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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley and Potap Kononov. Potap Kononov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Potap Kononov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kononov wants to clinch.
Henley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henley keeps the fight on the outside.
Henley feinted with a counter takedown.
Kononov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Henley (0) vs (4) Kononov
You can see the frustration on Henley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kononov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kononov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henley can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kononov working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kononov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Henley (4) vs (4) Kononov
Henley keeps control of the position as Kononov tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kononov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Henley's arms.
Henley is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Henley struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kononov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Henley off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Henley looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Kononov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Henley is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kononov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kononov for a finish.
Kononov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kononov working to try and regain half guard.
Henley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kononov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kononov shrugs it off.
Kononov wants to control but Henley is having none of it.
Kononov is looking to improve his position but Henley isn't that keen on the idea.
Henley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kononov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kononov is controlling Henley's trapped leg to prevent Henley from advancing to side control.
Henley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kononov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henley seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kononov is looking to improve his position.
Henley trying to control the action but Kononov is working from the bottom.
Kononov moves into full guard.
Kononov trying to control the position.
Henley looking to pass the guard.
Kononov keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Henley won't allow Kononov to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kononov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henley seems to be working for a kimura but Kononov defends the submission attempt.
Kononov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kononov.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Kononov is keeping the position.
Kononov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kononov is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley pushing down on Kononov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kononov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kononov.
Henley passes into half guard.
Kononov trying to control here.
Henley tries to pass to full mount but Kononov defends it.
Kononov is not content to let Henley control the position.
Henley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kononov tries to roll over but Henley keeps him under control.
Kononov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kononov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henley.
Kononov is refusing to be controlled, as Henley sits in half guard.
Henley prevents Kononov from improving his position.
Kononov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kononov looking for subs from the bottom but Henley mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (7) vs (4) Kononov
Henley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kononov is looking to escape.
Henley content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henley wants to control the pace but Kononov is squirming around nicely.
Kononov tries to reverse the position but Henley maintains control.
Henley wants to control the pace but Kononov is squirming around nicely.
Kononov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henley is working for a guillotine from mount but Kononov frees his head quite easily.
Henley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kononov tries to hold on but Henley postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Henley'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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kononov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kononov shrugs it off.
Kononov regains half guard.
Well, if Henley 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.
Henley seems to be working for a kimura but Kononov defends the submission attempt.
Henley wants to pass to mount but Kononov is defending the position.
Kononov tries to roll over but Henley keeps him under control.
Kononov moves into full guard.
Henley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kononov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henley defends well.
Kononov wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kononov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kononov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kononov controlling the position.
Kononov trying to control the position.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Kononov is keeping the position.
Kononov working for a triangle but Henley defends it easily.
Henley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kononov is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henley pushes down on Kononov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Henley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kononov! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (10) vs (4) Kononov
Henley controlling from mount.
Kononov is working to get back to half guard.
Henley looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kononov tries to hold on but Henley pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kononov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kononov is looking to escape.
Kononov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kononov is squirming around, avoiding Henley's attempts to control the action.
Kononov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kononov is looking to escape.
Kononov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Henley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kononov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henley working for a submission but Kononov is keeping him at bay.
Kononov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kononov wants to control but Henley passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (13) vs (4) Kononov
Henley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kononov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kononov's legs.
Henley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henley working away.
Henley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kononov, who protects the arm well.
Henley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kononov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kononov tries to improve position but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kononov tries to buck Henley off but Henley is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Kononov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kononov keeps working.
Henley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kononov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kononov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Henley off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Henley (13) vs (8) Kononov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kononov keeps control of the position as Henley tries to break free.
Kononov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Henley's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henley takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
An out of breath and clearly excited Ben Henley thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Brent and David Morrison. Brent comes to the cage accompanied by David Brent - 'Life on the Road'. Morrison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Diary of a Madman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Brent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brent shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morrison as he jumps to the side.
Brent is looking to clinch.
Morrison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brent tries to counter with a takedown but Morrison is quick to defend against it.
Morrison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brent did well to prevent Morrison getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brent (0) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brent has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morrison is looking for a kimura but Brent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brent manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Brent keeps moving.
Brent is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Brent is retaining full guard.
Brent might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morrison is still trying to improve position.
Morrison trying to control but Brent is working from the bottom.
