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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 1472 p4p, 181 weight class) and Carter Mann (ranked 2642 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Mann has chosen "Fingerbang" as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Carter Mann!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandis has managed to clinch.
Mann goes for a takedown attempt but Brandis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mann has closed the distance and engaged Brandis in a clinch.
Brandis jumps guard but Mann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Mann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brandis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mann lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brandis (0) vs (2) Mann
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis has control of Mann's left arm, preventing Mann from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mann has gone for a leg lock! Brandis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mann's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (2) Mann
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann controlling the position.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann has control of Brandis's left arm, preventing Brandis from doing any damage.
Brandis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Brandis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandis trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann controlling Brandis's posture.
Brandis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Brandis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandis wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann trying to control the position here.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
Brandis looking to pass the guard.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandis being controlled here momentarily.
Mann being controlled here, momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandis trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Brandis passes Mann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mann trying to control here.
Mann gets back to full guard.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis 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.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis passes Mann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mann trying to hold on to Brandis's head to control him but Brandis postures up.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mann defends it well.
Brandis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to improve his position.
Mann trying to hold on to Brandis's head to control him but Brandis postures up.
Brandis is pressing down on Mann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mann is holding on for now.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mann is controlling Brandis's trapped leg to prevent Brandis from advancing to side control.
Brandis wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
Mann wants to improve his position but Brandis is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Mann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mann tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mann has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mann wants to control but Brandis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mann gets back to full guard.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis pushes down on Mann's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brandis 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.
Brandis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (5) vs (2) Mann
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking for a guillotine from mount but Mann is having none of it.
Brandis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Brandis looking to control but Mann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brandis controlling his opponent.
Mann tries to lock up and control but Brandis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brandis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mann tries to hold on but Brandis postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann is looking to improve his position but Brandis isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Fletch Brandis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Carter Mann had this to say: 'Wow, just...wow.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramses Fiddlesticks (ranked 18788 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Greek (ranked 5370 p4p, 477 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ramses Fiddlesticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nick Greek!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiddlesticks pushes Greek up against the cage in a clinch.
Fiddlesticks is looking for a takedown.
Greek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fiddlesticks to keep the fight standing.
Greek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fiddlesticks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greek wants a takedown.
Ramses Fiddlesticks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Greek.
Fiddlesticks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Greek regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiddlesticks (2) vs (0) Greek
Fiddlesticks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddlesticks preventing the sweep.
Fiddlesticks pushing down on Greek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek is looking to improve his position.
Fiddlesticks is looking for a kimura but Greek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiddlesticks to get the leverage.
Greek is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiddlesticks.
Fiddlesticks wants to pass to mount but Greek is defending the position.
Greek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greek.
Fiddlesticks advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiddlesticks (5) vs (0) Greek
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks trying to control the action but Greek is working from the bottom.
Fiddlesticks moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiddlesticks (7) vs (0) Greek
Fiddlesticks controlling the pace for now.
Greek is trying to control the position here but Fiddlesticks swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Fiddlesticks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramses Fiddlesticks!
Ramses Fiddlesticks made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Well, THAT'S a shocker! Am I right or what? Sorry dude, you'll never see another title shot after this one.'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Numero Deux (ranked 2072 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chet Manley (ranked 3777 p4p, 0 weight class). Deux's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Post Party Depression. Manley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Danger Zone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Numero Deux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chet Manley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deux has managed to clinch.
Deux stops a takedown attempt from Manley.
Manley stops a takedown attempt from Deux.
Manley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Deux lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deux (2) vs (0) Manley
Deux is looking to advance position but Manley won't allow it.
Deux uses his free foot to push down on Manley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Manley. Score +3 for passing guard: Deux (5) vs (0) Manley
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley is trying to escape the mount.
Manley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (5) vs (2) Manley
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux pulls Manley in to control the position.
Deux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (7) vs (2) Manley
Deux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deux passes into half guard.
Deux wants to work for an arm triangle but Manley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manley manages to get to full guard.
Deux wants to pass the guard but Manley is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (7) vs (4) Manley
Deux is looking to improve his position.
