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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eli Armis and Pelle Paniikki. Armis's entrance music is Mortal Kombat Theme. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Paniikki's choice of entrance music: N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Pelle Paniikki told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Eli Armis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paniikki fails to land the takedown.
Armis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Armis (2) vs (0) Paniikki
Armis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paniikki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paniikki wants to get back to full guard.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Armis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paniikki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis tries to free his leg and advance position but Paniikki is retaining full guard.
Paniikki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armis defends it easily.
Armis preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis wants to control from the top but Paniikki keeps moving.
Armis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armis has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Armis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paniikki's guard.
Armis is trying to control the action in half guard but Paniikki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paniikki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Armis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paniikki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Armis is looking to advance position but Paniikki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Armis (2) vs (4) Paniikki
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries to hold on but Paniikki postures up.
Armis is trying desperately to improve position.
Paniikki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Armis is now in Paniikki's guard. A big mistake from Paniikki there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armis (4) vs (4) Paniikki
Armis stands and throws Paniikki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Armis (7) vs (4) Paniikki
Paniikki tries to improve position but can't.
Armis works to advance to full mount. Paniikki defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Armis (9) vs (4) Paniikki
Paniikki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Armis (12) vs (4) Paniikki
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki turns into Armis and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armis (12) vs (6) Paniikki
Armis wants to sweep but no luck.
Paniikki has gone for a leg lock! Armis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paniikki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armis (14) vs (6) Paniikki
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paniikki has his foot on Armis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armis works his way back into a safe position though.
Armis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armis trying to mount his opponent but Paniikki defends it.
Armis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Armis (17) vs (6) Paniikki
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking to improve his position but Armis isn't that keen on the idea.
Armis looking to control but Paniikki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paniikki can't escape the position.
Paniikki is controlling an arm, preventing Armis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries to control but Paniikki wriggling away.
Armis moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Armis (20) vs (6) Paniikki
Armis looking for the RNC.
Paniikki 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.
Armis is trying to stick to Paniikki's back but Paniikki is turning into Armis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Armis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paniikki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armis (20) vs (8) Paniikki
Paniikki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paniikki trying to move into half guard but instead Armis has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armis (22) vs (8) Paniikki
Paniikki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Armis has picked Paniikki up and slammed him! Paniikki can't keep hold of the triangle and Armis manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Armis (25) vs (8) Paniikki
Armis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paniikki, who protects the arm well.
Armis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paniikki has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking for a sweep.
Paniikki wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Armis has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Paniikki'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! Paniikki is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Armis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eli Armis!
An out of breath Eli Armis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Akira Hayabusa and Ronaldo Gracie. Hayabusa comes to the cage accompanied by Paris. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Akira Hayabusa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ronaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Hayabusa is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Hayabusa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hayabusa (0) vs (2) Gracie
Hayabusa pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is pushing down on Hayabusa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hayabusa is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Hayabusa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie looking to improve position, pressing down on Hayabusa's thigh with his hand. Hayabusa seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gracie paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gracie's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hayabusa picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Akira Hayabusa!
Akira Hayabusa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Instinct [out of stock until Feb 03 2016] for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mega Funkyama and Masa Wasa. Funkyama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wasa's choice of entrance music: Welcome To The Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Mega Funkyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa dives in for a single leg takedown but Funkyama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches.
Funkyama has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wasa is trying to keep an underhook but Funkyama manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Funkyama (2) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa 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.
Wasa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Funkyama jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (5) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa tries to improve position but can't.
Funkyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wasa is trying to improve his position.
Funkyama moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Funkyama (7) vs (0) Wasa
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Funkyama (10) vs (0) Wasa
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama controlling well, preventing Wasa from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Funkyama.
Wasa is trying to break free.
Wasa has hold of Funkyama's leg, trying to break free but it's let Funkyama lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Wasa is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Funkyama throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mega Funkyama!
A relieved looking Mega Funkyama 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet and Bastyn Dall. Semerkhet comes into the arena with راقصة صغيرة blaring out of the sound system. Dall has chosen Beast as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Malakai Semerkhet has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Malakai Semerkhet seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Malakai Semerkhet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bastyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Semerkhet swats away the attempt to clinch by Dall.
Dall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Semerkhet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dall is trying to pull guard but Semerkhet has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall looking for a takedown.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall has hold of one of Semerkhet's legs. Semerkhet is fighting the takedown attempt but Dall gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Semerkhet (0) vs (2) Dall
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Semerkhet pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Semerkhet is retaining full guard.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Semerkhet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dall won't allow Semerkhet to sweep him here.
Semerkhet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dall is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Semerkhet has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dall is looking to defend but Semerkhet has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dall! Semerkhet pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dall taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malakai Semerkhet!
Malakai Semerkhet 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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