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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raphael Swanson and William Ryder. Ryder has chosen Country Boy by Aaron Lewis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Raphael Swanson ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; William Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Swanson darts in and clinches Ryder up against the cage.
Ryder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Swanson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Swanson (0) vs (4) Ryder
Swanson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Swanson gets back to full guard.
Ryder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryder has managed to get both his arms back between Swanson 's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Swanson '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.
Ryder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swanson . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Swanson , not yet.
Swanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Swanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryder defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Swanson is looking for a triangle but Ryder pushes his legs off easily.
Ryder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder seems to be working for a kimura but Swanson defends the submission attempt.
Ryder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swanson defends it well.
Swanson looking for submissions off his back.
Ryder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Swanson is just riding it out for now. Ryder eventually gives up the hold.
Swanson actively working from the bottom here.
Swanson looking for submissions off his back.
Swanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looking for submissions off his back.
Ryder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swanson defends it well.
Swanson looking for submissions off his back.
Swanson is looking for a sweep. Ryder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryder pulls his head out easily.
Swanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryder pulls his head out easily.
Ryder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryder 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder is looking to advance position but Swanson won't allow it.
Swanson manages to get to full guard.
Ryder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swanson looking for a guillotine here but Ryder defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson looking for a guillotine here but Ryder defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryder tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.
Swanson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ryder has passed into half guard!
Ryder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swanson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryder is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swanson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swanson keeping full guard, as Ryder tries to pass.
Ryder 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.
Ryder tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.
Swanson has his foot on Ryder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryder works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryder looking to pass the guard.
Ryder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryder has managed to get both his arms back between Swanson 's legs - danger averted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryder defends well.
Ryder looking to pass the guard.
Swanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swanson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ryder has picked Swanson up and slammed him! Swanson can't keep hold of the triangle and Ryder manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Swanson (0) vs (7) Ryder
Ryder tries for a kimura but Swanson is defending well.
Ryder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swanson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Swanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swanson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looking for submissions off his back.
Swanson wants to improve his position but Ryder is controlling well.
Swanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryder.
Swanson actively working from the bottom here.
Ryder wants to pass the guard but Swanson is defending well.
Ryder works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Swanson (0) vs (10) Ryder
Swanson is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryder has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ryder wants to take Swanson 's back here but Swanson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ryder wants to finish this one by submission but Swanson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ryder.
Swanson gets back to half guard.
Swanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swanson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Swanson is trying to get back to full guard.
Swanson actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryder pulls his head out easily.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Swanson looking for submissions off his back.
Ryder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Swanson is pressing down on Ryder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryder 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.
Swanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Swanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ryder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swanson keeping full guard, as Ryder tries to pass.
Ryder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Swanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Swanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Swanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryder forces his way into half guard.
Ryder is pressing down on Swanson 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Swanson is holding on for now.
Swanson moves into full guard.
Swanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ryder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Swanson (0) vs (13) Ryder
Swanson tries to bench press Ryder off him but Ryder keeps the position.
Ryder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Swanson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Swanson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryder off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Swanson (4) vs (13) Ryder
Ryder has hold of Swanson 's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Ryder manages to reverse the position and now he's in Swanson 's guard. Nice work there by Ryder.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swanson (4) vs (15) Ryder
Swanson pushes a forearm under Ryder's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ryder is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphael Swanson !
Raphael Swanson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, William Ryder stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am sorry next time I will break his arm'. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josh Selerio and Gary Bishoff. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Josh Selerio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gary Bishoff!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bishoff darts in and clinches Selerio up against the cage.
Selerio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bishoff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Selerio to the mat. Selerio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Selerio (0) vs (2) Bishoff
Bishoff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bishoff 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.
Bishoff seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Selerio looking for a sweep. Not yet Selerio, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishoff wants to control from the top but Selerio keeps moving.
Bishoff looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishoff advances to half guard.
Selerio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Selerio tries to get to full guard but Bishoff has control of the leg.
Bishoff controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selerio wants to control but Bishoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bishoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Selerio is not content to let Bishoff control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selerio tries to roll over but Bishoff keeps him under control.
Bishoff is pressing down on Selerio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Selerio is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Bishoff seems content to control.
Selerio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff controlling the pace.
Selerio is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishoff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Selerio trying to control here.
Bishoff is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Selerio wants to improve his position but Bishoff is controlling well.
Bishoff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Selerio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selerio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bishoff in particular looking to stall.
Bishoff is keen to just control but Selerio is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is taking a breather. Selerio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Selerio is refusing to be controlled, as Bishoff sits in half guard.
Bishoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Selerio is looking for a sweep. Bishoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bishoff not doing much here.
Let's hope that Bishoff 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Selerio tries to get to full guard but Bishoff has control of the leg.
Bishoff maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Selerio could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bishoff has cracked it and Selerio is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bishoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gary Bishoff! |
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