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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Romelio Mcgee and William Windsor. 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Romelio Mcgee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; William Windsor!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mcgee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgee forces Windsor back against the cage and clinches.
Windsor is working for takedown but Mcgee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcgee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Windsor uses from the top position.
Windsor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Windsor wants to pass the guard but Mcgee is keeping the position.
Mcgee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Windsor defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgee working for a triangle but Windsor defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee has his foot on Windsor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Windsor works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee is trying to keep Windsor in close.
Mcgee is really struggling to control Windsor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Windsor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcgee working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Windsor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Windsor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcgee is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windsor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcgee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgee is trying to keep Windsor in close.
Windsor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcgee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Windsor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Windsor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Windsor stays in close to Mcgee's body and controls the position.
It looks like Windsor 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee wants to sweep but no luck.
Windsor pushing down on Mcgee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Windsor wants to pass to mount but Mcgee is defending the position.
Windsor is still trying to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Windsor controlling the action here.
Mcgee wants to control but Windsor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Windsor controlling the action here.
Windsor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcgee actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Windsor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Windsor is thwarting Mcgee's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcgee trying to control here.
Mcgee is trying to get back to full guard.
Windsor is controlling the pace.
Mcgee trying to control from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Windsor 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.
Mcgee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Windsor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Windsor is pressing down on Mcgee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgee is holding on for now.
Mcgee is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Windsor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Windsor is pressing down on Mcgee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgee is holding on for now.
Windsor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is looking to control Windsor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcgee avoid being mounted?
Windsor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is looking to control Windsor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcgee avoid being mounted?
Mcgee wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Windsor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mcgee is trying to control but can't.
Mcgee is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Windsor controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mcgee gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mcgee takes the fight on points by 1 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jaani Latvala and Travis Speed. Latvala is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jaani Latvala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Travis Speed!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Speed rushes Latvala and presses him up against the cage.
We've been informed that Speed has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Latvala is breathing heavily.
Speed can't get the takedown.
Speed looking for a takedown.
Speed jumps into guard, dragging Latvala to the mat.
Latvala is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Speed has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Latvala is looking to defend but Speed has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Latvala! Speed pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Latvala taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Travis Speed! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Volchenko and Sebastien Bjorstrom. Volchenko comes to the cage accompanied by Roar of the Lion. Ivan Volchenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Volchenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sebastien Bjorstrom!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Volchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Bjorstrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volchenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Volchenko gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Volchenko (2) vs (0) Bjorstrom
Bjorstrom is looking to control Volchenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bjorstrom avoid being mounted?
Volchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bjorstrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bjorstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Volchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Volchenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bjorstrom tries to roll over but Volchenko keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Volchenko (5) vs (0) Bjorstrom
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volchenko working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bjorstrom looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Volchenko! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Volchenko!
Ivan Volchenko took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Huge and Nick Meier. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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; John Huge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Meier!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Huge tries to clinch but Meier moves out of range.
Meier tries to counter by closing the distance.
Meier has Huge up against the cage in a clinch.
Meier has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Huge clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Huge (0) vs (4) Meier
Meier is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Huge has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Meier has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Huge taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Meier doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Meier! |
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