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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fedor Putin and Ippo Makunouchi. Makunouchi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Inside Out 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fedor Putin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Putin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makunouchi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Putin (4) vs (0) Makunouchi
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Makunouchi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Putin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Putin swings around for an armbar but Makunouchi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Putin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putin (4) vs (2) Makunouchi
Putin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makunouchi defends well.
Makunouchi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makunouchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Putin looking for subs off his back but Makunouchi has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunouchi is pressing down on Putin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Putin is holding on for now.
Putin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Putin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putin has his foot on Makunouchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makunouchi works his way back into a safe position though.
Makunouchi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Putin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makunouchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makunouchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Makunouchi trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Putin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makunouchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Putin wants to sweep here but Makunouchi controlling him for the moment.
Putin has his foot on Makunouchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makunouchi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi controlling from the top position.
Putin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Makunouchi stacks Putin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Makunouchi! Score +3 for passing guard: Putin (4) vs (5) Makunouchi
Makunouchi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Makunouchi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Putin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makunouchi controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makunouchi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Putin (8) vs (5) Makunouchi
Putin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Makunouchi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Makunouchi just trying to survive but Putin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Makunouchi tries to escape but Putin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Putin is persistently looking for the submission but Makunouchi is defending it well.
Putin tightening his grip on Makunouchi, looking for the choke.
Makunouchi trying to control the action but Putin just sinks the hooks in.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi is in bad spot here.
Makunouchi won't enjoy being in this position. Putin looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Makunouchi is tapping - it's over boys! Putin picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fedor Putin!
In defeat, Ippo Makunouchi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dasal lang talaga.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Silva and Karoly LeVour. Rafael Silva 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Karoly LeVour!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) LeVour
Silva is looking to advance position but LeVour won't allow it.
Silva controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking for a kimura but LeVour is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeVour trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVour is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) LeVour
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to isolate an arm here. LeVour doesn't see it coming and as Silva extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Silva! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kevin Sanders and Arrin Mccreth . 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Sanders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arrin Mccreth !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mccreth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mccreth ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mccreth no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanders drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mccreth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mccreth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mccreth ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanders (0) vs (4) Mccreth
Mccreth wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy.
Sanders is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders manages to get back to half guard.
Sanders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mccreth is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccreth is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders keeping control of the position.
Sanders trying to control but Mccreth postures up.
Mccreth is trying to control. Sanders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanders trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccreth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (0) vs (7) Mccreth
Sanders is looking to get to half guard.
Sanders is working hard here to advance position.
Mccreth takes Sanders's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sanders is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sanders (0) vs (10) Mccreth
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccreth has the hooks in. Sanders is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sanders trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mccreth trying to control momentarily.
Sanders defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mccreth 's arms.
Mccreth looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders trying to control the action but Mccreth just sinks the hooks in.
Sanders tries to escape but Mccreth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mccreth struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sanders is in bad spot here.
Mccreth avoiding Sanders 's attempts to control his hands.
Mccreth is trying to stick to Sanders's back but Sanders is turning into Mccreth . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mccreth 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sanders. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanders (2) vs (10) Mccreth
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mccreth working for submissions but it's allowed Sanders to get to half guard.
Sanders trying to control from half guard but Mccreth is working away.
Sanders prevents Mccreth from improving his position.
Sanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mccreth is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Sanders is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mccreth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanders in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mccreth tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Sanders! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Banner and Bongbong Marcos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bongbong Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner gets a clinch.
Marcos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Banner gets underhooks to prevent Marcos's takedown attempt.
Banner gets underhooks to prevent Marcos's takedown attempt.
Tony Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bongbong Marcos.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marcos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banner manages to pull guard.
Marcos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcos stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner working for a triangle but Marcos defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner seems keen to control Marcos's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcos is one step ahead there.
Banner controlling Marcos's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Marcos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marcos has Banner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Marcos
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marcos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is trying to hold Banner in close to prevent damage but Banner has managed to pass into half guard.
Marcos is refusing to be controlled, as Banner sits in half guard.
Banner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marcos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marcos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banner has Marcos in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Marcos
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Marcos trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner is pulling down on Marcos's head to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marcos is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is pulling down on Marcos's head to control his posture.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Marcos passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marcos wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Marcos is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner keeping control of the position.
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Banner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marcos trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner is holding on to half guard well.
Marcos is keen to just control but Banner is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Marcos eventually gives up the hold.
Banner controlling the position for now.
Marcos looks winded!
Banner is looking to control Marcos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Banner controlling the position for now.
Banner wants to improve his position but Marcos is controlling well.
Banner trying to hold on to Marcos's head to control him but Marcos postures up.
Banner is holding on to half guard well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (2) vs (5) Marcos
Banner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Marcos working for a guillotine from mount but Banner is in no mood to give up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marcos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Banner tries to hold on but Marcos postures up.
Marcos looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner tries to hold on but Marcos pushes him away.
Banner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marcos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner wants to hold on but Marcos pushes him away.
Marcos tries to control but Banner wriggling away.
Banner tries to hold on but Marcos postures up.
Banner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Banner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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