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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vladislav Yurevich and Chakademus Pliers. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vladislav Yurevich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chakademus Pliers!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yurevich has Pliers up against the cage in a clinch.
Yurevich prevents the takedown attempt.
Yurevich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pliers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yurevich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yurevich has clasped his hands together around Pliers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Yurevich (4) vs (0) Pliers
A control attempt from Pliers but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yurevich (6) vs (0) Pliers
Pliers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pliers is trying to escape the mount but Yurevich keeps good control and instead manages to take Pliers's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yurevich (9) vs (0) Pliers
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pliers tries to escape but Yurevich has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurevich is not going to allow Pliers to sit and survive in this position.
Yurevich keeps control of the position as Pliers tries to break free.
Yurevich really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pliers.
Pliers trying to control the hands but Yurevich breaks the grip.
Pliers is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Yurevich has locked on a rear naked choke here! Pliers is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladislav Yurevich!
Our winner, Vladislav Yurevich, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Alvarez and Henry Souza. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the 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; Aaron Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Henry Souza!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alvarez prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez has hold of one of Souza's legs. Souza is fighting the takedown attempt but Alvarez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Souza
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alvarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alvarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvarez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Souza
A lull in the action here as Alvarez stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well.
The referee asks Alvarez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alvarez prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
Alvarez advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alvarez (7) vs (0) Souza
Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez has hold of Souza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Souza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alvarez has hold of Souza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Souza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alvarez looking to secure an arm triangle but Souza defends it well.
Alvarez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Souza has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to secure an arm triangle but Souza defends it well.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarez prevents Souza from getting the reversal.
Alvarez wants to finish this one by submission but Souza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alvarez.
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Alvarez working for a guillotine from mount but Souza is in no mood to give up.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarez is working for a guillotine from mount but Souza frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Souza has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (10) vs (0) Souza
Souza tries to escape the position.
Alvarez working for the choke.
Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez has managed to slip his arm under Souza's chin. This could be all over... yep, Souza is tapping out! Submission win for Alvarez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Alvarez! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jim Cahill and Juan Bourne. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jim Cahill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Juan Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cahill.
Cahill is looking to clinch.
Bourne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahill (0) vs (2) Bourne
Bourne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cahill wants to control but Bourne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cahill is pressing down on Bourne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourne wants to pass the guard but Cahill is keeping the position.
Cahill looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bourne is defending well. Cahill quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bourne has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cahill celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Cahill! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vam Foster and Wayne Kane. Kane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Imperial March. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vam Foster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wayne Kane!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Foster jumps into guard, dragging Kane to the mat.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Foster is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Foster holds on and takes a little breather.
Kane preventing the sweep.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
Kane passes Foster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kane moves into full mount! Foster won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (0) vs (3) Kane
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Foster turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kane off and cradles Foster's limp body as Kane celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Wayne Kane!
A very excited looking Wayne Kane 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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