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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): 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 Max Chaos (ranked 342 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Yip (ranked 2448 p4p, 322 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. Franky Yip told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Chaos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Franky Yip!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Yip gets a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Chaos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chaos wants the takedown. Yip is fighting it off but Chaos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yip's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chaos (2) vs (0) Yip
Chaos wants to control from the top but Yip keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yip keeping full guard, as Chaos tries to pass.
Yip wants to control position but Chaos is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Yip here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Chaos!
Max Chaos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jos Beton (ranked 1715 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1805 p4p, 236 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dravezesdi's choice of entrance music: Nobody's Fool. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jos Beton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Beton rushes Dravezesdi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dravezesdi is working for takedown but Beton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beton gets control of Dravezesdi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Beton is retaining full guard.
Beton trying to control the position.
Beton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Beton'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beton is looking for a triangle but Dravezesdi pushes his legs off easily.
Beton pulls Dravezesdi in close to his closed guard and prevents Dravezesdi from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dravezesdi is now in half guard.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but Beton defending well.
Dravezesdi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head. It's preventing any offense from Dravezesdi, at least for the moment.
Dravezesdi won't allow Beton to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beton working a defensive guard here.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Beton is keeping the position.
Beton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dravezesdi won't allow Beton to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Beton is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Beton seems keen to control Dravezesdi's posture.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Beton is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi is fighting to break Beton's control of his arms but Beton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beton pulls Dravezesdi in close to prevent any damage.
Beton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beton being controlled here, momentarily.
Dravezesdi passes Beton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Beton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beton is holding on for now.
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dravezesdi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Beton (0) vs (3) Dravezesdi
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beton can't do much from the bottom here.
Beton is looking for a sweep.
Beton is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it.
Beton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beton's legs.
Beton can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Beton is working from the bottom.
Beton wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Beton is working from the bottom.
Beton manages to get back to half guard.
Beton wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that Dravezesdi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beton is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beton is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beton avoid being mounted?
Dravezesdi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beton is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura but Beton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dravezesdi to get the leverage.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Beton won't allow it.
Beton is defending against the submission attempts here by Dravezesdi.
Beton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Beton trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beton wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to pass to mount but Beton is defending the position.
Dravezesdi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Beton won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dravezesdi is keen to just control but Beton is a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Beton tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Beton trying to control here.
Dravezesdi is working for a submission of some sort.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Beton is trying to control but can't.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Beton defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beton is controlling Dravezesdi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beton is trying to control but can't.
Beton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Beton (4) vs (3) Dravezesdi
And that's the end of the fight!
Beton takes the fight on points by 4 to 3.
In his post fight interview, Jos Beton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marvin Vettori (ranked 1316 p4p, 178 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12103 p4p, 574 weight class). Vettori comes to the cage accompanied by Police On My Back- The Rocketz. Marvin Vettori 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marvin Vettori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deeds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vettori is trying to defend but Deeds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vettori (0) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vettori manages to get to full guard.
Vettori seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettori seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vettori looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deeds passes into half guard.
Vettori tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vettori is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vettori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deeds is working away from the top position though.
Vettori is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deeds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vettori tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Deeds has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Vettori (0) vs (5) Deeds
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vettori working to try and regain half guard.
Vettori is working hard here to advance position.
Vettori tries to lock up and control but Deeds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vettori is holding on tight.
Vettori is trying to reverse the position but instead Deeds has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Vettori (0) vs (8) Deeds
Deeds controlling well, preventing Vettori from escaping the position.
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.
Deeds is riding his opponent, not letting Vettori buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Vettori's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Deeds keeps control of the position as Vettori tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds controlling from the back.
Vettori trying to control the action but Deeds just sinks the hooks in.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vettori is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Deeds.
It looks like Deeds 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.
Vettori tries to escape but Deeds has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Deeds is hanging on to Vettori's back as he tries to escape.
Vettori is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vettori just trying to survive but Deeds is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Deeds controlling the positon.
Vettori tries to escape but Deeds has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vettori just trying to survive but Deeds is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vettori is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Deeds.
Vettori rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
Vettori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deeds is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controlling the action here.
Vettori trying to control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vettori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vettori looking for a sweep. Not yet Vettori, not yet.
Deeds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vettori had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deeds defends it easily.
Vettori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vettori looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Deeds puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vettori trying to control here.
Deeds stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vettori tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1139 p4p, 171 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 1905 p4p, 251 weight class). Mangrove comes into a darkened arena with his song building. https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rauta Kansleri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mangrove forces Kansleri back against the cage and clinches.
Mangrove drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Kansleri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kansleri trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kansleri has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (3) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kansleri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kansleri is looking to take a break and control but Mangrove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kansleri controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri tries to move to mount but Mangrove blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kansleri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mangrove does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kansleri is controlling the pace.
Kansleri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control from the bottom.
Mangrove won't allow Kansleri to pass to mount.
Mangrove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kansleri is working away from the top position though.
Kansleri is trying to control. Mangrove wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kansleri trying to mount his opponent but Mangrove defends it.
Mangrove is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri trying to control the action but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Kansleri keeps him under control.
Kansleri trying to pass the guard but Mangrove defending well.
Mangrove wants to get back to full guard.
Kansleri not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is not content to let Kansleri control the position.
Kansleri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mangrove is not content to let Kansleri control the position.
Kansleri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kansleri working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mangrove's thigh. Mangrove counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mangrove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kansleri is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove working a defensive guard here.
Mangrove keeping full guard, as Kansleri tries to pass.
Kansleri won't allow Mangrove to sweep him here.
Mangrove has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kansleri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangrove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangrove is keeping the position for now.
Mangrove lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (3) vs (2) Mangrove
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kansleri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kansleri has his hands on Mangrove's head, controlling the position.
Kansleri wants to hit a switch here but Mangrove passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kansleri there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (3) vs (5) Mangrove
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri is desperately trying to improve his position but Mangrove has a good base and remains in mount.
Mangrove looking to control but Kansleri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kansleri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kansleri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mangrove is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Kansleri is defending well.
Kansleri is doing well to control the position and prevent Mangrove from advancing to side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove prevents Kansleri from improving his position.
Mangrove is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kansleri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kansleri is looking to improve his position.
Kansleri is looking to control Mangrove's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kansleri avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. Mangrove is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri works his way to full guard. Good work.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Mangrove has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kansleri being controlled here, momentarily.
Mangrove got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kansleri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mangrove has managed to get both his arms back between Kansleri's legs - danger averted.
Mangrove sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kansleri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansleri is retaining full guard.
Mangrove keeps trying to improve his position.
Kansleri is looking to sweep but instead, Mangrove has passed into half guard.
Mangrove passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kansleri! Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (3) vs (8) Mangrove
Kansleri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to control but Mangrove is having none of it.
Kansleri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kansleri works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mangrove is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kansleri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kansleri has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (5) vs (8) Mangrove
Kansleri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri looking to sit in guard and control but Mangrove gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (5) vs (10) Mangrove
Kansleri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mangrove postures up.
Kansleri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mangrove manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (7) vs (10) Mangrove
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tries to free his leg and advance position but Mangrove is retaining full guard.
Mangrove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kansleri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kansleri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mangrove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mangrove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kansleri's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (7) vs (12) Mangrove
Kansleri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kansleri 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.
Mangrove postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mangrove wins on points by 12 to 7.
A relieved looking Alka Mangrove thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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