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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vic Stone and Manus Grant. Stone comes to the cage accompanied by George Thorogood - Bad to the Bone. Grant has chosen Thunderstruck - AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Vic Stone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Manus Grant!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Stone moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Stone jumps guard.
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stone keeping full guard, as Grant tries to pass.
Grant 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.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily.
Stone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grant controls the pace.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stone looking for subs off his back but Grant has passed one foot through into half guard.
Grant trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stone (0) vs (3) Grant
We've been hearing good reports from Stone'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.
Stone working to try and regain half guard.
Grant controlling from mount.
Grant wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Grant content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking to get to half guard.
Grant moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Stone (0) vs (6) Grant
Grant controlling well, preventing Stone from escaping the position.
Stone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stone gets full guard.
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Stone (0) vs (9) Grant
Grant is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Grant trying to control the position but Stone is working away.
Grant passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stone! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stone (0) vs (11) Grant
Stone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grant 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.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Grant defends easily.
Grant trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stone (2) vs (11) Grant
Grant wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
Grant trying to control the position.
Stone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stone has gone for a leg lock! Grant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stone's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stone (2) vs (13) Grant
Grant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grant trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grant has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Grant tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Grant 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.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stone is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Grant controlling from the top position.
Grant looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stone (4) vs (13) Grant
Stone wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone advances to half guard.
Stone trying to control the pace.
Stone is looking for a kimura but Grant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stone to get the leverage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.
Grant trying to control here.
Grant is looking to improve his position.
Grant is defending against the submission attempts here by Stone.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Grant is defending well.
Grant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stone pushes down on Grant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.
Stone seems to be working for a kimura but Grant defends the submission attempt.
Grant trying to control here.
Stone seems to be working for a kimura but Grant defends the submission attempt.
Grant gets back to full guard.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone slips nicely into half guard.
Stone prevents Grant from improving his position.
Stone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stone.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to work for an arm triangle but Grant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grant tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Stone is working for a kimura here but Grant manages to reverse the position and he's now in Stone's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stone (4) vs (15) Grant
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grant is sitting in close to Stone's body. Stone has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Grant is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Grant is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vic Stone!
Vic Stone took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alphons Draclau and David Morrison. Morrison has chosen Diary of a Madman as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Alphons Draclau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Draclau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morrison.
Morrison shoots in but no luck this time.
Draclau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morrison shoots in looking for a takedown but Draclau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morrison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Draclau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Alphons Draclau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Morrison.
Draclau drives through and clinches with Morrison against the cage.
Morrison is looking to take this one to the mat.
Draclau tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morrison has hold of one of Draclau's legs. Draclau is fighting the takedown attempt but Morrison gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Draclau (0) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Draclau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Draclau trying to control the position.
Draclau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morrison controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draclau controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Draclau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Martial Arts Dojo inform me that Morrison has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draclau is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison 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.
Draclau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Draclau keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Draclau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Draclau keeps moving.
Morrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draclau is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison keeps trying to improve his position.
Draclau wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Draclau is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draclau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Draclau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Draclau.
Morrison pushing down on Draclau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Draclau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draclau tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Morrison looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morrison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morrison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Draclau (0) vs (5) Morrison
Draclau tries to hold on but Morrison postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to take Draclau's back here but Draclau is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Morrison looking to control but Draclau is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison wants to take Draclau's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Draclau is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison controlling from mount.
Draclau is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Draclau tries to hold on but Morrison pushes him away.
Draclau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Draclau has given up his back. Will we see Morrison going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Draclau (0) vs (8) Morrison
Draclau trying to control the position but Morrison manages to sink in the hooks.
Morrison is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Draclau has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morrison 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, Draclau has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison 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, Draclau has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Morrison working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can Draclau do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Morrison looking to break Draclau's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Draclau remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morrison will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Morrison keeps control of the position as Draclau tries to break free.
Morrison avoiding Draclau 's attempts to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Draclau tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Draclau is in all sorts of trouble here.
Draclau is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Morrison avoids the attempt from Draclau to control.
Draclau can't escape the position.
Morrison goes for an armbar but Draclau turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Draclau. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draclau (2) vs (8) Morrison
Draclau trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Draclau has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Draclau (5) vs (8) Morrison
Morrison tries to bench press Draclau off him but Draclau keeps the position.
Draclau is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draclau tries for a kimura but Morrison is defending well.
Draclau trying to control the position but Morrison is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Draclau gets to mount! Morrison was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Draclau (7) vs (8) Morrison
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Draclau fails to advance to Morrison's back.
Morrison working to try and regain half guard.
Draclau looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morrison manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morrison tries to roll over but Draclau keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Draclau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morrison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Draclau preventing the sweep.
Draclau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Draclau trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draclau (7) vs (10) Morrison
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draclau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Draclau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morrison trying to control but Draclau is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Draclau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison defends it easily.
Draclau looking for subs off his back but Morrison has passed one foot through into half guard.
Morrison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Draclau is just riding it out for now. Morrison eventually gives up the hold.
Morrison controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to take a breather but Draclau is having none of it.
Draclau is looking to control Morrison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Draclau avoid being mounted?
Draclau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison controlling the action here.
Draclau has his hands clasped together around Morrison's back. He's all about the action.
