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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John MaGee (ranked 3265 p4p, 331 weight class) and Ben Warrior (ranked 24382 p4p, 0 weight class). MaGee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cunnilingus. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John MaGee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ben Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Warrior gets tackled into the cage by MaGee. MaGee maintains the clinch.
Warrior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MaGee to keep the fight standing.
MaGee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Warrior uses from the top position.
Warrior stopping the sweep attempt from MaGee.
Warrior looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MaGee has control of Warrior's left arm, preventing Warrior from doing any damage.
MaGee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warrior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MaGee (2) vs (0) Warrior
MaGee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MaGee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Warrior trying to control the position.
Warrior wants to improve his position but instead MaGee has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MaGee is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Warrior is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John MaGee!
During a confident post fight interview, John MaGee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Renato Braga (ranked 6559 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Leodin (ranked 24880 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Renato Braga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Leo Leodin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Braga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Braga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leodin after a bit of a struggle.
Leodin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Braga decides to pull guard.
Braga trying to control the position here.
Leodin passes into half guard.
Leodin seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Braga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Braga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leodin trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leodin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (2) vs (0) Leodin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Braga passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Braga seems content to control.
Braga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga moves into full mount! Leodin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (5) vs (0) Leodin
Braga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leodin is controlling an arm, preventing Braga from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Braga controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga prevents Leodin from getting the reversal.
Braga content just to control the position here.
Leodin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Braga.
Braga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leodin reaches up to try and control the position but Braga seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Leodin rolls and tries to escape and now Braga has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Braga (8) vs (0) Leodin
Braga is working for a rear naked choke. Leodin is not defending it well and Braga has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Leodin refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Leodin's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Braga! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Horacio Martins (ranked 21055 p4p, 746 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 25429 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Horacio Martins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Martins dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martins (2) vs (0) Smith
Martins stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Martins (5) vs (0) Smith
Smith struggling a bit here.
Martins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is letting Martins control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins has hold of Smith's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Smith seems comfortable defending it but Martins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Smith is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Smith is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Martins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Horacio Martins! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Szczepan Franek (ranked 24383 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abroham Lincoln (ranked 4467 p4p, 0 weight class). Szczepan Franek had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Szczepan Franek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abroham Lincoln!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lincoln closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lincoln 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.
Franek is fighting to break Lincoln's control of his arms but Lincoln is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Franek trying to move into half guard but instead Lincoln has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franek (0) vs (2) Lincoln
Franek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lincoln passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Franek (0) vs (5) Lincoln
Franek tries to buck Lincoln off but Lincoln is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Lincoln controls the position.
Franek is trying to improve his position.
Franek has one of Lincoln's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lincoln wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Franek wants to control but Lincoln postures up.
Lincoln taking a breather here.
Franek is looking for a sweep.
Lincoln happy to just control the position for now.
Franek is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Lincoln has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Franek is trying to control Lincoln's posture but Lincoln avoids it.
Franek is trying to escape the position but Lincoln is controlling the position.
Franek tries to improve position but can't.
Franek is working hard here to advance position.
Lincoln taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franek tries to improve position but can't.
Franek struggling a bit here.
Lincoln moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lincoln wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln controlling the position.
Let's hope that Lincoln 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.
Franek is looking to regain half guard here but Lincoln keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Franek's face as Lincoln controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Franek can't do much from the bottom here.
Franek seems a little lost for a moment, as Lincoln dominates the positioning.
Franek is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lincoln's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lincoln! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Franek has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abroham Lincoln! |
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