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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joshua Brown (ranked 3264 p4p, 336 weight class) and Gemechu McKraken (ranked 1773 p4p, 203 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Hail Mary Tupac. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gemechu McKraken!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McKraken closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
McKraken gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown has picked McKraken up - he's going for a ride! Brown dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) McKraken
McKraken is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McKraken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McKraken.
McKraken looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brown has picked McKraken up and slammed him! McKraken can't keep hold of the triangle and Brown manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) McKraken
Brown has hold of McKraken's arm. He's looking for a kimura. McKraken seems comfortable defending it but Brown has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! McKraken is real pain and he's forced to tap out! McKraken is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Brown couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joshua Brown!
Joshua Brown 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 lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Baals (ranked 2720 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trymore Nkomo (ranked 3659 p4p, 328 weight class). Nkomo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by On the Floor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Harry Baals! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Trymore Nkomo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Baals throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nkomo was covering up waiting for the punch and Baals finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baals (2) vs (0) Nkomo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nkomo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nkomo has an active guard here but Baals has managed to pass into half guard.
Nkomo trying to control from the bottom.
Nkomo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Baals is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baals prevents Nkomo from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baals is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nkomo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baals.
Nkomo with the active half guard here but Baals passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (5) vs (0) Nkomo
Nkomo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baals off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Baals (5) vs (4) Nkomo
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baals defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nkomo's arms.
Nkomo is looking to control Baals but Baals is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Baals manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nkomo's guard. Nice work there by Baals.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (7) vs (4) Nkomo
Baals works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baals tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nkomo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baals 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Baals is trying to control. Nkomo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nkomo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baals passes into side control, despite Nkomo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (10) vs (4) Nkomo
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nkomo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baals wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baals trying to control the position but Nkomo is working away.
Nkomo being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Nkomo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo is trying to get back to half guard.
Nkomo keeping his opponent close.
Baals looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baals trying to control the action but Nkomo is working from the bottom.
Baals has knee on belly momentarily but Nkomo bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nkomo wants to sweep but Baals has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (13) vs (4) Nkomo
Nkomo prevents Baals from moving into mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo is looking to reverse the position.
Nkomo wants to control but Baals postures up.
Nkomo is trying to work for a sweep but Baals has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Baals (15) vs (4) Nkomo
Nkomo wants to control but Baals is having none of it.
Baals goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nkomo turns into him and now he's in Baals's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (15) vs (6) Nkomo
Nkomo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baals is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Baals working a defensive guard but Nkomo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (15) vs (9) Nkomo
Nkomo looking to control but instead Baals has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Baals gets back to full guard.
Baals keeping moving, preventing Nkomo from controlling successfully.
Nkomo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baals haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baals wants to sweep here but Nkomo controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo trying to control the position from guard on top but Baals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nkomo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (17) vs (9) Nkomo
Baals tries to free his leg and advance position but Nkomo is retaining full guard.
Nkomo looking for a sweep. Not yet Nkomo, not yet.
Baals pushes down on Nkomo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baals tries to pass to full mount but Nkomo defends it.
Baals is keen to just control but Nkomo is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo controlling the position for now.
Baals is thwarting Nkomo's attempts to control the position.
Baals prevents Nkomo from improving his position.
Baals passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (20) vs (9) Nkomo
You can see the frustration on Nkomo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nkomo tries to bench press Baals off him but Baals keeps the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Baals advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Baals (22) vs (9) Nkomo
Nkomo 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: Baals (22) vs (11) Nkomo
Baals lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (24) vs (11) Nkomo
Nkomo is trying to keep Baals in close.
Nkomo keeping moving, preventing Baals from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Baals is now in half guard.
Baals wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nkomo keeps working.
Nkomo wants to get back to full guard.
Baals is looking for a kimura here.
Nkomo is in trouble now - Baals has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (27) vs (11) Nkomo
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baals wants to take Nkomo's back but he can't do it this time.
Baals tries to control but Nkomo wriggling away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo wants to control but Baals is having none of it.
Baals wants to control the pace but Nkomo is squirming around nicely.
Nkomo is looking to improve his position but Baals isn't that keen on the idea.
Baals tries to control but Nkomo wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nkomo gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baals takes the fight on points by 27 to 11.
Harry Baals thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Trymore Nkomo had this to say: 'They don't call me "Brave" for nothing.'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ruslan Tagirbekov (ranked 1055 p4p, 120 weight class) and Douglas Dannis (ranked 4416 p4p, 0 weight class). Tagirbekov comes to the cage accompanied by Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ruslan Tagirbekov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Douglas Dannis!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tagirbekov gets a clinch.
Tagirbekov successfully pulls guard.
Tagirbekov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dannis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tagirbekov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dannis is one step ahead there.
Tagirbekov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dannis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tagirbekov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dannis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tagirbekov. Score +3 for passing guard: Tagirbekov (0) vs (3) Dannis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tagirbekov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dannis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagirbekov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dannis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dannis prevents Tagirbekov from improving his position.
