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TWGC 21 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny KickAss (ranked 6669 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seng Goku (ranked 6662 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Johnny KickAss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Seng Goku!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from KickAss.
KickAss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but KickAss defends it well.
KickAss shoots in for a double leg but Goku sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but KickAss defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny KickAss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KickAss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: KickAss (2) vs (0) Goku
KickAss is trying to control the action in half guard but Goku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KickAss is really struggling to control Goku but he's trying to hold on to the position.
KickAss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
KickAss wants to work for an arm triangle but Goku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku wants to get back to full guard.
KickAss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goku wants to get back to full guard.
KickAss is working for a kimura but Goku is defending it quite comfortably.
Goku trying to control from the bottom.
Goku is looking for a sweep. KickAss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
KickAss trying to control from half guard but Goku is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku is defending against the submission attempts here by KickAss.
KickAss prevents Goku from improving his position.
Goku is staying active underneath KickAss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goku looking for a triangle here. KickAss is fighting it but it looks tight! Goku pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, KickAss is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Seng Goku! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Silvio Gracie (ranked 7230 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Tubridy (ranked 21959 p4p, 343 weight class). Tubridy has chosen Late Late theme tune as his entrance music. Ryan Tubridy 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Silvio Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Tubridy!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tubridy moves into the clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tubridy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tubridy moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tubridy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tubridy jumps into guard, dragging Gracie to the mat.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubridy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tubridy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Tubridy's legs - danger averted.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tubridy pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Tubridy is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Tubridy has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Tubridy
Tubridy 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.
Tubridy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Tubridy wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tubridy tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Tubridy wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Tubridy stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Tubridy
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tubridy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tubridy tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tubridy is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Tubridy
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Tubridy has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tubridy.
Tubridy is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Gracie is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Gracie flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Tubridy anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Gracie and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Tubridy slips an arm under Gracie chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Tubridy has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Tubridy is squeezing on Gracie like an anaconda would it's prey. Gracie fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Tubridy!
Ryan Tubridy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matan Katz (ranked 7537 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steffen Baier (ranked 8482 p4p, 302 weight class). Steffen Baier 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matan Katz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Steffen Baier!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Baier shoots in and bounces Katz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Katz (0) vs (2) Baier
Katz keeping moving, preventing Baier from controlling successfully.
Baier stopping the sweep attempt from Katz.
Katz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baier 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katz working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katz pulls Baier in close to his closed guard and prevents Baier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Katz keeping moving, preventing Baier from controlling successfully.
Baier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baier tries to free his leg and advance position but Katz is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baier is looking to pass into half guard but Katz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Katz is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Katz (2) vs (2) Baier
Baier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Katz controls the pace.
Katz trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Katz is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Katz stays in close to Baier's body and controls the position.
Katz trying to control but Baier is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier wants to improve his position but instead Katz has moved into half guard.
Baier is trying to get back to full guard.
Baier trying to control here.
Baier won't allow Katz to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katz is trying to control. Baier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baier wants to improve his position but Katz is controlling well.
Katz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Katz.
Baier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Katz is working for a kimura but Baier is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baier is staying active underneath Katz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baier is trying to control but Katz manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Katz (5) vs (2) Baier
Katz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Baier to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Katz (8) vs (2) Baier
I really don't envy Baier right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Baier is still trying to improve position.
Katz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baier defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Baier showing good submission defense here.
Baier turns into Katz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Katz (8) vs (4) Baier
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baier stopping the sweep attempt from Katz.
Katz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baier wants to control from the top but Katz keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baier passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Katz (8) vs (7) Baier
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Katz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baier trying to control the action but Katz is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Katz wants to control but Baier postures up.
Katz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Katz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Katz trying to control here.
Baier moves into full mount! Katz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Katz (8) vs (10) Baier
Katz is squirming around, avoiding Baier's attempts to control the action.
Katz tries to hold on but Baier pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Baier fails to move to back control.
Katz regains half guard.
Baier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Katz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Baier is looking for a kimura but Katz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baier to get the leverage.
Baier is pressing down on Katz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Katz is holding on for now.
Katz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baier is working away from the top position though.
