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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon (ranked 8765 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Richards (ranked 4879 p4p, 545 weight class). Richards has chosen NF - Intro as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Richards!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Richards rushes Fernandez De Calderon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richards jumps guard and drags Fernandez De Calderon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Richards is trying to control the position but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fernandez De Calderon forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez De Calderon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fernandez De Calderon is thwarting Richards's attempts to control the position.
Fernandez De Calderon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
Richards might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fernandez De Calderon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Fernandez De Calderon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Richards actively working from the bottom here.
Richards tries to roll over but Fernandez De Calderon keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control from the bottom.
Richards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been informed that Richards has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richards knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Richards is trying to control but can't.
Richards won't allow Fernandez De Calderon to pass to mount.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richards defends it well.
Fernandez De Calderon is working for a kimura but Richards is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Fernandez De Calderon is proving a slippery customer.
Richards is looking for a triangle but Fernandez De Calderon pushes his legs off easily.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Fernandez De Calderon is proving a slippery customer.
Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fernandez De Calderon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon has gone for a leg lock! Richards slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fernandez De Calderon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fernandez De Calderon (0) vs (2) Richards
Fernandez De Calderon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fernandez De Calderon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fernandez De Calderon tries to get out of the position.
Richards trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is working from the bottom.
Fernandez De Calderon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez De Calderon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Richards is fighting to break Fernandez De Calderon's control of his arms but Fernandez De Calderon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richards trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is working from the bottom.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fernandez De Calderon (0) vs (5) Richards
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to improve his position.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez De Calderon keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Richards advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fernandez De Calderon (0) vs (7) Richards
Fernandez De Calderon wants to control but Richards is having none of it.
Richards wants to control the pace but Fernandez De Calderon is squirming around nicely.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to lock up and control but Richards gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Richards wants to control the pace but Fernandez De Calderon is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Richards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Richards with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Richards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to control but Richards is having none of it.
Fernandez De Calderon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is having none of it.
Fernandez De Calderon regains half guard.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez De Calderon keeps working.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon is pressing down on Richards's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fernandez De Calderon keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Fernandez De Calderon seems keen to control Richards's posture.
Richards trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is working from the bottom.
Richards is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Richards is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fernandez De Calderon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fernandez De Calderon can't keep his opponent in guard - Richards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Richards uses his free foot to push down on Fernandez De Calderon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fernandez De Calderon. Score +3 for passing guard: Fernandez De Calderon (0) vs (10) Richards
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to reverse the position but instead Richards has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fernandez De Calderon (0) vs (13) Richards
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Richards is looking to control Fernandez De Calderon but Fernandez De Calderon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Richards is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Fernandez De Calderon taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Richards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Richards!
A very excited looking James Richards made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nate Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Paxman (ranked 25290 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nate Rios! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jeremy Paxman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rios. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rios (4) vs (0) Paxman
Rios is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paxman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rios wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paxman, who protects the arm well.
Paxman manages to get back to half guard.
Paxman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paxman looking for submissions off his back.
Rios is working for a kimura but Paxman is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rios's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rios's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rios (4) vs (4) Paxman
Rios trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Paxman looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paxman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rios is defending well though. Paxman let's go of the attempt for now.
Rios tries to break free.
Rios defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rios is in bad spot here.
Paxman has got one arm under Rios's chin. This could be trouble... Rios trying to control the other hand but Paxman gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Rios has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeremy Paxman! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chrono Lock (ranked 9075 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Monroe (ranked 4942 p4p, 552 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chrono Lock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Monroe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monroe lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lock (0) vs (2) Monroe
Monroe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Monroe has gone for a leg lock! Lock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monroe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lock (2) vs (2) Monroe
Monroe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lock is aware though and is defending well.
Monroe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monroe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lock is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Monroe looking for a guillotine here but Lock defends easily.
Monroe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monroe is keeping the position for now.
Monroe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Monroe wants to sweep here but Lock controlling him for the moment.
Monroe is trying to keep Lock in close.
Monroe keeping full guard, as Lock tries to pass.
Monroe working a defensive guard but Lock passes into half guard.
Lock prevents Monroe from improving his position.
Lock controlling the action here.
Monroe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Monroe is looking to improve his position.
Lock passes into side control, despite Monroe's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lock (5) vs (2) Monroe
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe is looking to regain half guard here but Lock keeps moving and retains side control.
Monroe tries to control but Lock manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lock (8) vs (2) Monroe
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is in bad spot here.
Monroe trying to control the position but Lock manages to sink in the hooks.
Lock is trying to stick to Monroe's back but Monroe is turning into Lock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Monroe. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lock (8) vs (4) Monroe
Monroe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lock! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lock (12) vs (4) Monroe
Monroe struggling a bit here.
Lock is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Monroe's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Monroe struggling a bit here.
Monroe is looking to reverse the position.
Monroe struggling a bit here.
Lock tries to advance to mount but Monroe denies him.
Monroe tries to buck Lock off but Lock is having none of it.
Monroe struggling a bit here.
Monroe is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is still trying to improve position.
Monroe wants to control but Lock postures up.
Monroe tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lock presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lock (14) vs (4) Monroe
Lock avoids the attempt from Monroe to control.
Lock manages to capitalize on a mistake by Monroe to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lock (17) vs (4) Monroe
Monroe trying to control the action but Lock just sinks the hooks in.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lock has good solid back control here.
Monroe trying to control the position but Lock manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Monroe right now.
You can see the frustration on Monroe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lock keeps control of the position easily here as Monroe tries to buck him off.
Monroe wants to control his opponent's hands but Lock gets his hands free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Monroe wants to escape the position.
Monroe keeps trying to improve his position.
Monroe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monroe on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Monroe trying to control but not successfully.
Lock really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Monroe.
Monroe is trying to break free.
Monroe wants to control his opponent's hands but Lock gets his hands free.
Lock controls the position.
Lock continues to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lock keeps control of the position as Monroe tries to break free.
Monroe trying to control the action but Lock just sinks the hooks in.
Monroe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lock.
Monroe is trying to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lock controls the action.
Monroe can't escape the position.
Monroe wants to control his opponent's hands but Lock gets his hands free.
Monroe is really stuck here.
Monroe trying to control the position but Lock manages to sink in the hooks.
Lock controlling the position well here. Monroe rolled but Lock kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lock is trying to stick to Monroe's back but Monroe is turning into Lock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Monroe. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lock (17) vs (6) Monroe
Monroe tries to free his leg and advance position but Lock is retaining full guard.
Monroe wants to control from the top but Lock keeps moving.
Monroe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lock has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lock (19) vs (6) Monroe
Monroe looking to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Monroe wants to sweep here but Lock controlling him for the moment.
Monroe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lock uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lock (22) vs (6) Monroe
Monroe is trying to escape the position but Lock is controlling the position.
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lock working away.
Lock taking a breather here.
Monroe tries to bench press Lock off him but Lock keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe is trying to control Lock's posture but Lock avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lock takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
A very excited looking Chrono Lock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Folino (ranked 4672 p4p, 495 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Powell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jonathan Folino!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Folino clinches with his opponent.
Folino manages to pull guard.
Folino wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Powell has taken Folino's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Folino has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Powell! |
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