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TWGC 27 (145lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Abul Khayr Belabed (ranked 4358 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Vega (ranked 1929 p4p, 117 weight class). Vega comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Truth - Atomic thunder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abul Khayr Belabed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luis Vega!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vega darts in and clinches Belabed up against the cage.
Vega jumps guard.
Vega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vega trying to control the position here.
Vega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belabed is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belabed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Belabed defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Belabed has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belabed (3) vs (0) Vega
A control attempt from Vega but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Belabed (5) vs (0) Vega
Belabed trying to control but Vega is having none of it.
Vega is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega 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: Belabed (5) vs (2) Vega
Vega trying to move into half guard but instead Belabed has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belabed (7) vs (2) Vega
Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
Belabed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belabed has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.
Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belabed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now.
Vega has Belabed pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega has his foot on Belabed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belabed works his way back into a safe position though.
Vega pulls Belabed in close to prevent any damage.
Vega working a defensive guard here.
Belabed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vega has control of Belabed's left arm, preventing Belabed from doing any damage.
Vega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belabed is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega has Belabed pulled in close to control his posture.
Vega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belabed defends well.
Belabed trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega looking for a sweep. Not yet Vega, not yet.
Vega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Belabed defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belabed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belabed (7) vs (4) Vega
Vega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belabed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Belabed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega stays in close to Belabed's body and controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Vega sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belabed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Belabed is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vega advances to half guard.
Vega is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vega is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belabed is looking for a sweep. Vega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belabed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vega.
Belabed is not content to let Vega control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vega is looking for a kimura but Belabed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vega to get the leverage.
Vega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vega is working for a submission of some sort.
Vega with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belabed has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vega seems to be working for a kimura but Belabed defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vega is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vega is trying to control the action in half guard but Belabed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vega is working for a kimura but Belabed is defending it quite comfortably.
Vega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belabed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vega.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belabed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vega.
Vega perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belabed has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vega with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belabed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vega is trying to work for a kimura but Belabed is defending well.
Vega is looking for a kimura here.
Vega content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vega seems to be looking for submissions.
Vega seems to be looking for submissions.
Vega seems to be working for a kimura but Belabed defends the submission attempt.
Vega trying to control from half guard but Belabed is working away.
Vega is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vega is controlling the pace.
Vega is looking for a kimura but Belabed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vega to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belabed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vega.
Vega 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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Belabed is trying to control but can't.
Vega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belabed sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belabed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vega.
Vega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belabed sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belabed takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Abul Khayr Belabed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Beef Stew (ranked 1486 p4p, 167 weight class) and Theodore Jasper (ranked 1089 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Beef Stew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Theodore Jasper!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stew gets tackled into the cage by Jasper. Jasper maintains the clinch.
Jasper stops a takedown attempt from Stew.
Stew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jasper prevents it.
Jasper pulls guard successfully.
Jasper keeping moving, preventing Stew from controlling successfully.
Jasper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jasper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stew has gone for a leg lock! Jasper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stew's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stew (0) vs (2) Jasper
Stew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew looking to control.
Stew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jasper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jasper defends well.
Stew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jasper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stew is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stew is looking for a triangle here but Jasper uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stew (0) vs (5) Jasper
Stew is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stew tries to roll over but Jasper keeps him under control.
Stew trying to control from the bottom.
Stew wants to get back to full guard.
Jasper trying to control the pace.
Stew tries to get to full guard but Jasper has control of the leg.
Stew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stew has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jasper 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 Stew. Score +3 for passing guard: Stew (0) vs (8) Jasper
Stew is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stew sneaks back into half guard.
Jasper is looking to take a break and control but Stew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stew is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stew moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stew wants to sweep but no luck.
Stew seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stew is looking for a triangle but Jasper pushes his legs off easily.
Jasper stopping the sweep attempt from Stew.
Jasper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jasper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jasper stays in close to Stew's body and controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jasper content to stall in guard here.
Stew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stew keeping moving, preventing Jasper from controlling successfully.
Stew working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stew has his foot on Jasper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jasper works his way back into a safe position though.
Stew trying to keep a closed guard but Jasper is proving a slippery customer.
Jasper is stalling in the full guard.
Jasper stopping the sweep attempt from Stew.
Stew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jasper is aware though and is defending well.
Stew looking for a guillotine here but Jasper defends easily.
Jasper preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jasper trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stew wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jasper is now in half guard.
Stew wants to improve his position but Jasper is controlling well.
Stew is pressing down on Jasper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jasper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jasper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jasper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stew wants to control but Jasper passes easily into half guard.
Stew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jasper is taking a breather. Stew says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stew is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Jasper 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stew wants to get back to full guard.
Stew is working hard here to advance position.
Stew looking for submissions off his back.
Stew is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jasper is thwarting Stew's attempts to control the position.
Jasper controlling the pace.
Stew is trying to get back to full guard.
Jasper trying to control from half guard but Stew is working away.
Stew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jasper pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jasper prevents Stew from improving his position.
Stew moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stew is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stew working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jasper won't allow Stew to sweep him here.
Jasper trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jasper is aware though and is defending well.
Jasper wants to control from the top but Stew keeps moving.
Stew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jasper is one step ahead there.
Stew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stew (2) vs (8) Jasper
Stew pushing down on Jasper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jasper keeping hold of Stew's head, controlling as best he can.
Stew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jasper defends it well.
Jasper keeping control of the position.
Stew seems to be looking for submissions.
Jasper trying to control but Stew postures up.
Stew tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jasper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jasper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stew uses his free foot to push down on Jasper's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jasper. Score +3 for passing guard: Stew (5) vs (8) Jasper
Stew looking to control but Jasper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stew has control of Jasper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jasper regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stew tries to control but Jasper wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jasper wins on points by 8 to 5.
A relieved looking Theodore Jasper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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