Dannis is thwarting Tagirbekov's attempts to control the position.
Tagirbekov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Dannis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dannis is pressing down on Tagirbekov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tagirbekov is holding on for now.
Dannis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov is looking to improve his position.
Tagirbekov trying to hold on to Dannis's head to control him but Dannis postures up.
Tagirbekov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dannis pulls his head out easily.
Tagirbekov wants to get back to full guard.
Tagirbekov is refusing to be controlled, as Dannis sits in half guard.
Tagirbekov is looking to control Dannis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tagirbekov avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tagirbekov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tagirbekov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dannis has passed into half guard!
Tagirbekov trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dannis trying to pass the guard but Tagirbekov defending well.
Dannis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dannis is looking to take a break and control but Tagirbekov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tagirbekov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tagirbekov is pressing down on Dannis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tagirbekov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tagirbekov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tagirbekov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dannis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dannis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dannis trying to control but Tagirbekov is working from the bottom.
Dannis stays in close to Tagirbekov's body and controls the position.
Dannis trying to control but Tagirbekov is working from the bottom.
Tagirbekov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tagirbekov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dannis defends well.
Tagirbekov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dannis defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dannis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tagirbekov is keeping the position for now.
Tagirbekov wants to sweep but no luck.
Tagirbekov keeping moving, preventing Dannis from controlling successfully.
Tagirbekov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tagirbekov is trying to control the position but Dannis postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov working for a triangle but Dannis defends it easily.
Dannis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tagirbekov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dannis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tagirbekov pulls down on the head and he's put Dannis to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruslan Tagirbekov!
Ruslan Tagirbekov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sao Alela (ranked 919 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Orlov (ranked 1872 p4p, 209 weight class). Alela comes to the cage accompanied by Raise Hell (MOP). Orlov has chosen K.A.B.O.S.H. - God Of War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sao Alela! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Boris Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alela shoots in looking for a takedown. Orlov tries to sprawl out of it but Alela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alela has managed to clinch.
Alela tries for a takedown. No joy.
Orlov pulls guard effortlessly.
Orlov keeping full guard, as Alela tries to pass.
Orlov has his hands on Alela's head, controlling the position.
Alela wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela advances to half guard.
Orlov won't allow Alela to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela prevents Orlov from improving his position.
Alela trying to control from half guard but Orlov is working away.
Alela is controlling the pace.
Alela is looking for a kimura but Orlov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alela to get the leverage.
Alela is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orlov is concentrating on defense, preventing Alela from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela seems to be working for a kimura but Orlov defends the submission attempt.
Orlov wants to control but Alela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov is defending against the submission attempts here by Alela.
Alela trying to mount his opponent but Orlov defends it.
Orlov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov tries to get to full guard but Alela has control of the leg.
Orlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orlov.
Alela looking to sit in guard and control but Orlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (0) vs (2) Orlov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alela looking for a sweep. Not yet Alela, not yet.
Alela trying to keep a closed guard but Orlov is proving a slippery customer.
Orlov stopping the sweep attempt from Alela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alela wants to sweep but no luck.
Alela seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Orlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Alela is retaining full guard.
Alela pulls Orlov in to control the position.
Alela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alela looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orlov passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alela gets back to full guard.
Alela throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orlov escapes and throws Alela's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (0) vs (5) Orlov
Who's going to make the next move?
Orlov wants to control but Alela is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Orlov has control of an arm but Alela manages to advance to Orlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alela (4) vs (5) Orlov
Alela controlling well, preventing Orlov from escaping the position.
Orlov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alela.
Alela looking to break Orlov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Orlov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alela will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Orlov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Orlov trying to control the action but Alela just sinks the hooks in.
Alela has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Orlov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alela is persistently looking for the submission but Orlov is defending it well.
Alela working for a choke but Orlov is defending well.
Orlov turns into Alela and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (4) vs (7) Orlov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orlov is one step ahead there.
Orlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alela working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Orlov has passed into half guard!
Alela wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alela has his foot on Orlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Orlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alela's guard.
Alela makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alela.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alela is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (6) vs (7) Orlov
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Alela from controlling successfully.
Alela looking to sit in guard and control but Orlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (6) vs (9) Orlov
Alela manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (8) vs (9) Orlov
Alela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alela pushing down on Orlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Orlov is looking for a sweep. Alela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alela is looking for a kimura here.
Alela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alela stalling away here and it's allowed Orlov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Orlov looking to control.
Orlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlov keeping full guard, as Alela tries to pass.
Alela drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orlov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orlov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orlov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alela (8) vs (13) Orlov
You can see the frustration on Alela's face as Orlov controls the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alela is trying to get back to half guard.
Alela looking for a sweep but Orlov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alela (8) vs (15) Orlov
Alela is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alela holds on for dear life, controlling Orlov's posture momentarily.
Alela wants to hold on but Orlov pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alela regains half guard.
Alela wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alela is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlov wins on points by 15 to 8.
Boris Orlov 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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