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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Knox and Mariusz Boruch. Knox's entrance music is The Game & Skrillex - El Chapo. A fine choice. Boruch has chosen Cypis - Impra jest tu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Knox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mariusz Boruch!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Knox shoots in but Boruch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boruch defends it nicely.
Boruch wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox shoots in looking for a takedown but Boruch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boruch tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boruch defends well and Knox ends up having to push Boruch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knox shoots in for a takedown but Boruch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox shoots in and drives through. Boruch sprawls well.
Boruch doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boruch wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knox (2) vs (0) Boruch
Knox prevents Boruch from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Knox (5) vs (0) Boruch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boruch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knox is trying to get an arm triangle but Boruch is defending well.
Boruch is trying to control Knox's posture but Knox avoids it.
Boruch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knox's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking to pass Boruch's guard but actually Boruch recovers to full guard.
Knox 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.
Knox passes Boruch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox prevents Boruch from improving his position.
Knox is looking for a kimura but Boruch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knox to get the leverage.
Boruch is trying to control but can't.
Knox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knox in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Boruch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Knox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Knox!
Frank Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Galvao and Buster Kneecap. Galvao comes to the cage accompanied by Kodaline - All I Want. Kneecap has chosen SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD - GONE as his entrance music. Buster Kneecap 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Galvao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buster Kneecap!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galvao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kneecap to the ground. Galvao is now in Kneecap's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (0) Kneecap
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneecap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao won't allow Kneecap to sweep him here.
Kneecap is trying to control the position but Galvao postures up.
Galvao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kneecap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap pushes a forearm under Galvao's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Galvao is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster Kneecap! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Smarks and Dan McAdams. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alvin Smarks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dan McAdams!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McAdams has Smarks up against the cage in a clinch.
McAdams decides to pull guard.
Smarks trying to move into half guard but instead McAdams has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smarks (0) vs (2) McAdams
Smarks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McAdams defends it easily.
McAdams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAdams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams 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.
McAdams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McAdams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smarks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McAdams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McAdams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smarks is looking for a triangle but McAdams pushes his legs off easily.
Smarks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McAdams forces his way into half guard.
Smarks tries to get to full guard but McAdams has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdams seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smarks is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan McAdams!
An out of breath Dan McAdams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fredrik Kerinen and Jack Jason. Kerinen comes to the cage accompanied by 2NE1 - 내가 제일 잘 나가(I AM THE. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jason's choice of entrance music: Jack and Jack - I'm In. Jack Jason has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fredrik Kerinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Jason!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jason fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kerinen to the ground. Jason is now in Kerinen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kerinen (0) vs (2) Jason
Kerinen controlling the position.
Kerinen looking to control.
Jason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jason content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kerinen has locked up a guillotine! Kerinen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jason is holding on here and Kerinen must be using up a lot of energy. Jason has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kerinen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fredrik Kerinen! |
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