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TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Amand Toussaint (ranked 21486 p4p, 589 weight class) and Philo Beddo (ranked 4896 p4p, 0 weight class). Beddo has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeNtSPnvxWU&list=PL1CE5A4327AF04267&index=4 as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Philo Beddo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Beddo misses with a takedown
and Toussaint counters with a shoot takedown. Beddo fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (0) Beddo
Toussaint tries to free his leg and advance position but Beddo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beddo trying to keep a closed guard but Toussaint is proving a slippery customer.
Toussaint 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.
Beddo working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toussaint controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toussaint won't allow Beddo to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toussaint slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toussaint postures up.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Beddo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Beddo 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: Toussaint (2) vs (2) Beddo
Beddo trying to pass the guard but Toussaint defending well.
Beddo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toussaint keeps working.
Toussaint is looking to improve his position.
Toussaint might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beddo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toussaint sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddo seems to be working for a kimura but Toussaint defends the submission attempt.
Toussaint is looking for a sweep. Beddo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beddo trying to control from half guard but Toussaint is working away.
Beddo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Toussaint is in trouble now - Beddo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (2) vs (5) Beddo
Beddo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Toussaint manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Toussaint is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint is positioning himself well to prevent Beddo advancing to mount.
Toussaint regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beddo looking to sit in guard and control but Toussaint gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (4) vs (5) Beddo
Beddo keeping moving, preventing Toussaint from controlling successfully.
Beddo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toussaint drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Toussaint jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Toussaint is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toussaint has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddo controlling the position.
Toussaint is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beddo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Toussaint stacks Beddo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Toussaint! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (7) vs (5) Beddo
Beddo is trying to get back to half guard.
Toussaint advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toussaint (9) vs (5) Beddo
Beddo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint wants to control the pace but Beddo is squirming around nicely.
Toussaint wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Beddo is looking to get to half guard.
Toussaint looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beddo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint controlling the pace for now.
Beddo is looking to improve his position but Toussaint isn't that keen on the idea.
Beddo is still trying to improve position.
Beddo gets back to half guard.
Toussaint seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beddo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beddo is trying to maintain the position but Toussaint is very close to passing his half guard.
Beddo is positioning himself well to prevent Toussaint advancing to mount.
Toussaint wants to pass the guard but Beddo is defending well.
Beddo gets back to full guard.
Beddo controls Toussaint momentarily but Toussaint frees himself.
Toussaint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beddo is keeping the position for now.
Beddo pulls Toussaint in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beddo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toussaint can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beddo 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.
Toussaint looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beddo is pulling down on Toussaint's head to control his posture.
Beddo trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint won't allow Beddo to sweep him here.
Beddo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beddo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (9) vs (7) Beddo
Beddo pushing down on Toussaint's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beddo 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.
Toussaint moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Beddo from controlling successfully.
Beddo preventing the sweep.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beddo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toussaint is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Beddo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beddo is looking to advance position but Toussaint won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toussaint manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beddo trying to control but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
Beddo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toussaint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beddo looking to improve position, pressing down on Toussaint's thigh with his hand. Toussaint seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Beddo paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Beddo's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Toussaint picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Amand Toussaint! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 6447 p4p, 519 weight class) and Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1440 p4p, 0 weight class). Silverio's entrance music is Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silverio drives through and clinches with Kansleri against the cage.
Silverio tries to pull guard but Kansleri won't allow it.
Kansleri jumps guard.
Kansleri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kansleri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Kansleri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kansleri trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kansleri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansleri controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kansleri seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kansleri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Kansleri controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kansleri is continuing to stall.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Kansleri postures up.
Kansleri looking to pass the guard.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Kansleri from controlling successfully.
Kansleri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio postures up.
Silverio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kansleri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silverio forces his way into half guard.
Kansleri is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the action but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
Kansleri won't allow Silverio to pass to mount.
Kansleri trying to control but Silverio postures up.
Kansleri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kansleri wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is trying to control but Silverio passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri is trying to improve his position.
Silverio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kansleri rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silverio's guard! Nice work there by Kansleri! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (5) vs (4) Kansleri
Silverio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kansleri stacks Silverio on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kansleri! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (7) Kansleri
Kansleri tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to regain half guard here but Kansleri keeps moving and retains side control.
Kansleri content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Kansleri trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri takes a little break here. Silverio wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Silverio prevents Kansleri from improving position.
Kansleri trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Kansleri controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kansleri 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.
Kansleri has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (5) vs (9) Kansleri
Silverio can't escape the position.
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio tries to get to full guard but Kansleri has control of the leg.