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Brent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brent (2) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison 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.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Brent from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Canadian Top Team inform us that Morrison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brent manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brent (2) vs (4) Morrison
Morrison is looking to advance position but Brent has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brent (6) vs (4) Morrison
Morrison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison is trying to escape the mount.
Brent content just to control the position here.
Brent wants to control the pace but Morrison is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brent content just to control the position here.
Morrison is trying to escape the mount.
Brent controlling the pace for now.
Brent trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brent tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brent looking to secure an arm triangle but Morrison defends it well.
Brent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
Morrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Brent has a good base and remains in mount.
Brent controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brent tries to control but Morrison wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brent takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morrison regains half guard.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Brent frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brent (9) vs (4) Morrison
Brent content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brent tries to control but Morrison wriggling away.
Brent controlling his opponent.
Brent tries to control but Morrison wriggling away.
Morrison tries to lock up and control but Brent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morrison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brent is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morrison is surviving well by controlling Brent's body position as best he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison working to try and regain half guard.
Brent avoids the attempt from Morrison to control.
Morrison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brent is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brent is working away from the top position though.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Brent trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brent is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brent prevents Morrison from improving his position.
Morrison keeps trying to improve his position.
Brent 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.
Brent is pressing down on Morrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison is holding on for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Brent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison is in trouble now - Brent has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brent (12) vs (4) Morrison
Brent jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morrison manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Morrison is looking for a sweep.
Morrison prevents Brent from moving into mount.
Morrison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brent's best efforts.
Morrison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison gets full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brent pushes down on Morrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morrison gets full guard.
Brent trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison working a defensive guard but Brent manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brent (15) vs (4) Morrison
Brent has hold of Morrison's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Morrison seems comfortable defending it but Brent has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Morrison is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Morrison is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Brent couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Brent!
Post fight, an emotional David Brent said 'Never doubt The Brentmeister!'. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erkki Elastinen and Honza Kucera. Chooooooooon! I think Elastinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cascada - Dangerous. Honza Kucera acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Erkki Elastinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Honza Kucera!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elastinen (2) vs (0) Kucera
Elastinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kucera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elastinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kucera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kucera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kucera keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen stays in close to Kucera's body and controls the position.
Kucera is pulling down on Elastinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Elastinen, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to control but Kucera is working from the bottom.
Kucera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elastinen is one step ahead there.
Elastinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kucera keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Kucera controls Elastinen momentarily but Elastinen frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Kucera keeps moving.
Kucera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kucera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elastinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kucera keeping full guard, as Elastinen tries to pass.
Kucera is looking to sweep but instead, Elastinen has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to pass to mount but Kucera is defending the position.
Kucera is trying to control but can't.
Elastinen trying to pass the guard but Kucera defending well.
Elastinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Elastinen wants to control but Kucera is keeping him busy.
Kucera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kucera is pressing down on Elastinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucera 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.
Kucera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elastinen defends well.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Kucera keeps moving.
Kucera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen forces his way into half guard.
Kucera tries to get to full guard but Elastinen has control of the leg.
Kucera gets full guard.
Elastinen postures up.
Kucera is looking for a triangle but Elastinen pushes his legs off easily.
Kucera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kucera keeping full guard, as Elastinen tries to pass.
Kucera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kucera is trying to keep Elastinen in close.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Kucera keeps moving.
Kucera is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Elastinen frees his head nicely. Oh but Kucera has switched to an armbar! Elastinen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Honza Kucera! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nathan Silver and The Sigit. Sigit has chosen Gie as his entrance music. Nathan Silver is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nathan Silver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; The Sigit!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sigit shoots in and drives through. Silver sprawls well.
Sigit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silver as he avoids it easily.
Sigit clinches up against the cage.
Silver drags the fight down to the ground.
Silver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sigit wants to pass the guard but Silver is keeping the position.
Sigit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sigit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sigit tries to free his leg and advance position but Silver is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver keeping moving, preventing Sigit from controlling successfully.
Sigit postures up.
Sigit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sigit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sigit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Silver (0) vs (3) Sigit
Sigit moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silver (0) vs (5) Sigit
Silver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sigit avoids the attempt from Silver to control.
Sigit goes for an armbar but Silver turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silver. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silver (2) vs (5) Sigit
Silver is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sigit has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Silver is looking to defend but Sigit has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Silver! Sigit pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Silver taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Sigit!
The Sigit took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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