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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): 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 Shakib Mahmahdulla and Reverend Sin. Reverend Sin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 0 losses; Shakib Mahmahdulla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reverend Sin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sin tries to clinch but Mahmahdulla moves out of range.
Mahmahdulla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sin but Sin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mahmahdulla 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mahmahdulla is defended easily by Sin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin pulls guard.
Mahmahdulla is looking to pass into half guard but Sin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahmahdulla (0) vs (2) Sin
Mahmahdulla keeping moving, preventing Sin from controlling successfully.
Mahmahdulla controls Sin momentarily but Sin frees himself.
Mahmahdulla is looking for a triangle but Sin pushes his legs off easily.
Sin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahmahdulla keeping moving, preventing Sin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahmahdulla wants to sweep but no luck.
Sin wants to control from the top but Mahmahdulla keeps moving.
Mahmahdulla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sin is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmahdulla on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mahmahdulla tries to get out of the position.
Sin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mahmahdulla's guard.
Mahmahdulla wants to improve his position but Sin is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahmahdulla trying to control but Sin postures up.
Mahmahdulla actively working from the bottom here.
Mahmahdulla tries to roll over but Sin keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin is trying to control. Mahmahdulla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mahmahdulla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sin is looking to take a break and control but Mahmahdulla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sin is looking for submissions but instead, Mahmahdulla has regained full guard.
Mahmahdulla 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.
Mahmahdulla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmahdulla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sin won't allow Mahmahdulla to sweep him here.
Mahmahdulla can't keep his opponent in guard - Sin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mahmahdulla is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahmahdulla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sin looking to pass the guard.
Mahmahdulla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mahmahdulla working for a triangle but Sin defends it easily.
Mahmahdulla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahmahdulla (2) vs (2) Sin
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mahmahdulla tries to free his leg and advance position but Sin is retaining full guard.
Mahmahdulla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sin's guard.
Sin wants to get back to full guard.
Mahmahdulla is trying to work for a kimura but Sin is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sin gets full guard.
Mahmahdulla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mahmahdulla has Sin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahmahdulla (2) vs (4) Sin
Sin stopping the sweep attempt from Mahmahdulla.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mahmahdulla 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: Mahmahdulla (4) vs (4) Sin
Mahmahdulla is looking to advance position but Sin won't allow it.
Sin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sin gets full guard.
Mahmahdulla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sin has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahmahdulla (4) vs (6) Sin
Sin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmahdulla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahmahdulla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mahmahdulla (4) vs (9) Sin
Sin advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mahmahdulla (4) vs (11) Sin
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mahmahdulla is looking to escape.
Sin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sin wants to finish this one by submission but Mahmahdulla is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sin.
Mahmahdulla is working to get back to half guard.
Sin tries to control but Mahmahdulla wriggling away.
Sin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mahmahdulla is trying desperately to improve position.
Sin wants to control the pace but Mahmahdulla is squirming around nicely.
Mahmahdulla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mahmahdulla bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahmahdulla (6) vs (11) Sin
Sin trying to keep a closed guard but Mahmahdulla is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sin keeping moving, preventing Mahmahdulla from controlling successfully.
Mahmahdulla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sin is keeping the position for now.
Sin controls Mahmahdulla momentarily but Mahmahdulla frees himself.
Mahmahdulla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sin is keeping the position for now.
Mahmahdulla is working hard here to advance position.
Sin is trying to control the position but Mahmahdulla postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mahmahdulla looking to pass the guard.
Sin working for a triangle but Mahmahdulla defends it easily.
Sin working for a triangle but Mahmahdulla defends it easily.
Mahmahdulla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sin pulls Mahmahdulla in close to prevent any damage.
Sin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mahmahdulla trying to control but Sin is working from the bottom.
Sin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sin can't keep his opponent in guard - Mahmahdulla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mahmahdulla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mahmahdulla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sin reverses the position - he's now on top in Mahmahdulla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahmahdulla (6) vs (13) Sin
Mahmahdulla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahmahdulla (8) vs (13) Sin
Sin controlling the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mahmahdulla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sin is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahmahdulla (8) vs (15) Sin
Mahmahdulla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahmahdulla (10) vs (15) Sin
Mahmahdulla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahmahdulla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mahmahdulla (13) vs (15) Sin
Mahmahdulla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sin stops Mahmahdulla from passing to mount.
Mahmahdulla tries to move to full mount but Sin actually manages to regain half guard.
Sin is positioning himself well to prevent Mahmahdulla advancing to mount.
Sin trying to hold on to Mahmahdulla's head to control him but Mahmahdulla postures up.
Mahmahdulla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mahmahdulla is working away from the top position though.
Mahmahdulla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sin tries to get to full guard but Mahmahdulla has control of the leg.
Sin won't allow Mahmahdulla to pass to mount.
Sin tries to roll over but Mahmahdulla keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahmahdulla is trying to work for a kimura but Sin is defending well.
Mahmahdulla is pressing down on Sin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sin is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sin wins on points by 15 to 13.
An out of breath and clearly excited Reverend Sin thanked Snowfire Nutrients for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fray Bentos and Wade Winston Wilson. Bentos comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 0 losses; Fray Bentos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wade Winston Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bentos clinches up against the cage.
Wilson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bentos content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wilson has locked up a guillotine! Wilson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bentos is holding on here and Wilson must be using up a lot of energy. Bentos has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wilson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wade Winston Wilson!
