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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vik Vader (ranked 5813 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherkov Yegorovich (ranked 6991 p4p, 618 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yegorovich's choice of entrance music: Farewell of Slavianka . This should be a great matchup!
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Vik Vader! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sherkov Yegorovich!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vader rushes Yegorovich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vader jumps guard and drags Yegorovich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vader is trying to control the position but Yegorovich postures up.
Yegorovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vader pulls Yegorovich in close to prevent any damage.
Vader on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vader tries to get out of the position.
Vader is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yegorovich is aware though and is defending well.
Yegorovich advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader is refusing to be controlled, as Yegorovich sits in half guard.
Vader controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yegorovich seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vader is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sherkov Yegorovich!
In his post fight interview, Sherkov Yegorovich gave a big smile as he said 'Я хочу поблагодарить моего отца за то, что он научи'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulski McBeth (ranked 2012 p4p, 227 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 394 p4p, 61 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Paulski McBeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paulski McBeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBeth forces Petersen back against the cage and clinches.
McBeth lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McBeth (2) vs (0) Petersen
McBeth is taking a breather. Petersen 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.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBeth wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McBeth (5) vs (0) Petersen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McBeth (5) vs (2) Petersen
McBeth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Petersen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McBeth is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Don Petersen made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 3392 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cartel Lopez (ranked 1927 p4p, 251 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Le temps des cerises. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Michel Colucci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cartel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Lopez wants to counter the offense by Colucci and move into the clinch position.
Colucci misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez tries to counter with a clinch but Colucci shakes him off and moves away.
Colucci drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Colucci (2) vs (0) Lopez
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci looking to pass the guard.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Colucci passes into half guard.
Colucci is working for a submission of some sort.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Colucci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Colucci.
Colucci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (5) vs (0) Lopez
Colucci jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lopez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lopez and Colucci has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Lopez wants to control but Colucci postures up.
Colucci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Colucci tries for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Colucci tries to advance position but instead Lopez slips a leg back in to half guard.
Colucci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to hold on to Colucci's head to control him but Colucci postures up.
Lopez is staying active underneath Colucci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez tries to roll over but Colucci keeps him under control.
Lopez won't allow Colucci to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Colucci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lopez won't allow Colucci to pass to mount.
Lopez is staying active underneath Colucci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Colucci wants to pass to mount but Lopez is defending the position.
Colucci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Colucci eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Colucci 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.
Lopez trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (8) vs (0) Lopez
Colucci wants to take his opponent's back but Lopez doesn't allow it.
Lopez wants to hold on but Colucci pushes him away.
Colucci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lopez is holding on tight.
Lopez wants to control but Colucci is having none of it.
Colucci jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lopez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lopez and Colucci has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control but Colucci postures up.
Lopez is not content to let Colucci control the position.
Colucci working away.
Colucci looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Colucci is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Colucci tries to move to mount but Lopez blocks the move with his legs.
Colucci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Colucci trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
Lopez is trying to control Colucci's posture but Colucci avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is not content to let Colucci control the position.
Colucci taking a breather here.
Lopez is trying to control Colucci's posture but Colucci avoids it.
Colucci tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lopez struggling a bit here.
Lopez tries to buck Colucci off but Colucci is having none of it.
Colucci wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Colucci swings around for an armbar but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Colucci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Colucci (8) vs (2) Lopez
Colucci seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Colucci had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.
Colucci looking for a triangle here. Lopez is fighting it but it looks tight! Colucci pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lopez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michel Colucci!
A victorious Michel Colucci thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 4581 p4p, 482 weight class) and Vincent Groza (ranked 6973 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahti Kaleva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 8 wins and 4 losses; Ahti Kaleva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vincent Groza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kaleva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kaleva (2) vs (0) Groza
Groza tries to get to full guard but Kaleva has control of the leg.
Kaleva 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.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Groza trying to control here.
Groza holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaleva is working for an americana but Groza has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kaleva was thinking about the submission.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Groza keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groza wants to sweep but no luck.
Groza has Kaleva pulled in close to control his posture.
Kaleva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Groza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Groza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Groza! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kaleva (2) vs (4) Groza
Kaleva gets back to half guard.
Groza wants to free his trapped foot but Kaleva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kaleva trying to control from the bottom.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaleva is refusing to be controlled, as Groza sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is trying to maintain the position but Groza is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back.
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
Kaleva is trying to maintain the position but Groza is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard but Groza has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (2) vs (7) Groza
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groza tries to control but Kaleva wriggling away.
Groza wants to take his opponent's back but Kaleva doesn't allow it.
Kaleva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaleva is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groza takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kaleva (2) vs (10) Groza
Kaleva rolls, trying to escape but Groza keeps control of the position.
Kaleva just trying to survive but Groza is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groza has the hooks in. Kaleva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Groza 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.
Kaleva tries to escape but Groza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Groza controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Kaleva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kaleva wants to control his opponent's hands but Groza gets his hands free.
Groza controls the action.
Kaleva tries to escape but Groza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Groza is trying to stick to Kaleva's back but Kaleva is turning into Groza. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Groza's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kaleva. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (4) vs (10) Groza
Groza 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.
Kaleva has gone for a leg lock! Groza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaleva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (4) vs (12) Groza
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Groza from controlling successfully.
Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Groza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaleva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Groza has picked Kaleva up and slammed him! Kaleva can't keep hold of the triangle and Groza manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (4) vs (15) Groza
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Groza politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Groza prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Groza trying to control the action but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
Kaleva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Groza happy to just control the position for now.
Kaleva is looking for a sweep.
Kaleva is trying to control Groza's posture but Groza avoids it.
Kaleva looking for a sweep but Groza has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kaleva (4) vs (17) Groza
Groza controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva can't escape the position.
Groza wants to control the pace but Kaleva is squirming around nicely.
Groza controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaleva looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kaleva (4) vs (20) Groza
Kaleva tries to escape but Groza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva trying to control the position but Groza manages to sink in the hooks.
Groza struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kaleva trying to control the hands but Groza breaks the grip.
Groza has the hooks in. Kaleva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Groza biding his time, looking for the opening.
Groza controlling well, preventing Kaleva from escaping the position.
Kaleva prevents Groza from getting a body triangle.
Groza is hanging on to Kaleva's back as he tries to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Kaleva tries to escape but Groza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kaleva is breathing heavily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva breaks Groza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (6) vs (20) Groza
Groza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaleva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (6) vs (22) Groza
Groza content to stall in guard here.
Kaleva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Groza defends well.
Groza content to stall in guard here.
Kaleva wants to control the position but Groza says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard but Groza has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (6) vs (25) Groza
Kaleva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Groza content just to control the position here.
Kaleva wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kaleva (6) vs (28) Groza
Groza is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kaleva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kaleva staying busy and making it hard for Groza to control.
I really don't envy Kaleva right now.
Groza is riding his opponent, not letting Kaleva buck him off.
Kaleva can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Groza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kaleva is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Groza has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kaleva (6) vs (31) Groza
Groza trying to control.
Kaleva tries to escape but Groza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Groza not allowing Kaleva to control his hands.
Kaleva wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Groza wins on points by 31 to 6.
Vincent Groza really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Ahti Kaleva had this to say: 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'. |
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