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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Forged Steel (ranked 19017 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 7426 p4p, 678 weight class). Ebbitt has chosen DMX-Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music. Ebbitt has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Forged Steel ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Ebbitt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ebbitt moves into the clinch.
Ebbitt looks winded!
Ebbitt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ebbitt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ebbitt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Steel clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Ebbitt
Ebbitt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebbitt keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Ebbitt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Steel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebbitt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Steel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Steel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ebbitt working for the choke.
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ebbitt not allowing Steel to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt has the hooks in. Steel is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Ebbitt passes his arm under Steel 's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Steel taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Ebbitt!
Tommy Ebbitt took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vik Vader (ranked 5617 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdanov Konstantin (ranked 24227 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vik Vader! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bogdanov Konstantin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vader closes the distance and pushes Konstantin back into the cage.
Vader jumps guard and drags Konstantin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vader is looking for a triangle but Konstantin pushes his legs off easily.
Konstantin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vader to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Konstantin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vader pulls down on the head and he's put Konstantin to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vik Vader! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Garik Andonian (ranked 21551 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Bailey (ranked 7467 p4p, 567 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bailey's choice of entrance music: NWA-Fuck Tha Police. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Garik Andonian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ray Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bailey tries to clinch up but Andonian circles away and keeps his distance.
Bailey tries to keep at a distance but Andonian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andonian has Bailey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bailey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andonian has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bailey uses from the top position.
Bailey drops back looking for a leg! Andonian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andonian manages to kick Bailey off! Bailey jumps back into Andonian's guard.
Bailey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bailey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Andonian is retaining full guard.
Bailey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bailey 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.
Andonian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bailey passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Andonian (0) vs (3) Bailey
Bailey is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Andonian is trying to escape and Bailey transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Andonian is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bailey! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Bailey!
Ray Bailey took some time post fight to say the following; 'i'm a bad mother fucker and i'm only getting better, hide your wives and girlfriends I am going to Kill this division then beat up some pussy with my massive Dick...'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 3289 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Johnson (ranked 2357 p4p, 308 weight class). Colucci kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Le temps des cerises. Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hans Zimmer - The Last Samurai Theme. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michel Colucci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Terry Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Colucci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Colucci clinches with his opponent.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Colucci regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Colucci (0) vs (2) Johnson
Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Colucci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Colucci's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Colucci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colucci is keeping the position for now.
Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Colucci has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Colucci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Colucci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Colucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci is looking to cinch up a triangle. Johnson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Colucci's body to avoid the submission. Colucci has instead reached around Johnson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Colucci arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michel Colucci!
Michel Colucci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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