Draclau works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Draclau.
Morrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Draclau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draclau (9) vs (10) Morrison
Morrison is looking to sweep but instead, Draclau has passed into half guard.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draclau is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison wins on points by 10 to 9.
David Morrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hifives Ghost and Darwin France. France is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by bring me to life. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Hifives Ghost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
France keeps the fight on the outside.
France has taken the fight to the clinch.
France manages to pull guard.
France pulls Ghost in to control the position.
Ghost preventing the sweep.
Ghost 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.
France trying to control the position.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but France is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France trying to keep a closed guard but Ghost is proving a slippery customer.
France looking for a guillotine here but Ghost defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghost is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because France is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
France is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is looking to pass into half guard but France pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now France is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ghost (0) vs (2) France
Ghost pulls France in to control the position.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that France has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. France doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. France manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
France is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
France drops back looking for a leg! Ghost is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ghost manages to kick France off! France jumps back into Ghost's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghost wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghost looking for subs off his back but France has passed one foot through into half guard.
France is looking to advance position but Ghost won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ghost! Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (0) vs (5) France
Ghost keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
France trying to control but he's not successful this time.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ghost is looking to improve his position but France isn't that keen on the idea.
Ghost tries to hold on but France postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
France tries to control but Ghost wriggling away.
Ghost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for France on the ground.
Ghost tries to hold on but France pushes him away.
Ghost is looking to get to half guard.
France tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
France wants to take Ghost's back but he can't do it this time.
France tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ghost tries to reverse the position but France maintains control.
France avoids the attempt from Ghost to control.
Ghost is looking to improve his position but France isn't that keen on the idea.
France controlling from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ghost has given up his back here. Will France look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ghost (0) vs (8) France
France has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
France tightening his grip on Ghost, looking for the choke.
Ghost looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ghost is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ghost tries to escape but France has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Ghost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
France controlling well, preventing Ghost from escaping the position.
France tries to get the hooks in deep but Ghost pushed the leg off.
Ghost 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 France gets his way!
France looking for the choke from the back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
France has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
France controlling well, preventing Ghost from escaping the position.
Ghost looking very determined here, making life difficult for France.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost tries to escape but France has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
France is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ghost is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ghost tries to escape the position.
Ghost looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ghost rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
France seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ghost does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
France trying to control from Ghost's half guard. Ghost has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ghost looking for submissions from the bottom but instead France passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (0) vs (11) France
France is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ghost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
France tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
France trying to control the position but Ghost is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
France has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ghost! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ghost (0) vs (13) France
Ghost manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ghost trying to control from the bottom.
France is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
France moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ghost. Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (0) vs (16) France
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
France tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ghost's legs.
Ghost can't do much from the bottom here.
France is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ghost will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
France is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ghost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ghost is not content to let France control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
France working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
France wants to control but Ghost is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Ghost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
France wins on points by 16 to 0.
A relieved looking Darwin France thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tomas Marley and Eli Armis. Armis has chosen Mortal Kombat Theme as his entrance music. 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 Eli Armis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Tomas Marley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Eli Armis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Armis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marley (2) vs (0) Armis
Marley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Armis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Armis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Marley (5) vs (0) Armis
Armis tries to control but Marley manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Marley (8) vs (0) Armis
Marley controls the action.
Marley gets his hands free as Armis looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marley is trying to stick to Armis's back but Armis is turning into Marley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Armis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marley (8) vs (2) Armis
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis pushes down on Marley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marley is looking for a sweep. Armis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armis content to control rather than advance.
Marley is in trouble now - Armis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marley (8) vs (5) Armis
Armis wants to control the pace but Marley is squirming around nicely.
Marley holds of for dear life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis wants to take his opponent's back but Marley doesn't allow it.
Armis avoids the attempt from Marley to control.
Marley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Armis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Marley can't escape the position.
Armis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Marley has worked his arm free - good work by Marley!
Armis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marley keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marley is looking for a sweep.
Marley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Armis off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marley (12) vs (5) Armis
Armis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Armis wants to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
What can Armis do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Armis trying to control the action but Marley just sinks the hooks in.
Armis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marley.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marley'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.
I really don't envy Armis right now.
Armis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Armis is trying to break free.
Armis trying to control the position but Marley manages to sink in the hooks.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marley controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
Marley avoiding Armis 's attempts to control his hands.
Armis tries to roll but Marley sticks to his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Armis controlling Marley 's hands.
Marley keeps control of the position easily here as Armis tries to buck him off.
Armis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Armis prevents Marley from getting a body triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marley is hanging on to Armis's back as he tries to escape.
Armis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marley.
Marley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Marley.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Marley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Armis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Armis is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armis wants to control his opponent's hands but Marley gets his hands free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Marley.
Marley looking to hold on to the position here but Armis rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Armis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marley has picked Armis up and slammed him! Armis can't keep hold of the triangle and Marley manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marley (15) vs (5) Armis
Armis wants to control but Marley postures up.
Marley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Marley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Armis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries to improve position but can't.
Marley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armis keeps working.
Marley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries to bench press Marley off him but Marley keeps the position.
Marley tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Who's going to make the next move?
And that's the end of the fight!
Marley takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Tomas Marley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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