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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ho Lee Fuk and Edward Charles Brock. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ho Lee Fuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Edward Charles Brock!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fuk closes the distance and pushes Brock back into the cage.
Fuk gets underhooks to prevent Brock's takedown attempt.
Fuk gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuk (2) vs (0) Brock
Brock tries to roll over but Fuk keeps him under control.
Fuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brock is just riding it out for now. Fuk eventually gives up the hold.
Fuk trying to pass the guard but Brock defending well.
Fuk wants to control but Brock is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuk pulls his head out easily.
Brock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuk 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brock looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fuk pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuk (5) vs (0) Brock
Brock is looking to get to half guard.
Fuk forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Fuk (8) vs (0) Brock
Fuk working for the choke.
Brock prevents Fuk from getting a body triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fuk's guard. Nice work there by Brock.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuk (8) vs (2) Brock
Fuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuk looking for a guillotine here but Brock defends easily.
Brock looking to pass the guard.
Fuk working for a triangle but Brock defends it easily.
Fuk wants to improve his position but instead Brock has moved into half guard.
Brock wants to pass the guard but Fuk is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock is still trying to improve position.
Fuk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cylon Training Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fuk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuk is keeping the position for now.
Brock looking to sit in guard and control but Fuk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuk (10) vs (2) Brock
Brock looking for subs off his back but Fuk has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fuk works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuk (13) vs (2) Brock
Brock is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuk with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fuk prevents Brock from getting the reversal.
Brock felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fuk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fuk content just to control the position here.
Fuk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brock sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuk is trying to work for a kimura but Brock is defending well.
Brock actively working from the bottom here.
Brock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brock is defending against the submission attempts here by Fuk.
Fuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Brock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fuk slows the pace down in half guard.
Fuk is keen to just control but Brock is a slippery customer.
Fuk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fuk trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Brock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brock defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brock is trying to maintain the position but Fuk is very close to passing his half guard.
Fuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Brock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Brock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brock is looking to improve his position.
Brock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fuk has picked Brock up and slammed him! Brock can't keep hold of the triangle and Fuk manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuk (16) vs (2) Brock
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brock tries to get to full guard but Fuk has control of the leg.
Fuk is controlling the pace.
Fuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brock is just riding it out for now. Fuk eventually gives up the hold.
Brock actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuk stalling.
Brock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuk pulls his head out easily.
Brock is staying active underneath Fuk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuk is trying to work for a kimura but Brock is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuk is looking to advance position but Brock won't allow it.
Brock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuk controlling the action here.
Fuk trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Fuk is working for a kimura but Brock is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuk wants to free his trapped foot but Brock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brock looking for submissions off his back.
Brock tries to roll over but Fuk keeps him under control.
Fuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brock is just riding it out for now. Fuk eventually gives up the hold.
Brock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brock looking for submissions off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuk pulls his head out easily.
Fuk seems to be looking for submissions.
Fuk is working for a kimura but Brock is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuk is trying to control. Brock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fuk trying to pass the guard but Brock defending well.
Fuk seems to be looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brock trying to keep a closed guard but Fuk is proving a slippery customer.
Fuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brock is keeping the position for now.
Brock keeping moving, preventing Fuk from controlling successfully.
Brock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuk is posturing up here but Brock has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fuk tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fuk has to tap! Slick submission there by Brock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Charles Brock!
Edward Charles Brock took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chris Foster and Jari Aarnio. Foster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wrecking Ball. Aarnio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ice Cube - Why We Thugs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chris Foster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jari Aarnio!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aarnio has closed the distance and engaged Foster in a clinch.
Foster looking for a takedown.
Aarnio wants the takedown. Foster is fighting it off but Aarnio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Foster's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Foster (0) vs (2) Aarnio
Aarnio looking to pass the guard.
Aarnio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aarnio is looking to pass into half guard but Foster pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Foster is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (2) vs (2) Aarnio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarnio working for submissions but it's allowed Foster to get to half guard.
Foster is keen to just control but Aarnio is a slippery customer.
Foster is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aarnio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aarnio tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Aarnio wants to sweep but Foster has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (5) vs (2) Aarnio
Aarnio regains half guard.
Aarnio manages to get to full guard.
Aarnio keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
Aarnio keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aarnio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foster has Aarnio in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (5) vs (4) Aarnio
Foster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aarnio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aarnio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aarnio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aarnio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Foster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aarnio passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (5) vs (7) Aarnio
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Foster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aarnio is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aarnio trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aarnio 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 Foster. Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (5) vs (10) Aarnio
Aarnio is trying to move to mount but Foster reverses beautifully and ends up in Aarnio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (7) vs (10) Aarnio
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Aarnio is retaining full guard.
Aarnio looking for subs off his back but Foster has passed one foot through into half guard.
Foster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Foster is looking for a kimura here.
Aarnio tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Aarnio is working away.
Aarnio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aarnio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aarnio is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aarnio defends it well.
Aarnio tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Aarnio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aarnio tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aarnio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aarnio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aarnio trying to control but Foster postures up.
Foster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aarnio is just riding it out for now. Foster eventually gives up the hold.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to control the action but Aarnio is working from the bottom.
Aarnio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aarnio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foster is working away from the top position though.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Aarnio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aarnio actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio is defending against the submission attempts here by Foster.
Foster is looking for a kimura but Aarnio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foster to get the leverage.
Foster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aarnio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foster.
Aarnio moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foster trying to control but Aarnio is working from the bottom.
Foster looking to sit in guard and control but Aarnio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (7) vs (12) Aarnio
Foster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aarnio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aarnio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Foster can't keep his opponent in guard - Aarnio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Foster gets full guard.
Aarnio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aarnio is trying to control the action in half guard but Foster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aarnio is taking a breather. Foster 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.
Aarnio is looking to take a break and control but Foster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio is pressing down on Foster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foster is holding on for now.
Aarnio slows the pace down in half guard.
Aarnio wants to work for an arm triangle but Foster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aarnio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aarnio wants to control but Foster is keeping him busy.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Aarnio has control of the leg.
Foster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Foster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aarnio defends well.
Foster working for submissions but it's allowed Aarnio to get to half guard.
Aarnio controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aarnio wins on points by 12 to 7.
Jari Aarnio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Tatton Chantry. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chantry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Chantry
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Chantry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chantry wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Chantry is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Signature Martial Arts inform me that Chantry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chantry is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuklinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.
Kuklinski is not content to let Chantry control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Chantry is tapping! Great win for Kuklinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Kuklinski!
A relieved looking Richard Kuklinski 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Steel Penn and Niten Dōraku. Dōraku is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ides Of Light - Jucifer. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mr Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Niten Dōraku!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Dōraku tries to counter by closing the distance.
Steel Penn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel Penn looks to clinch
and Dōraku counters with a shoot takedown. Steel Penn fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Dōraku
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn controls Dōraku momentarily but Dōraku frees himself.
Dōraku sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dōraku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Dōraku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn pulls Dōraku in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dōraku is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Steel Penn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dōraku is looking to defend but Steel Penn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dōraku! Steel Penn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dōraku taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mr Steel Penn!
After the fight, Mr Steel Penn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Niten Dōraku stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the fight, Jacob. Congrats on the win. Hopefully a rematch once I improve! '. |
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