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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kevin Krukowski and Edward Charles Brock. Krukowski comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - The Sound of Silence. Edward Charles Brock has the eye of the tiger 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Krukowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Edward Charles Brock!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brock has a takedown stuffed.
Krukowski has managed to clinch.
Brock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krukowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krukowski gets underhooks to prevent Brock's takedown attempt.
Kevin Krukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Charles Brock.
Brock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krukowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krukowski pulls guard effortlessly.
Brock drops back, looking for a kneebar! Krukowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Krukowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Krukowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Krukowski (4) vs (0) Brock
Krukowski working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krukowski is staying tight to Brock's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brock wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Krukowski has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Brock's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Brock is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Krukowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin Krukowski!
After the fight, Kevin Krukowski 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. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Les Sobrante and Greco Roman. Sobrante comes to the cage accompanied by Primus - Fisticuffs. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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; Les Sobrante! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sobrante avoids it really well and circles away.
Sobrante feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sobrante pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roman shoots for a takedown but Sobrante saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Les Sobrante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greco Roman.
Sobrante closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sobrante (4) vs (0) Roman
Sobrante is trying to get an arm triangle but Roman is defending well.
Sobrante swings around for an armbar but Roman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sobrante's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobrante (4) vs (2) Roman
Sobrante has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobrante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sobrante keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Sobrante 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Sobrante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there.
Sobrante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roman trying to control but Sobrante is working from the bottom.
My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sobrante 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: Sobrante (6) vs (2) Roman
Sobrante is looking to advance position but Roman won't allow it.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
Sobrante is working for a kimura but Roman is defending it quite comfortably.
Roman is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Sobrante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sobrante trying to mount his opponent but Roman defends it.
Roman gets full guard.
Sobrante sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roman's guard.
Sobrante is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Roman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sobrante tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
Sobrante pushes down on Roman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Roman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sobrante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roman looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sobrante is defending well. Roman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sobrante has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Roman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greco Roman!
Greco Roman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno and Ren Naga-Wing. Puno comes to the cage accompanied by 軍神. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Puno has closed the distance and engaged Naga-Wing in a clinch.
Puno has picked Naga-Wing up - he's going for a ride! Puno dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Puno is keen to just control but Naga-Wing is a slippery customer.
Naga-Wing gets full guard.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Naga-Wing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naga-Wing looking for a sweep. Not yet Naga-Wing, not yet.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Puno postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno is looking for a kimura but Naga-Wing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Puno to get the leverage.
Naga-Wing gets back to full guard.
Puno passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Puno tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to half guard.
Puno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Puno wants to control but Naga-Wing is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking for a sweep.
Puno tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Naga-Wing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puno tries to advance to mount but Naga-Wing denies him.
You can see the frustration on Naga-Wing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naga-Wing keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puno has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Naga-Wing is not content to let Puno control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naga-Wing is looking to reverse the position.
Naga-Wing gets back to half guard.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naga-Wing keeps working.
Naga-Wing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to mount his opponent but Naga-Wing defends it.
Naga-Wing gets back to full guard.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naga-Wing is keeping the position for now.
Puno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Puno passes Naga-Wing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Naga-Wing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno pushing down on Naga-Wing's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Naga-Wing keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Puno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Naga-Wing tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Puno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Naga-Wing is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to full guard.
Naga-Wing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Naga-Wing is retaining full guard.
Naga-Wing is looking for a triangle here but Puno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (8) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Puno advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Puno (10) vs (0) Naga-Wing
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing regains half guard.
Puno wants to free his trapped foot but Naga-Wing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Naga-Wing tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno trying to pass the guard but Naga-Wing defending well.
Naga-Wing is pressing down on Puno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Naga-Wing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naga-Wing is trying to keep Puno in close.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga-Wing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno stands and throws Naga-Wing's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (13) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to half guard.
Puno goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Naga-Wing rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Puno's guard! Nice work there by Naga-Wing! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (13) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing 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.
Puno controls Naga-Wing momentarily but Naga-Wing frees himself.
Naga-Wing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Naga-Wing from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Puno isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Naga-Wing stacks Puno 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 Naga-Wing! Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (13) vs (5) Naga-Wing
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naga-Wing wants to take a breather but Puno manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno trying to keep a closed guard but Naga-Wing is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno trying to control the position.
Naga-Wing is pushing down on Puno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Puno is fighting to maintain full guard but Naga-Wing has managed to sneak the leg through.
Naga-Wing tries to pass to full mount but Puno defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puno is refusing to be controlled, as Naga-Wing sits in half guard.
Naga-Wing is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Naga-Wing works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (13) vs (8) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing wants to control the action but instead Puno gets a body lock and reverses into Naga-Wing's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (15) vs (8) Naga-Wing
Puno passes Naga-Wing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Naga-Wing sees it coming and defends easily.
Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Naga-Wing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Puno passes easily into half guard.
Puno prevents Naga-Wing from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to get back to full guard but Puno has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (18) vs (8) Naga-Wing
Puno gets to mount! Naga-Wing was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Puno (20) vs (8) Naga-Wing
Puno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puno seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Naga-Wing is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naga-Wing wants to control but Puno is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puno takes the fight on points by 20 to 8.
Kajun Puno thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Elias Eberhard and Sahastrahabu Prabal. The crowd seem to be enjoying Prabal's choice of entrance music: AC/DC . On his way into the cage it seems that Elias Eberhard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Elias Eberhard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elias Eberhard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sahastrahabu Prabal!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Eberhard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Prabal tries for a takedown but Eberhard manages to get underhooks.
Eberhard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Prabal regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eberhard (2) vs (0) Prabal
Prabal keeping full guard, as Eberhard tries to pass.
Eberhard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prabal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prabal has his foot on Eberhard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eberhard works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eberhard looking to pass the guard.
Eberhard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Eberhard wants to control from the top but Prabal keeps moving.
Prabal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prabal looking for a guillotine here but Eberhard defends easily.
Prabal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prabal working for a triangle but Eberhard defends it easily.
Prabal wants to sweep but no luck.
Eberhard wants to control from the top but Prabal keeps moving.
Prabal has his foot on Eberhard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eberhard works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prabal has his foot on Eberhard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eberhard works his way back into a safe position though.
Prabal controls Eberhard momentarily but Eberhard frees himself.
Eberhard trying to control but Prabal is working from the bottom.
Prabal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eberhard defends it easily.
Prabal keeping moving, preventing Eberhard from controlling successfully.
Prabal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prabal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prabal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eberhard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prabal keeping moving, preventing Eberhard from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prabal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eberhard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eberhard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eberhard looking to pass the guard.
Prabal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eberhard is aware though and is defending well.
Prabal keeping moving, preventing Eberhard from controlling successfully.
Prabal working for a triangle but Eberhard defends it easily.
Prabal is looking for a triangle but Eberhard pushes his legs off easily.
Eberhard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eberhard trying to control but Prabal is working from the bottom.
Prabal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prabal has his foot on Eberhard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eberhard works his way back into a safe position though.
Eberhard trying to control but Prabal is working from the bottom.
Eberhard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eberhard advances to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Prabal 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 Eberhard. Oh but Prabal has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Eberhard goes limp - he's gone! Prabal jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sahastrahabu Prabal!
Sahastrahabu Prabal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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