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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Austin Williams and Free Agent Steel Penn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Austin Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Steel Penn gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams scores with a takedown into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Williams (2) vs (4) Steel Penn
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Williams moves into full guard.
Williams is pulling down on Steel Penn's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
My spies in The Good the Bad and The Ugly inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (4) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steel Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (4) vs (6) Steel Penn
Williams 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.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (6) vs (6) Steel Penn
We've been hearing good reports from Williams'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.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Steel Penn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (6) vs (8) Steel Penn
Williams keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Williams looking to control.
Steel Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Williams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn is taking a breather. Williams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stalling.
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams wants to improve his position but instead Steel Penn has moved into half guard.
Steel Penn content to control rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Steel Penn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Williams (10) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Penn is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steel Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (10) vs (10) Steel Penn
Williams wants to control the position but Steel Penn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Williams 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn forces his way into half guard.
Williams wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is controlling Steel Penn's trapped leg to prevent Steel Penn from advancing to side control.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams gets full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Williams is trying to hold Steel Penn in close to prevent damage but Steel Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams gets full guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (10) vs (13) Steel Penn
Williams tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Williams (10) vs (15) Steel Penn
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Steel Penn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Steel Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
Williams wants to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn controlling his opponent.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 15 to 10.
A very excited looking Free Agent Steel Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn and Willy Wonka. Wonka has chosen Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse as his entrance music. Willy Wonka has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; The Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel Penn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wonka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Steel Penn to the mat. Steel Penn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Wonka
Wonka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steel Penn has control of Wonka's left arm, preventing Wonka from doing any damage.
Wonka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wonka wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Wonka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steel Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Wonka
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wonka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wonka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wonka looking for a sweep. Not yet Wonka, not yet.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Wonka is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Steel Penn rolls with it to try and escape but Wonka cranks on the arm and Steel Penn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willy Wonka!
In his post fight interview, Willy Wonka gave a big smile as he said 'It's time for me to walk away from this sport. I'm glad to have got this win and been able to walk away with a W. Not too many guys get that chance. And one last thing, Suck My Dick Lik!'.
The Steel Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back. '. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nathan Silver and Dave Gomes. Gomes has chosen Roadhouse Blues as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nathan Silver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dave Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silver closes the distance and pushes Gomes back into the cage.
Gomes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silver regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silver (0) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes is posturing up here but Silver has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gomes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gomes has to tap! Slick submission there by Silver!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Silver!
Nathan Silver seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masakazu Aoki and Malakai Semerkhet. Semerkhet has chosen راقصة صغيرة as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Masakazu Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Malakai Semerkhet!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Semerkhet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aoki tries to avoid it but Semerkhet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aoki to the ground. Aoki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Semerkhet shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Semerkhet showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Semerkhet
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki has his hands clasped together around Semerkhet's back. He's all about the action.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Semerkhet has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet controlling the action here.
It looks like Semerkhet might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aoki tries to roll over but Semerkhet keeps him under control.
Semerkhet trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Semerkhet is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Semerkhet seems content to control.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Semerkhet tries to pass.
Semerkhet won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Semerkhet defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerkhet preventing the sweep.
Aoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Semerkhet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aoki pulls Semerkhet in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is adopting a defensive guard.
Semerkhet stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position.
Aoki is pulling down on Semerkhet's head to control his posture.
Semerkhet tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki trying to control the position here.
Aoki is trying to keep Semerkhet in close.
Aoki is pulling down on Semerkhet's head. It's preventing any offense from Semerkhet, at least for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Semerkhet is proving a slippery customer.
Semerkhet won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Semerkhet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Semerkhet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Semerkhet
Semerkhet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki won't allow Semerkhet to sweep him here.
Aoki trying to control but Semerkhet is working from the bottom.
Semerkhet has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Semerkhet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Semerkhet has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aoki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Semerkhet. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Semerkhet
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking for a sweep.
Aoki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Semerkhet! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (7) vs (2) Semerkhet
Aoki controlling the pace for now.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Semerkhet is looking to escape.
Semerkhet is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is trying to escape the mount but Aoki keeps good control and instead manages to take Semerkhet's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (10) vs (2) Semerkhet
Semerkhet is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Semerkhet has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Aoki wants to control but Semerkhet manages to buck him off and is now in Aoki's guard! Nice work there by Semerkhet! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (10) vs (4) Semerkhet
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Semerkhet is one step ahead there.
Aoki seems keen to control Semerkhet's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Semerkhet uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (10) vs (7) Semerkhet
Aoki keeps Semerkhet under control for a moment.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet works to advance to full mount. Aoki defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (10) vs (9) Semerkhet
Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
Aoki tries to hold on but Semerkhet pushes him away.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Semerkhet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aoki just holding on.
Aoki tries to hold on but Semerkhet postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Masakazu Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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