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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monty Fiske (ranked 5194 p4p, 463 weight class) and Lucien Lachance (ranked 3286 p4p, 363 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Monty Fiske! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lucien Lachance!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiske fails to land the takedown.
Lachance moves into the clinch successfully.
Fiske jumps guard but Lachance stands there with Fiske around his waist. Fiske gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lachance is pressed up against the cage. Fiske has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lachance down to the mat. Lachance avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Fiske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachance stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lachance wants it to stay on the feet.
Lachance rushes Fiske and presses him up against the cage.
Fiske goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lachance prevents it.
Lachance jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fiske walks away with a smile on his face. Lachance gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachance moves into the clinch successfully.
Fiske jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lachance walks away with a smile on his face. Fiske gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lachance closes the distance and clinches.
Lachance is trying to pull guard but Fiske has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance drags the fight down to the ground.
Fiske has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lachance looking for a triangle here. Fiske is fighting it but it looks tight! Lachance pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fiske is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucien Lachance!
A victorious Lucien Lachance thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brady Maximus (ranked 5972 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Holloway (ranked 5051 p4p, 381 weight class). Dale Holloway has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brady Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dale Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Maximus shoots in and gets a takedown into Holloway's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Holloway
Maximus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Holloway
Holloway is looking to reverse the position.
Maximus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holloway has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Holloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway is looking to reverse the position.
Holloway is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holloway is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Maximus is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (7) vs (0) Holloway
Maximus looking for a guillotine from mount but Holloway is having none of it.
Maximus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holloway manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holloway is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Holloway is trying to escape and Maximus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Holloway is forced to tap! Nice work there by Maximus! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brady Maximus!
Brady Maximus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Tonal (ranked 4493 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Brady (ranked 5095 p4p, 374 weight class). Brady has chosen Aaron Lewis - Country Boy as his entrance music. James Tonal 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Tonal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Myles Brady!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tonal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brady circles away.
Tonal fails with a takedown attempt.
Brady changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tonal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tonal (0) vs (4) Brady
Brady in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brady has hold of Tonal's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tonal tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brady cranks the arm and Tonal screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tonal, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Myles Brady!
A victorious Myles Brady 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lokee Hyde (ranked 5644 p4p, 482 weight class) and Vinny Doom (ranked 4863 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinny Doom told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lokee Hyde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vinny Doom!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hyde moves into range and clinches up with Doom.
Hyde gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Doom regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hyde (2) vs (0) Doom
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hyde drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hyde jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hyde not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hyde has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hyde stands and throws Doom's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hyde (5) vs (0) Doom
Hyde has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Doom is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hyde yanks on the arm and Doom is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hyde.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lokee Hyde! |
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