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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Terry Akki and Aidan Harrison. Harrison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crossed - So much pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Terry Akki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aidan Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harrison tries to clinch up.
Akki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Harrison wants to clinch up but Akki keeps it at a distance.
Harrison pushes Akki up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrison is trying to drag Akki to the mat but Akki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Akki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Akki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akki tries to get out of the position.
Akki keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Harrison wants to pass the guard but Akki is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akki 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.
Akki pulls Harrison in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
My spies in Team Migraine inform me that Harrison has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harrison trying to control but Akki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akki wants to sweep but no luck.
Harrison looking to pass the guard.
Akki keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akki keeping full guard, as Harrison tries to pass.
Harrison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Akki keeping full guard, as Harrison tries to pass.
Harrison controlling from the top position.
Akki keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akki has his hands on Harrison's head, controlling the position.
Harrison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Akki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Harrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Akki is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is pushing down on Akki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akki is fighting to maintain full guard but Harrison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harrison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Akki tries to roll over but Harrison keeps him under control.
Akki has his hands clasped together around Harrison's back. He's all about the action.
Harrison wants to take a breather but Akki is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akki trying to hold on to Harrison's head to control him but Harrison postures up.
Harrison is keen to just control but Akki is a slippery customer.
Harrison is looking to advance position but Akki won't allow it.
Akki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akki moves into full guard.
Harrison 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Akki'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.
Harrison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harrison wants to take a breather but Akki is having none of it.
Harrison is working for a kimura but Akki is defending it quite comfortably.
Akki is not content to let Harrison control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akki trying to control here.
Harrison trying to control the action but Akki is working from the bottom.
Harrison trying to pass the guard but Akki defending well.
Harrison keeps trying to improve his position.
Akki is not content to let Harrison control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries to pass to full mount but Akki defends it.
Harrison works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Akki (0) vs (3) Harrison
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akki is not content to let Harrison control the position.
Akki is looking to reverse the position.
Harrison thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harrison content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is looking to take a break and control but Akki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harrison goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Akki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harrison's guard! Nice work there by Akki! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akki (2) vs (3) Harrison
Harrison is looking for a triangle but Akki pushes his legs off easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Akki being controlled here momentarily.
Akki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrison is keeping the position for now.
Akki postures up.
Harrison 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.
Harrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akki manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akki (2) vs (5) Harrison
Akki is trying to keep Harrison in close.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Akki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrison looking to pass the guard.
Harrison controlling from the top position.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Akki keeps moving.
Akki being controlled here, momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Akki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akki (4) vs (5) Harrison
Harrison controlling the position.
Harrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akki is one step ahead there.
Akki trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Harrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Well,Akki is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Harrison is looking to sweep but instead, Akki has passed into half guard.
Harrison is looking for a sweep. Akki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harrison is trying to control but can't.
Harrison wants to improve his position but Akki is controlling well.
Akki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Harrison wants to control but Akki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harrison wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Akki seems content to control.
Harrison holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Akki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harrison is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akki trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison wins on points by 5 to 4.
Aidan Harrison thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jose Perez and Neil Diaz. Perez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Light It Up. Diaz has chosen 209 Stockton Anthem as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jose Perez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Neil Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
Perez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perez (4) vs (0) Diaz
Perez wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Perez keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Perez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Perez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Perez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perez (4) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Perez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz 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, Perez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Perez prevents Diaz from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez can't escape the position.
Diaz keeps control of the position easily here as Perez tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Perez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to escape the position.
Diaz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Diaz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Diaz looking for the RNC.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz wants to control but Perez is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Perez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Perez just trying to survive but Diaz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Perez breaks Diaz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (6) vs (4) Diaz
Perez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there.
Diaz wants to control the position but Perez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diaz is staying active underneath Perez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perez 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.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Perez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Perez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Perez has moved into half guard.
Perez stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (6) vs (6) Diaz
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.
Diaz trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez wants to control the position but Diaz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diaz is keen to just control but Perez is a slippery customer.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Diaz passes into side control, despite Perez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (6) vs (9) Diaz
Perez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Perez tries to get out of the position.
Perez struggling a bit here.
Perez is trying to improve his position.
