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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hench McNugget (ranked 5279 p4p, 553 weight class) and Donnie Jackson (ranked 7966 p4p, 0 weight class). Hench McNugget has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hench McNugget! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McNugget is defended easily by Jackson.
McNugget throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and McNugget finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McNugget (2) vs (0) Jackson
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McNugget doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McNugget manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing McNugget from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNugget showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNugget trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson working for a triangle but McNugget defends it easily.
McNugget's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNugget manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McNugget (2) vs (2) Jackson
McNugget seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McNugget knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jackson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! McNugget screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jackson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Donnie Jackson! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freak Nasty Randy (ranked 5744 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Jabbar (ranked 5000 p4p, 509 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Freak Nasty Randy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Randy dives in for a single leg takedown but Jabbar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch but Jabbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jabbar closes the distance and pushes Randy back into the cage.
Jabbar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Randy (0) vs (2) Jabbar
Randy moves into full guard.
Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jabbar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Randy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabbar is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy is looking for a triangle but Jabbar pushes his legs off easily.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Randy is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jabbar stopping the sweep attempt from Randy.
Jabbar controlling from the top position.
Randy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jabbar has picked Randy up and slammed him! Randy can't keep hold of the triangle and Jabbar manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Randy (0) vs (5) Jabbar
Randy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Randy moves into full guard.
Randy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jabbar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Randy is keeping the position.
Jabbar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jabbar has managed to get both his arms back between Randy's legs - danger averted.
Randy has his foot on Jabbar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jabbar works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar won't allow Randy to sweep him here.
Jabbar 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.
Jabbar won't allow Randy to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Randy is retaining full guard.
Jabbar 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.
Randy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randy (2) vs (5) Jabbar
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Randy wants to work for an arm triangle but Jabbar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Randy trying to control from half guard but Jabbar is working away.
Randy trying to pass the guard but Jabbar defending well.
Randy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jabbar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Randy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jabbar's thigh. Jabbar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jabbar has Randy pulled in close to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Randy trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Jabbar working a defensive guard here.
Randy being controlled here momentarily.
Jabbar controls Randy momentarily but Randy frees himself.
Jabbar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Randy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now.
Jabbar is pulling down on Randy's head. It's preventing any offense from Randy, at least for the moment.
Randy slips nicely into half guard.
Randy is pressing down on Jabbar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jabbar is holding on for now.
Jabbar is defending against the submission attempts here by Randy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Randy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jabbar sees it coming and defends easily.
Jabbar controlling the position well.
Randy stalling away here and it's allowed Jabbar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Randy is looking to advance position but Jabbar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Randy (2) vs (9) Jabbar
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Randy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jabbar controlling the pace for now.
Randy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jabbar controlling the pace for now.
Randy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jabbar controlling his opponent.
Randy is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar wants to finish this one by submission but Randy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jabbar.
Randy tries to lock up and control but Jabbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Randy is working to get back to half guard.
Randy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jabbar.
Randy is looking to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount.
Randy working to try and regain half guard.
Jabbar controlling his opponent.
Randy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Randy is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbar content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Randy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Randy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Randy is working hard here to advance position.
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Randy to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Randy is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount.
Jabbar controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Jabbar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar wins on points by 9 to 2.
A victorious Muhammad Jabbar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jao Rua (ranked 1992 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caidan Cartwright (ranked 3823 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tarantula . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jao Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Caidan Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rua rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rua is trying to drag Cartwright to the mat but Cartwright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rua lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright wants to control but Rua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (5) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Rua advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rua (7) vs (0) Cartwright
Rua trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Rua looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rua looking for a guillotine from mount but Cartwright is having none of it.
Rua tries to control but Cartwright wriggling away.
Rua with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
Rua trying to mount his opponent but Cartwright defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Rua'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.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Rua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rua is working for a submission of some sort.
Rua is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cartwright is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (10) vs (0) Cartwright
Rua has control of Cartwright's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cartwright regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rua working for a submission but Cartwright is keeping him at bay.
Cartwright is desperately trying to improve his position but Rua has a good base and remains in mount.
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Cartwright tries to improve his position but Rua has taken his back! Rua has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cartwright tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rua pushes Cartwright away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jao Rua!
Jao Rua 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ferenc Puskas (ranked 22936 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josey Wales (ranked 1289 p4p, 0 weight class). Puskas comes into the arena with La Horde Vs. Brahms blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ferenc Puskas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Josey Wales!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Puskas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wales tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Puskas is in Wales's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puskas (2) vs (0) Wales
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puskas passes into half guard.
Puskas is trying to control. Wales wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wales actively working from the bottom here.
Puskas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puskas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wales! Score +3 for passing guard: Puskas (5) vs (0) Wales
Puskas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wales manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wales tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puskas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wales tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Puskas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puskas (7) vs (0) Wales
Wales is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wales bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puskas (7) vs (2) Wales
Puskas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wales trying to control but Puskas is working from the bottom.
Wales postures up.
Wales is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puskas wants to sweep here but Wales controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wales content to stall in guard here.
Puskas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Puskas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wales is aware though and is defending well.
Wales tries to free his leg and advance position but Puskas is retaining full guard.
Wales looking to sit in guard and control but Puskas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puskas (9) vs (2) Wales
Wales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puskas passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puskas (12) vs (2) Wales
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wales looking for submissions off his back.
Wales manages to get to full guard.
Puskas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Puskas trying to control but Wales is working from the bottom.
Wales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puskas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Wales to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Puskas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Wales pulls down on the head and he's put Puskas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josey Wales!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Josey Wales waved his t-shirt featuring Top Nutrition 160Q\200$ 140Q\150$ 100Q\50$'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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