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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Logan Sackett and Tomas Marley. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Logan Sackett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tomas Marley!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Marley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sackett stops a takedown attempt from Marley.
Sackett pulls guard successfully.
Marley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sackett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marley is aware though and is defending well.
Sackett working for a triangle but Marley defends it easily.
Sackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marley defends well.
Marley stays in close to Sackett's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marley pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marley in particular looking to stall.
Sackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Marley seems content to control.
Marley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sackett (0) vs (3) Marley
Sackett is looking to improve his position but Marley isn't that keen on the idea.
Marley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sackett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley controlling from mount.
Sackett tries to reverse the position but Marley maintains control.
Marley controlling the position easily from mount.
Sackett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marley controlling the position easily from mount.
Sackett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to improve his position but Marley has taken his back! Marley has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sackett tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Marley pushes Sackett away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomas Marley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomas Marley thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michal Tarnowski and Cody Lundin. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Michal Tarnowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cody Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tarnowski tries to keep at a distance but Lundin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lundin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tarnowski walks away with a smile on his face. Lundin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lundin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lundin pulls guard successfully.
Tarnowski wants to pass the guard but Lundin is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarnowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lundin controls Tarnowski momentarily but Tarnowski frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarnowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lundin is retaining full guard.
Tarnowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarnowski is pushing down on Lundin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lundin is fighting to maintain full guard but Tarnowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lundin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarnowski is working away from the top position though.
Tarnowski wants to pass to mount but Lundin is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarnowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tarnowski (3) vs (0) Lundin
Tarnowski fails to move to back control.
Lundin gets back to half guard.
Tarnowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lundin tries to get to full guard but Tarnowski has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin gets back to full guard.
Tarnowski stands and throws Lundin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tarnowski (6) vs (0) Lundin
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tarnowski trying to control the action but Lundin is working from the bottom.
Tarnowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tarnowski is looking to take a break and control but Lundin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is really struggling to control Lundin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tarnowski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tarnowski wants to control but Lundin is keeping him busy.
Lundin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tarnowski (6) vs (2) Lundin
Lundin controlling the action here.
Tarnowski is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lundin in particular looking to stall.
Tarnowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Lundin from advancing position.
Tarnowski trying to control but Lundin postures up.
Tarnowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tarnowski.
Lundin 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.
Tarnowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lundin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lundin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tarnowski wants to sweep here but Lundin controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski keeping full guard, as Lundin tries to pass.
Tarnowski trying to control the position.
Lundin wants to pass the guard but Tarnowski is keeping the position.
Lundin postures up.
Lundin wants to control from the top but Tarnowski keeps moving.
Tarnowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lundin 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.
Lundin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarnowski is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is controlling Lundin's posture.
Tarnowski wants to sweep here but Lundin controlling him for the moment.
Lundin looking to pass the guard.
Tarnowski working a defensive guard but Lundin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tarnowski (6) vs (5) Lundin
Tarnowski is looking for a sweep.
Tarnowski is working hard here to advance position.
Tarnowski sneaks back into half guard.
Tarnowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lundin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tarnowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tarnowski wants to sweep here but Lundin controlling him for the moment.
Lundin wants to control from the top but Tarnowski keeps moving.
Tarnowski wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tarnowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tarnowski (8) vs (5) Lundin
Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Lundin keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski won't allow Lundin to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarnowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lundin's guard.
Lundin is not content to let Tarnowski control the position.
Lundin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tarnowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lundin has his foot on Tarnowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarnowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarnowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarnowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundin looking for a triangle here. Tarnowski is fighting it but it looks tight! Lundin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tarnowski is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cody Lundin!
A victorious Cody Lundin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Timo Vesala and Ivan Putski. Vesala comes into the arena with Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler blaring out of the sound system. Putski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aids . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Timo Vesala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Putski.
Vesala seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Putski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vesala (0) vs (4) Putski
Vesala is looking to reverse the position.
Vesala is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesala keeping his opponent close.
Vesala wants to control but Putski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala is trying to escape the position but Putski is controlling the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Vesala is right now.
Vesala tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesala is being controlled here.
Putski tries for a kimura but Vesala is defending well.
Vesala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vesala is trying to work for a sweep but Putski has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vesala (0) vs (6) Putski
Vesala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vesala prevents Putski from taking his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vesala to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vesala shrugs it off.
Putski controlling the position easily from mount.
Vesala manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Putski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Putski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vesala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Putski is taking a breather. Vesala 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala is trying to get back to full guard.
Putski stalling.
Vesala tries to get to full guard but Putski has control of the leg.
Putski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesala regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vesala is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (2) vs (6) Putski
Putski is trying to control the position but Vesala postures up.
Vesala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vesala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vesala trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putski seems keen to control Vesala's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vesala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putski is keeping the position for now.
Putski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (2) vs (8) Putski
My spies in ICON TOP TEAM inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vesala has his hands on Putski's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vesala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Putski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (4) vs (8) Putski
Vesala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putski is keeping the position for now.
Vesala pushes down on Putski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vesala is thwarting Putski's attempts to control the position.
Putski with the active half guard here but Vesala passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vesala (7) vs (8) Putski
Vesala trying to control the position but Putski is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Putski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vesala passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Putski! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vesala (9) vs (8) Putski
Vesala working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Putski regains half guard.
Vesala trying to control from half guard but Putski is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vesala wants to pass the guard but Putski is defending well.
Vesala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Putski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Putski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vesala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vesala's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vesala (9) vs (12) Putski
Vesala is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vesala wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
What can Vesala do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vesala rolls, trying to escape but Putski keeps control of the position.
Putski is looking for the choke from the back position but Vesala is controlling his hands well.
Putski struggling to keep hold of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Putski is not going to allow Vesala to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Vesala's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Putski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vesala knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vesala for a finish.
Vesala rolls, trying to escape but Putski keeps control of the position.
Vesala preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Putski.
Putski controlling well, preventing Vesala from escaping the position.
Vesala is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vesala trying to control the position but Putski manages to sink in the hooks.
Vesala is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putski tries to keep control of the position but Vesala is staying busy.
Vesala is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Putski gets his way!
I really don't envy Vesala right now.
Vesala turns into Putski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (11) vs (12) Putski
Vesala pushing down on Putski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vesala trying to control from half guard but Putski is working away.
Putski tries to get to full guard but Vesala has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vesala is keen to just control but Putski is a slippery customer.
Vesala is just content to waste time from the top position. Putski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vesala advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vesala (14) vs (12) Putski
Vesala is looking to take a break and control but Putski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vesala goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Putski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vesala's guard! Nice work there by Putski! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (14) vs (14) Putski
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski preventing the sweep.
Putski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vesala 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: Vesala (16) vs (14) Putski
Vesala is pressing down on Putski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Putski is holding on for now.
Putski is looking to control Vesala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Putski avoid being mounted?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Putski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vesala manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vesala (19) vs (14) Putski
Vesala goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Putski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (19) vs (16) Putski
Putski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vesala is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vesala has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vesala takes the fight on points by 19 to 16.
Our winner, Timo Vesala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Ivan Putski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, next time. '. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Diaz and Gaia Ky Jr. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ky Jr passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ky Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Ky Jr sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr not doing much here.
Ky Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr controlling the pace.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Diaz is looking to control Ky Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr stalling.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to control Ky Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ky Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Ky Jr keeps him under control.
Diaz is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Diaz trying to hold on to Ky Jr's head to control him but Ky Jr postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ky Jr frees his head nicely. Oh but Diaz has switched to an armbar! Ky Jr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'. |
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