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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jeff Simond (ranked 25178 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khan Klen (ranked 8835 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jeff Simond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Khan Klen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Klen tries to keep at a distance but Simond has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simond is looking for a takedown.
Klen jumps into guard, dragging Simond to the mat.
Simond trying to control the position from guard on top but Klen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Klen has his feet on Simond's thighs here. He's pushed Simond off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Simond screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khan Klen!
Khan Klen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Jonas (ranked 24177 p4p, 833 weight class) and James Brown (ranked 6579 p4p, 603 weight class). Jonas comes to the cage accompanied by Burnin Up-Jonas Brothers. Brown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Phil Collins IN THE AIR TONIGHT kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! George Jonas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; George Jonas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Brown !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jonas clinches.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jonas.
Jonas pulls guard effortlessly.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jonas is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Jonas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jonas (0) vs (3) Brown
Jonas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jonas wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Jonas frees his head quite easily.
Jonas is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonas is squirming around, avoiding Brown 's attempts to control the action.
Jonas regains half guard.
Jonas with the active half guard here but Brown passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jonas (0) vs (6) Brown
Jonas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Brown stands and throws Jonas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jonas (0) vs (9) Brown
Jonas is looking for a sweep.
Jonas is not content to let Brown control the position.
Jonas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jonas is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown 's best efforts.
Brown wants to take a breather but Jonas is having none of it.
Brown moves into full mount! Jonas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jonas (0) vs (12) Brown
Brown avoids the attempt from Jonas to control.
Brown jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jonas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jonas and Brown has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jonas tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is staying tight to Jonas's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brown working away.
Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jonas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown 's guard! Nice work there by Jonas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jonas (2) vs (12) Brown
Jonas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jonas is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Jonas seems to be looking for submissions.
Jonas is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Jonas is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jonas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jonas (2) vs (16) Brown
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jonas is trying to improve his position.
Jonas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Jonas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jonas manages to get to full guard.
Jonas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jonas is trying to keep Brown in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jonas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown pushing down on Jonas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Jonas defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Jonas is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jonas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Jonas wants to get back to full guard but Brown has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jonas (2) vs (19) Brown
Jonas is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jonas manages to get back to half guard.
Jonas is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown .
Brown looks winded!
Jonas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jonas actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jonas is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jonas looking for submissions off his back.
Jonas tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Jonas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jonas tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Jonas is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Jonas defends the submission attempt.
Jonas gets back to full guard.
Jonas looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Jonas keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown looking to improve position, pressing down on Jonas's thigh with his hand. Jonas seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Brown paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Brown 's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Jonas picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Jonas!
George Jonas took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Its Everyday Bro, Its Everyday Bro, Its Everyday Bro ...Team 10 for LIFE...'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Strawberry (ranked 2766 p4p, 303 weight class) and Soul Makossa (ranked 6831 p4p, 0 weight class). Strawberry comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey. Makossa has chosen SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0 as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; DJ Strawberry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Soul Makossa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makossa shoots in but no luck this time.
Strawberry moves into the clinch.
Strawberry jumps guard and drags Makossa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makossa defends it easily.
Makossa wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving.
Makossa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strawberry (0) vs (3) Makossa
Strawberry is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry sneaks back into half guard.
Makossa is looking for a kimura here.
Strawberry actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strawberry won't allow Makossa to pass to mount.
Strawberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strawberry is trying to get back to full guard.
Strawberry is not content to let Makossa control the position.
Strawberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry tries to get to full guard but Makossa has control of the leg.
Makossa trying to control the action but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Strawberry is trying to get back to full guard.
Makossa wants to work for an arm triangle but Strawberry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strawberry gets full guard.
Makossa drops back looking for a leg! Strawberry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strawberry manages to kick Makossa off! Makossa jumps back into Strawberry's guard.
Makossa tries to free his leg and advance position but Strawberry is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makossa drops back looking for a leg! Strawberry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strawberry manages to kick Makossa off! Makossa jumps back into Strawberry's guard.
Makossa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strawberry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makossa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makossa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makossa trying to move into half guard but instead Strawberry has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strawberry (2) vs (3) Makossa
Strawberry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makossa 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.
Strawberry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makossa's guard.
Strawberry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makossa sees it coming and defends easily.
Makossa is defending against the submission attempts here by Strawberry.
Makossa wants to control but Strawberry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makossa tries to roll over but Strawberry keeps him under control.
Makossa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strawberry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strawberry is working for a kimura but Makossa is defending it quite comfortably.
Strawberry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makossa sees it coming and defends easily.
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
Makossa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makossa wants to improve his position but Strawberry is controlling well.
Makossa manages to get to full guard.
Makossa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strawberry is aware though and is defending well.
Makossa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strawberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Makossa is tightening it up a little... Strawberry has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Strawberry reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Strawberry taps out! Nice BJJ there by Makossa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Soul Makossa!
Soul Makossa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
DJ Strawberry spoke after the fight, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rason Fairs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Walker (ranked 7337 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All the above!! Miano . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rason Fairs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hudson Walker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fairs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Fairs. Fairs gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fairs (0) vs (2) Walker
Fairs keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fairs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fairs has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fairs (2) vs (2) Walker
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Fairs from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fairs (5) vs (2) Walker
Fairs controlling the position from side mount.
Fairs tries to advance to mount but Walker denies him.
Fairs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Walker tries to improve position but can't.
Fairs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walker! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fairs (7) vs (2) Walker
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairs tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Fairs looking for a guillotine from mount but Walker is having none of it.
Fairs tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker tries to hold on but Fairs postures up.
Walker is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is squirming around, avoiding Fairs's attempts to control the action.
Walker is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to lock up and control but Fairs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fairs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walker tries to lock up and control but Fairs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fairs looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fairs wants to finish this one by submission but Walker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fairs.
Fairs 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.
Fairs has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Walker is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rason Fairs!
In his post fight interview, Rason Fairs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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