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TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gotan Wasselach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wasselach forces Matariki back against the cage and clinches.
Matariki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wasselach tries for a takedown but Matariki manages to get underhooks.
Matariki is working for takedown but Wasselach is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wasselach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matariki.
Wasselach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matariki.
Gotan Wasselach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mapuche Matariki.
Wasselach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wasselach can't get the takedown.
Wasselach is pressed up against the cage. Matariki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wasselach down to the mat. Wasselach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Wasselach gets tackled into the cage by Matariki. Matariki maintains the clinch.
Wasselach can't get the takedown.
Wasselach tries to score a body lock takedown but Matariki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wasselach prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach has Matariki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matariki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wasselach tries to score a body lock takedown but Matariki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matariki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wasselach drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matariki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Matariki has hold of one of Wasselach's legs. Wasselach is fighting the takedown attempt but Matariki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasselach (0) vs (2) Matariki#T1#
Matariki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wasselach looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matariki 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.
Wasselach trying to control the position here.
Wasselach looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasselach, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wasselach controlling Matariki's posture.
Matariki wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
Wasselach wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matariki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wasselach looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasselach, not yet. #T3#
Wasselach working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matariki being controlled here momentarily.
Matariki trying to control but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Wasselach is trying to control the position but Matariki postures up.
Wasselach has Matariki pulled in close to control his posture.
Wasselach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matariki is one step ahead there.
Wasselach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matariki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Wasselach trying to control the position.
Wasselach wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wasselach trying to control the position.
Matariki is fighting to break Wasselach's control of his arms but Wasselach is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wasselach is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasselach (2) vs (2) Matariki
Wasselach sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Wasselach from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matariki is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasselach (2) vs (4) Matariki
Wasselach looking to control.
Wasselach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matariki trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Matariki forces his way into half guard.
Matariki is pressing down on Wasselach's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wasselach is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wasselach manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wasselach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasselach seems keen to control Matariki's posture.
Wasselach wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasselach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Wasselach.#T7#
Matariki looking to pass the guard.
Wasselach is adopting a defensive guard.
Matariki forces his way into half guard.
Matariki controlling the action here.
Wasselach moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matariki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wasselach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Matariki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasselach is keeping the position for now.
Wasselach controlling the position.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Wasselach is keeping the position.
Matariki 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.
Wasselach looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matariki preventing the sweep. #T9#
Wasselach is trying to keep Matariki in close.
Wasselach wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matariki postures up.
Wasselach wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasselach has control of Matariki's left arm, preventing Matariki from doing any damage.
Matariki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasselach is keeping the position for now.
Wasselach working a defensive guard here.
Wasselach is really struggling to control Matariki but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T10#
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Matariki tries to pass.
Matariki content to stall in guard here.
Matariki tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasselach is retaining full guard.
Matariki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wasselach is controlling Matariki's posture.
Matariki controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Matariki forces his way into half guard.
Wasselach tries to get to full guard but Matariki has control of the leg.
Wasselach makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wasselach.
Wasselach trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wasselach holds on and takes a little breather.
Matariki trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matariki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Matariki being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Wasselach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matariki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matariki is stalling in the full guard.
Wasselach wants to sweep here but Matariki controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Wasselach pulls Matariki in close to prevent any damage.
Wasselach is trying to keep Matariki in close.
Matariki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wasselach pulls Matariki in close to prevent any damage.
Wasselach trying to control the position.
Wasselach looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Wasselach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wasselach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matariki is one step ahead there.
Matariki postures up.
Wasselach looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasselach, not yet.
Matariki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasselach pulls Matariki in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Mapuche Matariki 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hadiki Jime!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jime enables Nogueira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jime manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (0) Jime#SUB2#
Jime working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nogueira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nogueira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Jime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Jime is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jime manages to kick Nogueira off! Nogueira jumps back into Jime's guard.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Jime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nogueira drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nogueira seems to have locked his on tight now - Jime screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nogueira, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Diego Nogueira!
Our winner, Diego Nogueira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus tries for a takedown but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kuwabara darts in and clinches Maximus up against the cage.
Kuwabara prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuwabara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kuwabara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Kuwabara#SUB2#
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maximus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maximus has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Kuwabara#SUB2#
Kuwabara working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuwabara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kuwabara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maximus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Maximus stays in close to Kuwabara's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maximus passes Kuwabara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuwabara tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2##SUB2#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Kuwabara is defending well.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Kuwabara defends it. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Maximus is keen to just control but Kuwabara is a slippery customer.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maximus moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kuwabara. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Kuwabara
Maximus wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping him busy. #T4#
Kuwabara tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Kuwabara trying to remain calm as Maximus controls from the top position.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuwabara keeps working.
Maximus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kuwabara will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kuwabara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuwabara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Kuwabara is being controlled here.
Kuwabara tries to improve position but can't.
Maximus slows the pace down.
Kuwabara is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control.
Maximus trying to control the position but Kuwabara is working away.
Kuwabara tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position. #T6#
Kuwabara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (5) vs (6) Kuwabara#SUB2#
Kuwabara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Kuwabara has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maximus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kuwabara keeps control of the position as Maximus tries to break free.
#T7#
Maximus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Kuwabara working for a choke but Maximus is defending well. #SUB2#
Maximus is in a bad position with Kuwabara working for a choke. Maximus manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (7) vs (6) Kuwabara
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Kuwabara.
Maximus is pushing down on Kuwabara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuwabara is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus prevents Kuwabara from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping him busy.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (10) vs (6) Kuwabara
Maximus tries to control but Kuwabara wriggling away.
Kuwabara is trying to escape the mount but Maximus keeps good control and instead manages to take Kuwabara's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (13) vs (6) Kuwabara#T10#
Kuwabara tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maximus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Maximus has the hooks in. Kuwabara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Maximus.
Maximus has the hooks in. Kuwabara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maximus is looking to control Kuwabara but Kuwabara is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T11#
Kuwabara tries to escape but Maximus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kuwabara is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maximus is hanging on to Kuwabara's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kuwabara's body.
Kuwabara tries to escape but Maximus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maximus is riding his opponent, not letting Kuwabara buck him off. #T12#
Kuwabara is really stuck here.
Maximus 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.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Kuwabara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Maximus struggling to keep hold of the position.
Maximus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Kuwabara is trying to break free.
Maximus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara is keeping busy.
Maximus is trying to stick to Kuwabara's back but Kuwabara is turning into Maximus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuwabara. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (8) Kuwabara#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maximus dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (15) vs (8) Kuwabara#T14##SUB2#
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kuwabara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kuwabara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Kuwabara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kuwabara working for submissions but it's allowed Maximus to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Maximus 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.
Maximus'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kazuma Kuwabara spoke after the fight, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hill Billy Hank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chame Boxing Champ!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boxing Champ misses with a takedown attempt - Hank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hank looks for a takedown but Boxing Champ sprawls well.#CL#
Hank instigates a clinch.
Hank looking for a takedown. #TD#
Hank is trying to trip Boxing Champ. He has hold of a leg but Boxing Champ is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hank persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hank (2) vs (0) Boxing Champ
Hank is fighting to break Boxing Champ's control of his arms but Boxing Champ is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Boxing Champ has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Boxing Champ working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Boxing Champ is tightening it up a little... Hank has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hank reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hank taps out! Nice BJJ there by Boxing Champ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chame Boxing Champ!
After the big win, Chame Boxing Champ made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Hill Billy Hank was interviewed post fight and said 'Beats going hungry '. |
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