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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ross Warring (ranked 7090 p4p, 559 weight class) and Ryan Daigle (ranked 5391 p4p, 476 weight class). Warring comes to the cage accompanied by Sleep Now in the Fire. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ross Warring! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Daigle!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Daigle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daigle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Warring's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Warring (0) vs (2) Daigle
Daigle wants to control from the top but Warring keeps moving.
Daigle looking to pass the guard.
Daigle wants to control from the top but Warring keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warring holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warring is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daigle defends well.
Daigle has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Warring to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Daigle is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Warring pulls down on the head and he's put Daigle to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ross Warring!
Ross Warring 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Humphrey Wellington (ranked 4761 p4p, 463 weight class) and Pithe Canthropus (ranked 7406 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus has chosen Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Humphrey Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pithe Canthropus!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Canthropus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wellington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wellington is pressed up against the cage. Canthropus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wellington down to the mat. Wellington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wellington rushes Canthropus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wellington jumps into guard, dragging Canthropus to the mat.
Wellington trying to control the position here.
Canthropus looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canthropus defends it easily.
Wellington pulls Canthropus in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington has his foot on Canthropus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canthropus works his way back into a safe position though.
Wellington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wellington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Canthropus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (0) Canthropus
Canthropus looking to control but Wellington passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington wants to work for an arm triangle but Canthropus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wellington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Wellington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wellington is working for a kimura but Canthropus is defending it quite comfortably.
Wellington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (5) vs (0) Canthropus
Wellington looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Canthropus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wellington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wellington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Canthropus is surviving well by controlling Wellington's body position as best he can.
Wellington content just to control the position here.
Canthropus looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington is working for a guillotine from mount but Canthropus frees his head quite easily.
Wellington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wellington working for a submission but Canthropus is keeping him at bay.
Wellington controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wellington has hold of Canthropus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Canthropus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wellington has hold of Canthropus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Canthropus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wellington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wellington working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wellington working for a guillotine from mount but Canthropus is in no mood to give up.
Wellington with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wellington content just to control the position here.
Wellington has control of Canthropus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Canthropus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wellington has hold of Canthropus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Canthropus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wellington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wellington is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Canthropus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Canthropus shrugs it off.
Wellington is working for a guillotine from mount but Canthropus frees his head quite easily.
Wellington looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wellington has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wellington looking to secure an arm triangle but Canthropus defends it well.
Wellington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wellington is working for a guillotine from mount but Canthropus frees his head quite easily.
Wellington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wellington with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wellington looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wellington has hold of Canthropus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Canthropus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wellington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wellington's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wellington.
Canthropus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wellington.
Wellington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wellington has control of Canthropus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Canthropus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wellington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wellington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wellington working for a guillotine from mount but Canthropus is in no mood to give up.
Wellington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wellington jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Canthropus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wellington staying calm.
Wellington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Canthropus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wellington has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wellington (7) vs (0) Canthropus
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wellington controlling the pace for now.
Wellington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wellington is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Canthropus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wellington takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Humphrey Wellington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Pithe Canthropus had this to say: 'Crap. I lost. That sucks.'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 23866 p4p, 566 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 16532 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Saul Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goodman pushes Grena up against the cage in a clinch.
Grena has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Goodman regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (0) vs (2) Grena
Goodman trying to control the position.
Goodman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grena passes Goodman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goodman is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Grena has latched onto it... Big trouble! Grena pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Goodman is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Grena!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Umberto Grena!
A less than humble Umberto Grena misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 7509 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bishop Templeton (ranked 4703 p4p, 459 weight class). Lotus comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Lotus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bishop Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Templeton tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Lotus has closed the distance and engaged Templeton in a clinch.
Templeton tries to pull guard but Lotus won't allow it.
Templeton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lotus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lotus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Templeton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Templeton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lotus after a bit of a struggle.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bishop Templeton.
Templeton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lotus tries to score a body lock takedown but Templeton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lotus is trying to drag Templeton to the mat but Templeton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lotus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Templeton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lotus closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lotus walks away with a smile on his face. Templeton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Templeton is looking to clinch.
Lotus rushes Templeton and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Templeton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Templeton gets underhooks to prevent Lotus's takedown attempt.
Lotus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Templeton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lotus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lotus jumps guard but Templeton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Templeton drags the fight down to the ground.
Lotus pushes down on Templeton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lotus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lotus (3) vs (0) Templeton
Lotus forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lotus (6) vs (0) Templeton
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lotus controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus not allowing Templeton to control his hands.
Lotus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Templeton's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lotus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lotus.
Templeton just trying to survive but Lotus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lotus biding his time, controlling Templeton.
Templeton trying to control the position but Lotus manages to sink in the hooks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lotus controls the action.
Lotus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Templeton for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lotus continues to stall.
Lotus continues to hold on tight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Templeton can't escape the position.
Templeton looks winded!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lotus controlling the positon.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Templeton is in bad spot here.
Lotus controls the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Templeton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lotus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lotus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lotus is not going to allow Templeton to sit and survive in this position.
Lotus keeps control of the position easily here as Templeton tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
A victorious Tommy Lotus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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