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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal 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 Erno Bajza (ranked 2956 p4p, 381 weight class) and Maki Pulu (ranked 1549 p4p, 189 weight class). Bajza comes to the cage accompanied by 5th Symphony. Pulu has chosen Alive as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Erno Bajza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Maki Pulu!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pulu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bajza's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bajza (0) vs (2) Pulu
Bajza trying to control but Pulu postures up.
Bajza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bajza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pulu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pulu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bajza (4) vs (2) Pulu
Bajza gets his hands free as Pulu looks to control.
Pulu tries to roll but Bajza sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bajza's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Pulu right now.
Bajza keeps control of the position as Pulu tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu trying to control the hands but Bajza breaks the grip.
Bajza is riding his opponent, not letting Pulu buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajza not allowing Pulu to control his hands.
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.
Bajza tries to get the hooks in deep but Pulu pushed the leg off.
Pulu is in bad spot here.
Pulu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bajza controlling from mount.
Bajza with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajza trying to control but Pulu is having none of it.
Pulu working to try and regain half guard.
Bajza is looking to work his way around to Pulu's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bajza is working hard here to advance position.
Bajza looking to control but Pulu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bajza content just to control the position here.
Pulu is looking to improve his position but Bajza isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bajza (4) vs (4) Pulu
Bajza trying to keep a closed guard but Pulu is proving a slippery customer.
Pulu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Bajza is retaining full guard.
Pulu trying to control but Bajza is working from the bottom.
Bajza wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pulu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bajza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bajza looking for a sweep. Not yet Bajza, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulu content to stall in guard here.
My spies in Martial Arts Dojo inform me that Pulu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bajza is pulling down on Pulu's head. It's preventing any offense from Pulu, at least for the moment.
Bajza keeping moving, preventing Pulu from controlling successfully.
Bajza wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bajza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bajza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pulu on the ground.
Pulu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bajza is keeping the position for now.
Pulu wants to control from the top but Bajza keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bajza wants to control the position but Pulu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pulu wants to control but Bajza is keeping him busy.
Pulu passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bajza (4) vs (7) Pulu
Pulu wants to take Bajza's back but he can't do it this time.
Pulu avoids the attempt from Bajza to control.
Pulu looking to control but Bajza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pulu controlling from the full mount.
Bajza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pulu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pulu wants to pass the guard but Bajza is defending well.
Bajza is controlling Pulu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pulu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bajza is looking for a sweep. Pulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bajza trying to hold on to Pulu's head to control him but Pulu postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bajza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pulu is working away from the top position though.
Bajza is looking for a sweep. Pulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bajza won't allow Pulu to pass to mount.
Bajza is looking to improve his position.
Bajza won't allow Pulu to pass to mount.
Pulu wants to take a breather but Bajza is having none of it.
Bajza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pulu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bajza wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pulu looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pulu trying to control but Bajza is working from the bottom.
Pulu advances to half guard.
Pulu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bajza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pulu stalling.
Pulu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bajza is looking for a sweep. Pulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pulu not doing much here.
Pulu wants to pass the guard but Bajza is defending well.
Bajza is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Pulu seems content to control.
Pulu is looking to advance position but Bajza won't allow it.
Bajza is refusing to be controlled, as Pulu sits in half guard.
Bajza is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bajza is not content to let Pulu control the position.
Bajza wants to get back to full guard but Pulu has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bajza (4) vs (10) Pulu
Pulu working away.
Bajza is trying to improve his position.
Pulu is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pulu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bajza! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bajza (4) vs (12) Pulu
Pulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bajza wants to control but Pulu is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pulu wants to take Bajza's back here but Bajza is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bajza wants to hold on but Pulu pushes him away.
Pulu working for a submission but Bajza is keeping him at bay.
Pulu controlling from the full mount.
Bajza wants to hold on but Pulu pushes him away.
Pulu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bajza working to try and regain half guard.
Bajza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pulu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bajza is refusing to be controlled, as Pulu sits in half guard.
Pulu controlling the pace.
Pulu trying to control the action but Bajza is working from the bottom.
Bajza trying to hold on to Pulu's head to control him but Pulu postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pulu in particular looking to stall.
More stalling from Pulu.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bajza is looking for a sweep. Pulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pulu wants to pass to mount but Bajza is defending the position.
Bajza wants to control but Pulu is keeping busy.
Bajza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pulu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bajza (4) vs (15) Pulu
Bajza is looking to improve his position but Pulu isn't that keen on the idea.
Pulu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bajza has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pulu pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pulu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bajza tries to control the position but Pulu now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bajza (4) vs (18) Pulu
Bajza can't escape the position.
