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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 2283 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adi Dassler (ranked 18119 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Rickson Silva ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dassler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Dassler
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dassler is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler 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.
Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold.
Dassler 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dassler passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Dassler
Dassler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dassler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dassler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dassler is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Dassler is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Silva looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dassler gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Silva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dassler lets go of the hold and Silva can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adi Dassler! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tel Britton (ranked 2785 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 4164 p4p, 374 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tel Britton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Naga-Wing shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Britton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Britton (0) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing pushing down on Britton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Naga-Wing works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Britton (0) vs (5) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Britton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Britton tries to buck Naga-Wing off but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Naga-Wing's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Naga-Wing! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Britton has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ren Naga-Wing!
After winning the bout, Ren Naga-Wing thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tel Britton spoke after the fight, saying '...Next time.'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monte Zuma (ranked 345 p4p, 50 weight class) and Johnny Bolivar (ranked 7451 p4p, 520 weight class). Bolivar has chosen Superman Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Monte Zuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zuma closes the distance and pushes Bolivar back into the cage.
Zuma pulls guard.
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.
Zuma keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
Zuma being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zuma holds on and takes a little breather.
Bolivar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zuma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolivar has managed to get both his arms back between Zuma's legs - danger averted.
Zuma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (0) vs (3) Bolivar
Bolivar wants to control but Zuma is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bolivar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zuma wants to get back to full guard.
Zuma trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar prevents Zuma from improving his position.
Bolivar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zuma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar prevents Zuma from improving his position.
Bolivar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zuma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bolivar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zuma manages to get to full guard.
Bolivar trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Zuma trying to keep a closed guard but Bolivar is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolivar defends it easily.
Bolivar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zuma is trying to keep Bolivar in close.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (0) vs (6) Bolivar
Bolivar tries for a kimura but Zuma is defending well.
Zuma is looking to reverse the position.
Bolivar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bolivar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zuma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zuma.
Zuma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zuma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolivar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (6) Bolivar
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Zuma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bolivar is trying to control but Zuma passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (5) vs (6) Bolivar
Zuma controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolivar keeps working.
Zuma wants to control for a moment but Bolivar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zuma jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (8) vs (6) Bolivar
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zuma tries to move to mount but Bolivar blocks the move with his legs.
Zuma trying to control the action but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bolivar tries to control but Zuma manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Zuma (11) vs (6) Bolivar
Zuma 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.
Bolivar defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (11) vs (8) Bolivar
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zuma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuma is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (13) vs (8) Bolivar
Zuma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bolivar pulls Zuma in to control the position.
Bolivar is trying to keep Zuma in close.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zuma passes Bolivar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bolivar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zuma jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (16) vs (8) Bolivar
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolivar keeps working.
Zuma is trying to move to mount but Bolivar reverses beautifully and ends up in Zuma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (16) vs (10) Bolivar
Zuma pulls Bolivar in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolivar from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is looking for a triangle but Bolivar pushes his legs off easily.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolivar trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zuma manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (18) vs (10) Bolivar
Zuma trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Zuma pushes down on Bolivar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Bolivar defends it.
Zuma is looking for a kimura but Bolivar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuma to get the leverage.
Bolivar is trying to get back to full guard.
Zuma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zuma is pressing down on Bolivar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolivar is holding on for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuma passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (21) vs (10) Bolivar
Bolivar has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Zuma (24) vs (10) Bolivar
Zuma has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I would not like to be Bolivar right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zuma tightening his grip on Bolivar, looking for the choke.
Bolivar staying busy and making it hard for Zuma to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zuma's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zuma takes the fight on points by 24 to 10.
Monte Zuma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Hell (ranked 7828 p4p, 173 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1487 p4p, 175 weight class). Bok has chosen Give It Revolution as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bok gets a double leg takedown into Hell's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (0) vs (2) Bok
Hell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Hell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bok pushes down on Hell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok prevents Hell from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok uses his free foot to push down on Hell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hell. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (5) Bok
Bok fails to advance to Hell's back.
Bok controlling the position easily from mount.
Bok looking for a guillotine from mount but Hell is having none of it.
Hell tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bok moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hell has worked his arm free - good work by Hell!
Bok gets to mount! Hell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (0) vs (7) Bok
Bok with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hell looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hell (0) vs (10) Bok
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok keeps control of the position as Hell tries to break free.
Hell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bok's arms.
Bok has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hell's body.
Hell tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bok biding his time, controlling Hell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok tightening his grip on Hell, looking for the choke.
Bok is not going to allow Hell to sit and survive in this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hell breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (10) Bok
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hell defends it easily.
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hell defends it easily.
Bok 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: Hell (2) vs (12) Bok
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hell trying to hold on to Bok's head to control him but Bok postures up.
Bok passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hell! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (2) vs (15) Bok
Bok content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hell tries to lock up and control but Bok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hell has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (2) vs (18) Bok
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bok tightening his grip on Hell, looking for the choke.
Bok controlling the position well here. Hell rolled but Bok kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hell breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (18) Bok
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hell wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.
Hell advances to half guard.
Bok won't allow Hell to pass to mount.
Bok is staying active underneath Hell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Hell has control of the leg.
Hell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hell (4) vs (22) Bok
Hell prevents Bok from getting a body triangle.
Bok controlling well, preventing Hell from escaping the position.
Bok controlling from the back.
Hell tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Hell right now.
Hell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Good control from Bok.
Bok controlling well, preventing Hell from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hell is working hard here to advance position.
Hell 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 Bok gets his way!
Hell trying to control but not successfully.
Bok trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hell is trying to break free.
Hell trying to control the action but Bok just sinks the hooks in.
Bok trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hell doesn't escape.
Bok has the hooks in. Hell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Bok.
Bok is controlling the position but Hell somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Hell is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Hell defends it.
Bok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bok.
Well, if Bok is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (4) vs (25) Bok
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hell is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action.
Hell 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: Hell (6) vs (25) Bok
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 25 to 6.
A relieved looking Maxim Bok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ryan Hell spoke after the fight, saying 'il be back '. |
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