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TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens (ranked 9533 p4p, 483 weight class) and Johnny DeCoco (ranked 23446 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Johnny DeCoco!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
DeCoco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stevens (0) vs (2) DeCoco
Stevens is looking for a sweep. DeCoco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeCoco wants to free his trapped foot but Stevens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeCoco moves into full mount! Stevens won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (0) vs (5) DeCoco
DeCoco controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoco controlling from mount.
Stevens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stevens looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stevens (0) vs (8) DeCoco
A bit of a pause in the action here. DeCoco controlling the positon.
DeCoco looking for the RNC.
DeCoco looking for the choke from the back.
DeCoco looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to escape but DeCoco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
DeCoco is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stevens knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stevens for a finish.
DeCoco is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
DeCoco is looking for the choke from the back position but Stevens is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stevens has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Stevens trying to control the hands but DeCoco breaks the grip.
DeCoco trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Stevens is trying to break free.
DeCoco biding his time, looking for the opening.
Stevens wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco doesn't have the hooks in and Stevens manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (8) DeCoco
DeCoco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeCoco being controlled here, momentarily.
DeCoco keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
DeCoco is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevens trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
DeCoco is trying to keep Stevens in close.
DeCoco 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.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is looking for a triangle but Stevens pushes his legs off easily.
DeCoco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevens is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeCoco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DeCoco has control of Stevens's left arm, preventing Stevens from doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
DeCoco looking to control.
DeCoco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens wants to control from the top but DeCoco keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is controlling Stevens's posture.
Stevens drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and DeCoco dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (10) DeCoco
DeCoco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeCoco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stevens is pulling down on DeCoco's head to control his posture.
Stevens looking for a guillotine here but DeCoco defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeCoco tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens is trying to keep DeCoco in close.
DeCoco looking to pass the guard.
DeCoco wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
DeCoco wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
DeCoco wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeCoco controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DeCoco trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
DeCoco is stalling in the full guard.
Stevens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is pulling down on DeCoco's head. It's preventing any offense from DeCoco, at least for the moment.
DeCoco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
DeCoco passes into half guard.
Stevens tries to roll over but DeCoco keeps him under control.
DeCoco trying to mount his opponent but Stevens defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeCoco wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
Stevens is trying to control but DeCoco passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (2) vs (13) DeCoco
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeCoco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DeCoco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stevens will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeCoco wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 8323 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nando Vasquez enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; John John! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vasquez clinches.
Vasquez manages to pull guard.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vasquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vasquez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now John has Vasquez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John (0) vs (2) Vasquez
Vasquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
John not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasquez is aware though and is defending well.
John is trying to keep Vasquez in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez looking to pass the guard.
John working a defensive guard here.
Vasquez content to stall in guard here.
John keeping full guard, as Vasquez tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez controlling from the top position.
Vasquez looking to pass the guard.
John had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vasquez defends it easily.
Vasquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John trying to control the position.
Vasquez looking to pass the guard.
John looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasquez is one step ahead there.
Vasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
John looking to control.
Vasquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vasquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
John wants to improve his position but Vasquez is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez is pressing down on John's thigh, looking to free his foot. John is holding on for now.
John is looking for a sweep. Vasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasquez is taking a breather. John 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.
John 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
John is concentrating on defense, preventing Vasquez from advancing position.
Vasquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
John actively working from the bottom here.
Vasquez trying to mount his opponent but John defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
John tries to get to full guard but Vasquez has control of the leg.
Vasquez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: John (0) vs (5) Vasquez
John is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vasquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
John working to try and regain half guard.
Vasquez controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vasquez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: John (0) vs (8) Vasquez
Vasquez keeps control of the position easily here as John tries to buck him off.
Vasquez has the hooks in. John is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
John is really stuck here.
Vasquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vasquez keeps control of the position as John tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
John is working hard here to advance position.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasquez wins on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Nando Vasquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mark Tyme (ranked 1890 p4p, 186 weight class) and on no (ranked 19723 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyme comes into the arena with Here Comes The Money blaring out of the sound system. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mark Tyme ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; on no!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tyme clinches with his opponent.
