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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Miyazaki and James McMannus. McMannus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Game - Name Me King (Feat. Pusha T) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! James McMannus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Miyazaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James McMannus!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McMannus gets tackled into the cage by Miyazaki. Miyazaki maintains the clinch.
McMannus jumps guard but Miyazaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McMannus is looking for a takedown.
McMannus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tony Miyazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McMannus.
Miyazaki pulls guard successfully.
Miyazaki has his foot on McMannus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMannus works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyazaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McMannus is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMannus passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMannus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMannus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyazaki is just riding it out for now. McMannus eventually gives up the hold.
Miyazaki manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMannus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyazaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McMannus passes into half guard.
Miyazaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McMannus on the ground.
McMannus trying to pass the guard but Miyazaki defending well.
McMannus prevents Miyazaki from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki trying to control but McMannus postures up.
McMannus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyazaki wants to control but McMannus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miyazaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyazaki is defending against the submission attempts here by McMannus.
McMannus moves into full mount! Miyazaki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (0) vs (3) McMannus
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMannus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miyazaki is surviving well by controlling McMannus's body position as best he can.
McMannus controlling the position easily from mount.
Miyazaki is desperately trying to improve his position but McMannus has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyazaki wants to control but McMannus is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki tries to improve his position but McMannus has taken his back! McMannus has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Miyazaki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! McMannus pushes Miyazaki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James McMannus! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Micheal Burns and Barry Allen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Micheal Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Allen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Allen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Burns trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns is really struggling to control Allen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Allen
Burns is trying to keep Allen in close.
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Allen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (5) Allen
Burns looking for a sweep but Allen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (2) vs (7) Allen
Allen fails to take his opponent's back.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Allen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Burns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns can't escape the position.
Allen working for a guillotine from mount but Burns is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Burns wants to control but Allen is having none of it.
Burns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burns tries to get out of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to control the pace but Burns is squirming around nicely.
Burns tries to hold on but Allen pushes him away.
Burns can't escape the position.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Allen wants to finish this one by submission but Burns is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Allen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Allen looking to secure an arm triangle but Burns defends it well.
Allen looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Allen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Burns is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (7) Allen
Allen keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Allen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Allen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (9) Allen
Allen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Allen passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (4) vs (12) Allen
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Allen is working to tighten his grip on Burns's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Burns has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Allen is really squeezing tight and eventually Burns passes out! Allen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barry Allen!
After winning the bout, Barry Allen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax and Primo Carnera. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Primo Carnera!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carnera tries to clinch up.
Carnera tries to clinch up.
Carnera is looking to clinch but Pentax is avoiding it.
Pentax gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pentax gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carnera.
Pentax has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carnera uses from the top position.
Pentax wants to sweep but no luck.
Pentax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carnera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pentax looking for a guillotine here but Carnera defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentax is trying to keep Carnera in close.
Pentax keeping moving, preventing Carnera from controlling successfully.
Carnera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carnera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pentax keeping moving, preventing Carnera from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pentax looking to control.
Carnera looking to sit in guard and control but Pentax gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (2) vs (0) Carnera
Carnera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carnera looking for a guillotine here but Pentax defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera trying to control the position.
Pentax trying to control the position from guard on top but Carnera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pentax pushes down on Carnera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carnera is trying to control but Pentax passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (5) vs (0) Carnera
Carnera wants to control but Pentax postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentax wants to control but Carnera is keeping him busy.
Carnera trying his best to control but Pentax has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pentax (7) vs (0) Carnera
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentax is working for a guillotine from mount but Carnera frees his head quite easily.
Pentax looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carnera is squirming around, avoiding Pentax's attempts to control the action.
Carnera is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentax goes for an armbar but Carnera turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Carnera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (7) vs (2) Carnera
Pentax lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (9) vs (2) Carnera
Pentax wants to control from the top but Carnera keeps moving.
Carnera is trying to keep Pentax in close.
Pentax drops back looking for a leg! Carnera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carnera manages to kick Pentax off! Pentax jumps back into Carnera's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carnera is trying to control the position but Pentax postures up.
Pentax trying to control but Carnera is working from the bottom.
Carnera has an active guard here but Pentax has managed to pass into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carnera is looking to improve his position.
Pentax trying to control from half guard but Carnera is working away.
Pentax with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carnera is refusing to be controlled, as Pentax sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carnera wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pentax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carnera keeps working.
Pentax wants to pass the guard but Carnera is defending well.
Carnera is defending against the submission attempts here by Pentax.
Carnera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pentax is working away from the top position though.
Pentax is working for a kimura but Carnera is defending it quite comfortably.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carnera tries to roll over but Pentax keeps him under control.
Pentax trying to control from half guard but Carnera is working away.
Pentax is looking to pass Carnera's guard but actually Carnera recovers to full guard.
Pentax trying to control but Carnera is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Carnera has his foot on Pentax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pentax works his way back into a safe position though.
Carnera keeping moving, preventing Pentax from controlling successfully.
Carnera is trying to control the position but Pentax postures up.
Pentax wants to control from the top but Carnera keeps moving.
Pentax sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is pushing down on Carnera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carnera is fighting to maintain full guard but Pentax has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carnera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carnera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pentax. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pentax moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Carnera. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (12) vs (2) Carnera
Carnera is trying to control Pentax's posture but Pentax avoids it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Carnera is trying to improve his position.
Carnera is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Pentax working away.
Pentax thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pentax wants to control but Carnera is keeping him busy.
Pentax working away.
Pentax is trying to get an arm triangle but Carnera is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carnera keeps working.
Pentax is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carnera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pentax working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Carnera stops Pentax from passing to mount.
Carnera is not content to let Pentax control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentax takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bato Dela Rosa and Tom Tomson. Tomson has chosen R-Swift- Awesome God as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bato Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dela Rosa rushes Tomson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tomson is trying to pull guard but Dela Rosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dela Rosa pulls guard.
Tomson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dela Rosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tomson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa looking for a guillotine here but Tomson defends easily.
Dela Rosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tomson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dela Rosa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tomson has Dela Rosa in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (0) Tomson
Dela Rosa content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dela Rosa won't allow Tomson to sweep him here.
Tomson pulls Dela Rosa in close to prevent any damage.
Dela Rosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Rosa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Rosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tomson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dela Rosa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tomson's body to avoid the submission. Tomson has instead reached around Dela Rosa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tomson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Tomson! |
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