Perez regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (6) vs (12) Diaz
Perez trying to control but Diaz flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Perez (6) vs (15) Diaz
What can Perez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Perez staying busy and making it hard for Diaz to control.
Perez wants to escape the position.
Diaz has the hooks in. Perez is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Diaz passes his arm under Perez's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Perez taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neil Diaz!
An out of breath Neil Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jose Perez spoke after the fight, saying 'Gutted to have lost in the final of Primal's LW tournament'. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mikko Hovimaki and Paez Paez. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mikko Hovimaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paez Paez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hovimaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Paez is working for takedown but Hovimaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paez wants to take the fight to the mat but Hovimaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hovimaki walks away with a smile on his face. Paez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mikko Hovimaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paez Paez.
Hovimaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Paez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hovimaki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paez to the mat. Paez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hovimaki (2) vs (0) Paez
Paez has an active guard here but Hovimaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Hovimaki is thwarting Paez's attempts to control the position.
Paez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hovimaki. Oh but Paez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hovimaki goes limp - he's gone! Paez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paez Paez! |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oliver Taquses and Domagoj Glavas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oliver Taquses! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Domagoj Glavas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Glavas rushes Taquses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Glavas jumps into guard, dragging Taquses to the mat.
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.
Taquses got a little sloppy there for a moment and Glavas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taquses has managed to get both his arms back between Glavas's legs - danger averted.
Taquses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glavas being controlled here, momentarily.
Glavas looking for a guillotine here but Taquses defends easily.
Glavas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glavas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Taquses escapes and throws Glavas's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Taquses (3) vs (0) Glavas
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taquses wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glavas keeps working.
Glavas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taquses off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taquses (3) vs (4) Glavas
Taquses is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Glavas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Taquses defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Taquses tries to escape but Glavas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Glavas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Glavas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Taquses has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Well, with Glavas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Taquses is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Glavas keeps control of the position as Taquses tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taquses defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Glavas is looking for a rear naked choke here but Taquses reverses the position brilliantly into Glavas's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taquses (5) vs (4) Glavas
Taquses is pushing down on Glavas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Glavas is fighting to maintain full guard but Taquses has managed to sneak the leg through.
Glavas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Glavas.
Glavas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taquses passes into half guard.
Taquses wants to free his trapped foot but Glavas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taquses prevents Glavas from improving his position.
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.
Taquses is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Glavas actively working from the bottom here.
Glavas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taquses is looking to advance position but Glavas won't allow it.
Taquses is trying to control the action in half guard but Glavas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Glavas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taquses trying to control but Glavas is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glavas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Glavas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glavas is trying to control the position but Taquses postures up.
Taquses trying to control but Glavas is working from the bottom.
Taquses wants to pass the guard but Glavas is keeping the position.
Glavas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taquses defends it easily.
Glavas keeping full guard, as Taquses tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Glavas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taquses defends well.
Glavas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taquses defends well.
Taquses trying to control but Glavas is working from the bottom.
Glavas is looking for a triangle but Taquses pushes his legs off easily.
Glavas is looking for a triangle but Taquses pushes his legs off easily.
Glavas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Glavas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taquses wants to control from the top but Glavas keeps moving.
Glavas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taquses defends well.
Glavas keeping moving, preventing Taquses from controlling successfully.
Taquses controls from within his opponent's guard.
Glavas has his foot on Taquses's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taquses works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Glavas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taquses defends well.
Taquses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taquses wants to control from the top but Glavas keeps moving.
Taquses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glavas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taquses trying to control but Glavas is working from the bottom.
Glavas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taquses is aware though and is defending well.
Glavas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glavas can't keep his opponent in guard - Taquses advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taquses tries to pass the half guard into mount. Glavas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Taquses wants to control but Glavas is keeping him busy.
Glavas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taquses's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taquses's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taquses (5) vs (8) Glavas
Glavas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Glavas doesn't have the hooks in and Taquses manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taquses (7) vs (8) Glavas
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Glavas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taquses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glavas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taquses controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taquses has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Glavas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Taquses is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Glavas pulls down on the head and he's put Taquses to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Domagoj Glavas!
Domagoj Glavas took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank my mentor Liam O'Connor for guiding me to this victory!'. |
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