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TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Robinson and Pete Palahnuik. Palahnuik has chosen Machine Civilization as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Richard Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Pete Palahnuik!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robinson jumps guard and drags Palahnuik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palahnuik passes into half guard.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palahnuik wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Palahnuik trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Palahnuik is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson's coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palahnuik trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it.
Robinson wants to control but Palahnuik is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palahnuik seems to be looking for submissions.
Palahnuik not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palahnuik is working away from the top position though.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Palahnuik is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Palahnuik uses his free foot to push down on Robinson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Robinson. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (0) vs (3) Palahnuik
Robinson wants to hold on but Palahnuik pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Robinson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (0) vs (6) Palahnuik
Robinson trying to control the hands but Palahnuik breaks the grip.
Palahnuik controlling from the back.
Robinson trying to control but not successfully.
Robinson is trying to defend against the choke here but Palahnuik has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Palahnuik Tightens the hold and Robinson taps out furiously! Palahnuik displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pete Palahnuik!
Pete Palahnuik made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Musta Laine and Virgil Dreesen. Laine comes to the cage accompanied by Somnium - After All. Musta Laine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Musta Laine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Virgil Dreesen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dreesen drives through and clinches with Laine against the cage.
Laine tries to score a body lock takedown but Dreesen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dreesen is pressed up against the cage. Laine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dreesen down to the mat. Dreesen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreesen forces Laine back against the cage and clinches.
Laine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dreesen is trying to pull guard but Laine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreesen pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreesen has his foot on Laine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laine works his way back into a safe position though.
Laine stopping the sweep attempt from Dreesen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Laine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dreesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there.
Laine passes Dreesen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen has his hands clasped together around Laine's back. He's all about the action.
Dreesen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laine is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Our spies down at at Fight Factory inform us that Dreesen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laine wants to control from the top but Dreesen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laine pushes down on Dreesen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dreesen is refusing to be controlled, as Laine sits in half guard.
Laine controlling the action here.
Laine is keen to just control but Dreesen is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.
Laine trying to mount his opponent but Dreesen defends it.
Dreesen looking for submissions off his back.
Laine seems to be looking for submissions.
Dreesen moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen being controlled here, momentarily.
Laine trying to control but Dreesen is working from the bottom.
Dreesen wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
Laine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dreesen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laine has managed to get both his arms back between Dreesen's legs - danger averted.
Dreesen has his foot on Laine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laine works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laine passes Dreesen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dreesen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dreesen is looking for a triangle but Laine pushes his legs off easily.
Laine wants to control from the top but Dreesen keeps moving.
Laine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dreesen looking for a sweep. Not yet Dreesen, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dreesen is keeping the position for now.
Dreesen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laine trying to control but Dreesen is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dreesen keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully.
Laine is pushing down on Dreesen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dreesen is fighting to maintain full guard but Laine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laine is pressing down on Dreesen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dreesen is holding on for now.
Dreesen wants to improve his position but Laine is controlling well.
Laine is looking for a kimura here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laine wants to take a breather but Dreesen is having none of it.
Dreesen is trying to control but can't.
Laine prevents Dreesen from improving his position.
Dreesen trying to hold on to Laine's head to control him but Laine postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laine is controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Laine is keen to just control but Dreesen is a slippery customer.
Laine is working for a kimura here but Dreesen manages to reverse the position and he's now in Laine's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laine (0) vs (2) Dreesen
Laine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dreesen wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
Laine controls Dreesen momentarily but Dreesen frees himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laine 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: Laine (2) vs (2) Dreesen
Well,Laine is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dreesen gets back to full guard.
Dreesen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laine wants to pass the guard but Dreesen is keeping the position.
Laine preventing the sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen is trying to keep Laine in close.
Dreesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there.
Laine wants to pass the guard but Dreesen is keeping the position.
Laine passes Dreesen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laine is looking for a kimura here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laine prevents Dreesen from improving his position.
Laine controlling the action here.
Laine wants to control but Dreesen is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreesen is trying to maintain the position but Laine is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dreesen gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dreesen wins on points by 3 to 2.
A very excited looking Virgil Dreesen 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergio Moraes and Greg Ward. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Sergio Moraes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Greg Ward!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moraes clinches.
