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TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 4458 p4p, 339 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 2013 p4p, 96 weight class). Ithamar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sitsongrit clinches.
Sitsongrit gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (0) Ithamar
Sitsongrit is thwarting Ithamar's attempts to control the position.
Ithamar is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is looking to pass Ithamar's guard but actually Ithamar recovers to full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ithamar looking for a sweep. Not yet Ithamar, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ithamar is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (0) Ithamar
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar manages to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit 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.
Ithamar gets back to full guard.
Ithamar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ithamar keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at FIERCE inform us that Ithamar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ithamar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ithamar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Ithamar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
Ithamar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Ithamar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ithamar is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ithamar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ithamar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Ithamar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ithamar looking to control.
Ithamar is adopting a defensive guard.
Sitsongrit passes Ithamar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ithamar wants to get back to full guard.
Ithamar is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ithamar is trying to maintain the position but Sitsongrit is very close to passing his half guard.
Ithamar regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit 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.
Ithamar controlling the position.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ithamar controlling Sitsongrit's posture.
Sitsongrit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ithamar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (2) Ithamar
Ithamar passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Ithamar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ithamar pulls his head out easily.
Ithamar is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Ithamar wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Ithamar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ithamar is looking for a kimura here.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Ithamar is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here.
Ithamar 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.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Ithamar is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar looking for a submission but Sitsongrit manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ithamar stands and throws Sitsongrit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (5) Ithamar
Ithamar is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Ithamar trying to control the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Ithamar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Ithamar is controlling well.
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ithamar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ithamar passes into side control, despite Sitsongrit's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (8) Ithamar
Sitsongrit wants to control but Ithamar postures up.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Ithamar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Ithamar sits in half guard.
Ithamar is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit is defending against the submission attempts here by Ithamar.
Ithamar is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sitsongrit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sitsongrit pulls Ithamar in close to prevent any damage.
Ithamar wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Ithamar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sitsongrit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sitsongrit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sitsongrit! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sitsongrit (9) vs (8) Ithamar
Ithamar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (11) vs (8) Ithamar
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is looking to improve his position but Sitsongrit isn't that keen on the idea.
Sitsongrit fails to move to back control.
Ithamar tries to reverse the position but Sitsongrit maintains control.
Ithamar tries to hold on but Sitsongrit postures up.
Ithamar is desperately trying to improve his position but Sitsongrit has a good base and remains in mount.
Sitsongrit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar tries to improve his position but Sitsongrit has taken his back! Sitsongrit has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ithamar tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sitsongrit pushes Ithamar away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Marcinho Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Ezekiel Ithamar stepped up to the mic, saying 'So I will not look on them with pity or spare them, but I will bring down on their own heads what they have done.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 1677 p4p, 77 weight class) and Braylin Timmon (ranked 1608 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 losses; Victor Szczęsny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Braylin Timmon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Szczęsny shoots in but Timmon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Timmon clinches up against the cage.
Timmon pulls guard.
Szczęsny passes into half guard.
Timmon is staying active underneath Szczęsny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Timmon tries to roll over but Szczęsny keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny not doing much here.
Szczęsny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Timmon is just riding it out for now. Szczęsny eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny controlling the action here.
Timmon tries to roll over but Szczęsny keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Timmon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is just content to waste time from the top position. Timmon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmon seems keen to control Szczęsny's posture.
Szczęsny wants to pass the guard but Timmon is keeping the position.
Timmon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmon controlling the position.
Szczęsny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Timmon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Szczęsny has Timmon in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Szczęsny (0) vs (2) Timmon
Szczęsny working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon preventing the sweep.
Timmon content to stall in guard here.
Szczęsny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Timmon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Szczęsny is looking to sweep but instead, Timmon has passed into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Timmon is thwarting Szczęsny's attempts to control the position.
Timmon controlling the action here.
Szczęsny controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Szczęsny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny manages to get to full guard.
Szczęsny managing to control the position.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Szczęsny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timmon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Szczęsny is tightening it up a little... Timmon has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Timmon reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Timmon taps out! Nice BJJ there by Szczęsny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Jr Silva (ranked 8232 p4p, 300 weight class) and Mister Handsy (ranked 7024 p4p, 271 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Jr Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mister Handsy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Handsy is defended easily by Silva.
Silva clinches up with Handsy and pushes him back against the cage.
Handsy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Pablo Jr Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Handsy.
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Handsy
Silva trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Handsy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handsy is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Handsy avoid being mounted?
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Handsy wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Handsy gets full guard.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handsy is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Handsy wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva passes Handsy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Handsy is defending well.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Handsy trying to get back to full guard but Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Handsy
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva has hold of Handsy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Handsy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Handsy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Silva (8) vs (0) Handsy
Silva is hanging on to Handsy's back as he tries to escape.
Silva looking for the RNC.
Silva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Handsy doesn't escape.
Handsy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Handsy turns into Silva and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (8) vs (2) Handsy
Silva managing to control the position.
Handsy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva pulls Handsy in to control the position.
Handsy passes into half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Handsy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Handsy wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Handsy is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Handsy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to roll over but Handsy keeps him under control.
Handsy moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (8) vs (5) Handsy
Handsy goes for an armbar but Silva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silva. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (10) vs (5) Handsy
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Handsy being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva passes Handsy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Handsy is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Handsy avoid being mounted?
Silva wants to pass to mount but Handsy is defending the position.
Well, if Silva 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva is pressing down on Handsy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Handsy is holding on for now.
Handsy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Handsy won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Handsy trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Handsy wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Handsy is looking to improve his position.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handsy wants to get back to full guard.
Silva not doing much here.
Handsy trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Handsy wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Silva is looking to advance position but Handsy won't allow it.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Handsy defends the submission attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Handsy trying to control from the bottom.
Handsy looking for submissions off his back.
Handsy trying to control but Silva postures up.
Handsy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Handsy trying to control from the bottom.
Handsy wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handsy is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Handsy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Handsy actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Handsy sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handsy wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Pertor (ranked 4310 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Gaspar (ranked 2587 p4p, 118 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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 2 wins and 0 losses; John Pertor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Diego Gaspar!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pertor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pertor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pertor (4) vs (0) Gaspar
Gaspar tries to buck Pertor off but Pertor is having none of it.
Gaspar gets back to half guard.
Gaspar tries to get to full guard but Pertor has control of the leg.
Gaspar manages to get to full guard.
Pertor trying to control but Gaspar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pertor looking to sit in guard and control but Gaspar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pertor (4) vs (2) Gaspar
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar pushing down on Pertor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gaspar is thwarting Pertor's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaspar in particular looking to stall.
Pertor really is a fat lump.
Gaspar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pertor defends it well.
Gaspar wants to pass the guard but Pertor is defending well.
Gaspar wants to work for an arm triangle but Pertor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pertor tries to get to full guard but Gaspar has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar 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.
Pertor wants to improve his position but Gaspar is controlling well.
Gaspar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pertor (4) vs (5) Gaspar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaspar swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Gaspar! |
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