Pulu biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pulu wins on points by 18 to 4.
Maki Pulu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 14175 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17944 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dominguez's choice of entrance music: Change by The Deftones. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dominguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deeds's waist but Deeds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dominguez off to one side.
Dominguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Deeds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (0) vs (5) Dominguez
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez controls the position.
Deeds is trying to control Dominguez's posture but Dominguez avoids it.
Deeds tries to improve position but can't.
Dominguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dominguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Deeds will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dominguez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Deeds (0) vs (7) Dominguez
Deeds tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Deeds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Deeds is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Deeds is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds holds on for dear life.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Deeds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deeds is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (0) vs (10) Dominguez
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Deeds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez looking to control but Deeds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Deeds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control but Deeds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deeds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Dominguez 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Deeds wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Deeds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dominguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deeds sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Deeds is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is continuing to stall.
Deeds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez not doing much here.
Dominguez is thwarting Deeds's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
Deeds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Deeds 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.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Deeds won't allow it.
Dominguez is still trying to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deeds avoid being mounted?
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Deeds trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 10 to 0.
As Pablo Dominguez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Professor Dickweed (ranked 2619 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 3080 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Professor Dickweed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stahl drives through and clinches with Dickweed against the cage.
Stahl gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dickweed regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dickweed (0) vs (2) Stahl
Stahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickweed is keeping the position for now.
Stahl sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dickweed's guard.
Stahl is pressing down on Dickweed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dickweed is holding on for now.
Stahl wants to control but Dickweed is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dickweed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dickweed holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickweed looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickweed, not yet.
Stahl wants to pass the guard but Dickweed is keeping the position.
Stahl passes Dickweed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stahl trying to control from Dickweed's half guard. Dickweed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickweed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stahl is still trying to improve position.
Dickweed 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.
Dickweed pulls Stahl in close to prevent any damage.
Stahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickweed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Stahl has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dickweed has Stahl pulled in close to control his posture.
Dickweed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stahl is one step ahead there.
Dickweed is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
Dickweed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stahl stopping the sweep attempt from Dickweed.
Stahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickweed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickweed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickweed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickweed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl looking to pass the guard.
Stahl is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stahl tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickweed is retaining full guard.
Dickweed trying to control the position here.
Stahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickweed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickweed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stahl manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (2) vs (2) Stahl
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl keeping full guard, as Dickweed tries to pass.
Dickweed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stahl has control of Dickweed's left arm, preventing Dickweed from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickweed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stahl trying to control the position.
Dickweed wants to pass the guard but Stahl is keeping the position.
Stahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stahl working a defensive guard here.
Stahl looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dickweed puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickweed pulls his head out easily.
Dickweed prevents Stahl from improving his position.
Stahl is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dickweed trying to pass the guard but Stahl defending well.
Stahl tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dickweed has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (5) vs (2) Stahl
Dickweed goes for an armbar but Stahl turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stahl. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (5) vs (4) Stahl
Dickweed has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickweed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stahl controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stahl wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
Stahl is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dickweed pulls Stahl in close to prevent any damage.
Stahl sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stahl slips nicely into half guard.
Dickweed is not content to let Stahl control the position.
Stahl tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dickweed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dickweed trying to control here.
Dickweed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stahl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dickweed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dickweed wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stahl trying to mount his opponent but Dickweed defends it.
Stahl is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Stahl is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dickweed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dickweed has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (7) vs (4) Stahl
Stahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dickweed defends it easily.
Stahl looking for a sweep. Not yet Stahl, not yet.
Stahl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Stahl keeps moving.
Dickweed looking to pass the guard.
Dickweed passes Stahl's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stahl keeping control of the position.
Stahl wants to improve his position but Dickweed is controlling well.
Dickweed wants to pass the guard but Stahl is defending well.
Dickweed trying to advance position but Stahl counters by regaining guard.
Stahl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stahl wants to sweep here but Dickweed controlling him for the moment.
Dickweed looking to pass the guard.
Stahl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dickweed won't allow Stahl to sweep him here.
Dickweed is stalling in the full guard.
Dickweed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stahl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickweed is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stahl controls Dickweed momentarily but Dickweed frees himself.
Dickweed is pushing down on Stahl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stahl is fighting to maintain full guard but Dickweed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dickweed works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (10) vs (4) Stahl
Dickweed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stahl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dickweed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stahl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dickweed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dickweed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dickweed trying to control the action but Stahl is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Stahl struggling a bit here.
