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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sammy Volkenhause!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Volkenhause
Ramirez working away.
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.
Volkenhause is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez happy to just control the position for now.
Volkenhause is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkenhause struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Volkenhause is working away.
Volkenhause trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.
Volkenhause wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Volkenhause can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Volkenhause tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Volkenhause is working away.
Volkenhause is trying to get back to half guard.
Volkenhause trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Volkenhause is working away.
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Ramirez works to advance to full mount. Volkenhause defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (6) vs (0) Volkenhause
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Volkenhause is squirming around nicely.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Volkenhause is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ramirez looking to control but Volkenhause is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volkenhause keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Volkenhause is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (9) vs (0) Volkenhause
What can Volkenhause do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Volkenhause is in bad spot here.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Volkenhause's body.
Ramirez'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.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Volkenhause manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Volkenhause is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Volkenhause advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (5) Volkenhause
Ramirez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ramirez moves into full guard.
Volkenhause preventing the sweep. #T6#
Volkenhause tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Volkenhause trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkenhause is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Volkenhause wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez is pulling down on Volkenhause's head to control his posture. #T7#
Volkenhause wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkenhause is one step ahead there.
Volkenhause wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Volkenhause passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ramirez keeping hold of Volkenhause's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ramirez.
Ramirez continues to hold on tight.
Volkenhause is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Volkenhause has control of the leg. #T9#
Volkenhause wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez has his hands clasped together around Volkenhause's back. He's all about the action.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Volkenhause sits in half guard.
Volkenhause passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (8) Volkenhause
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Volkenhause is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Volkenhause is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volkenhause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #SUB2#
Volkenhause maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ramirez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Volkenhause has cracked it and Ramirez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Volkenhause!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Volkenhause! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Buddy Rowlands! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rowlands tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nucombe swivels and escapes.
Rowlands has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Nucombe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rowlands drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nucombe pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Rowlands. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Nucombe rushes Rowlands and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nucombe stops a takedown attempt from Rowlands.
#TD2#
Nucombe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nucombe manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rowlands (0) vs (4) Nucombe
Nucombe controls the position from side control.
Nucombe trying to control the position but Rowlands is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands is looking to reverse the position.
Rowlands is being controlled here. #T1#
Rowlands wants to control but Nucombe postures up.
Rowlands is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowlands is trying to escape the position but Nucombe is controlling the position.
Rowlands tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rowlands struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rowlands is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here as Nucombe stalls from top position.
Rowlands is trying to get back to half guard.
Rowlands is trying to control Nucombe's posture but Nucombe avoids it. #T3#
Rowlands manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nucombe's best efforts.
Nucombe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rowlands tries to get to full guard but Nucombe has control of the leg.
Rowlands trying to control here.
Nucombe performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Rowlands tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nucombe has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rowlands (0) vs (7) Nucombe
Rowlands is desperately trying to improve his position but Nucombe has a good base and remains in mount.
Rowlands is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Nucombe wants to take Rowlands's back but he can't do it this time.
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rowlands is working to get back to half guard.
Rowlands tries to hold on but Nucombe postures up.
Rowlands can't escape the position.
#T6#
Nucombe controlling the position easily from mount.
Nucombe wants to control the pace but Rowlands is squirming around nicely.
Rowlands is desperately trying to improve his position but Nucombe has a good base and remains in mount.
Rowlands wants to hold on but Nucombe pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowlands is desperately trying to improve his position but Nucombe has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Rowlands is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nucombe controlling from mount.
Rowlands keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nucombe controlling from mount.
Nucombe looking to control but Rowlands is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Nucombe wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rowlands is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nucombe looking to control but Rowlands is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rowlands is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Nucombe trying to control but Rowlands is having none of it.
Rowlands tries to improve his position but instead Nucombe has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rowlands (0) vs (10) Nucombe
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nucombe controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Rowlands right now.
Nucombe has good solid back control here.
Rowlands tries to escape but Nucombe has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Rowlands looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Nucombe looking for the choke but no joy.
Rowlands is in bad spot here.
Nucombe doesn't have the hooks in and Rowlands manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rowlands (2) vs (10) Nucombe#T11#
Rowlands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now.
Rowlands looking to sit in guard and control but Nucombe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rowlands (2) vs (12) Nucombe
Nucombe looking to pass the guard.
Nucombe won't allow Rowlands to sweep him here.
Rowlands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rowlands on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rowlands tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Rowlands is looking for a triangle here but Nucombe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rowlands (2) vs (15) Nucombe
Rowlands is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Nucombe wants to control but Rowlands is keeping him busy.
