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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maro Torbar and Mehdi Rouhani. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maro Torbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mehdi Rouhani!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rouhani fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Torbar sprawls well initially but Rouhani persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torbar (0) vs (2) Rouhani
Rouhani is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torbar is just riding it out for now. Rouhani eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Rouhani seems content to control.
It looks like Rouhani 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.
Torbar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rouhani on the ground.
Rouhani is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Torbar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rouhani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouhani is looking to advance position but Torbar won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouhani takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rouhani is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rouhani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouhani is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rouhani is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torbar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rouhani stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouhani wants to pass the guard but Torbar is defending well.
Torbar is defending against the submission attempts here by Rouhani.
Rouhani seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rouhani is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Torbar is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mehdi Rouhani! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Winner Winner and Volkan Xhaka. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super 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; Winner Winner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Volkan Xhaka!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Xhaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Winner. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range.
Xhaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xhaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Winner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xhaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winner somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winner Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xhaka closes the distance and clinches.
Xhaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner stops a takedown attempt from Xhaka.
Winner goes for a takedown attempt but Xhaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Winner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Winner (4) vs (0) Xhaka
Xhaka gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhaka is refusing to be controlled, as Winner sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xhaka is trying is best to control the position here.
Xhaka is refusing to be controlled, as Winner sits in half guard.
Xhaka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Xhaka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xhaka has his foot on Winner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winner works his way back into a safe position though.
Xhaka has Winner pulled in close to control his posture.
Winner wants to control from the top but Xhaka keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka 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! Winner rolls with it to try and escape but Xhaka cranks on the arm and Winner is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Volkan Xhaka! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Wizigawidstzen and Rafael Da Silva. Wizigawidstzen comes into the arena with Bonnie Tyler - I Need a Hero blaring out of the sound system. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Wizigawidstzen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wizigawidstzen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wizigawidstzen avoids it really well and circles away.
Wizigawidstzen moves into the clinch.
Wizigawidstzen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wizigawidstzen (2) vs (0) Da Silva
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wizigawidstzen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wizigawidstzen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wizigawidstzen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is trying to keep Wizigawidstzen in close.
Wizigawidstzen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Wizigawidstzen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Da Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wizigawidstzen stacks Da Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wizigawidstzen! Score +3 for passing guard: Wizigawidstzen (5) vs (0) Da Silva
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizigawidstzen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wizigawidstzen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Da Silva stops Wizigawidstzen from passing to mount.
Wizigawidstzen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Da Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Da Silva is trying to escape the position but Wizigawidstzen is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Da Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wizigawidstzen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wizigawidstzen (5) vs (4) Da Silva
Wizigawidstzen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Da Silva tries to control but Wizigawidstzen wriggling away.
Wizigawidstzen regains half guard.
Wizigawidstzen is doing well to control the position and prevent Da Silva from advancing to side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wizigawidstzen is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wizigawidstzen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Da Silva has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Xtreme Combat Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wizigawidstzen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wizigawidstzen wants to sweep but no luck.
Wizigawidstzen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.
Wizigawidstzen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wizigawidstzen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wizigawidstzen keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Wizigawidstzen 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.
Wizigawidstzen keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wizigawidstzen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wizigawidstzen has Da Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizigawidstzen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wizigawidstzen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wizigawidstzen controlling Da Silva's posture.
Wizigawidstzen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Wizigawidstzen keeps moving.
Wizigawidstzen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.
Wizigawidstzen working for a triangle but Da Silva defends it easily.
Wizigawidstzen is breathing heavily.
Wizigawidstzen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizigawidstzen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wizigawidstzen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.
Wizigawidstzen keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Wizigawidstzen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Da Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wizigawidstzen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wizigawidstzen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wizigawidstzen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wizigawidstzen (9) vs (4) Da Silva
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Wizigawidstzen staying calm.
Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Wizigawidstzen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva prevents Wizigawidstzen from moving into mount.
Da Silva wants to control but Wizigawidstzen postures up.
Wizigawidstzen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Da Silva! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wizigawidstzen (11) vs (4) Da Silva
Wizigawidstzen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wizigawidstzen'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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wizigawidstzen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Da Silva turns into him and now he's in Wizigawidstzen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wizigawidstzen (11) vs (6) Da Silva
Wizigawidstzen is pulling down on Da Silva's head to control his posture.
Da Silva 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wizigawidstzen trying to control the position here.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizigawidstzen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wizigawidstzen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Wizigawidstzen is pulling down on Da Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Da Silva, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wizigawidstzen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wizigawidstzen (13) vs (6) Da Silva
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wizigawidstzen is taking a breather. Da Silva 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.
Wizigawidstzen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva wants to control but Wizigawidstzen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wizigawidstzen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wizigawidstzen takes the fight on points by 13 to 6. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mortimer Locust and Bjorn Heinrich. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super 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; Mortimer Locust! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Heinrich!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Locust fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heinrich sprawls well initially but Locust persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Locust (2) vs (0) Heinrich
Heinrich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Locust keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Locust seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Heinrich for as long as he can get away with.
Locust wants to free his trapped foot but Heinrich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Heinrich controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locust trying to control from half guard but Heinrich is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locust tries to pass to full mount but Heinrich defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heinrich is in trouble now - Locust has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (5) vs (0) Heinrich
Locust trying to control but Heinrich is having none of it.
Locust goes for an armbar but Heinrich turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Heinrich. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (5) vs (2) Heinrich
Locust is looking to sweep but instead, Heinrich has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Heinrich in particular looking to stall.
Locust is positioning himself well to prevent Heinrich advancing to mount.
Locust trying to hold on to Heinrich's head to control him but Heinrich postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Locust tries to get to full guard but Heinrich has control of the leg.
Heinrich is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Locust wants to improve his position but Heinrich is controlling well.
Locust wants to control but Heinrich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locust trying to control here.
Locust slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heinrich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Locust throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Locust is adopting a defensive guard.
Locust looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Heinrich has picked Locust up and slammed him! Locust can't keep hold of the triangle and Heinrich manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (5) vs (5) Heinrich
Heinrich controlling the position from side mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Locust is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Locust wants to get back to full guard.
Locust is working hard here to advance position.
Heinrich controlling the action here.
Locust is controlling Heinrich's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Locust doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heinrich.
Locust wants to get back to full guard.
Locust works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Locust is keeping the position for now.
Heinrich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Locust tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Locust has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heinrich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Locust is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heinrich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Locust is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Locust looking for a guillotine here but Heinrich defends easily.
Locust looking for a sweep. Not yet Locust, not yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Locust controls Heinrich momentarily but Heinrich frees himself.
Heinrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heinrich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Locust looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heinrich passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (5) vs (8) Heinrich
A lull in the action here as Heinrich stalls from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Locust is looking to reverse the position.
Locust looking for a sweep but Heinrich has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Locust (5) vs (10) Heinrich
Locust tries to hold on but Heinrich postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Heinrich 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.
Heinrich fails to take his opponent's back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Locust regains half guard.
Heinrich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Locust trying to hold on to Heinrich's head to control him but Heinrich postures up.
Heinrich is looking to advance position but Locust won't allow it.
Locust wants to improve his position but Heinrich is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking for submissions off his back.
Heinrich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Locust is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heinrich wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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