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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between vh ff (ranked 4782 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 4356 p4p, 418 weight class). Irrawaddy has chosen Laos Rules! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ken Irrawaddy 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; vh ff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Irrawaddy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: ff (0) vs (2) Irrawaddy
ff is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
ff actively working from the bottom here.
Irrawaddy slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Irrawaddy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ff is trying to get back to full guard.
Irrawaddy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.
Irrawaddy is thwarting ff's attempts to control the position.
Irrawaddy trying to control the pace.
The adventures of Irrawaddy the control monster continue. Boring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for ff! Score +3 for passing guard: ff (0) vs (5) Irrawaddy
ff tries to hold on but Irrawaddy postures up.
Irrawaddy works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: ff (0) vs (8) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position easily here as ff tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ff trying to control the action but Irrawaddy just sinks the hooks in.
Irrawaddy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of ff's body.
ff is in bad spot here.
Irrawaddy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for ff.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ff trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
ff looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
ff manages to reverse the position and now he's in Irrawaddy's guard. Nice work there by ff.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: ff (2) vs (8) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy pulls ff in close to prevent any damage.
ff has gone for a leg lock! Irrawaddy slips out almost immediately though and dives into ff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: ff (2) vs (10) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
ff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
ff wants to sweep here but Irrawaddy controlling him for the moment.
Irrawaddy is stalling in the full guard.
ff controls Irrawaddy momentarily but Irrawaddy frees himself.
Irrawaddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: ff (2) vs (13) Irrawaddy
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy controlling the position from side mount.
ff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irrawaddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ff seems a little lost for a moment, as Irrawaddy dominates the positioning.
ff is trying to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: ff (2) vs (15) Irrawaddy
ff tries to lock up and control but Irrawaddy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ff is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Irrawaddy works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: ff (2) vs (18) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy has the hooks in. ff is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be ff right now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irrawaddy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
ff looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Irrawaddy.
ff is trying to break free.
ff is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Irrawaddy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on ff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Irrawaddy biding his time, controlling ff.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
ff tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Irrawaddy controlling the positon.
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
I really don't envy ff right now.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
ff is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 18 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Puelles (ranked 24433 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Szczęsny (ranked 2217 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Puelles ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Victor Szczęsny!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Puelles gets tackled into the cage by Szczęsny. Szczęsny maintains the clinch.
Puelles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szczęsny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Szczęsny has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Puelles clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Puelles (0) vs (4) Szczęsny
Puelles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Szczęsny controlling from the back.
Szczęsny has his arm under Puelles 's chin here. Game over son! Szczęsny squeezes tightly and Puelles is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Victor Szczęsny!
A pretty intense looking Victor Szczęsny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mati Karppinen (ranked 23987 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiro Tanaka (ranked 2921 p4p, 278 weight class). Tanaka has chosen The good the bad and the ugly theme song as his entrance music. 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mati Karppinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tanaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Karppinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karppinen tries to clinch but Tanaka is having none of it.
Tanaka drives through and clinches with Karppinen against the cage.
Tanaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karppinen prevents it.
Karppinen is working for takedown but Tanaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karppinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mati Karppinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karppinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tanaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Karppinen regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karppinen (0) vs (2) Tanaka
Tanaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karppinen keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karppinen keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Karppinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karppinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Tanaka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karppinen wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tanaka trying to control from half guard but Karppinen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karppinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karppinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karppinen defends it well.
Tanaka trying to control the action but Karppinen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka prevents Karppinen from improving his position.
Tanaka 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.
Tanaka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karppinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tanaka.
Tanaka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karppinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tanaka.
Karppinen is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka seems to be working for a kimura but Karppinen defends the submission attempt.
Karppinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Karppinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (2) vs (2) Tanaka
Tanaka has his foot on Karppinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karppinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Tanaka working for a triangle but Karppinen defends it easily.
Tanaka throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karppinen escapes and throws Tanaka's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Karppinen (5) vs (2) Tanaka
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.
Karppinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Tanaka tries to bench press Karppinen off him but Karppinen keeps the position.
Tanaka wants to control but Karppinen postures up.
Karppinen is looking to take a break and control but Tanaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanaka has one of Karppinen's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to reverse the position.
Tanaka is still trying to improve position.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.
Karppinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Tanaka is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karppinen trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.
Tanaka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karppinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tanaka stops Karppinen from passing to mount.
Tanaka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (5) vs (4) Tanaka
Karppinen gets full guard.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karppinen is keeping the position for now.
Karppinen is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
Karppinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Karppinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karppinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tanaka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karppinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karppinen has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (7) vs (4) Tanaka
Tanaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (7) vs (6) Tanaka
Karppinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Karppinen, not yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Karppinen (7) vs (9) Tanaka
Tanaka is looking to take a break and control but Karppinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanaka is trying to get an arm triangle but Karppinen is defending well.
Tanaka tries for a kimura but Karppinen is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Karppinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karppinen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tanaka's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Karppinen wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but Karppinen defending well.
Tanaka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karppinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanaka.
Tanaka slows the pace down in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karppinen looking for submissions off his back.
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karppinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tanaka is trying for a kimura here. Karppinen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tanaka wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shiro Tanaka!
In his post fight interview, Shiro Tanaka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sanryu Aguilio (ranked 5072 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauly Just Training (ranked 5598 p4p, 0 weight class). Pauly Just Training 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sanryu Aguilio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Pauly Just Training!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Just Training shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aguilio as he jumps to the side.
Aguilio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Just Training is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Just Training shoots in looking for a takedown but Aguilio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Just Training's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aguilio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aguilio pushes Just Training up against the cage in a clinch.
Aguilio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Just Training prevents it.
Just Training jumps into guard, dragging Aguilio to the mat.
Aguilio controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilio postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Just Training looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Just Training working for a triangle but Aguilio defends it easily.
Just Training escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aguilio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aguilio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Just Training controls Aguilio momentarily but Aguilio frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Just Training 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: Aguilio (0) vs (2) Just Training
Aguilio tries to get to full guard but Just Training has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Just Training trying to control from half guard but Aguilio is working away.
Aguilio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio has his hands clasped together around Just Training's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aguilio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Just Training is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aguilio is just riding it out for now. Just Training eventually gives up the hold.
Just Training wants to free his trapped foot but Aguilio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio is trying is best to control the position here.
Just Training is trying to control. Aguilio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aguilio is looking to improve his position.
Aguilio is not content to let Just Training control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio is controlling Just Training's trapped leg to prevent Just Training from advancing to side control.
Just Training content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Just Training tries to pass to full mount but Aguilio defends it.
Aguilio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio gets full guard.
Aguilio keeping moving, preventing Just Training from controlling successfully.
Aguilio pulls Just Training in close to his closed guard and prevents Just Training from doing any damage or advancing position.
Just Training stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aguilio looking for a guillotine here but Just Training defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio is pulling down on Just Training's head to control his posture.
Aguilio continues to stall.
Aguilio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Just Training tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilio is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio has his hands on Just Training's head, controlling the position.
More hug and hope from Aguilio.
Just Training passes into half guard.
Aguilio is not content to let Just Training control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Just Training wants to pass to mount but Aguilio is defending the position.
Aguilio is concentrating on defense, preventing Just Training from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Just Training is looking to take a break and control but Aguilio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Just Training prevents Aguilio from improving his position.
Aguilio is defending against the submission attempts here by Just Training.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Just Training is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aguilio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aguilio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aguilio is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Just Training frees his head nicely. Oh but Aguilio has switched to an armbar! Just Training is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sanryu Aguilio! |
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