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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Isiah Yesaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Ganador (ranked 17609 p4p, 0 weight class). Yesaya comes to the cage accompanied by Rivers of Babylon. Ganador has chosen We Will Rock You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ganador has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Luis Ganador was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Isiah Yesaya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Luis Ganador!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ganador moves into the clinch.
Ganador looks winded!
Yesaya fails to pull guard.
Yesaya pulls guard.
Yesaya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ganador is aware though and is defending well.
Yesaya wants to sweep here but Ganador controlling him for the moment.
Yesaya is trying to control the position but Ganador postures up.
Ganador trying to control but Yesaya is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yesaya working for a triangle but Ganador defends it easily.
Ganador got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yesaya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ganador has managed to get both his arms back between Yesaya's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yesaya looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganador is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ganador looking to pass the guard.
Yesaya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yesaya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yesaya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ganador looking to pass the guard.
Ganador pushing down on Yesaya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya wants to improve his position but Ganador is controlling well.
Yesaya trying to hold on to Ganador's head to control him but Ganador postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yesaya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ganador is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yesaya wants to get back to full guard.
Yesaya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ganador is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganador performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yesaya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ganador pulls his head out easily.
Yesaya is looking for a sweep. Ganador is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yesaya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ganador is working for a kimura but Yesaya is defending it quite comfortably.
Yesaya is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganador is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yesaya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ganador.
Yesaya actively working from the bottom here.
Yesaya trying to hold on to Ganador's head to control him but Ganador postures up.
Ganador seems to be working for a kimura but Yesaya defends the submission attempt.
Yesaya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ganador is thwarting Yesaya's attempts to control the position.
Yesaya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yesaya is not content to let Ganador control the position.
Yesaya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yesaya is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ganador is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yesaya is just riding it out for now. Ganador eventually gives up the hold.
Yesaya is looking to improve his position.
Yesaya trying to hold on to Ganador's head to control him but Ganador postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya tries to get to full guard but Ganador has control of the leg.
Yesaya actively working from the bottom here.
Yesaya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ganador on the ground.
Yesaya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ganador is working away from the top position though.
Yesaya is not content to let Ganador control the position.
Ganador is looking for a kimura but Yesaya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ganador to get the leverage.
Ganador prevents Yesaya from improving his position.
Yesaya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yesaya tries to get out of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya trying to control here.
Ganador is looking for a kimura but Yesaya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ganador to get the leverage.
Ganador is thwarting Yesaya's attempts to control the position.
Yesaya is defending against the submission attempts here by Ganador.
Yesaya tries to get to full guard but Ganador has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya trying to control from the bottom.
Ganador wants to control but Yesaya is keeping him busy.
Yesaya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ganador pulls his head out easily.
Yesaya tries to roll over but Ganador keeps him under control.
Ganador is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yesaya is just riding it out for now. Ganador eventually gives up the hold.
Yesaya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ganador is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yesaya defends it well.
Yesaya is looking to control Ganador's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yesaya avoid being mounted?
Yesaya is looking to improve his position.
Ganador is trying to control the action in half guard but Yesaya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yesaya is looking to improve his position.
Yesaya is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ganador seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yesaya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ganador is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yesaya trying to hold on to Ganador's head to control him but Ganador postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ganador is trying to control. Yesaya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ganador is trying to work for a kimura but Yesaya is defending well.
Ganador is trying to work for a kimura but Yesaya is defending well.
Ganador is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yesaya is trying to maintain the position but Ganador is very close to passing his half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ganador is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ganador seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yesaya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ganador prevents Yesaya from improving his position.
Yesaya wants to control but Ganador is keeping busy.
Ganador is keen to just control but Yesaya is a slippery customer.
Yesaya trying to control here.
Ganador is looking to take a break and control but Yesaya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ganador is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yesaya is looking to improve his position.
Yesaya trying to control from the bottom.
Yesaya wants to get back to full guard.
Yesaya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ganador pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yesaya is defending against the submission attempts here by Ganador.
Ganador is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ganador gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ganador wins on points by 1 to 0.
Luis Ganador 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.
In defeat, Isiah Yesaya stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can not be beaten.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobby Gee (ranked 5176 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Anderson (ranked 23350 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Gee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gee moves into the clinch.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Gee.
Anderson pulls guard.
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gee trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gee slips nicely into half guard.
Gee is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gee is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson moves into full guard.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gee has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gee has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gee (3) vs (0) Anderson
Gee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gee has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Anderson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Gee! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jenik Krejza (ranked 5336 p4p, 426 weight class) and Jeremy Larner (ranked 23262 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenik Krejza 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jenik Krejza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jeremy Larner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Larner pushes Krejza up against the cage in a clinch.
Krejza successfully pulls guard.
Krejza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krejza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Larner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Krejza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larner slips nicely into half guard.
Krejza is looking to control Larner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krejza avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larner is looking to advance position but Krejza won't allow it.
Krejza tries to get to full guard but Larner has control of the leg.
Krejza keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Krejza is trying to get back to full guard.
Krejza moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krejza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larner controls the pace.
Krejza 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.
Larner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krejza controls Larner momentarily but Larner frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krejza is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Larner passes Krejza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larner wants to pass to mount but Krejza is defending the position.
Larner content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krejza tries to roll over but Larner keeps him under control.
Larner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Larner uses his free foot to push down on Krejza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krejza. Score +3 for passing guard: Krejza (0) vs (3) Larner
Larner is looking to work his way around to Krejza's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Larner content just to control the position here.
Krejza wants to hold on but Larner pushes him away.
Krejza can't escape the position.
Krejza tries to hold on but Larner postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krejza is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Larner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krejza 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: Krejza (2) vs (3) Larner
Krejza passes Larner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Larner gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Larner keeping full guard, as Krejza tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Larner holds on and takes a little breather.
Krejza pushing down on Larner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Krejza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Larner is just riding it out for now. Krejza eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krejza in particular looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Krejza prevents Larner from improving his position.
Krejza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krejza seems to be working for a kimura but Larner defends the submission attempt.
Larner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Larner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krejza pushing down on Larner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Krejza 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Larner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krejza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Larner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Larner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krejza (2) vs (5) Larner
Larner content to stall in guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Krejza 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.
Krejza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krejza is adopting a defensive guard.
Larner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krejza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larner sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Krejza wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Larner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krejza is looking for a triangle but Larner pushes his legs off easily.
Larner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krejza trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Larner slips nicely into half guard.
Larner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Krejza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krejza.
Larner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Krejza keeping full guard, as Larner tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Krejza is trying to control the position but Larner postures up.
Larner looking to pass the guard.
Larner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Larner is continuing to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Krejza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krejza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larner controls the pace.
Krejza working a defensive guard here.
Larner is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krejza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Larner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krejza (4) vs (5) Larner
And that's the end of the fight!
Larner wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcus St Stone (ranked 3461 p4p, 320 weight class) and Alex Payne (ranked 5352 p4p, 526 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alex Payne enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super 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; Marcus St Stone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Payne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
St Stone is looking to clinch.
Payne gets tackled into the cage by St Stone. St Stone maintains the clinch.
St Stone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Payne pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marcus St Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Stone tries to clinch but Payne is having none of it.
Payne steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from St Stone.
St Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Payne prevents a takedown attempt there.
St Stone pulls guard successfully.
Payne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
St Stone keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne looking to pass the guard.
Payne won't allow St Stone to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Stone looking for a triangle here. Payne is fighting it but it looks tight! St Stone pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Payne is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcus St Stone!
Marcus St Stone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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