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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens and Tom Gunson. Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". Gunson has chosen Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tom Gunson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gunson stuffs the takedown.
Stevens clinches with his opponent.
Gunson goes for a takedown attempt but Stevens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stevens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (0) Gunson
Gunson trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stevens in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunson won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.
Gunson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Stevens has latched onto it... Big trouble! Stevens pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gunson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Stevens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Stevens! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vince Sentro and Tom Gunson. Sentro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - St. Anger. Gunson has chosen Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Vince Sentro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tom Gunson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sentro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gunson is trying to defend but Sentro 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: Sentro (2) vs (0) Gunson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sentro is pressing down on Gunson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gunson is holding on for now.
Sentro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sentro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunson defends it well.
Sentro is thwarting Gunson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunson wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunson is staying active underneath Sentro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gunson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunson is refusing to be controlled, as Sentro sits in half guard.
Gunson gets back to full guard.
Sentro wants to control from the top but Gunson keeps moving.
Gunson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sentro wants to pass the guard but Gunson is keeping the position.
Sentro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sentro (5) vs (0) Gunson
Sentro advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sentro (7) vs (0) Gunson
Sentro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gunson turns into him and now he's in Sentro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sentro (7) vs (2) Gunson
Sentro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunson stopping the sweep attempt from Sentro.
Gunson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gunson advances to half guard.
Sentro actively working from the bottom here.
Sentro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sentro is breathing heavily.
Gunson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sentro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunson.
Gunson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Gunson 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.
Gunson is looking to advance position but Sentro won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gunson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gunson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sentro (7) vs (5) Gunson
Sentro prevents Gunson from improving position.
Gunson staying calm.
Sentro is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sentro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gunson's best efforts.
Sentro manages to get to full guard.
Gunson stays in close to Sentro's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gunson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gunson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gunson won't allow Sentro to sweep him here.
Gunson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunson advances to half guard.
Sentro is refusing to be controlled, as Gunson sits in half guard.
Gunson stalling.
Gunson is thwarting Sentro's attempts to control the position.
Gunson trying to mount his opponent but Sentro defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sentro trying to hold on to Gunson's head to control him but Gunson postures up.
Gunson is working for a kimura but Sentro is defending it quite comfortably.
Sentro wants to control the action here but instead Gunson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sentro (7) vs (8) Gunson
Gunson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gunson avoids the attempt from Sentro to control.
Gunson controlling from the full mount.
Sentro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sentro tries to hold on but Gunson pushes him away.
Gunson prevents Sentro from getting the reversal.
Gunson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gunson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sentro (7) vs (11) Gunson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sentro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gunson.
Gunson controls the action.
Gunson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sentro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gunson controlling the positon.
Sentro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gunson.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gunson controlling the positon.
Gunson is looking for the choke from the back position but Sentro is controlling his hands well.
Gunson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sentro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sentro is trying to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gunson is not going to allow Sentro to sit and survive in this position.
Gunson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gunson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gunson working for the choke.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gunson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Sentro! Can he survive? No! He's out! Gunson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Gunson! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Gunson and Leo Heaths. Gunson's entrance music is Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. A fine choice. Heaths has chosen System Of A Down - Chop Suey! as his entrance music. Leo Heaths acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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; Tom Gunson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leo Heaths!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gunson closes the distance and pushes Heaths back into the cage.
Gunson pulls guard effortlessly.
Gunson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heaths gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunson pulls Heaths in close to prevent any damage.
Heaths controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heaths preventing the sweep.
Gunson keeping moving, preventing Heaths from controlling successfully.
Gunson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunson keeping moving, preventing Heaths from controlling successfully.
Gunson is trying to hold Heaths in close to prevent damage but Heaths has managed to pass into half guard.
Heaths is working for a kimura but Gunson is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunson wants to control but Heaths is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunson is staying active underneath Heaths, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heaths is thwarting Gunson's attempts to control the position.
Heaths slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gunson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunson keeping moving, preventing Heaths from controlling successfully.
Heaths looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heaths wants to control from the top but Gunson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunson is pulling down on Heaths's head. It's preventing any offense from Heaths, at least for the moment.
Gunson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heaths defends it easily.
Gunson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heaths is aware though and is defending well.
Gunson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Heaths wants to control from the top but Gunson keeps moving.
Gunson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Heaths has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gunson (0) vs (3) Heaths
You can see the frustration on Gunson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heaths wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gunson is trying to control Heaths's posture but Heaths avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Heaths thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Heaths tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heaths has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gunson has one of Heaths's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Gunson struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gunson trying his best to control but Heaths has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gunson (0) vs (5) Heaths
Heaths trying to control but Gunson is having none of it.
Heaths avoids the attempt from Gunson to control.
Heaths tries to control but Gunson wriggling away.
Heaths might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gunson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gunson tries to lock up and control but Heaths gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gunson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Heaths trying to control from Gunson's half guard. Gunson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gunson is pulling down on Heaths's head. It's preventing any offense from Heaths, at least for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gunson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heaths trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Heaths doesn't defend quickly enough and Gunson has managed to lock this one up! Can Heaths escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gunson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Gunson! |
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