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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vaughn Peebles and Henry Block. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Henry Block was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the 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; Vaughn Peebles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Henry Block!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Block moves into the clinch.
Block gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peebles (0) vs (2) Block
Peebles gets full guard.
Block is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peebles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Block not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Block in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peebles is pressing down on Block's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Block stays in close to Peebles's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Block trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Block is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Block is looking to advance position but Peebles has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Peebles (4) vs (2) Block
Block keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Block wants to hold on but Peebles pushes him away.
Block tries to improve his position but Peebles has taken his back! Peebles has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Block tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Peebles pushes Block away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vaughn Peebles!
A very excited looking Vaughn Peebles rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James B. Grossweiner and Abed Nadir. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nadir's choice of entrance music: M.A.S.H Theme. Abed Nadir acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; James B. Grossweiner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abed Nadir!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grossweiner pushes Nadir up against the cage in a clinch.
Grossweiner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nadir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grossweiner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nadir pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nadir darts in and clinches Grossweiner up against the cage.
Grossweiner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nadir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James B. Grossweiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossweiner wants a takedown.
Grossweiner goes for a takedown attempt but Nadir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nadir has closed the distance and engaged Grossweiner in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nadir has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossweiner can't get the takedown.
Nadir has hold of one of Grossweiner's legs. Grossweiner is fighting the takedown attempt but Nadir gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grossweiner (0) vs (2) Nadir
Nadir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir won't allow Grossweiner to sweep him here.
Nadir 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.
It looks like Nadir 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.
Grossweiner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nadir manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grossweiner (2) vs (2) Nadir
Grossweiner preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir being controlled here, momentarily.
Grossweiner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grossweiner sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner looking to pass the guard.
Grossweiner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nadir's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadir is concentrating on defense, preventing Grossweiner from advancing position.
Grossweiner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nadir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grossweiner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grossweiner controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir won't allow Grossweiner to pass to mount.
Nadir is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner is keen to just control but Nadir is a slippery customer.
Nadir is controlling Grossweiner's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nadir wants to improve his position but Grossweiner is controlling well.
Grossweiner is looking to take a break and control but Nadir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nadir preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Grossweiner trying to control the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grossweiner (5) vs (2) Nadir
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grossweiner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grossweiner wants to control the pace but Nadir is squirming around nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Grossweiner (8) vs (2) Nadir
Nadir is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grossweiner.
Grossweiner tightening his grip on Nadir, looking for the choke.
Grossweiner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nadir.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nadir is defending well though. Grossweiner let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grossweiner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nadir trying to control the hands but Grossweiner breaks the grip.
Grossweiner wants to control but Nadir is keeping busy.
Grossweiner avoiding Nadir 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grossweiner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner is looking for a rear naked choke here but Nadir reverses the position brilliantly into Grossweiner's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grossweiner (8) vs (4) Nadir
Grossweiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nadir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nadir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grossweiner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nadir passes into half guard.
Grossweiner works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nadir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Nadir 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.
Nadir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nadir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grossweiner controls Nadir momentarily but Nadir frees himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nadir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nadir's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grossweiner is looking for a triangle but Nadir pushes his legs off easily.
Nadir 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.
Grossweiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nadir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nadir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grossweiner looking for a guillotine here but Nadir defends easily.
Nadir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More stalling from Nadir.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nadir uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grossweiner (8) vs (7) Nadir
Nadir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grossweiner's shoulder. That is not cool.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nadir.
Yet more stalling tactics from Nadir.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grossweiner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nadir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grossweiner takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
After winning the bout, James B. Grossweiner 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donovan Riggs and Ulf Ek. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Donovan Riggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ulf Ek!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Riggs closes the distance and pushes Ek back into the cage.
Ek has hold of one of Riggs's legs. Riggs is fighting the takedown attempt but Ek gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riggs (0) vs (2) Ek
My spies in Academy of Arse Whoopers inform me that Ek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riggs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ek advances to half guard.
Riggs is looking to get back to full guard here but Ek has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Riggs (0) vs (5) Ek
Riggs struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ek is looking to take a break and control but Riggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ek has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Riggs (0) vs (7) Ek
Ek controlling from the full mount.
Ek trying to control but Riggs is having none of it.
Riggs can't escape the position.
Ek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Riggs is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ek controlling from the full mount.
Riggs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Riggs is squirming around, avoiding Ek's attempts to control the action.
Ek content just to control the position here.
