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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 18915 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Laar (ranked 2698 p4p, 393 weight class). Dominguez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Change by The Deftones. Laar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Arvo Laar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laar wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dominguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laar successfully pulls guard.
Dominguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar is looking for a triangle but Dominguez pushes his legs off easily.
Laar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laar being controlled here, momentarily.
Laar 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laar for as long as he can get away with.
Dominguez'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.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Laar looking for a sweep. Not yet Laar, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laar 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
More hug and hope from Dominguez.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dominguez stays in close to Laar's body and controls the position.
Laar has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez won't allow Laar to sweep him here.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laar is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dominguez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Laar wants to control but Dominguez passes easily into half guard.
Laar tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laar looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Laar has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez won't allow Laar to sweep him here.
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
Dominguez continues to hold on tight.
Laar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Laar gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Laar wins on points by 1 to 0.
A very excited looking Arvo Laar 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.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 3648 p4p, 433 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 22584 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grundy defends well and Schultz ends up having to push Grundy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schultz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grundy's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (0) vs (2) Schultz
Grundy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Grundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Grundy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grundy.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schultz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (2) Schultz
Grundy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schultz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Schultz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grundy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grundy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schultz pulls Grundy in close to prevent any damage.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the position here.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grundy controls the pace.
Schultz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Grundy tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy content to stall in guard here.
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet.
Schultz controls Grundy momentarily but Grundy frees himself.
Schultz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grundy has passed into half guard!
Grundy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grundy pulls his head out easily.
Grundy uses his free foot to push down on Schultz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schultz. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (2) Schultz
Grundy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grundy continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (8) vs (2) Schultz
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grundy keeps control of the position easily here as Schultz tries to buck him off.
Grundy avoiding Schultz 's attempts to control his hands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Schultz tries to escape but Grundy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grundy gets his hands free as Schultz looks to control.
Schultz is trying to break free.
Grundy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy'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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy has the hooks in. Schultz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grundy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Schultz.
Schultz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Schultz tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
Grundy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Grundy has control of the leg.
Grundy is looking to advance position but Schultz won't allow it.
Grundy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grundy is taking a breather. Schultz 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to control Grundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz is looking to control Grundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Grundy works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (11) vs (2) Schultz
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to get to half guard.
Grundy controlling his opponent.
Schultz wants to hold on but Grundy pushes him away.
Grundy controlling his opponent.
Grundy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Grundy controlling his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (14) vs (2) Schultz
Grundy controlling the position well here. Schultz rolled but Grundy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Grundy controlling well, preventing Schultz from escaping the position.
Grundy biding his time, controlling Schultz.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is not going to allow Schultz to sit and survive in this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Grundy controlling the position well here. Schultz rolled but Grundy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Grundy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grundy gets his hands free as Schultz looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy keeps control of the position easily here as Schultz tries to buck him off.
Schultz is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Brodie Grundy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paea Talanoa (ranked 9407 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 5258 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Talanoa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tonga. On his way into the cage it seems that Paea Talanoa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paea Talanoa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 0 losses; Paea Talanoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Talanoa has a takedown stuffed.
Whiston closes the distance and clinches.
Whiston gets underhooks to prevent Talanoa's takedown attempt.
Whiston lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Talanoa (0) vs (2) Whiston
We've been hearing good reports from Talanoa'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.
Well, if Whiston is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Talanoa regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talanoa has his foot on Whiston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whiston works his way back into a safe position though.
Talanoa 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: Talanoa (2) vs (2) Whiston
Talanoa is thwarting Whiston's attempts to control the position.
Whiston moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talanoa wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Talanoa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Talanoa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Whiston screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Talanoa! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paea Talanoa!
During a confident post fight interview, Paea Talanoa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Schultz (ranked 22586 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiyaro Feitsora (ranked 1022 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Dan Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tiyaro Feitsora!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz shoots for a double leg takedown but Feitsora sprawls well. He's pushed Schultz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Feitsora wants to counter with a clinch but Schultz pushes him away.
Feitsora shoots in and gets a takedown into Schultz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Feitsora
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feitsora controls from within his opponent's guard.
Feitsora pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Feitsora wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feitsora passes Schultz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Feitsora wants to free his trapped foot but Schultz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora is trying to control. Schultz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Feitsora looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Feitsora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feitsora is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Feitsora frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (5) Feitsora
Schultz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Schultz is staying active underneath Feitsora, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Feitsora 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.
Schultz is doing well to control the position and prevent Feitsora from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Feitsora is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to roll over but Feitsora keeps him under control.
Schultz wants to control but Feitsora is keeping busy.
Schultz moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schultz looking to control.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Feitsora controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feitsora advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (8) Feitsora
Schultz is trying to escape the position but Feitsora is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feitsora is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schultz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Feitsora stalls from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Feitsora goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schultz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Feitsora but great work by Schultz. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schultz (4) vs (8) Feitsora
Schultz slows the pace down.
Feitsora is not content to let Schultz control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Feitsora has one of Schultz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Feitsora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora wants to control but Schultz postures up.
Schultz wants to control but Feitsora is keeping him busy.
Feitsora is trying to improve his position.
Feitsora is trying to escape the position but Schultz is controlling the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora is looking for a sweep.
Feitsora is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schultz is staying tight to Feitsora's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Feitsora is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schultz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Feitsora tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
Feitsora keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Feitsora's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Feitsora is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Feitsora is trying to get back to half guard.
Feitsora is letting Schultz control him for a moment.
Feitsora is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora struggling a bit here.
Feitsora is trying to escape the position but Schultz is controlling the position.
Feitsora sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feitsora keeps working.
Schultz tries to pass to full mount but Feitsora defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is taking a breather. Feitsora 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.
Feitsora moves into full guard.
Feitsora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feitsora keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Feitsora is adopting a defensive guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Feitsora is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feitsora wins on points by 8 to 4. |
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