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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vladislav Yurevich and Diego Rubio. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Vladislav Yurevich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Diego Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yurevich clinches with his opponent.
Rubio is pressed up against the cage. Yurevich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rubio down to the mat. Rubio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yurevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubio.
Yurevich closes the distance and clinches.
Yurevich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rubio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rubio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rubio is trying to pull guard but Yurevich has him pressed against the cage.
Yurevich has Rubio pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yurevich pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rubio tumbling to the mat - Yurevich dives into Rubio's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yurevich (2) vs (0) Rubio
Yurevich stays in close to Rubio's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurevich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurevich looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yurevich advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yurevich (5) vs (0) Rubio
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich just content to control the position.
Yurevich tries to move to mount but Rubio blocks the move with his legs.
Rubio is looking for a sweep.
Yurevich slows the pace down.
Yurevich'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.
Rubio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yurevich (5) vs (2) Rubio
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is trying to control. Yurevich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rubio looks winded!
Yurevich keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Yurevich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rubio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rubio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yurevich (9) vs (2) Rubio
Yurevich just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Yurevich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I really don't envy Rubio right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Yurevich.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Yurevich.
Yurevich continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rubio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yurevich.
Yurevich is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Yurevich.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich continues to hold on tight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Yurevich.
Rubio is really stuck here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rubio's body.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rubio trying to control the hands but Yurevich won't let him.
Yurevich looking to break Rubio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rubio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yurevich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Rubio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yurevich controlling the position well here. Rubio rolled but Yurevich kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yurevich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yurevich gets his way!
What can Rubio do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich controlling well, preventing Rubio from escaping the position.
What can Rubio do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurevich looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yurevich takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Vladislav Yurevich thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Jones and Travis Speed. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Travis Speed!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Speed tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Speed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Speed
Speed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Speed is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones controlling the action here.
Speed tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Speed for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Speed! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Speed
Speed tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed is looking to get to half guard.
Speed wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones'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.
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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jones.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Speed is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Speed is trying to escape the mount.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Jones.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Speed is trying to escape the mount.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from Jones.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Speed can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Speed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Speed tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Jones is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Speed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Johnny Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jim Cahill and Dominick Verk. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jim Cahill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dominick Verk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Verk takes the fight into the clinch.
Cahill ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cahill no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cahill 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.
Cahill working a defensive guard here.
Cahill has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Verk should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cahill has tightened it up now! Verk should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Cahill! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Perrin GoldenEyes and Nick Meier. GoldenEyes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Goldfinger Theme Song. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Perrin GoldenEyes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nick Meier!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
GoldenEyes closes the distance and clinches.
GoldenEyes is trying to pull guard but Meier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
GoldenEyes is trying to pull guard but Meier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
GoldenEyes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Meier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip GoldenEyes to the mat. GoldenEyes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: GoldenEyes (0) vs (2) Meier
GoldenEyes controlling the position.
GoldenEyes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meier tries to free his leg and advance position but GoldenEyes is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now GoldenEyes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GoldenEyes (2) vs (2) Meier
Meier keeping moving, preventing GoldenEyes from controlling successfully.
GoldenEyes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meier has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GoldenEyes (2) vs (4) Meier
Meier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but GoldenEyes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meier has GoldenEyes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GoldenEyes (4) vs (4) Meier
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GoldenEyes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Meier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Meier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Meier! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: GoldenEyes (4) vs (8) Meier
Meier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but GoldenEyes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meier wants to lay and pray for a moment but GoldenEyes keeps working.
Meier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, GoldenEyes has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meier trying to control the position but GoldenEyes is working away.
You can see the frustration on GoldenEyes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Meier takes a little break here. GoldenEyes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Meier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, GoldenEyes has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meier is looking to take a break and control but GoldenEyes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meier working away.
GoldenEyes is looking for a sweep.
Meier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but GoldenEyes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meier just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes can't do much from the bottom here.
GoldenEyes regains half guard.
GoldenEyes is doing well to control the position and prevent Meier from advancing to side control.
GoldenEyes gets full guard.
GoldenEyes wants to sweep but no luck.
Meier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Meier wants to control from the top but GoldenEyes keeps moving.
Meier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. GoldenEyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
GoldenEyes keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meier looking to sit in guard and control but GoldenEyes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GoldenEyes (6) vs (8) Meier
GoldenEyes trying to control but Meier is working from the bottom.
Meier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meier has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GoldenEyes (6) vs (10) Meier
Meier trying to control the position from guard on top but GoldenEyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meier being controlled here momentarily.
Meier trying to control the position from guard on top but GoldenEyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GoldenEyes is pulling down on Meier's head to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Meier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. GoldenEyes is keeping the position for now.
Meier trying to control but GoldenEyes is working from the bottom.
GoldenEyes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. GoldenEyes is keeping the position for now.
Meier being controlled here momentarily.
Meier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now GoldenEyes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GoldenEyes (8) vs (10) Meier
Meier trying to keep a closed guard but GoldenEyes is proving a slippery customer.
GoldenEyes wants to control from the top but Meier keeps moving.
Meier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with GoldenEyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meier is trying to control the position but GoldenEyes postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Meier pulls GoldenEyes in close to his closed guard and prevents GoldenEyes from doing any damage or advancing position.
GoldenEyes tries to free his leg and advance position but Meier is retaining full guard.
GoldenEyes 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.
Meier trying to control the position.
GoldenEyes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
GoldenEyes wants to control from the top but Meier keeps moving.
Meier looking to hit a scissor sweep but GoldenEyes is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes drops back looking for a leg! Meier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meier manages to kick GoldenEyes off! GoldenEyes jumps back into Meier's guard.
Meier is trying to control the position but GoldenEyes postures up.
Meier seems keen to control GoldenEyes's posture.
Meier keeping moving, preventing GoldenEyes from controlling successfully.
Meier is trying to control the position but GoldenEyes postures up.
Meier keeping moving, preventing GoldenEyes from controlling successfully.
GoldenEyes pushing down on Meier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
GoldenEyes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time GoldenEyes.
GoldenEyes is thwarting Meier's attempts to control the position.
Meier wants to improve his position but GoldenEyes is controlling well.
Meier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meier gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Meier is trying to control the position but GoldenEyes postures up.
GoldenEyes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
GoldenEyes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
GoldenEyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Meier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GoldenEyes is stalling in the full guard.
Meier keeping moving, preventing GoldenEyes from controlling successfully.
Meier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. GoldenEyes is aware though and is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
GoldenEyes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and GoldenEyes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Meier keeping moving, preventing GoldenEyes from controlling successfully.
GoldenEyes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Meier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Meier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Meier! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: GoldenEyes (8) vs (14) Meier
Meier controls the position.
GoldenEyes tries to bench press Meier off him but Meier keeps the position.
Meier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Meier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Meier wants to control but GoldenEyes is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meier wins on points by 14 to 8.
Perrin GoldenEyes was interviewed post fight and said 'The Canadian population has elected a Liberal government, a result we accept without hesitation. I have spoken to Mr. Trudeau and offered him my congratulations, all of our congratulations on his successful campaign. And I have assured him of my full cooperation during the process of transition in t'. |
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