Kansleri moves into full mount! Silverio won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (12) Kansleri
Kansleri trying to control but Silverio is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kansleri controlling his opponent.
Kansleri is trying to take his opponent's back.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kansleri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kansleri uses his free foot to push down on Silverio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silverio. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (15) Kansleri
Silverio is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kansleri has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (5) vs (18) Kansleri
Kansleri biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
Kansleri keeps control of the position as Silverio tries to break free.
Kansleri trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kansleri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silverio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
I would not like to be Silverio right now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silverio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kansleri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silverio has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kansleri just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kansleri struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Silverio right now.
Kansleri looking for the choke from the back.
Kansleri just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The adventures of Kansleri the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kansleri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri wins on points by 18 to 5.
Rauta Kansleri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 2157 p4p, 257 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 2483 p4p, 303 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Mangrove has chosen https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kamden Jackson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kamden Jackson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mangrove's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Mangrove
Jackson trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Mangrove is keeping the position.
Mangrove is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Mangrove
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mangrove's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mangrove isn't going anywhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (5) vs (4) Mangrove
Mangrove looking for the choke from the back.
Mangrove controls the position.
Mangrove not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
Jackson rolls, trying to escape but Mangrove keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position but Mangrove manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mangrove's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mangrove is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mangrove 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, Jackson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jackson rolls, trying to escape but Mangrove keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mangrove's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (7) vs (4) Mangrove
Mangrove looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Mangrove up and slammed him! Mangrove can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (10) vs (4) Mangrove
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mangrove knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mangrove is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Mangrove tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mangrove sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mangrove is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Mangrove slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mangrove has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson passes Mangrove's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Mangrove is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Mangrove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Mangrove defends it.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Mangrove works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Mangrove has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jackson trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove 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.
Mangrove looking to control.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mangrove is retaining full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Mangrove controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Mangrove.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mangrove is retaining full guard.
Mangrove is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson won't allow Mangrove to sweep him here.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Mangrove is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (13) vs (4) Mangrove
Mangrove prevents Jackson from taking his back.
Mangrove is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mangrove tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mangrove is looking to escape.
Mangrove working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson looking to control but Mangrove is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mangrove is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mangrove is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (13) vs (6) Mangrove
Mangrove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pulling down on Mangrove's head to control his posture.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mangrove is one step ahead there.
Jackson has his hands on Mangrove's head, controlling the position.
Jackson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson is trying to keep Mangrove in close.
Mangrove preventing the sweep.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Mangrove works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Mangrove has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (13) vs (9) Mangrove
Mangrove controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Mangrove has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (13) vs (12) Mangrove
Mangrove is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mangrove doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (15) vs (12) Mangrove
Mangrove wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mangrove defends it well.
Mangrove regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove wants to sweep but no luck.
Mangrove keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Mangrove has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangrove is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangrove is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 15 to 12.
Kamden Jackson 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 1844 p4p, 230 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1798 p4p, 233 weight class). Petersen has chosen James Brown- Living in America as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Joe Average has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joe Average seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen is looking to clinch but Average is avoiding it.
Average closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Petersen
Average controlling the action here.
Average is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petersen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Average.
Average tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Average is controlling the pace.
Petersen wants to control but Average is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Average is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
Average works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Petersen
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Average seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Petersen for as long as he can get away with.
Average is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Petersen is surviving well by controlling Average's body position as best he can.
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Average has a good base and remains in mount.
Average content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Average wants to take Petersen's back but he can't do it this time.
Petersen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Average moves to his opponent's back but Petersen bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Average. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (5) vs (2) Petersen
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Average dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (7) vs (2) Petersen
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petersen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Average has managed to get both his arms back between Petersen's legs - danger averted.
Average is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Average looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Average advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (10) vs (2) Petersen
Average goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petersen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Average's guard! Nice work there by Petersen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (10) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (12) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Average looking to pass the guard.
Petersen working a defensive guard but Average passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Average 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.
Average trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Average wants to pass the guard but Petersen is defending well.
Average is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Average prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Average tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Average sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to control from Petersen's half guard. Petersen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Average 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.
Average wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen controls Average momentarily but Average frees himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Average looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Average is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Average works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Average working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Petersen's thigh. Petersen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Average stands and throws Petersen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (15) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Average controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
Average just content to control the position.
Petersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Average off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Average (15) vs (8) Petersen
Average wants to control his opponent's hands but Petersen gets his hands free.
Petersen working for a choke but Average reverses nicely into Petersen 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (17) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Average content to stall in guard here.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Average waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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