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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lucien Lachance (ranked 3303 p4p, 360 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 16514 p4p, 0 weight class). Umberto Grena 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lucien Lachance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lachance closes the distance and clinches.
Lachance jumps into guard, dragging Grena to the mat.
Grena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lachance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lachance definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grena slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lachance (0) vs (3) Grena
Lachance is trying to improve his position.
Lachance is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grena is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lachance sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachance is refusing to be controlled, as Grena sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grena is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lachance is not content to let Grena control the position.
Lachance tries to roll over but Grena keeps him under control.
Grena is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lachance actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grena pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lachance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grena pulls his head out easily.
Lachance is trying to get back to full guard.
Lachance tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Grena has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lachance (0) vs (6) Grena
Grena goes for an armbar but Lachance turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lachance. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lachance (2) vs (6) Grena
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lachance passes Grena's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lachance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grena has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lachance seems to be looking for submissions.
Grena is defending against the submission attempts here by Lachance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lachance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lachance is looking to advance position but Grena has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lachance (2) vs (10) Grena
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grena is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lachance has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lachance! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lachance (4) vs (10) Grena
Lachance postures up.
Grena is pulling down on Lachance's head. It's preventing any offense from Lachance, at least for the moment.
Lachance works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grena slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grena pulls Lachance in close to his closed guard and prevents Lachance from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lachance is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grena is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grena has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lachance (4) vs (12) Grena
Lachance is looking for a triangle here but Grena uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lachance (4) vs (15) Grena
Grena wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lachance, who protects the arm well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lachance tries to buck Grena off but Grena is having none of it.
Grena is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lachance is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grena is looking to take a break and control but Lachance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grena tries for a kimura but Lachance is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grena is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lachance knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lachance is looking for a sweep.
Grena thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lachance is looking to reverse the position.
Grena working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lachance manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lachance (6) vs (15) Grena
Lachance is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grena defends it well.
Lachance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grena has his hands clasped together around Lachance's back. He's all about the action.
Grena is looking for a sweep. Lachance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lachance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lachance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is working for a submission of some sort.
Grena is pressing down on Lachance's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grena looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lachance trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom.
Lachance is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grena is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grena has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lachance (6) vs (17) Grena
Lachance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lachance looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grena passes into half guard.
Grena trying to control from Lachance's half guard. Lachance has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grena trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grena pushing down on Lachance's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lachance looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grena passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lachance (6) vs (20) Grena
Lachance is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grena mounts Lachance! Really nice guard pass there!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grena trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lachance reaches up to try and control the position but Grena seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lachance rolls and tries to escape and now Grena has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lachance (6) vs (23) Grena
Lachance trying to control the hands but Grena breaks the grip.
Lachance defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grena's arms.
Lachance is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grena tightening his grip on Lachance, looking for the choke.
Lachance is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grena wins on points by 23 to 6.
Umberto Grena spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fart Minarsich (ranked 24852 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Harris (ranked 6259 p4p, 0 weight class). Bret Harris 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fart Minarsich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bret Harris!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt.
Minarsich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harris manages to circle out of the way.
Harris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harris lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minarsich (0) vs (2) Harris
Minarsich is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Minarsich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harris stays in close to Minarsich's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minarsich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minarsich is keeping the position for now.
Minarsich keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minarsich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minarsich can't keep his opponent in guard - Harris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harris trying to control the action but Minarsich is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to pass to full mount but Minarsich defends it.
Harris stalling away here and it's allowed Minarsich to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Minarsich keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris 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.
Harris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Minarsich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Minarsich (0) vs (5) Harris
Minarsich really is a fat lump.
Harris advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Minarsich (0) vs (7) Harris
Harris trying to control but Minarsich is having none of it.
Harris has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Minarsich is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bret Harris!
A relieved looking Bret Harris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Myles Brady (ranked 5511 p4p, 356 weight class) and Jacob Kempton (ranked 2127 p4p, 233 weight class). Brady comes to the cage accompanied by Aaron Lewis - Country Boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Myles Brady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jacob Kempton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brady leaves Kempton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brady closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kempton did well to prevent Brady getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brady (2) vs (0) Kempton
Kempton gets full guard.
Brady has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brady sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kempton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kempton wants to sweep here but Brady controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kempton keeping full guard, as Brady tries to pass.
Brady controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady won't allow Kempton to sweep him here.
Brady seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brady trying to control but Kempton is working from the bottom.
Brady is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kempton trying to keep a closed guard but Brady is proving a slippery customer.
Kempton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kempton is keeping the position for now.
Brady seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Kempton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kempton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brady manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brady (2) vs (2) Kempton
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kempton wants to control from the top but Brady keeps moving.
Kempton preventing the sweep.
Kempton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kempton has managed to get both his arms back between Brady's legs - danger averted.
Kempton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady pulls Kempton in close to prevent any damage.
Kempton trying to control but Brady is working from the bottom.
Kempton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kempton preventing the sweep.
Kempton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kempton wants to control from the top but Brady keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kempton controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brady has control of Kempton's left arm, preventing Kempton from doing any damage.
Brady working a defensive guard here.
Kempton stopping the sweep attempt from Brady.
Brady can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kempton controls the pace.
Brady has Kempton pulled in close to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kempton won't allow Brady to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kempton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brady 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.
Kempton is stalling in the full guard.
Brady pulls Kempton in close to his closed guard and prevents Kempton from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kempton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kempton postures up.
Brady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kempton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brady (4) vs (2) Kempton
Brady slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kempton is looking for a triangle but Brady pushes his legs off easily.
Kempton is pulling down on Brady's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kempton keeping full guard, as Brady tries to pass.
Brady postures up.
Kempton is pulling down on Brady's head to control his posture.
Brady is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kempton wants to sweep but no luck.
Brady is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kempton is pulling down on Brady's head to control his posture.
Kempton keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.
Kempton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brady doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brady manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brady is looking to pass into half guard but Kempton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kempton is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brady (4) vs (4) Kempton
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kempton controlling from the top position.
Brady looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Kempton from controlling successfully.
Kempton preventing the sweep.
Brady has his foot on Kempton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kempton works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kempton trying to control the position from guard on top but Brady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kempton preventing the sweep.
Brady escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kempton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brady working a defensive guard here.
Kempton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brady is trying to control the position but Kempton postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kempton defends well.
Kempton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kempton preventing the sweep.
Kempton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kempton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Brady is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kempton is aware though and is defending well.
Brady on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brady tries to get out of the position.
Kempton wants to control from the top but Brady keeps moving.
Brady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kempton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kempton won't allow Brady to sweep him here.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Kempton from controlling successfully.
Brady managing to control the position.
Kempton postures up.
Brady seems keen to control Kempton's posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brady is trying to keep Kempton in close.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Kempton from controlling successfully.
Brady looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kempton controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Brady gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Brady takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, Myles Brady, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dennis Avdic (ranked 5498 p4p, 479 weight class) and Jose Landi (ranked 6037 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Landi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Dennis Avdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jose Landi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Landi clinches with his opponent.
Landi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Avdic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Avdic (0) vs (4) Landi
Landi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Avdic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Landi looking for the choke but no joy.
Avdic has hold of Landi's leg, trying to break free but it's let Landi lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Avdic is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Landi throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Landi!
A very excited looking Jose Landi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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