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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas 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 Adam Dixon and Lip Ton. Adam Dixon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Adam Dixon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lip Ton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dixon tries to keep at a distance but Ton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ton tries to pull guard but Dixon won't allow it.
Dixon pulls guard.
Dixon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Ton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ton wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Ton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dixon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ton has managed to get both his arms back between Dixon's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ton is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ton has picked Dixon up and slammed him! Dixon can't keep hold of the triangle and Ton manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dixon (0) vs (3) Ton
Dixon is trying to get back to half guard.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
Dixon is letting Ton control him for a moment.
Dixon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dixon is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Ton seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton wants to work for an arm triangle but Dixon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back.
Ton is taking a breather. Dixon 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.
Dixon trying to control here.
Ton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dixon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ton has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Dixon (0) vs (6) Ton
Dixon is working to get back to half guard.
Ton wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is working to get back to half guard.
Ton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dixon is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is squirming around, avoiding Ton's attempts to control the action.
Dixon tries to reverse the position but Ton maintains control.
Ton wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
Dixon is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dixon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ton controlling the pace for now.
Ton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dixon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixon is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dixon doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Dixon 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.
Ton trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ton prevents Dixon from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to control Ton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dixon avoid being mounted?
Ton is taking a breather. Dixon 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.
Dixon wants to control but Ton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Ton is controlling well.
Ton seems to be looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to control but can't.
Dixon is defending against the submission attempts here by Ton.
Dixon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ton preventing the sweep.
Dixon being controlled here, momentarily.
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dixon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dixon has his foot on Ton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ton works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ton is aware though and is defending well.
Ton is pushing down on Dixon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dixon is fighting to maintain full guard but Ton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Ton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dixon is looking for a sweep. Ton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon is looking to control Ton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dixon avoid being mounted?
Ton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dixon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Ton 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to improve his position.
Ton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dixon is refusing to be controlled, as Ton sits in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dixon actively working from the bottom here.
Dixon trying to hold on to Ton's head to control him but Ton postures up.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Ton has control of the leg.
Dixon is defending against the submission attempts here by Ton.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ton seems content to control.
Ton is thwarting Dixon's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ton wins on points by 6 to 0.
Lip Ton 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok and Busta Black. Chooooooooon! I think Bok might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Give It Revolution. The crowd seem to be enjoying Black's choice of entrance music: Ready or Not. Busta Black is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Busta Black!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bok (0) vs (4) Black
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bok wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
Black performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is not content to let Black control the position.
Bok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is looking to sweep but instead, Black has passed into half guard.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok controlling the position for now.
Bok looking for submissions off his back.
Bok wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
Bok is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok 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.
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Black has moved into half guard.
Black is pressing down on Bok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bok is holding on for now.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (0) vs (7) Black
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Black trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bok regains half guard.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok 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: Bok (2) vs (7) Black
Bok is working for a kimura but Black is defending it quite comfortably.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Bok prevents Black from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
Black trying to control but Bok postures up.
Black felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok stalling.
Black is in trouble now - Bok has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (7) Black
Bok wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (8) vs (7) Black
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (8) vs (9) Black
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (9) Black
Black is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bok rolls with it to try and escape but Black cranks on the arm and Bok is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Busta Black!
Busta Black 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Poto Tupu and Aran Schmeck. Tupu comes to the cage accompanied by Youth Of The Nation. 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Poto Tupu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Aran Schmeck!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schmeck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tupu swivels and escapes.
Tupu gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tupu (4) vs (0) Schmeck
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmeck is looking for a sweep.
Tupu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schmeck's legs.
Schmeck sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schmeck is looking to improve his position.
Tupu wants to pass to mount but Schmeck is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schmeck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tupu wants to pass the guard but Schmeck is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeck is trying to keep Tupu in close.
Schmeck keeping full guard, as Tupu tries to pass.
Tupu trying to control but Schmeck is working from the bottom.
Tupu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmeck is keeping the position for now.
Schmeck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schmeck working for submissions but it's allowed Tupu to get to half guard.
Schmeck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tupu looking to pass the guard.
Schmeck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schmeck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tupu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupu (7) vs (0) Schmeck
Schmeck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tupu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tupu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tupu trying to control the action but Schmeck is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck tries to bench press Tupu off him but Tupu keeps the position.
Schmeck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tupu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schmeck is looking to reverse the position.
Schmeck wants to control but Tupu postures up.
Schmeck tries to buck Tupu off but Tupu is having none of it.
Tupu is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Schmeck is trying to escape and Tupu transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Schmeck is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tupu! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Poto Tupu!
Our winner, Poto Tupu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ai Za and Adam Wojatzek. Wojatzek has chosen Somebody to Love as his entrance music. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Ai Za! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Adam Wojatzek!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wojatzek clinches with his opponent.
Za is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wojatzek is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Za to the mat. Za regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Za (0) vs (2) Wojatzek
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wojatzek wants to control from the top but Za keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Za looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Za is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Za working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wojatzek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wojatzek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Za looking for a sweep. Not yet Za, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Za had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wojatzek defends it easily.
Za looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Za looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wojatzek is one step ahead there.
Wojatzek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wojatzek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Za is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Za looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Za will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wojatzek 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.
Za looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wojatzek is one step ahead there.
Za has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wojatzek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wojatzek preventing the sweep.
Za has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojatzek drops back looking for a leg! Za is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Za manages to kick Wojatzek off! Wojatzek jumps back into Za's guard.
Wojatzek trying to control but Za is working from the bottom.
Za controls Wojatzek momentarily but Wojatzek frees himself.
Za seems keen to control Wojatzek's posture.
Za escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wojatzek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Za looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wojatzek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wojatzek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Za swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Za had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wojatzek defends it easily.
Za escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wojatzek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Za keeping full guard, as Wojatzek tries to pass.
Za is looking for a triangle but Wojatzek pushes his legs off easily.
Wojatzek tries to free his leg and advance position but Za is retaining full guard.
Za looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wojatzek wants to pass the guard but Za is keeping the position.
Wojatzek slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojatzek wants to control but Za is keeping him busy.
Za is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wojatzek jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Za (0) vs (5) Wojatzek
Za tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wojatzek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wojatzek is trying to get an arm triangle but Za is defending well.
Wojatzek has hold of Za's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Za seems comfortable defending it but Wojatzek has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Za is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Za is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wojatzek couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Wojatzek!
A victorious Adam Wojatzek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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