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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cy Cartwright (ranked 22086 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uros Cenic (ranked 6600 p4p, 0 weight class). Uros Cenic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cy Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Uros Cenic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
Cenic is looking for a takedown.
Cenic fails to pull guard.
Cenic fails to pull guard.
Cy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uros Cenic.
Cenic is looking for a takedown.
Cenic tries to pull guard but Cartwright forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cenic goes for a takedown attempt but Cartwright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cartwright changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cenic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cartwright (4) vs (0) Cenic
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cenic trying to remain calm as Cartwright controls from the top position.
Cartwright works to advance to full mount. Cenic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (6) vs (0) Cenic
Cartwright has isolated one of Cenic's arms. Cenic looking to fight him off but Cartwright twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cy Cartwright! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 4983 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Thompson (ranked 3895 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jay Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Chai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chai decides to pull guard.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Chai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Thompson
Chai working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson is in no mood to give up.
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Thompson is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
Thompson is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chai throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Thompson has his hands clasped together but Chai breaks the hold and Thompson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrizinho Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodrizinho Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jay Thompson had this to say: 'tried my hardest to stop that takedown. hes a good wrestler. oh well ill come back'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 3427 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Lafleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin comes to the cage accompanied by Pandora's Music Box. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Lafleur!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Machin fails with the takedown
and Lafleur moves into the clinch.
Machin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lafleur jumps into guard, dragging Machin to the mat.
Machin passes into half guard.
Machin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lafleur tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Machin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Harden (ranked 1858 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Franklin (ranked 2196 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Harden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buddy Franklin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harden moves into the clinch.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harden is pressed up against the cage. Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harden down to the mat. Harden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harden jumps guard.
Harden is pulling down on Franklin's head. It's preventing any offense from Franklin, at least for the moment.
Harden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Harden wants to hit a switch here but Franklin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Harden there! Score +3 for passing guard: Harden (0) vs (3) Franklin
Franklin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harden wants to control but Franklin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin tries to push Harden's head away but Harden is holding on tight.
Harden tries to hold on but Franklin postures up.
Harden manages to control the position for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harden is looking to escape.
Harden is trying to escape the mount.
Harden tries to control Franklin's body but Franklin pushes him off. Harden squirms to his side and now Franklin has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Harden (0) vs (6) Franklin
Harden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Harden is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harden controlling Franklin 's hands.
Harden staying busy and making it hard for Franklin to control.
Harden fending off the submission attempt from Franklin.
Harden rolls, trying to escape but Franklin keeps control of the position.
Franklin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harden tries to break free.
Harden just trying to survive but Franklin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is hanging on to Harden's back as he tries to escape.
Franklin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Franklin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Harden is defending well though. Franklin let's go of the attempt for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harden wants to escape the position.
Harden showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Harden right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harden wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Harden rolls, trying to escape but Franklin keeps control of the position.
Harden fending off the submission attempt from Franklin.
Harden manages to reverse the position and now he's in Franklin's guard. Nice work there by Harden.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harden (2) vs (6) Franklin
Franklin working for a triangle but Harden defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franklin is looking for a triangle here but Harden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harden (5) vs (6) Franklin
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to work for a sweep but Harden has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harden (7) vs (6) Franklin
Harden fails to move to back control.
Franklin can't escape the position.
Harden moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Harden (10) vs (6) Franklin
Harden is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Franklin tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Franklin keeps trying to improve his position.
Harden not allowing Franklin to control his hands.
Harden doesn't have the hooks in and Franklin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harden (10) vs (8) Franklin
Harden controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Harden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin won't allow Harden to sweep him here.
Harden controlling Franklin's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Harden is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Harden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Harden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harden (12) vs (8) Franklin
Harden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harden passes into half guard.
Harden works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Harden (15) vs (8) Franklin
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard.
Harden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franklin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harden happy to just control the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Harden.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Franklin is trying to work for a sweep but Harden has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harden (17) vs (8) Franklin
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Harden (20) vs (8) Franklin
Harden is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Franklin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harden takes the fight on points by 20 to 8.
After winning the bout, James Harden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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