Rowlands is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nucombe is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rowlands (2) vs (17) Nucombe
Rowlands can't escape the position.
Rowlands is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rowlands is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Nucombe takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rowlands (2) vs (20) Nucombe
Rowlands trying to control the hands but Nucombe breaks the grip.
Nucombe is hanging on to Rowlands's back as he tries to escape.
Rowlands wants to control his opponent's hands but Nucombe gets his hands free.
Rowlands tries to break free.
Rowlands trying to control the position but Nucombe manages to sink in the hooks.
Nucombe has good solid back control here.
Rowlands can't escape the position.
#T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nucombe's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rowlands rolls, trying to escape but Nucombe keeps control of the position.
Nucombe biding his time, controlling Rowlands.
Rowlands prevents Nucombe from getting a body triangle.
Nucombe avoiding Rowlands 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowlands tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 20 to 2.
A victorious Neil Nucombe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Arnoldo Pereira!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ferkingstad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (0) Pereira#SUB2#
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferkingstad is looking to pass into half guard but Pereira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pereira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (2) Pereira#SUB#
Ferkingstad working for submissions but it's allowed Pereira to get to half guard.
Pereira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (5) Pereira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad is working to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad tries to hold on but Pereira pushes him away. #T1#
Pereira prevents Ferkingstad from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferkingstad gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ferkingstad actively working from the bottom here.
Ferkingstad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferkingstad.#SUB#
Ferkingstad has an active guard here but Pereira has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Pereira wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferkingstad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (8) Pereira#SUB2#
Pereira goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ferkingstad turns into him and now he's in Pereira's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (4) vs (8) Pereira#T2#
Ferkingstad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferkingstad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (7) vs (8) Pereira
You can see the frustration on Pereira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Ferkingstad has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferkingstad (9) vs (8) Pereira
Pereira is trying to reverse the position but instead Ferkingstad has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (12) vs (8) Pereira
Ferkingstad controlling from the back.
Ferkingstad is not going to allow Pereira to sit and survive in this position.
Pereira breaks Ferkingstad's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (12) vs (10) Pereira#SUB#
Ferkingstad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ferkingstad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pereira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Ferkingstad keeps moving. #SUB#
Ferkingstad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pereira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5#
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferkingstad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ferkingstad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pereira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pereira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ferkingstad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pereira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pereira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (12) vs (13) Pereira
Ferkingstad is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pereira tries to advance to mount but Ferkingstad denies him. #T6#
Ferkingstad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pereira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ferkingstad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pereira is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ferkingstad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferkingstad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pereira is working away from the top position though.
Pereira trying to control the action but Ferkingstad is working from the bottom.
Ferkingstad wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Pereira is thwarting Ferkingstad's attempts to control the position.
Pereira wants to control but Ferkingstad is keeping him busy.
Ferkingstad wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ferkingstad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferkingstad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pereira is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ferkingstad is defending against the submission attempts here by Pereira.
#SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back.#T8##SUB#
Ferkingstad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily.
Ferkingstad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ferkingstad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pereira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferkingstad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferkingstad tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.#T9#
Ferkingstad has a hand on Pereira's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pereira takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (12) vs (16) Pereira
Pereira trying to control but Ferkingstad is having none of it.
Ferkingstad tries to reverse the position but Pereira maintains control.
Ferkingstad regains half guard.#SUB2#
Pereira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferkingstad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pereira is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferkingstad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Pereira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferkingstad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Ferkingstad actively working from the bottom here.
Pereira trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back.
Pereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferkingstad keeps working. #SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Ferkingstad is trying to maintain the position but Pereira is very close to passing his half guard.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Ferkingstad is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferkingstad manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferkingstad keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Pereira stays in close to Ferkingstad's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Ferkingstad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pereira is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ferkingstad. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (12) vs (19) Pereira#T12#
Pereira trying to control the position but Ferkingstad is working away.
Ferkingstad is looking to regain half guard here but Pereira keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Pereira trying to control the position but Ferkingstad is working away.
Ferkingstad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferkingstad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pereira off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ferkingstad (16) vs (19) Pereira
Pereira tries to escape the position.
Pereira is still trying to improve position.#T14#
Ferkingstad is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Pereira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pereira trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pereira is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pereira wins on points by 19 to 16. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Johns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Alvarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johns sprawls well initially but Alvarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johns (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Johns tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez is taking a breather. Johns 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.
Alvarez is thwarting Johns's attempts to control the position.
Johns wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johns is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Alvarez has latched onto it... Big trouble! Alvarez pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Johns is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Alvarez!
A less than humble Tyler Alvarez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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