Tyme has clasped his hands together around no's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tyme (4) vs (0) no
no wants to control but Tyme postures up.
no regains half guard.
Tyme works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tyme (7) vs (0) no
Tyme wants to control but no is keeping him busy.
Tyme thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyme advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tyme (9) vs (0) no
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyme controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
no is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tyme looking for a guillotine from mount but no is having none of it.
Tyme takes no's back. Score +3 for taking back: Tyme (12) vs (0) no
Tyme really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for no.
Tyme has both hooks in and is working for a choke. no is in real trouble here. Tyme gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, no is tapping out! Tyme wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Tyme !
Mark Tyme very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sung Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Lyons (ranked 6959 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyamoto comes to the cage accompanied by Placebo - Kitty Litter. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sung Miyamoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; AJ Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyamoto wants to clinch up but Lyons keeps it at a distance.
Lyons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miyamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but Lyons is having none of it.
Miyamoto instigates a clinch.
Lyons drags the fight down to the ground.
Lyons wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyons 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: Miyamoto (0) vs (2) Lyons
Miyamoto wants to improve his position but Lyons is controlling well.
Lyons content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is looking to advance position but Miyamoto won't allow it.
Lyons controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Miyamoto'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lyons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lyons's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyamoto (4) vs (2) Lyons
Miyamoto working for a choke but Lyons is defending well.
Lyons just trying to survive but Miyamoto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Miyamoto is hanging on to Lyons's back as he tries to escape.
Miyamoto doesn't have the hooks in and Lyons manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyamoto (4) vs (4) Lyons
Lyons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lyons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lyons defends it easily.
Lyons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lyons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyamoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lyons escapes and throws Miyamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyamoto (4) vs (7) Lyons
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
It looks like Lyons 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.
Lyons is continuing to stall.
Miyamoto tries to bench press Lyons off him but Lyons keeps the position.
Miyamoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lyons moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Lyons the control monster continue. Boring.
Miyamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lyons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lyons is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miyamoto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lyons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miyamoto trying to remain calm as Lyons controls from the top position.
Miyamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lyons works to advance to full mount. Miyamoto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyamoto (4) vs (9) Lyons
Lyons content just to control the position here.
Lyons fails to advance to Miyamoto's back.
Lyons looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lyons content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lyons has hold of Miyamoto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miyamoto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lyons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miyamoto tries to lock up and control but Lyons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyamoto is looking to improve his position but Lyons isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lyons controlling from mount.
Miyamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lyons looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyamoto is looking to get to half guard.
Lyons controlling from the full mount.
Lyons tries to take Miyamoto's back but instead Miyamoto uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Miyamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Lyons 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.
Lyons is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyamoto (4) vs (12) Lyons
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lyons controlling from the full mount.
Miyamoto tries to lock up and control but Lyons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lyons controlling the position easily from mount.
Lyons seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Miyamoto is holding on tight.
Lyons is still trying to improve position.
Lyons looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyamoto tries to reverse the position but Lyons maintains control.
Lyons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto can't escape the position.
Lyons controlling the pace for now.
Miyamoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lyons content just to control the position here.
Miyamoto working to try and regain half guard.
Miyamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lyons works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyamoto (4) vs (15) Lyons
Lyons controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lyons keeps control of the position as Miyamoto tries to break free.
Lyons is riding his opponent, not letting Miyamoto buck him off.
Lyons looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons gets his hands free as Miyamoto looks to control.
Good control from Lyons.
Miyamoto wants to escape the position.
Lyons looking for the choke but no joy.
Lyons keeps control of the position as Miyamoto tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is riding his opponent, not letting Miyamoto buck him off.
Miyamoto is trying to break free.
Lyons is riding his opponent, not letting Miyamoto buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyamoto is really stuck here.
Lyons just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto trying to control the hands but Lyons breaks the grip.
Lyons is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miyamoto is in bad spot here.
Lyons slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
More stalling from Lyons.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lyons with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Miyamoto tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Lyons has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Miyamoto is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). AJ Lyons! |
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