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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): 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 Chiku Maneno (ranked 794 p4p, 108 weight class) and Jason Lee (ranked 7409 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Wiley - Take That as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chiku Maneno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jason Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee wants to clinch.
Jason Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maneno instigates a clinch.
Maneno has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Maneno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maneno (2) vs (0) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maneno advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee trying to get back to full guard but Maneno takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maneno (5) vs (0) Lee
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno controlling from the full mount.
Maneno moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Maneno (8) vs (0) Lee
Maneno keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Maneno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lee tries to roll but Maneno sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
Lee trying to control the hands but Maneno breaks the grip.
Maneno controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
Maneno keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
Lee tries to roll but Maneno sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Lee is really stuck here.
Maneno controlling the position well here. Lee rolled but Maneno kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maneno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Maneno has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maneno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maneno continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maneno.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Maneno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maneno continues to hold on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to escape but Maneno has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More hug and hope from Maneno.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Maneno.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the hands but Maneno breaks the grip.
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.
Lee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maneno slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't escape the position.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maneno takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Chiku Maneno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charles Cooper (ranked 7907 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jerome (ranked 6155 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes to the cage accompanied by s.mouse - slap my elbow. On his way into the cage it seems that Charles Cooper has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charles Cooper seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Charles Cooper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Jerome!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jerome gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
Jerome tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jerome prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cooper can't get the takedown.
Jerome drags the fight down to the ground.
Jerome is trying to keep Cooper in close.
Jerome has his foot on Cooper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cooper works his way back into a safe position though.
Cooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cooper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jerome on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cooper looking to sit in guard and control but Jerome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooper (0) vs (2) Jerome
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jerome pushes down on Cooper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jerome is looking for a kimura but Cooper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jerome to get the leverage.
Jerome moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cooper (0) vs (5) Jerome
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cooper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jerome is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Cooper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jerome is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cooper looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jerome gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cooper is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jerome lets go of the hold and Cooper can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Jerome! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (ranked 6494 p4p, 516 weight class) and Carter Mann (ranked 2645 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Fingerbang". Carter Mann 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Carter Mann!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Leibniz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leibniz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mann smiles and moves away.
Leibniz clinches with his opponent.
Mann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leibniz is looking to advance position but Mann has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leibniz (0) vs (4) Mann
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann avoids the attempt from Leibniz to control.
Mann has control of Leibniz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leibniz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leibniz tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leibniz is surviving well by controlling Mann's body position as best he can.
Leibniz is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leibniz tries to hold on but Mann postures up.
Leibniz is trying desperately to improve position.
Mann wants to take his opponent's back but Leibniz doesn't allow it.
Leibniz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mann frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leibniz (0) vs (7) Mann
Leibniz is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Mann avoids the attempt from Leibniz to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to finish this one by submission but Leibniz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mann.
Leibniz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mann.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann goes for an armbar but Leibniz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Leibniz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leibniz (2) vs (7) Mann
Mann looking for a sweep. Not yet Mann, not yet.
Leibniz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leibniz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leibniz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mann 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Leibniz from controlling successfully.
Mann keeping full guard, as Leibniz tries to pass.
Leibniz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mann has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leibniz (2) vs (9) Mann
Leibniz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Mann trying to control but Leibniz is working from the bottom.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mann trying to control but Leibniz is working from the bottom.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Leibniz is keeping the position.
Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leibniz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leibniz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mann trying to control but Leibniz is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mann trying to control but Leibniz is working from the bottom.
Leibniz is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
Mann wants to control from the top but Leibniz keeps moving.
Leibniz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mann trying to control but Leibniz is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Leibniz (2) vs (12) Mann
Leibniz tries to improve position but can't.
Mann is looking to take a break and control but Leibniz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leibniz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mann off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leibniz (6) vs (12) Mann
Leibniz working for a choke but Mann is defending well.
Mann is keeping busy.
Mann has hold of Leibniz's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leibniz looking for the choke from the back.
Leibniz tightening his grip on Mann, looking for the choke.
Mann tries to escape the position.
Leibniz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mann knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mann for a finish.
Leibniz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mann is defending well though. Leibniz let's go of the attempt for now.
Leibniz looking for the choke but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Leibniz has the hooks in. Mann is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mann is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leibniz gets his way!
Mann trying to control the hands but Leibniz breaks the grip.
Leibniz is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Mann has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Leibniz has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Mann taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Leibniz doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz!
The defeated Carter Mann had this to say: 'Wow, just...wow.'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jackie Spam (ranked 5793 p4p, 71 weight class) and George Wilson (ranked 2992 p4p, 343 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jackie Spam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; George Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spam (2) vs (0) Wilson
Wilson tries to roll over but Spam keeps him under control.
Spam is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spam (5) vs (0) Wilson
Wilson is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spam is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wilson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wilson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spam (5) vs (2) Wilson
Spam is controlling Wilson's posture.
Spam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wilson trying to control but Spam is working from the bottom.
Spam wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spam 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.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spam keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Spam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spam looking for a sweep. Not yet Spam, not yet.
Spam managing to control the position.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Spam is retaining full guard.
Spam is looking to sweep but instead, Wilson has passed into half guard.
Wilson trying to work for an americana but Spam has managed to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spam is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spam (7) vs (2) Wilson
Wilson is trying to keep Spam in close.
Spam 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.
Spam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spam pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spam not doing much here.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spam is working away from the top position though.
Spam trying to pass the guard but Wilson defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spam controlling the action here.
Spam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spam moves into full mount! Wilson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Spam (10) vs (2) Wilson
Spam content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spam working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Wilson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Spam! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jackie Spam! |
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