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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frankie Hollywood and Jack Fersack. Fersack has chosen Boney M - Rasputin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Frankie Hollywood 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Frankie Hollywood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Fersack!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fersack closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hollywood quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hollywood (0) vs (2) Fersack
Hollywood is trying to get back to full guard.
Hollywood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hollywood is doing well to control the position and prevent Fersack from advancing to side control.
Hollywood wants to get back to full guard.
Fersack seems to be looking for submissions.
Hollywood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fersack pulls his head out easily.
Hollywood holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hollywood wants to get back to full guard.
Hollywood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood gets back to full guard.
Fersack wants to control from the top but Hollywood keeps moving.
Fersack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood is looking for a triangle but Fersack pushes his legs off easily.
Hollywood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fersack trying to control but Hollywood is working from the bottom.
Fersack might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hollywood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hollywood is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hollywood (2) vs (2) Fersack
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hollywood wants to control from the top but Fersack keeps moving.
Hollywood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fersack is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollywood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hollywood drops back looking for a leg! Fersack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fersack manages to kick Hollywood off! Hollywood jumps back into Fersack's guard.
Hollywood wants to control from the top but Fersack keeps moving.
Fersack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hollywood drops back looking for a leg! Fersack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fersack manages to kick Hollywood off! Hollywood jumps back into Fersack's guard.
Hollywood stopping the sweep attempt from Fersack.
Hollywood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fersack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hollywood defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fersack can't keep his opponent in guard - Hollywood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hollywood is working for a kimura but Fersack is defending it quite comfortably.
Hollywood is working for a kimura but Fersack is defending it quite comfortably.
Hollywood 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.
Fersack is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is looking for a kimura here.
Hollywood 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.
Fersack trying to hold on to Hollywood's head to control him but Hollywood postures up.
Hollywood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fersack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hollywood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hollywood is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fersack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fersack.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fersack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hollywood defends it easily.
Hollywood postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fersack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Fersack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood pushing down on Fersack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hollywood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fersack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hollywood.
Hollywood is looking to advance position but Fersack won't allow it.
Fersack wants to control but Hollywood is keeping busy.
Hollywood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fersack is holding on to half guard well.
Hollywood seems to be working for a kimura but Fersack defends the submission attempt.
Fersack actively working from the bottom here.
Fersack looks winded!
Fersack trying to hold on to Hollywood's head to control him but Hollywood postures up.
Fersack actively working from the bottom here.
Hollywood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fersack defends it well.
Hollywood seems to be looking for submissions.
Fersack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hollywood is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood 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.
Fersack is trying to get back to full guard.
Hollywood is working for a submission of some sort.
Fersack controlling the position for now.
Hollywood is looking for a kimura here.
Hollywood is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fersack actively working from the bottom here.
Fersack is looking to improve his position.
Hollywood seems to be working for a kimura but Fersack defends the submission attempt.
Fersack tries to roll over but Hollywood keeps him under control.
Hollywood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fersack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hollywood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fersack sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood trying to control the action but Fersack is working from the bottom.
Hollywood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fersack sees it coming and defends easily.
Hollywood is looking for a kimura but Fersack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hollywood to get the leverage.
Hollywood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fersack is just riding it out for now. Hollywood eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fersack trying to hold on to Hollywood's head to control him but Hollywood postures up.
Hollywood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fersack is just riding it out for now. Hollywood eventually gives up the hold.
Fersack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hollywood (5) vs (2) Fersack
Hollywood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fersack is looking to reverse the position.
Hollywood tries for a kimura but Fersack is defending well.
Fersack tries to bench press Hollywood off him but Hollywood keeps the position.
Hollywood is trying to get an arm triangle but Fersack is defending well.
Hollywood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fersack has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hollywood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fersack struggling a bit here.
Hollywood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fersack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fersack regains half guard.
Fersack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is looking for a kimura but Fersack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hollywood to get the leverage.
Fersack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fersack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hollywood trying to control but Fersack is working from the bottom.
Hollywood pushes down on Fersack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hollywood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fersack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hollywood.
Fersack trying to control from the bottom.
Fersack wants to improve his position but Hollywood is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood seems to be looking for submissions.
Fersack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fersack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hollywood maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fersack could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hollywood has cracked it and Fersack is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hollywood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Hollywood!
Frankie Hollywood decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Groundbreaking News and Paul Williams. News comes to the cage accompanied by Imma Playa, Tech N9ne. Williams has chosen All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain as his entrance music. Paul Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Groundbreaking News! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as News walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams forces News back against the cage and clinches.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams has News pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. News manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
News tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
News is breathing heavily.
Williams has News pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. News manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Groundbreaking News has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Williams.
Williams jumps guard but News stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
News trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
News really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams pulls News in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
News stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams is controlling News's posture.
News won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams has News pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
News trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
News trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: News (0) vs (2) Williams
News has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Williams is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for News. Score +3 for passing guard: News (0) vs (5) Williams
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from News but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: News (0) vs (7) Williams
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Williams moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: News (0) vs (10) Williams
That's five minutes gone in the round.
What can News do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Williams is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. News has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Williams has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! News taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Williams doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Williams!
Paul Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Groundbreaking News stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry'. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Dahmer and Mike Charles. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Dahmer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Charles!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dahmer goes for a double leg but Charles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Charles continues to drive forward.
Dahmer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Charles as he avoids it easily.
Charles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dahmer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Charles defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dahmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dahmer.
Charles has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahmer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Charles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Charles pulls guard effortlessly.
Charles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dahmer defends it easily.
Dahmer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dahmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles is adopting a defensive guard.
Charles's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Charles 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.
Charles looking for a guillotine here but Dahmer defends easily.
Dahmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Charles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dahmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Dahmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dahmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dahmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dahmer is breathing heavily.
Dahmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles is pulling down on Dahmer's head. It's preventing any offense from Dahmer, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dahmer is fighting to break Charles's control of his arms but Charles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Charles is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Charles holds on and takes a little breather.
More stalling from Charles.
Charles with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahmer drops back looking for a leg! Charles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Charles manages to kick Dahmer off! Dahmer jumps back into Charles's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dahmer is defending well. Charles quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dahmer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Charles celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Charles!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mike Charles made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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