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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1475 p4p, 177 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 2639 p4p, 267 weight class). Sparxx comes to the cage accompanied by Thug Life - Lugz. Ren Naga-Wing 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx shoots in and bounces Naga-Wing off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Sparxx drops back, looking for a kneebar! Naga-Wing looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Naga-Wing looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Naga-Wing! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sparxx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sparxx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sparxx is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx gets back to half guard.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but Naga-Wing is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparxx moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparxx looking for subs off his back but Naga-Wing has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
Sparxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naga-Wing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Naga-Wing has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (7) Naga-Wing
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but Naga-Wing keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Naga-Wing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sparxx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Naga-Wing trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Naga-Wing working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to bench press Naga-Wing off him but Naga-Wing keeps the position.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx wants to control but Naga-Wing postures up.
Sparxx manages to work his way to half guard, despite Naga-Wing's best efforts.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Naga-Wing has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (10) Naga-Wing
Sparxx sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Naga-Wing is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (13) Naga-Wing
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx gets back to half guard.
Sparxx is looking to control Naga-Wing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Naga-Wing wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
Naga-Wing stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sparxx looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sparxx looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sparxx! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (6) vs (13) Naga-Wing
Sparxx swings around for an armbar but Naga-Wing sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (15) Naga-Wing
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx working for submissions but it's allowed Naga-Wing to get to half guard.
Sparxx regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to hit a switch here but Naga-Wing passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparxx there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (6) vs (18) Naga-Wing
Sparxx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparxx looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (6) vs (21) Naga-Wing
Sparxx trying to control the position but Naga-Wing manages to sink in the hooks.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is really stuck here.
Naga-Wing trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sparxx doesn't escape.
Naga-Wing is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sparxx tries to roll but Naga-Wing sticks to his back.
Naga-Wing is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sparxx knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sparxx for a finish.
Naga-Wing is working for a rear naked choke. Sparxx is not defending it well and Naga-Wing has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Sparxx refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Sparxx's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ren Naga-Wing!
A relieved looking Ren Naga-Wing thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 3973 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 10964 p4p, 507 weight class). Fauchelevent's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rue des Cascades. Helio Kimura has the eye of the tiger 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fauchelevent tries to clinch up but Kimura circles away and keeps his distance.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fauchelevent defends it well.
Fauchelevent forces Kimura back against the cage and clinches.
Kimura successfully pulls guard.
Fauchelevent is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kimura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kimura has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (0) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura being controlled here momentarily.
Fauchelevent wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fauchelevent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Fauchelevent's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fauchelevent is keeping the position for now.
Fauchelevent wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Fauchelevent working for submissions but it's allowed Kimura to get to half guard.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions off his back.
Fauchelevent is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is working hard here to advance position.
Fauchelevent is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kimura jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (0) vs (5) Kimura
Fauchelevent is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Fauchelevent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fauchelevent tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling from side mount.
Fauchelevent tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
My spies in MMA Academy inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Kimura 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fauchelevent is trying to get back to full guard.
Fauchelevent tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kimura has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (0) vs (8) Kimura
Fauchelevent is looking to get to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fauchelevent'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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fauchelevent keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fauchelevent is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fauchelevent is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fauchelevent is looking to escape.
Fauchelevent really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fauchelevent is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimura fails to advance to Fauchelevent's back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Fauchelevent wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fauchelevent (0) vs (11) Kimura
Kimura gets his hands free as Fauchelevent looks to control.
I really don't envy Fauchelevent right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fauchelevent is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fauchelevent tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fauchelevent wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fauchelevent (0) vs (14) Kimura
Fauchelevent trying to control the position but Kimura manages to sink in the hooks.
A lull in the action here.
Fauchelevent is really stuck here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent wants to control his opponent's hands but Kimura gets his hands free.
Kimura is hanging on to Fauchelevent's back as he tries to escape.
Fauchelevent turns into Kimura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (14) Kimura
Fauchelevent looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (16) Kimura
Fauchelevent is trying to hold Kimura in close to prevent damage but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Fauchelevent is in trouble now - Kimura has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (19) Kimura
Kimura controlling from mount.
Fauchelevent tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fauchelevent wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Fauchelevent wants to get back to full guard.
Well,Fauchelevent is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kimura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fauchelevent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fauchelevent manages to get to full guard.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fauchelevent is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fauchelevent throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kimura uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (22) Kimura
Fauchelevent gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fauchelevent wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fauchelevent moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 22 to 2. |
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