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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D4): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ray Just (ranked 6699 p4p, 571 weight class) and Floyd Adams (ranked 24653 p4p, 675 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ray Just! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Floyd Adams!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Just pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Just after a bit of a struggle.
Just tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually Just drops back down to his feet.
Just jumps guard but Adams stands there with Just around his waist. Just gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Just is trying to pull guard but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Just. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams tightens his grip and picks Just up, before dumping him to the ground. Just manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Just (0) vs (2) Adams
Adams postures up.
Adams content to stall in guard here.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Just is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Just can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adams controls the pace.
Just is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
Just tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Just is keeping the position for now.
Just is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Just is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams stays in close to Just's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Just can't keep his opponent in guard - Adams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Just looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Just trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adams in particular looking to stall.
Adams is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Just wants to get back to full guard.
Adams not doing much here.
Adams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Just trying to control but Adams postures up.
Adams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Just is trying to get back to full guard.
Adams slows the pace down in half guard.
Adams is trying to control the action in half guard but Just is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Adams is working for a kimura but Just is defending it quite comfortably.
Adams looks winded!
Adams wants to take a breather but Just is having none of it.
Adams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Just defends it well.
Just tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Just trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Just is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Adams is keen to just control but Just is a slippery customer.
Adams wants to free his trapped foot but Just is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adams works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Just (0) vs (5) Adams
Just can't do much from the bottom here.
Just manages to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Adams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Just! Score +3 for passing guard: Just (0) vs (8) Adams
Just is desperately trying to improve his position but Adams has a good base and remains in mount.
Just wants to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Just is trying desperately to improve position.
Adams tries to control but Just wriggling away.
Adams is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Just has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Just tries to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Just is desperately trying to improve his position but Adams has a good base and remains in mount.
Adams controlling the pace for now.
Adams wants to control the pace but Just is squirming around nicely.
Adams has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Just is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Floyd Adams! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinny Doom (ranked 24420 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Mandela (ranked 4814 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Vinny Doom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Mandela!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mandela tries to clinch there but Doom circles away.
Mandela clinches up with Doom and pushes him back against the cage.
Doom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mandela prevents it.
Mandela has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Doom regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doom (0) vs (2) Mandela
Mandela postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandela content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mandela is stalling in the full guard.
Mandela forces his way into half guard.
Mandela is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
It looks like Mandela 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom wants to improve his position but Mandela is controlling well.
Mandela controlling the action here.
Mandela tries to pass to full mount but Doom defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandela trying to control the pace.
Doom is trying to maintain the position but Mandela is very close to passing his half guard.
Mandela is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mandela wants to pass to mount but Doom is defending the position.
Doom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mandela on the ground.
Doom is defending against the submission attempts here by Mandela.
Doom is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mandela jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doom (0) vs (5) Mandela
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Doom being controlled for a moment.
Mandela has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Doom is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mandela yanks on the arm and Doom is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mandela.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Mandela! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dunkin Donuts (ranked 3031 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piodas Ozuar (ranked 7637 p4p, 622 weight class). Ozuar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Party Has Just Begun. On his way into the cage it seems that Dunkin Donuts has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dunkin Donuts seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dunkin Donuts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Piodas Ozuar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ozuar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donuts.
Ozuar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ozuar moves into the clinch.
Ozuar lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donuts (0) vs (2) Ozuar
Donuts is trying to control the position but Ozuar postures up.
Ozuar has gone for a leg lock! Donuts slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ozuar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donuts (2) vs (2) Ozuar
Ozuar pulls Donuts in to control the position.
Ozuar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donuts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donuts drops back looking for a leg! Ozuar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ozuar manages to kick Donuts off! Donuts jumps back into Ozuar's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozuar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donuts defends well.
Donuts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donuts 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.
Donuts trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozuar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozuar looking for a guillotine here but Donuts defends easily.
Donuts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozuar is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donuts is working hard here to advance position.
Donuts wants to control from the top but Ozuar keeps moving.
Donuts 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.
Donuts wants to pass the guard but Ozuar is keeping the position.
Donuts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ozuar keeping moving, preventing Donuts from controlling successfully.
Donuts drops back looking for a leg! Ozuar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ozuar manages to kick Donuts off! Donuts jumps back into Ozuar's guard.
Donuts trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozuar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donuts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donuts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Donuts (5) vs (2) Ozuar
Donuts has hold of Ozuar's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ozuar seems comfortable defending it but Donuts has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ozuar is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ozuar is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Donuts couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dunkin Donuts! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Petr Dibaggio (ranked 6789 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phat Bhoy (ranked 6244 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Petr Dibaggio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Phat Bhoy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bhoy tries to clinch but Dibaggio moves out of range.
Dibaggio swats away the attempt to clinch by Bhoy.
Dibaggio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dibaggio wants it to stay on the feet.
Dibaggio leaves Bhoy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dibaggio fails to land the takedown.
Bhoy looks for a takedown but Dibaggio sprawls well.