Ward is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moraes can't fight it off and eventually Ward manages to take the fight to the floor. Moraes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moraes (0) vs (2) Ward
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moraes is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moraes working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Moraes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moraes (2) vs (2) Ward
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ward working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moraes has passed into half guard!
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moraes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moraes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moraes passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moraes trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Ward trying to hold on to Moraes's head to control him but Moraes postures up.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moraes looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moraes (2) vs (4) Ward
Ward wants to control from the top but Moraes keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ward pushing down on Moraes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moraes trying to control here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ward working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Moraes is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moraes is working hard here to advance position.
Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moraes is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold.
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Moraes wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Moraes has recovered full guard.
Ward trying to control but Moraes is working from the bottom.
Moraes looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moraes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moraes (4) vs (4) Ward
Ward 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: Moraes (4) vs (6) Ward
Moraes wants to get back to full guard.
Moraes looking for submissions off his back.
Moraes wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moraes is controlling Ward's trapped leg to prevent Ward from advancing to side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moraes sees it coming and defends easily.
Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moraes is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold.
Ward moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Moraes. Score +3 for passing guard: Moraes (4) vs (9) Ward
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moraes tries to control but Ward manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Moraes (4) vs (12) Ward
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ward has got one arm under Moraes's chin. This could be trouble... Moraes trying to control the other hand but Ward gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Moraes has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Ward!
In his post fight interview, Greg Ward started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malaipet Sasiprapa and Sam Rogers. Sasiprapa comes into the arena with Malaipet the Diamond blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Malaipet Sasiprapa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sam Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sasiprapa takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rogers manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sasiprapa (0) vs (4) Rogers
Sasiprapa is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Rogers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rogers prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rogers trying to control the action but Sasiprapa is working from the bottom.
Rogers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sasiprapa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rogers is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sasiprapa's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers tries to move to mount but Sasiprapa blocks the move with his legs.
Rogers trying to control the action but Sasiprapa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers working away.
Rogers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sasiprapa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sasiprapa (0) vs (6) Rogers
Rogers wants to take his opponent's back but Sasiprapa doesn't allow it.
Sasiprapa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers tries to control but Sasiprapa wriggling away.
Sasiprapa stops Rogers from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rogers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa tries to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Sasiprapa is controlling an arm, preventing Rogers from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasiprapa is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sasiprapa can't escape the position.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasiprapa is looking to escape.
Sasiprapa is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers is looking to work his way around to Sasiprapa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sasiprapa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sasiprapa is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasiprapa is looking to escape.
Rogers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sasiprapa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rogers wants to control the pace but Sasiprapa is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers working for a guillotine from mount but Sasiprapa is in no mood to give up.
Rogers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sasiprapa is trying desperately to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa tries to lock up and control but Rogers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rogers moves to his opponent's back but Sasiprapa bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Rogers. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sasiprapa (2) vs (6) Rogers
Sasiprapa pushes down on Rogers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Sasiprapa is controlling well.
Sasiprapa is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rogers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, if Sasiprapa 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.
Rogers trying to control here.
Sasiprapa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rogers has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers is controlling Sasiprapa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sasiprapa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogers tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sasiprapa has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sasiprapa (5) vs (6) Rogers
Rogers wants to control but Sasiprapa is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sasiprapa wants to take his opponent's back but instead Rogers manages to regain half guard.
Rogers is trying to control but can't.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
Sasiprapa controlling the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is thwarting Rogers's attempts to control the position.
Sasiprapa is looking to advance position but Rogers won't allow it.
Rogers is trying to control but can't.
Sasiprapa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Sasiprapa has control of the leg.
Rogers moves into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sasiprapa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasiprapa preventing the sweep.
Sasiprapa being controlled here momentarily.
Rogers looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sasiprapa looking to pass the guard.
Sasiprapa stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
Sasiprapa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sasiprapa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Sasiprapa postures up.
Rogers is adopting a defensive guard.
Sasiprapa trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rogers, not yet.
Rogers seems keen to control Sasiprapa's posture.
Sasiprapa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sasiprapa trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sasiprapa stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogers wins on points by 6 to 5.
A victorious Sam Rogers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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