Stahl looks to move to half guard but instead Dickweed has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dickweed (12) vs (4) Stahl
Stahl tries to lock up and control but Dickweed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dickweed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dickweed prevents Stahl from getting the reversal.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stahl has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Dickweed (15) vs (4) Stahl
Dickweed controlling well, preventing Stahl from escaping the position.
Will Dickweed go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Stahl has hold of Dickweed's leg, trying to break free but it's let Dickweed lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Stahl is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Dickweed throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Professor Dickweed! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Flavius Odoacer (ranked 4251 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fjera (ranked 641 p4p, 78 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Flavius Odoacer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nick Fjera!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Odoacer moves into the clinch successfully.
Fjera prevents the takedown attempt.
Fjera goes for a takedown attempt but Odoacer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Fjera or perhaps it was just good defense by Odoacer, which made it look bad.
Odoacer stuffs the takedown.
Flavius Odoacer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fjera.
Odoacer pushes Fjera up against the cage in a clinch.
Odoacer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fjera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Odoacer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Odoacer looking for a takedown.
Fjera prevents the takedown attempt.
Odoacer is working for takedown but Fjera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fjera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Odoacer.
Fjera wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Odoacer prevents it.
Fjera is working for takedown but Odoacer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fjera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Odoacer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odoacer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fjera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fjera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Odoacer swivels and escapes.
Odoacer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fjera.
Fjera rushes Odoacer and presses him up against the cage.
Odoacer has picked Fjera up - he's going for a ride! Odoacer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Odoacer (2) vs (0) Fjera
Fjera is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Odoacer seems content to control.
Fjera 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.
Fjera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fjera.
Odoacer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odoacer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fjera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Odoacer has Fjera in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odoacer (2) vs (2) Fjera
Odoacer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fjera is one step ahead there.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Odoacer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odoacer keeping full guard, as Fjera tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is stalling in the full guard.
Odoacer trying to control the position here.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Odoacer is retaining full guard.
Fjera is stalling in the full guard.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Odoacer is keeping the position.
Fjera pushing down on Odoacer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Fjera seems content to control.
Fjera is looking to stall here but Odoacer recovers full guard.
Odoacer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fjera trying to control but Odoacer is working from the bottom.
Fjera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control but Odoacer is working from the bottom.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Odoacer is retaining full guard.
Fjera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Odoacer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fjera has managed to get both his arms back between Odoacer's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera advances to half guard.
Fjera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Odoacer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fjera.
Fjera not doing much here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is trying to control. Odoacer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fjera controlling the action here.
Fjera is thwarting Odoacer's attempts to control the position.
Fjera trying to control from Odoacer's half guard. Odoacer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Odoacer looking for a sweep. Not yet Odoacer, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera stands and throws Odoacer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Odoacer (2) vs (5) Fjera
Fjera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Odoacer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Odoacer trying to remain calm as Fjera controls from the top position.
Fjera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Odoacer's legs.
Fjera wants to control but Odoacer is keeping him busy.
Fjera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer gets back to half guard.
Fjera is looking to take a break and control but Odoacer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fjera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Odoacer (2) vs (8) Fjera
Fjera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fjera looking to control but Odoacer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fjera controlling the position easily from mount.
Fjera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Odoacer is now in Fjera's guard. A big mistake from Fjera there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odoacer (4) vs (8) Fjera
Odoacer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Odoacer tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer 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.
Odoacer wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Fjera has his foot on Odoacer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Odoacer works his way back into a safe position though.
Odoacer wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Odoacer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjera is keeping the position for now.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing Odoacer from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fjera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Odoacer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Odoacer (7) vs (8) Fjera
Odoacer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Odoacer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Odoacer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer swings around for an armbar but Fjera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Odoacer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odoacer (7) vs (10) Fjera
Odoacer looking for a sweep. Not yet Odoacer, not yet.
Fjera stays in close to Odoacer's body and controls the position.
Fjera postures up.
Odoacer wants to sweep here but Fjera controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control but Odoacer is working from the bottom.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Odoacer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjera content to stall in guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Odoacer keeps moving.
Fjera passes Odoacer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fjera is keen to just control but Odoacer is a slippery customer.
Fjera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fjera tries to pass to full mount but Odoacer defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fjera is looking to pass Odoacer's guard but actually Odoacer recovers to full guard.
Fjera is pushing down on Odoacer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Odoacer is fighting to maintain full guard but Fjera has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fjera wins on points by 10 to 7.
A less than humble Nick Fjera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Flavius Odoacer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Harrumph! A minor setback on my path to the throne.'. |
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