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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peyshard Fromastus and Johnny Jones. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peyshard Fromastus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Fromastus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fromastus is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fromastus wants a takedown.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fromastus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peyshard Fromastus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Jones.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fromastus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fromastus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fromastus wants a takedown.
Fromastus can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fromastus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Fromastus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fromastus (0) vs (4) Jones
Fromastus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones working away.
Fromastus tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a little break here. Fromastus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones is taking a breather. Fromastus 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.
Fromastus is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fromastus (0) vs (7) Jones
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half 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.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fromastus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus working to try and regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fromastus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones is continuing to stall.
Fromastus is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus holds on for dear life, controlling Jones's posture momentarily.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Fromastus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blood Gang, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling from mount.
Fromastus tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Fromastus can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 7 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sydney Amazon and Slava Ivankov. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sydney Amazon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Slava Ivankov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ivankov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivankov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Amazon regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amazon (0) vs (2) Ivankov
Ivankov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Amazon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ivankov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Amazon has tightened it up now! Ivankov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sydney Amazon! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Jobber and Billy Styles. Jobber comes to the cage accompanied by Loser by Beck. Styles has chosen "Breath" by Breaking Benjamin as his entrance music. Styles has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Jobber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Styles!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Styles moves into the clinch.
Styles pulls Jobber into guard.
Jobber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jobber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jobber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jobber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jobber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jobber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jobber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jobber drops back looking for a leg! Styles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Styles manages to kick Jobber off! Jobber jumps back into Styles's guard.
Jobber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jobber has gone for a leg lock! Styles slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jobber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jobber (0) vs (2) Styles
Styles wants to control from the top but Jobber keeps moving.
Styles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber 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: Jobber (2) vs (2) Styles
Jobber is working for a kimura but Styles is defending it quite comfortably.
Jobber seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Styles can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles tries to get to full guard but Jobber has control of the leg.
Styles looks winded!
Jobber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Styles defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Styles is defending against the submission attempts here by Jobber.
Jobber is looking for a kimura here.
Jobber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Styles is just riding it out for now. Jobber eventually gives up the hold.
Jobber wants to work for an arm triangle but Styles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Styles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jobber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Styles tries to roll over but Jobber keeps him under control.
Jobber is working for a kimura but Styles is defending it quite comfortably.
Jobber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Styles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jobber.
Jobber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber 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.
Jobber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Styles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jobber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Styles sees it coming and defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jobber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Styles sees it coming and defends easily.
Jobber is trying to work for a kimura but Styles is defending well.
Jobber 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.
Jobber is looking for a kimura but Styles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jobber to get the leverage.
Jobber 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is looking for a kimura but Styles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jobber to get the leverage.
Jobber seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jobber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Styles is just riding it out for now. Jobber eventually gives up the hold.
Styles is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Styles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jobber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jobber is looking for a kimura here.
Jobber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Styles sees it coming and defends easily.
Jobber seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jobber 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.
Jobber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Styles sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jobber seems to be looking for submissions.
Jobber tries to pass to full mount but Styles defends it.
Styles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jobber is working for a kimura but Styles is defending it quite comfortably.
Jobber seems to be looking for submissions.
Jobber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Styles sees it coming and defends easily.
Styles keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Styles tries to get to full guard but Jobber has control of the leg.
Jobber 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.
Jobber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Styles is just riding it out for now. Jobber eventually gives up the hold.
Jobber is working for a kimura but Styles is defending it quite comfortably.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jobber wants to work for an arm triangle but Styles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jobber seems to be working for a kimura but Styles defends the submission attempt.
Jobber wants to work for an arm triangle but Styles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jobber is working for a kimura but Styles is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Styles is looking for a sweep. Jobber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Styles is trying to maintain the position but Jobber is very close to passing his half guard.
Styles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Styles.
Jobber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Styles is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Styles has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jobber (2) vs (4) Styles
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Jobber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jobber manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jobber (4) vs (4) Styles
Jobber looking to pass the guard.
Jobber drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Styles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jobber has Styles in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jobber (4) vs (6) Styles
Jobber controlling the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jobber wants to sweep here but Styles controlling him for the moment.
Jobber managing to control the position.
Styles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Jobber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jobber (4) vs (9) Styles
Styles is trying to get an arm triangle but Jobber is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jobber regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Styles wins on points by 9 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Styles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Perrin GoldenEyes and Steve Miller. GoldenEyes comes to the cage accompanied by Goldfinger Theme Song. Perrin GoldenEyes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Perrin GoldenEyes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steve Miller!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
GoldenEyes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
GoldenEyes jumps guard but Miller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
GoldenEyes tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
GoldenEyes jumps guard and drags Miller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
GoldenEyes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
GoldenEyes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GoldenEyes seems keen to control Miller's posture.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but GoldenEyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. GoldenEyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but GoldenEyes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GoldenEyes (2) vs (0) Miller
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GoldenEyes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. GoldenEyes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
GoldenEyes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
GoldenEyes trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
GoldenEyes content to stall in guard here.
GoldenEyes drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick GoldenEyes off! GoldenEyes jumps back into Miller's guard.
GoldenEyes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
GoldenEyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GoldenEyes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
GoldenEyes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
GoldenEyes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
GoldenEyes drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick GoldenEyes off! GoldenEyes jumps back into Miller's guard.
Miller working for a triangle but GoldenEyes defends it easily.
GoldenEyes wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller 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.
Miller keeping moving, preventing GoldenEyes from controlling successfully.
GoldenEyes stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: GoldenEyes (5) vs (0) Miller
GoldenEyes has hold of Miller's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Miller tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - GoldenEyes cranks the arm and Miller screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Miller, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Perrin GoldenEyes!
A very excited looking Perrin GoldenEyes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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