Baier is pressing down on Katz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Katz is holding on for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Baier is trying to control the action in half guard but Katz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baier wants to free his trapped foot but Katz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baier slows the pace down in half guard.
Katz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baier is working away from the top position though.
Katz is not content to let Baier control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Katz wants to control but Baier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Katz wants to improve his position but Baier is controlling well.
Katz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baier's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Katz (12) vs (10) Baier
I really don't envy Baier right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Baier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Katz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Baier looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Baier can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katz takes the fight on points by 12 to 10. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carter Jose De La Cus (ranked 4053 p4p, 185 weight class) and Demian Azevedo (ranked 6596 p4p, 272 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jose De La Cus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Britney Spears - Gimme More. This should be fireworks!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Carter Jose De La Cus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Demian Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jose De La Cus moves into range and clinches up with Azevedo.
Azevedo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jose De La Cus to keep the fight standing.
Jose De La Cus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jose De La Cus (2) vs (0) Azevedo
Azevedo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Jose De La Cus from controlling successfully.
Azevedo wants to sweep here but Jose De La Cus controlling him for the moment.
Jose De La Cus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Azevedo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jose De La Cus has Azevedo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jose De La Cus (2) vs (2) Azevedo
Azevedo wants to control from the top but Jose De La Cus keeps moving.
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.
Jose De La Cus has his foot on Azevedo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azevedo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jose De La Cus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azevedo has managed to get both his arms back between Jose De La Cus's legs - danger averted.
Azevedo passes Jose De La Cus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jose De La Cus wants to get back to full guard.
Jose De La Cus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azevedo wants to pass to mount but Jose De La Cus is defending the position.
Azevedo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jose De La Cus (2) vs (5) Azevedo
Jose De La Cus is trying to escape the mount.
Jose De La Cus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azevedo on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jose De La Cus is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Azevedo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jose De La Cus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jose De La Cus can't escape the position.
Azevedo mounts Jose De La Cus! Really nice guard pass there!
Azevedo is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to control the pace but Jose De La Cus is squirming around nicely.
Jose De La Cus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Azevedo trying to control but Jose De La Cus is having none of it.
Azevedo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus can't escape the position.
Azevedo wants to control the action but instead Jose De La Cus gets a body lock and reverses into Azevedo's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jose De La Cus (4) vs (5) Azevedo
Jose De La Cus trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Jose De La Cus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Azevedo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jose De La Cus has Azevedo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jose De La Cus (4) vs (7) Azevedo
Jose De La Cus keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jose De La Cus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azevedo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azevedo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azevedo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jose De La Cus (4) vs (10) Azevedo
Azevedo laying and praying for a moment but Jose De La Cus takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jose De La Cus is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jose De La Cus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azevedo pulls his head out easily.
Azevedo 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.
Azevedo prevents Jose De La Cus from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus is staying active underneath Azevedo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azevedo wants to free his trapped foot but Jose De La Cus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jose De La Cus makes his way to full guard, as Azevedo worked for a kimura.
Azevedo trying to control but Jose De La Cus is working from the bottom.
Azevedo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Jose De La Cus is keeping the position.
Jose De La Cus is looking for a triangle but Azevedo pushes his legs off easily.
Azevedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jose De La Cus is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo passes into half guard.
Jose De La Cus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azevedo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jose De La Cus (4) vs (13) Azevedo
Azevedo taking a break here but Jose De La Cus is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo prevents Jose De La Cus from improving his position.
Jose De La Cus won't allow Azevedo to pass to mount.
Jose De La Cus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Jose De La Cus is defending well.
Jose De La Cus gets back to full guard.
Jose De La Cus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azevedo is aware though and is defending well.
Azevedo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jose De La Cus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jose De La Cus (6) vs (13) Azevedo
Jose De La Cus wants to pass the guard but Azevedo is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus slips nicely into half guard.
Jose De La Cus is keen to just control but Azevedo is a slippery customer.
Azevedo wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo is staying active underneath Jose De La Cus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jose De La Cus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jose De La Cus (9) vs (13) Azevedo
Azevedo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jose De La Cus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azevedo is just riding it out for now. Jose De La Cus eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azevedo wins on points by 13 to 9.
The defeated Carter Jose De La Cus had this to say: 'Whatever...'. |
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