Deux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manley's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deux (11) vs (4) Manley
Deux is looking for the choke from the back position but Manley is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Deux is trying to stick to Manley's back but Manley is turning into Deux. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Deux's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Manley. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (11) vs (6) Manley
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manley won't allow Deux to sweep him here.
Deux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Manley uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Deux (11) vs (9) Manley
Manley trying to control the position but Deux is working away.
Deux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deux is not content to let Manley control the position.
Deux is trying to control Manley's posture but Manley avoids it.
Deux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Manley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deux keeps working.
Deux is looking to control Manley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deux avoid being mounted?
Deux is trying to get back to full guard.
Manley wants to free his trapped foot but Deux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deux wants to improve his position but Manley is controlling well.
Deux won't allow Manley to pass to mount.
Deux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Manley wants to pass the guard but Deux is keeping the position.
Manley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Deux looking for a guillotine here but Manley defends easily.
Manley passes Deux's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deux wants to improve his position but Manley is controlling well.
Deux is trying to maintain the position but Manley is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Manley is stalling here. Deux is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Deux has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deux (15) vs (9) Manley
Manley regains half guard.
Deux 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.
Deux seems to be working for a kimura but Manley defends the submission attempt.
Deux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manley defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Manley is looking to improve his position.
Deux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Deux 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deux prevents Manley from improving his position.
Deux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manley keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deux works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deux (18) vs (9) Manley
Deux advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Deux (20) vs (9) Manley
Deux prevents Manley from getting the reversal.
Deux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manley is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deux moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Manley has worked his arm free - good work by Manley!
Manley prevents Deux from improving position.
Deux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Manley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deux is looking to take a break and control but Manley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deux works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Deux (23) vs (9) Manley
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manley is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Manley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Deux is looking to take a break and control but Manley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deux (26) vs (9) Manley
Deux tries to control but Manley wriggling away.
We've been informed that Manley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Manley is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manley is looking to escape.
Deux seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Manley is holding on tight.
Deux looking to control but Manley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Deux takes the fight on points by 26 to 9.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Numero Deux made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caidan Cartwright (ranked 19330 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kang Urip (ranked 2231 p4p, 257 weight class). Kang Urip 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Caidan Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kang Urip!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Urip is looking to clinch.
Cartwright tries to counter by clinching up but Urip breaks away and moves out of range.
Urip tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urip clinches up with Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage.
Urip tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cartwright smiles and moves away.
Cartwright darts in and clinches Urip up against the cage.
Urip pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Urip holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Urip is retaining full guard.
Urip really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urip keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Urip has Cartwright pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urip wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (3) vs (0) Urip
Cartwright trying to control the position but Urip is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is really struggling to control Urip but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Urip is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Urip, who protects the arm well.
Urip told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urip keeps working.
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cartwright is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Urip will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urip is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Urip, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright tries to move into full mount but can't pass Urip's legs.
Urip is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright working away.
Urip is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (5) vs (0) Urip
Cartwright prevents Urip from getting the reversal.
Cartwright wants to control the pace but Urip is squirming around nicely.
Urip is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urip reaches up to try and control the position but Cartwright seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Urip rolls and tries to escape and now Cartwright has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (8) vs (0) Urip
Urip tries to roll but Cartwright sticks to his back.
Cartwright avoiding Urip 's attempts to control his hands.
Urip is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cartwright gets his way!
Urip trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Urip's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cartwright looking for the choke from the back.
Cartwright keeps control of the position easily here as Urip tries to buck him off.
Urip defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cartwright's arms.
Urip trying to control but not successfully.
Urip is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for the choke but no joy.
Urip showing good submission defense here.
Cartwright trying to control.
Cartwright looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Cartwright go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cartwright patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cartwright working for a choke but Urip is defending well.
Urip showing good submission defense here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Urip prevents Cartwright from getting a body triangle.
Urip defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cartwright's arms.
Urip trying to control the action but Cartwright just sinks the hooks in.
Urip is really stuck here.
Cartwright has got one arm under Urip's chin. This could be trouble... Urip trying to control the other hand but Cartwright gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Urip has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caidan Cartwright!
Caidan Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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