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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): 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 Lucas Jewell and Kyle Rad. 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lucas Jewell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rad drives through and clinches with Jewell against the cage.
Rad jumps into guard, dragging Jewell to the mat.
Rad wants to sweep here but Jewell controlling him for the moment.
Jewell looking to sit in guard and control but Rad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jewell (0) vs (2) Rad
Jewell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jewell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rad has picked Jewell up and slammed him! Jewell can't keep hold of the triangle and Rad manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jewell (0) vs (5) Rad
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rad has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jewell can't do much from the bottom here.
Rad is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jewell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jewell is looking to reverse the position.
Rad staying calm.
Rad is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jewell (0) vs (7) Rad
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jewell wants to control but Rad is having none of it.
Rad controlling his opponent.
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.
Jewell tries to reverse the position but Rad maintains control.
Rad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rad takes Jewell's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jewell (0) vs (10) Rad
Jewell is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Yet more stalling tactics from Rad.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Rad the control monster continue. Boring.
Rad is hanging on to Jewell's back as he tries to escape.
Rad controls the action.
Jewell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rad really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jewell.
Rad's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Rad.
Jewell wants to escape the position.
Jewell is breathing heavily.
Rad is riding his opponent, not letting Jewell buck him off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well, with Rad on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jewell is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jewell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rad biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rad with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Rad is hanging on to Jewell's back as he tries to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rad is riding his opponent, not letting Jewell buck him off.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jewell tries to roll but Rad sticks to his back.
Rad keeps control of the position easily here as Jewell tries to buck him off.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jewell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rad biding his time, controlling Jewell.
Rad is not going to allow Jewell to sit and survive in this position.
Rad just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jewell is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rad wins on points by 10 to 0.
Kyle Rad thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Henry Curry and Suchart Chaowanungkarn. Chaowanungkarn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Muay Thai fight music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Henry Curry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chaowanungkarn gets a clinch.
Chaowanungkarn tightens his grip and picks Curry up, before dumping him to the ground. Curry manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curry (0) vs (2) Chaowanungkarn
Curry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chaowanungkarn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaowanungkarn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaowanungkarn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Curry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaowanungkarn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Curry (0) vs (5) Chaowanungkarn
Chaowanungkarn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Curry will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry wants to control but Chaowanungkarn postures up.
Chaowanungkarn controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry tries to improve position but can't.
Curry is trying to control Chaowanungkarn's posture but Chaowanungkarn avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chaowanungkarn controlling the position from side mount.
Curry is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry wants to control but Chaowanungkarn postures up.
Chaowanungkarn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Chaowanungkarn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Curry is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Grappling Oasis - $150 Elite circuit, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Curry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Curry seems a little lost for a moment, as Chaowanungkarn dominates the positioning.
Curry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Chaowanungkarn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chaowanungkarn prefers to stall for the moment though.
More stalling from Chaowanungkarn.
Curry wants to control but Chaowanungkarn postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Curry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chaowanungkarn staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chaowanungkarn just content to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Curry is looking for a sweep.
Curry is being controlled here.
Chaowanungkarn with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn working away.
Curry tries to bench press Chaowanungkarn off him but Chaowanungkarn keeps the position.
Curry is working hard here to advance position.
Curry is trying to escape the position but Chaowanungkarn is controlling the position.
Curry tries to buck Chaowanungkarn off but Chaowanungkarn is having none of it.
Curry seems a little lost for a moment, as Chaowanungkarn dominates the positioning.
Curry is looking for a sweep.
Curry being controlled for a moment.
Curry tries to bench press Chaowanungkarn off him but Chaowanungkarn keeps the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn just content to control the position.
Curry is trying to control Chaowanungkarn's posture but Chaowanungkarn avoids it.
Chaowanungkarn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Curry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Chaowanungkarn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chaowanungkarn prefers to stall for the moment though.
Curry is looking to reverse the position.
Chaowanungkarn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Curry will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Curry is trying to control Chaowanungkarn's posture but Chaowanungkarn avoids it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Curry manages to get back to half guard.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control the pace.
Chaowanungkarn moves into full mount! Curry won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Curry (0) vs (8) Chaowanungkarn
Chaowanungkarn controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Curry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chaowanungkarn content just to control the position here.
Chaowanungkarn fails to move to back control.
Chaowanungkarn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Curry working to try and regain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn controlling from the full mount.
Curry tries to improve his position but instead Chaowanungkarn has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Curry (0) vs (11) Chaowanungkarn
Curry is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chaowanungkarn wins on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Suchart Chaowanungkarn thanked Tokyo United Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Jones and Dmitry Muratov. Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Take my hand. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Brian Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dmitry Muratov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones feints and as Muratov raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Muratov
Jones stands and throws Muratov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Muratov
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Muratov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Muratov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (5) vs (2) Muratov
Jones is controlling Muratov's posture.
Jones 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.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muratov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones has his foot on Muratov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muratov works his way back into a safe position though.
Muratov advances to half guard.
Muratov prevents Jones from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones 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.
Jones wants to control but Muratov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muratov trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones keeping control of the position.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muratov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muratov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Muratov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Muratov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muratov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jones to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Muratov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jones pulls down on the head and he's put Muratov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brian Jones!
Our winner, Brian Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Johnson and Unveil Loveladdy. This should be a great matchup!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Unveil Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Loveladdy clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Loveladdy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Loveladdy manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Johnson (0) vs (4) Loveladdy
Loveladdy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loveladdy but great work by Johnson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (4) vs (4) Loveladdy
Loveladdy is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loveladdy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Loveladdy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Loveladdy. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (4) vs (8) Loveladdy
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Loveladdy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Loveladdy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (4) vs (10) Loveladdy
Loveladdy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Loveladdy is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Loveladdy extends the arm and Johnson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Unveil Loveladdy! |
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