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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 3506 p4p, 138 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 4656 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Cena enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cena takes the fight into the clinch.
Cena jumps guard.
Cena wants to sweep but no luck.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cena is keeping the position for now.
Cena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brah drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Brah seems to have locked his on tight now - Cena screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Brah, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Edgy Brah! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kurt Angular (ranked 5823 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Flenderson (ranked 5155 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kurt Angular! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Angular moves into the clinch.
Flenderson pulls guard.
Angular is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Angular trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Angular is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angular'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 one minute gone in the round.
Flenderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Angular advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angular wants to work for an arm triangle but Flenderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Angular is taking a breather. Flenderson 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.
Flenderson gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson is trying to control the position but Angular postures up.
Angular sitting in guard here, content to control.
Angular advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Angular (3) vs (0) Flenderson
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flenderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Angular dominates the positioning.
Angular wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flenderson keeps working.
Angular happy to just control the position for now.
Flenderson stops Angular from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Angular dominates the positioning.
Angular tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Angular swings around for an armbar but Flenderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Angular's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Angular (3) vs (2) Flenderson
Angular is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Angular looking for a sweep. Not yet Angular, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Angular is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flenderson defends well.
Angular wants to sweep but no luck.
Angular keeping moving, preventing Flenderson from controlling successfully.
Angular seems keen to control Flenderson's posture.
Angular working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flenderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flenderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Angular swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angular is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flenderson is sitting in close to Angular's body. Angular has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Flenderson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Flenderson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Angular.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Angular! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Deiveison Formiga (ranked 7066 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Randall (ranked 5620 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Randall was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Deiveison Formiga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Randall!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Randall misses with a takedown attempt - Formiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Formiga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Randall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Formiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randall somewhat.
Formiga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Randall sprawls and moves away.
Deiveison Formiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Randall.
Randall looks winded!
Randall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Formiga swivels and escapes.
Formiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Formiga (2) vs (0) Randall
Formiga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Randall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Formiga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Randall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Formiga wants to take a breather but Randall is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Formiga is working for a kimura but Randall is defending it quite comfortably.
Randall wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Formiga is trying to control. Randall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Formiga is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Formiga (5) vs (0) Randall
Formiga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Formiga is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Randall has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Formiga looking to secure an arm triangle but Randall defends it well.
Formiga fails to take his opponent's back.
Formiga working for a submission but Randall is keeping him at bay.
Formiga controlling from the full mount.
Formiga looking for a guillotine from mount but Randall is having none of it.
Formiga takes Randall's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Randall is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Formiga (8) vs (0) Randall
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Randall right now.
Formiga trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Formiga has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Randall is in real trouble here. Formiga gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Randall is tapping out! Formiga wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Deiveison Formiga!
A less than humble Deiveison Formiga 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bolo Yueng (ranked 4321 p4p, 462 weight class) and Jin Chai (ranked 6244 p4p, 0 weight class). Yueng comes into the arena with Stranglehold by Ted Nugent blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bolo Yueng ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Jin Chai!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Yueng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chai decides to pull guard.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yueng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai looking to control but Yueng passes into half guard.
Chai is looking to control Yueng 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is not content to let Yueng control the position.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Yueng 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.
Chai has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yueng is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Yueng is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Yueng is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yueng trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yueng (0) vs (2) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yueng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yueng wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yueng being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yueng (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yueng knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yueng can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai wants to control but Yueng is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yueng is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Yueng is working hard here to advance position.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Yueng denies him.
Chai controls the position from side control.
Yueng tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yueng keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yueng stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Yueng tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yueng (0) vs (7) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yueng is trying to escape the mount.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Chai tries to control but Yueng wriggling away.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Yueng 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Yueng is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Yueng 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yueng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yueng (0) vs (10) Chai
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.
Chai wants to control but Yueng is keeping busy.
Chai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Yueng is staying busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
What can Yueng do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chai is cranking Yueng 's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Yueng ! He's tightened the choke and Yueng is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jin Chai!
A relieved looking Jin Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Bolo Yueng had this to say: 'Well done Targa'. |
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