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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ruslan Malkin and Fred Collins. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super 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; Ruslan Malkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fred Collins!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Collins clinches.
Malkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Collins.
Malkin wants a takedown.
Malkin looking for a takedown.
Collins goes for a takedown attempt but Malkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malkin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Collins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malkin is in Collins's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Malkin (2) vs (0) Collins
Malkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malkin looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malkin (2) vs (2) Collins
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkin is trying to keep Collins in close.
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins stays in close to Malkin's body and controls the position.
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Collins wants to control from the top but Malkin keeps moving.
Malkin is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Malkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Collins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Malkin screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Collins! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fred Collins!
After the fight, Fred Collins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shawn Brown and Nick Meier. Brown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DEATHSTARS - Metal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shawn Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Nick Meier!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnem�ki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Meier, which made it look bad.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Meier tries to counter with a clinch but Brown shakes him off and moves away.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meier moves into the clinch.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Meier wants a takedown.
Meier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shawn Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Meier.
Brown has Meier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Meier gets control of Brown's arms and successfully pulls guard. Meier will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Meier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meier drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Meier off! Meier jumps back into Brown's guard.
Brown has his foot on Meier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meier works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully.
Meier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully.
Meier drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Meier off! Meier jumps back into Brown's guard.
Meier trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown has his foot on Meier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meier works his way back into a safe position though.
Meier wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Meier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Meier passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Meier
Meier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown is letting Meier control him for a moment.
Brown prevents Meier from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Meier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Meier moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Meier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Brown is not content to let Meier control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps Meier under control for a moment.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Meier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meier wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Meier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Meier is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Meier wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Meier is looking for a kimura here.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Meier is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Meier is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Meier to get the leverage.
Meier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Meier eventually gives up the hold.
Meier is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully.
Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Meier has passed into half guard!
Meier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Meier eventually gives up the hold.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Meier 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.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Meier is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meier is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Meier wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Meier is looking for a kimura here.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Meier is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Meier is looking for a kimura here.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meier pulls his head out easily.
Meier wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Meier has control of the leg.
Brown trying to control but Meier postures up.
Meier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Meier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Meier seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Meier is very close to passing his half guard.
Meier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Meier eventually gives up the hold.
Meier seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meier pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Meier is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Meier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Meier trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Meier is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meier pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Meier wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Meier is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Meier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Meier eventually gives up the hold.
Meier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Meier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Meier trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Meier is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meier 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Meier seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Meier is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meier wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Meier wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Nowak and Bill Brown. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Nowak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bill Brown!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown shoots and misses
and Nowak counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nowak (2) vs (0) Brown
Nowak wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nowak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nowak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nowak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nowak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nowak trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak slips nicely into half guard.
Nowak wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Nowak sits in half guard.
Nowak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nowak passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nowak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nowak has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Nowak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nowak is aware though and is defending well.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nowak should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brown has tightened it up now! Nowak 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 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Brown!
A determined Bill Brown didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jean Marcel Dubois and Bodgan Petrov. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jean Marcel Dubois! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bodgan Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dubois gets caught napping as Petrov dives in and scores a takedown. Dubois manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubois (0) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dubois looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dubois 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.
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is thwarting Dubois's attempts to control the position.
Petrov slows the pace down in half guard.
Dubois on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dubois tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubois wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Petrov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dubois! Score +3 for passing guard: Dubois (0) vs (5) Petrov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dubois is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dubois (0) vs (8) Petrov
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is not going to allow Dubois to sit and survive in this position.
Petrov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Petrov looking to break Dubois's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dubois remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petrov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dubois is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petrov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Petrov.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Petrov 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.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Petrov has eaten all the pies!
Petrov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dubois taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Petrov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bodgan Petrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Bodgan Petrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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