Riggs is squirming around, avoiding Ek's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riggs tries to hold on but Ek pushes him away.
Riggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ek controlling his opponent.
Riggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is working hard here to advance position.
Riggs holds on, trying desperately to control.
Ek looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ek trying to control but Riggs is having none of it.
Riggs tries to reverse the position but Ek maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is squirming around, avoiding Ek's attempts to control the action.
Ek controlling his opponent.
Riggs wants to hold on but Ek pushes him away.
Ek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Riggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ek wants to control the pace but Riggs is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ek controlling his opponent.
Riggs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ek is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Riggs to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Riggs shrugs it off.
Ek controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riggs is looking to escape.
Ek avoids the attempt from Riggs to control.
Riggs is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Riggs is squirming around, avoiding Ek's attempts to control the action.
Ek prevents Riggs from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ek with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Riggs regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is trying to control but can't.
Ek trying to mount his opponent but Riggs defends it.
Riggs is trying to control but Ek manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Riggs (0) vs (10) Ek
Riggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ek controlling the pace for now.
Ek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ek is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Riggs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Riggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Riggs tries to hold on but Ek postures up.
Ek controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs tries to hold on but Ek postures up.
Riggs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ek tries to control but Riggs wriggling away.
Ek looking to control and managing it successfully.
Riggs is trying to escape the mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ek controlling the position easily from mount.
Riggs is squirming around, avoiding Ek's attempts to control the action.
Riggs wants to control but Ek is having none of it.
Ek looking to control but Riggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ek prevents Riggs from getting the reversal.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ek looking to control but Riggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Riggs wants to control but Ek is having none of it.
Ek controlling the pace for now.
Ek avoids the attempt from Riggs to control.
Riggs is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries to hold on but Ek postures up.
Ek looking to control but Riggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ek controlling from the full mount.
Riggs is looking to improve his position but Ek isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ek wins on points by 10 to 0.
Ulf Ek 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti and JR Adams Junior. Macotti comes to the cage accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Adams Junior has chosen Looking for the Stone as his entrance music. Macotti has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; JR Adams Junior!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Macotti moves into range and clinches up with Adams Junior.
Macotti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Adams Junior clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macotti (4) vs (0) Adams Junior
Adams Junior rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Macotti is breathing heavily.
Adams Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Adams Junior wants to control but Macotti is keeping busy.
Macotti is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Adams Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams Junior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adams Junior trying to control the position.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Adams Junior keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior has an active guard here but Macotti has managed to pass into half guard.
Macotti is thwarting Adams Junior's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Macotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adams Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macotti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior moves into full guard.
Adams Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Macotti is proving a slippery customer.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams Junior, not yet.
Adams Junior controls Macotti momentarily but Macotti frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams Junior holds on and takes a little breather.
Macotti trying to control but Adams Junior is working from the bottom.
Adams Junior trying to control the position.
Adams Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adams Junior is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adams Junior has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (4) vs (2) Adams Junior
Adams Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Macotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams Junior passes Macotti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Adams Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macotti has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is looking to control Adams Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macotti avoid being mounted?
Adams Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti'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.
Macotti trying to hold on to Adams Junior's head to control him but Adams Junior postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (5) Adams Junior
Macotti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Macotti is squirming around, avoiding Adams Junior's attempts to control the action.
Adams Junior tries to take Macotti's back but instead Macotti uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Macotti tries to get to full guard but Adams Junior has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is working hard here to advance position.
Macotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adams Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macotti's guard.
Adams Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Macotti is defending against the submission attempts here by Adams Junior.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
Adams Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macotti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macotti wants to control but Adams Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macotti wants to get back to full guard.
Adams Junior wants to pass the guard but Macotti is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (8) Adams Junior
Macotti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior wants to take Macotti's back but he can't do it this time.
Adams Junior works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (4) vs (11) Adams Junior
Adams Junior has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Macotti has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Adams Junior is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Macotti defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Adams Junior tries to keep control of the position but Macotti is staying busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior is controlling the position but Macotti somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Adams Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Macotti is defending well.
Macotti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macotti keeping full guard, as Adams Junior tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti keeping moving, preventing Adams Junior from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macotti is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (6) vs (11) Adams Junior
Adams Junior 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.
Adams Junior is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adams Junior looking to control.
Adams Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams Junior is controlling Macotti's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adams Junior wins on points by 11 to 6.
A victorious JR Adams Junior thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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