A less than humble Wade Winston Wilson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 Brutus Benduover and Moloch Madakassan. Benduover comes to the cage accompanied by Sober. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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; Brutus Benduover! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moloch Madakassan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Madakassan moves into the clinch successfully.
Benduover prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benduover drops down looking for an ankle pick but Madakassan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Madakassan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benduover counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Madakassan! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Benduover (4) vs (0) Madakassan
Madakassan wants to control but Benduover postures up.
Benduover controls the position from side control.
Benduover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madakassan keeps working.
Benduover working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madakassan is not content to let Benduover control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madakassan struggling a bit here.
Benduover working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Madakassan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Madakassan wants to improve his position but Benduover is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Benduover has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Madakassan trying to control but Benduover postures up.
Madakassan is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan tries to roll over but Benduover keeps him under control.
Madakassan is refusing to be controlled, as Benduover sits in half guard.
Madakassan is defending against the submission attempts here by Benduover.
Benduover is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Madakassan is just riding it out for now. Benduover eventually gives up the hold.
Benduover prevents Madakassan from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benduover is looking to stall here but Madakassan recovers full guard.
Benduover drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Madakassan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benduover has Madakassan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benduover (4) vs (2) Madakassan
Madakassan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan wants to control from the top but Benduover keeps moving.
Benduover managing to control the position.
Madakassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Benduover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madakassan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benduover is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benduover has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benduover (6) vs (2) Madakassan
Benduover wants to control from the top but Madakassan keeps moving.
Benduover is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Madakassan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Madakassan is looking for a triangle but Benduover pushes his legs off easily.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Madakassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benduover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Madakassan 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: Benduover (6) vs (4) Madakassan
Madakassan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Madakassan is looking to take a break and control but Benduover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Madakassan in particular looking to stall.
Madakassan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Benduover! Score +3 for passing guard: Benduover (6) vs (7) Madakassan
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan tries to control but Benduover wriggling away.
Benduover really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benduover is working hard here to advance position.
Madakassan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Benduover turns into him and now he's in Madakassan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benduover (8) vs (7) Madakassan
Benduover wants to control from the top but Madakassan keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is trying to control the position but Benduover postures up.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Madakassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Madakassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is trying to control the position but Benduover postures up.
Benduover trying to control but Madakassan is working from the bottom.
Benduover slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benduover drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Madakassan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benduover has Madakassan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benduover (8) vs (9) Madakassan
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan wants to control from the top but Benduover keeps moving.
Madakassan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Benduover manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Madakassan has Benduover in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benduover (10) vs (9) Madakassan
Benduover wants to control from the top but Madakassan keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Benduover is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Madakassan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Madakassan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benduover (10) vs (11) Madakassan
Madakassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Benduover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madakassan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benduover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benduover is trying to control the position but Madakassan postures up.
Madakassan passes Benduover's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan wants to work for an arm triangle but Benduover is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benduover wants to improve his position but Madakassan is controlling well.
Madakassan trying to mount his opponent but Benduover defends it.
Benduover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benduover is defending against the submission attempts here by Madakassan.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benduover keeps working.
Benduover has a hand on Madakassan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Madakassan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Benduover (10) vs (14) Madakassan
Madakassan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Madakassan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benduover 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.
Still in half guard, Madakassan seems content to control.
Madakassan wants to pass to mount but Benduover is defending the position.
Madakassan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madakassan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Benduover defend it? Madakassan steps over the head and cranks it - Benduover is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Madakassan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moloch Madakassan!
An out of breath Moloch Madakassan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tchort Abbadon and Vasilli Drakov. 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; Tchort Abbadon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Abbadon misses with a takedown
and Drakov counters with a shoot takedown. Abbadon fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abbadon (0) vs (2) Drakov
Abbadon pulls Drakov in close to prevent any damage.
Drakov wants to pass the guard but Abbadon is keeping the position.
Abbadon working a defensive guard here.
Drakov drops back looking for a leg! Abbadon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abbadon manages to kick Drakov off! Drakov jumps back into Abbadon's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov stays in close to Abbadon's body and controls the position.
Abbadon has control of Drakov's left arm, preventing Drakov from doing any damage.
Abbadon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drakov is one step ahead there.
Drakov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon trying to keep a closed guard but Drakov is proving a slippery customer.
Drakov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Drakov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Drakov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abbadon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abbadon (2) vs (2) Drakov
Abbadon looking to sit in guard and control but Drakov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abbadon (2) vs (4) Drakov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov slips nicely into half guard.
Abbadon is trying to get back to full guard.
Drakov tries to pass to full mount but Abbadon defends it.
Drakov is working for a submission of some sort.
Drakov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakov seems to be working for a kimura but Abbadon defends the submission attempt.
Abbadon trying to control here.
Abbadon wants to get back to full guard.
Drakov is taking a breather. Abbadon 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon is looking to improve his position.
Drakov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Abbadon (2) vs (7) Drakov
Abbadon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drakov on the ground.
Abbadon struggling a bit here.
Abbadon prevents Drakov from moving into mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Abbadon (2) vs (9) Drakov
Drakov looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Drakov 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.
Abbadon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Abbadon (2) vs (12) Drakov
Abbadon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon rolls, trying to escape but Drakov keeps control of the position.
Drakov looking for the choke from the back.
Drakov struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drakov 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, Abbadon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Drakov keeps control of the position easily here as Abbadon tries to buck him off.
Drakov controlling well, preventing Abbadon from escaping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Drakov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Abbadon is doing well to defend. Drakov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Abbadon is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasilli Drakov! |
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