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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Mack and Diego Rubio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mack looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (0) Rubio
Mack wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubio trying to keep a closed guard but Mack is proving a slippery customer.
Mack trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rubio manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (2) Rubio
Mack wants to control the position but Rubio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mack trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack is looking for a sweep. Rubio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.
Mack wants to get back to full guard but Rubio has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (2) vs (5) Rubio
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mack struggling a bit here.
Mack is looking for a sweep.
Mack trying his best to control but Rubio has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mack (2) vs (7) Rubio
Rubio controlling the position easily from mount.
Mack tries to improve his position but instead Rubio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mack (2) vs (10) Rubio
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack is in bad spot here.
Rubio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mack is defending well though. Rubio let's go of the attempt for now.
Rubio is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mack has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rubio is hanging on to Mack's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rubio on the ground.
Rubio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mack is defending well though. Rubio let's go of the attempt for now.
Rubio looks winded!
Mack can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mack has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rubio is hanging on to Mack's back as he tries to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rubio controlling from the back.
Mack staying busy and making it hard for Rubio to control.
Mack rolls, trying to escape but Rubio keeps control of the position.
Mack preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rubio.
Mack rolls, trying to escape but Rubio keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rubio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mack tries to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mack trying to control the hands but Rubio breaks the grip.
Rubio keeps control of the position as Mack tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mack knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mack for a finish.
Mack wants to escape the position.
Mack is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rubio.
Mack tries to roll but Rubio sticks to his back.
Rubio has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries to break free.
Rubio is looking for the choke from the back position but Mack is controlling his hands well.
Mack tries to escape but Rubio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mack is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Mack's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rubio looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Mack's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mack trying to control but not successfully.
Mack rolls, trying to escape but Rubio keeps control of the position.
Rubio is not going to allow Mack to sit and survive in this position.
Rubio keeps control of the position as Mack tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mack is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mack rolls, trying to escape but Rubio keeps control of the position.
Mack looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mack can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rubio controlling the positon.
Mack is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rubio is persistently looking for the submission but Mack is defending it well.
Mack is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mack wants to control his opponent's hands but Rubio gets his hands free.
Mack is trying to break free.
Rubio 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, Mack has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rubio is hanging on to Mack's back as he tries to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rubio trying to control.
I really don't envy Mack right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubio wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bret The Grinder and King Kong. The Grinder comes to the cage accompanied by Drake - Energy. Bret The Grinder has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bret The Grinder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; King Kong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The Grinder leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kong is looking to clinch.
The Grinder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kong is trying to pull guard but The Grinder has him pressed against the cage.
The Grinder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bret The Grinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Kong.
Kong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Grinder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Grinder to keep the fight standing.
Kong is trying to pull guard but The Grinder has him pressed against the cage.
Kong fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Grinder turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Grinder manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: The Grinder (4) vs (0) Kong
The Grinder tries to move to mount but Kong blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here as The Grinder stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is trying to get back to half guard.
Kong prevents The Grinder from moving into mount.
The Grinder controlling the position from side mount.
The Grinder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kong for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Grinder advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: The Grinder (6) vs (0) Kong
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong can't escape the position.
The Grinder controlling the pace for now.
The Grinder moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: The Grinder (9) vs (0) Kong
The Grinder is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The Grinder biding his time, controlling Kong.
The Grinder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The Grinder is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The Grinder is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The Grinder'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 four minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to escape the position.
Kong tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and The Grinder has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Kong is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bret The Grinder!
Bret The Grinder made sure to mention his sponsor, Victory! Sports Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mackenzie Baust and Dominick Verk. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mackenzie Baust! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dominick Verk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Verk clinches up with Baust and pushes him back against the cage.
Baust lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baust (2) vs (0) Verk
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baust is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Verk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baust.
Verk is refusing to be controlled, as Baust sits in half guard.
Verk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Verk pulls Baust in to control the position.
Baust has gone for a leg lock! Verk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Baust's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baust (2) vs (2) Verk
Verk passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Baust (2) vs (5) Verk
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verk is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Baust's shoulder. That is not cool.
Baust knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Verk on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baust tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Verk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Verk tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Verk works to advance to full mount. Baust defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Baust (2) vs (7) Verk
Verk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Verk is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baust has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Verk controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verk has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Baust is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominick Verk! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Beauregard McSwinney and Kiwo Kiko. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Beauregard McSwinney! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kiwo Kiko!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McSwinney darts in looking for a takedown but Kiko gets double underhooks and turns McSwinney into the cage.
Kiko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kiko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kiko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McSwinney preventing the sweep.
Kiko working for submissions but it's allowed McSwinney to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kiko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kiko looking to hit a scissor sweep but McSwinney is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McSwinney pushing down on Kiko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSwinney wants to free his trapped foot but Kiko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kiko tries to roll over but McSwinney keeps him under control.
Kiko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kiko.
McSwinney wants to control from the top but Kiko keeps moving.
Kiko pulls McSwinney in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiko 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: McSwinney (0) vs (2) Kiko
Kiko seems to be looking for submissions.
McSwinney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kiko seems to be working for a kimura but McSwinney defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McSwinney is defending against the submission attempts here by Kiko.
McSwinney makes his way to full guard, as Kiko worked for a kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSwinney has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kiko 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 McSwinney. Score +3 for passing guard: McSwinney (0) vs (5) Kiko
McSwinney is looking to reverse the position.
Kiko tries to move into full mount but can't pass McSwinney's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiko in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McSwinney is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kiwo Kiko! |
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