Petr Dibaggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phat Bhoy.
Dibaggio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bhoy's waist but Bhoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dibaggio off to one side.
Bhoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bhoy successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibaggio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bhoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bhoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bhoy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dibaggio (0) vs (4) Bhoy
Dibaggio looking for a sweep but Bhoy has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dibaggio (0) vs (6) Bhoy
Dibaggio is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibaggio is working hard here to advance position.
Bhoy looking to control but Dibaggio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dibaggio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bhoy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dibaggio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dibaggio is working to get back to half guard.
Dibaggio has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Dibaggio (0) vs (9) Bhoy
Dibaggio rolls, trying to escape but Bhoy keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhoy is trying to stick to Dibaggio's back but Dibaggio is turning into Bhoy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bhoy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dibaggio. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dibaggio (2) vs (9) Bhoy
Bhoy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dibaggio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dibaggio (2) vs (11) Bhoy
Bhoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dibaggio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bhoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dibaggio has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bhoy 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 Dibaggio. Score +3 for passing guard: Dibaggio (2) vs (14) Bhoy
Bhoy trying to control the action but Dibaggio is working from the bottom.
Dibaggio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bhoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dibaggio trying to get back to full guard but Bhoy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dibaggio (2) vs (17) Bhoy
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibaggio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhoy looking to control but Dibaggio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dibaggio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bhoy trying to control but Dibaggio is having none of it.
Dibaggio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bhoy looking to control but Dibaggio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dibaggio sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dibaggio tries to roll over but Bhoy keeps him under control.
Dibaggio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dibaggio.
Dibaggio keeping moving, preventing Bhoy from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dibaggio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dibaggio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bhoy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dibaggio (2) vs (20) Bhoy
Bhoy trying to control the action but Dibaggio is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhoy gets to mount! Dibaggio was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dibaggio (2) vs (22) Bhoy
Dibaggio is squirming around, avoiding Bhoy's attempts to control the action.
Bhoy forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dibaggio (2) vs (25) Bhoy
I really don't envy Dibaggio right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bhoy looking for the choke from the back.
Bhoy is persistently looking for the submission but Dibaggio is defending it well.
Dibaggio rolls, trying to escape but Bhoy keeps control of the position.
Bhoy is trying to stick to Dibaggio's back but Dibaggio is turning into Bhoy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bhoy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dibaggio. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dibaggio (4) vs (25) Bhoy
Dibaggio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dibaggio has gone for a leg lock! Bhoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dibaggio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dibaggio (4) vs (27) Bhoy
Dibaggio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bhoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bhoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dibaggio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dibaggio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bhoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bhoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dibaggio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dibaggio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dibaggio keeping moving, preventing Bhoy from controlling successfully.
Dibaggio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bhoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bhoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dibaggio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bhoy is aware though and is defending well.
Dibaggio 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.
Bhoy trying to control but Dibaggio is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dibaggio is looking for a triangle here but Bhoy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dibaggio (4) vs (30) Bhoy
Dibaggio is not content to let Bhoy control the position.
Bhoy advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dibaggio (4) vs (32) Bhoy
Dibaggio sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dibaggio looking for submissions off his back.
Dibaggio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dibaggio regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bhoy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bhoy uses his free foot to push down on Dibaggio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dibaggio. Score +3 for passing guard: Dibaggio (4) vs (35) Bhoy
Dibaggio is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhoy is working for a guillotine from mount but Dibaggio frees his head quite easily.
Bhoy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dibaggio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bhoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dibaggio keeps working.
Bhoy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dibaggio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bhoy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dibaggio tries to bench press Bhoy off him but Bhoy keeps the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bhoy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dibaggio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dibaggio looks to move to half guard but instead Bhoy has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dibaggio (4) vs (37) Bhoy
Dibaggio is looking to improve his position but Bhoy isn't that keen on the idea.
Dibaggio wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dibaggio (4) vs (40) Bhoy
Bhoy has the hooks in. Dibaggio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bhoy doesn't have the hooks in and Dibaggio manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dibaggio (6) vs (40) Bhoy
Dibaggio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bhoy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bhoy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dibaggio (6) vs (42) Bhoy
Dibaggio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bhoy defends well.
Bhoy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dibaggio (6) vs (45) Bhoy
Dibaggio is looking for a sweep.
Dibaggio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dibaggio (8) vs (45) Bhoy
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bhoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bhoy won't allow Dibaggio to pass to mount.
Dibaggio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dibaggio seems to be looking for submissions.
Dibaggio is looking for submissions but instead, Bhoy has regained full guard.
Dibaggio is breathing heavily.
Bhoy is trying to control the position but Dibaggio postures up.
Bhoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bhoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dibaggio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bhoy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bhoy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dibaggio (8) vs (47) Bhoy
Dibaggio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dibaggio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bhoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bhoy pushing down on Dibaggio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dibaggio is refusing to be controlled, as Bhoy sits in half guard.
Dibaggio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bhoy wins on points by 47 to 8. |
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