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TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Julius Biacolo and Peter Smith. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crazy Train. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Julius Biacolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smith rushes Biacolo and presses him up against the cage.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Biacolo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith looks to clinch
so Biacolo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Biacolo (2) vs (0) Smith
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biacolo is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Biacolo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Biacolo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Biacolo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biacolo.
Biacolo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biacolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biacolo is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Biacolo 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.
Biacolo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Biacolo controlling the action here.
Biacolo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Biacolo is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biacolo to get the leverage.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biacolo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith wants to improve his position but Biacolo is controlling well.
Biacolo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Biacolo eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith wants to improve his position but Biacolo is controlling well.
Biacolo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Biacolo is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Biacolo from controlling successfully.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Biacolo advances to half guard.
Biacolo seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Biacolo trying to control the pace.
Biacolo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Smith. Score +3 for passing guard: Biacolo (5) vs (0) Smith
Smith struggling a bit here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Biacolo but great work by Smith. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Biacolo (5) vs (4) Smith
Biacolo is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biacolo, who protects the arm well.
Smith trying to control the action but Biacolo is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith controls the position.
It looks like Smith 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.
Biacolo tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Biacolo can't do much from the bottom here.
Biacolo manages to get back to half guard.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Biacolo! Score +3 for passing guard: Biacolo (5) vs (7) Smith
Biacolo is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Biacolo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biacolo (7) vs (7) Smith
Biacolo is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Biacolo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Biacolo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Biacolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biacolo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biacolo.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Biacolo is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Biacolo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith controlling the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Biacolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biacolo is looking for a kimura here.
Biacolo prevents Smith from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biacolo wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is staying active underneath Biacolo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Biacolo wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith is pressing down on Biacolo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Biacolo controls the pace.
Biacolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Biacolo is proving a slippery customer.
Biacolo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biacolo trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biacolo (7) vs (9) Smith
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biacolo (9) vs (9) Smith
Smith controls Biacolo momentarily but Biacolo frees himself.
Biacolo slips nicely into half guard.
Biacolo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Biacolo passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Biacolo 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.
Biacolo trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biacolo prevents Smith from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Biacolo gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Biacolo takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A relieved looking Julius Biacolo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Peter Smith had this to say: 'Full respect to my opponent, hope the fans still want to see me fight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tommy Bukovsky and Robert Pickton. Bukovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Donatan, Petez, Gural, Pih - Budź się. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Tommy Bukovsky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robert Pickton!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bukovsky. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bukovsky (4) vs (0) Pickton
Pickton is trying to get back to half guard.
Bukovsky is looking to take a break and control but Pickton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bukovsky goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pickton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bukovsky's guard! Nice work there by Pickton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bukovsky (4) vs (2) Pickton
Pickton tries to free his leg and advance position but Bukovsky is retaining full guard.
Pickton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pickton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pickton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky looking for a guillotine here but Pickton defends easily.
Bukovsky keeping moving, preventing Pickton from controlling successfully.
Pickton postures up.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Bukovsky keeps moving.
Bukovsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pickton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bukovsky (6) vs (2) Pickton
Pickton can't keep his opponent in guard - Bukovsky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky is looking to advance position but Pickton won't allow it.
Bukovsky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pickton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bukovsky.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pickton is trying to maintain the position but Bukovsky is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bukovsky in particular looking to stall.
Bukovsky maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pickton could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bukovsky has cracked it and Pickton is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bukovsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Bukovsky!
A very excited looking Tommy Bukovsky rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Robert Pickton stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is most likely they last fight of my Career, Id like to thank the fans, my sponsors and my manager Alexander Biro for this opportunity that will last throughout my lifetime. Bobby Butcher will never make it anywhere in this world and should retire while hes ahead'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergey Keosayan and Ivan Putski. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Keosayan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Keosayan gets a double leg takedown into Putski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keosayan (2) vs (0) Putski
Putski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keosayan is one step ahead there.
Putski is still trying to improve position.
Keosayan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keosayan won't allow Putski to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan trying to control but Putski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (2) vs (2) Putski
Keosayan 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.
I've been told that Putski has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan is trying to control the position but Putski postures up.
Putski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keosayan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keosayan wants to control the position but Putski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Keosayan is defending against the submission attempts here by Putski.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Putski from controlling successfully.
Putski tries to free his leg and advance position but Keosayan is retaining full guard.
Keosayan is trying to control the position but Putski postures up.
Keosayan wants to sweep here but Putski controlling him for the moment.
Putski wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keosayan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (4) vs (2) Putski
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putski looking for a sweep. Not yet Putski, not yet.
Putski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Putski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Keosayan controls the pace.
Keosayan won't allow Putski to sweep him here.
Putski keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Keosayan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Putski trying to keep a closed guard but Keosayan is proving a slippery customer.
Keosayan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Putski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Putski is looking to sweep but instead, Keosayan has passed into half guard.
Keosayan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (7) vs (2) Putski
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan fails to advance to Putski's back.
Putski is looking to get to half guard.
Keosayan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Putski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Keosayan is looking for a kimura but Putski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keosayan to get the leverage.
Putski has a hand on Keosayan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Keosayan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (10) vs (2) Putski
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Putski tries to reverse the position but Keosayan maintains control.
Keosayan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Putski working to try and regain half guard.
Putski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Putski is staying active underneath Keosayan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keosayan content to control rather than advance.
Putski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan controlling the action here.
Putski is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putski is pressing down on Keosayan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Putski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Keosayan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (13) vs (2) Putski
Putski is looking to regain half guard here but Keosayan keeps moving and retains side control.
Putski keeps trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Putski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keosayan tries to move to mount but Putski blocks the move with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putski is trying to control Keosayan's posture but Keosayan avoids it.
Keosayan controlling the position.
Putski is trying to get back to half guard.
Putski prevents Keosayan from improving position.
Keosayan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Keosayan (15) vs (2) Putski
Putski is squirming around, avoiding Keosayan's attempts to control the action.
Keosayan fails to advance to Putski's back.
Putski wants to control but Keosayan is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Keosayan looking to control but Putski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Putski is working to get back to half guard.
Putski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Keosayan (18) vs (2) Putski
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Putski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Putski right now.
Putski is trying to break free.
Putski is keeping busy.
Putski tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Keosayan takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Sergey Keosayan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Snuka and Luke Jones. Chooooooooon! I think Snuka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Superfly by Curtis Mayfield. Luke Jones 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; Jimmy Snuka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones looks for a takedown but Snuka sprawls well.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snuka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Snuka. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snuka (2) vs (0) Jones
Jimmy Snuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Jones.
Snuka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Snuka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snuka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Snuka is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Snuka is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snuka to get the leverage.
Snuka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Snuka seems content to control.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Snuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his hands clasped together around Snuka's back. He's all about the action.
Still in half guard, Snuka seems content to control.
Snuka is looking for submissions but instead, Jones has regained full guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snuka's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snuka (2) vs (2) Jones
Snuka 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.
Snuka keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones wants to control from the top but Snuka keeps moving.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Snuka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snuka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones trying to control but Snuka is working from the bottom.
Snuka is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jones has his hands clasped together but Snuka extends and breaks Jones's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Snuka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Snuka!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jimmy Snuka thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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