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ezzeli wants to control but Tanner is having none of it.
Ezzeli is working to get back to half guard.
Tanner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from getting the reversal.
Tanner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ezzeli tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Tanner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tanner.
Ezzeli is trying desperately to improve position.
Ezzeli tries to hold on but Tanner postures up.
Ezzeli working to try and regain half guard.
Tanner pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ezzeli can't escape the position.
Tanner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tanner wants to take Ezzeli's back but he can't do it this time. #T7#
Tanner controlling from mount.
Tanner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tanner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ezzeli prevents Tanner from taking his back.
Tanner trying to control but Ezzeli is having none of it.
Ezzeli prevents Tanner from taking his back.
Ezzeli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanner controlling the pace for now.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from getting the reversal.
Tanner tries to push Ezzeli's head away but Ezzeli is holding on tight.#T8#
Ezzeli is looking to get to half guard.
Tanner content just to control the position here.
Ezzeli sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tanner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ezzeli wants to improve his position but Tanner is controlling well.
Tanner trying to control from half guard but Ezzeli is working away.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from improving his position.#T9#
Tanner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from improving his position.
Tanner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tanner is trying to control the action in half guard but Ezzeli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ezzeli is positioning himself well to prevent Tanner advancing to mount.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from improving his position.
Ezzeli is looking to control Tanner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ezzeli avoid being mounted?
Tanner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Tanner trying to pass the guard but Ezzeli defending well.
Ezzeli is looking for a sweep. Tanner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanner stalling.
Ezzeli wants to get back to full guard.
Tanner controlling the action here.
Ezzeli wants to control but Tanner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tanner slows the pace down in half guard.
Ezzeli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Ezzeli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ezzeli trying to control here.
Tanner is controlling the pace.
Tanner is looking to advance position but Ezzeli won't allow it. #T12#
Ezzeli is concentrating on defense, preventing Tanner from advancing position.
Ezzeli tries to roll over but Tanner keeps him under control.
Ezzeli is trying to control but can't.
Tanner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ezzeli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ezzeli wants to control but Tanner is keeping busy.
Tanner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Ezzeli trying to control from the bottom.
Tanner content to control rather than advance.
Ezzeli tries to get to full guard but Tanner has control of the leg.
Tanner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ezzeli is looking to control Tanner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ezzeli avoid being mounted?
Tanner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ezzeli tries to get to full guard but Tanner has control of the leg.
Ezzeli is controlling Tanner's trapped leg to prevent Tanner from advancing to side control.
Tanner wants to pass the guard but Ezzeli is defending well.
Tanner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Ezzeli is holding on to half guard well.
Ezzeli is looking for a sweep. Tanner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ezzeli is trying to get back to full guard.
Tanner controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanner trying to pass the guard but Ezzeli defending well.
Ezzeli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tanner is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner wins on points by 7 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jason Tanner waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kody Harbrant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dwight Schrute!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harbrant is looking to clinch but Schrute is avoiding it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schrute has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Schrute drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Harbrant (0) vs (4) Schrute
Harbrant is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Harbrant is trying to improve his position.
Harbrant tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Schrute presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harbrant (0) vs (6) Schrute
Harbrant is looking to improve his position but Schrute isn't that keen on the idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Harbrant'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute avoids the attempt from Harbrant to control.
Harbrant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Harbrant is trying to escape the mount but Schrute keeps good control and instead manages to take Harbrant's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Harbrant (0) vs (9) Schrute
Schrute controlling well, preventing Harbrant from escaping the position.
Schrute is riding his opponent, not letting Harbrant buck him off.
Harbrant trying to control the hands but Schrute won't let him.
Schrute has the hooks in. Harbrant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Harbrant won't enjoy being in this position. Schrute looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Harbrant is tapping - it's over boys! Schrute picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dwight Schrute!
Dwight Schrute decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Volkan Caner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Draco Jokic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jokic doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Caner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caner. #TD#
Caner decides to pull guard.
Jokic tries to free his leg and advance position but Caner is retaining full guard.
Caner keeping moving, preventing Jokic from controlling successfully.
Jokic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jokic trying to control but Caner is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caner looking for a triangle here. Jokic is fighting it but it looks tight! Caner pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jokic is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Volkan Caner! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Reaper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Larch TicPins!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
TicPins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
TicPins moves into the clinch successfully.
TicPins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reaper prevents it.
TicPins is working for takedown but Reaper is calmly controlling the position for now.
TicPins prevents a takedown attempt there.
TicPins stops a takedown attempt from Reaper.
TicPins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jake Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larch TicPins.
TicPins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
TicPins wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper has TicPins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. TicPins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
TicPins is looking for a takedown.
TicPins wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
TicPins is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
TicPins gets underhooks to prevent Reaper's takedown attempt.
TicPins gets underhooks to prevent Reaper's takedown attempt.
TicPins is looking for a takedown.
TicPins can't get the takedown.
TicPins is trying to drag Reaper to the mat but Reaper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reaper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. TicPins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
TicPins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
TicPins is pressed up against the cage. Reaper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag TicPins down to the mat. TicPins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
TicPins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reaper is working for takedown but TicPins is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
TicPins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reaper.
TicPins prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
TicPins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reaper can't fight it off and eventually TicPins manages to take the fight to the floor. Reaper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reaper (0) vs (2) TicPins
TicPins stays in close to Reaper's body and controls the position.
Reaper is trying to keep TicPins in close.
#T3#
Reaper wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and TicPins is now in half guard.
TicPins is taking a breather. Reaper 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.
Reaper is trying to maintain the position but TicPins is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
TicPins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reaper tries to get to full guard but TicPins has control of the leg.
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.
TicPins wants to pass the guard but Reaper is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Reaper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. TicPins is working away from the top position though.
TicPins works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reaper (0) vs (5) TicPins
TicPins taking a breather here. #T6#
Reaper is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Reaper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
TicPins staying calm.#T7#
Reaper struggling a bit here.
Reaper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but TicPins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
A lull in the action here as TicPins stalls from top position.
Reaper is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
TicPins is continuing to stall.
Reaper tries to improve position but can't.
Reaper can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
TicPins taking a breather here.
Reaper can't do much from the bottom here.
Reaper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T11#
TicPins tries to pass to full mount but Reaper defends it.
Reaper tries to regain full guard. Instead though, TicPins has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Reaper (0) vs (8) TicPins
Reaper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
TicPins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
TicPins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reaper tries to hold on but TicPins pushes him away.
TicPins controlling the pace for now. #T13#
TicPins avoids the attempt from Reaper to control.
Reaper is working to get back to half guard.
Reaper tries to hold on but TicPins pushes him away.
TicPins controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Reaper tries to reverse the position but TicPins maintains control.
Reaper tries to lock up and control but TicPins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
TicPins controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
TicPins wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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