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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sean Juan and Chris Mayo. Mayo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sean Juan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Chris Mayo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mayo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juan (4) vs (0) Mayo
Juan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mayo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Juan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sean Juan thanked Sun-Tzu 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 lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Johnson and Nichi Hong. Hong has chosen Hong Entrance Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nichi Hong!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hong pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hong wants a takedown but no success here.
Hong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hong manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Johnson (0) vs (4) Hong
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hong off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (4) vs (4) Hong
Hong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hong is trying to control but can't.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Hong is defending well.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hong sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Hong is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hong manages to get to full guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hong controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hong is keeping the position for now.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Hong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Hong keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson passes Hong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hong tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Hong is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Hong trying to control but Johnson postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a submission but Hong manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hong is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard.
Hong is controlling Johnson's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard.
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hong! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (4) vs (8) Hong
Hong controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Hong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson tries to bench press Hong off him but Hong keeps the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Hong control the position.
Hong just content to control the position.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Hong controlling from side mount.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hong is working away from the top position though.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hong tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hong defends it easily.
Johnson has his hands on Hong's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hong postures up.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Hong wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hong passes Johnson'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.
Hong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (11) Hong
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Hong content just to control the position here.
Johnson tries to hold on but Hong postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hong in particular looking to stall.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Hong sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hong wins on points by 11 to 4.
Nichi Hong got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Molly Banana and Jo Ballinger. Banana comes to the cage accompanied by Banana Boat Song (Day O) - Harry Belafonte. Ballinger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cheese Scones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Molly Banana! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jo Ballinger!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Banana clinches up with Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage.
Banana fails to pull guard.
Ballinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ballinger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banana walks away with a smile on his face. Ballinger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banana jumps guard and drags Ballinger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ballinger trying to control but Banana is working from the bottom.
Banana seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Banana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ballinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banana keeping moving, preventing Ballinger from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ballinger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Banana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana is pressing down on Ballinger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ballinger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ballinger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ballinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banana is keeping the position for now.
Ballinger is still trying to improve position.
Ballinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banana looking for a guillotine here but Ballinger defends easily.
Banana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ballinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ballinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ballinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ballinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ballinger wants to control from the top but Banana keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger stands and throws Banana's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banana (0) vs (3) Ballinger
My spies in The Factory inform me that Ballinger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Banana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banana (2) vs (3) Ballinger
Banana trying to control from Ballinger's half guard. Ballinger has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ballinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ballinger looking for a guillotine here but Banana defends easily.
Banana passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banana (5) vs (3) Ballinger
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banana trying to control the position but Ballinger is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banana is trying to get an arm triangle but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger can't do much from the bottom here.
Banana is looking to take a break and control but Ballinger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banana swings around for an armbar but Ballinger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Banana's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banana (5) vs (5) Ballinger
Ballinger trying to control but Banana is working from the bottom.
Ballinger advances to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banana wants to get back to full guard.
Banana actively working from the bottom here.
Ballinger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banana! Score +3 for passing guard: Banana (5) vs (8) Ballinger
Banana can't escape the position.
Ballinger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banana is looking to escape.
Ballinger is looking to work his way around to Banana's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ballinger wants to control the pace but Banana is squirming around nicely.
Banana tries to hold on but Ballinger pushes him away.
Ballinger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Banana manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ballinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ballinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banana can't do much from the bottom here.
Banana tries to bench press Ballinger off him but Ballinger keeps the position.
Ballinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ballinger tries for a kimura but Banana is defending well.
Ballinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Banana is defending well.
Ballinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banana keeps working.
Ballinger is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banana will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banana is looking to reverse the position.
Banana is working hard here to advance position.
Banana wants to control but Ballinger postures up.
Banana tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banana (5) vs (10) Ballinger
Banana is working to get back to half guard.
Ballinger controlling the position easily from mount.
Ballinger avoids the attempt from Banana to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger trying to control but Banana is having none of it.
Banana is trying to escape the mount.
Ballinger looking for a guillotine from mount but Banana is having none of it.
Ballinger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ballinger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banana is surviving well by controlling Ballinger's body position as best he can.
Banana is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ballinger is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ballinger extends the arm and Banana is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jo Ballinger!
An out of breath Jo Ballinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Molly Banana spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Morgan and Watsz Mawe. Watsz Mawe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrew Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Mawe sprawls well.
Mawe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Mawe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Mawe tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morgan goes for a double leg but Mawe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mawe continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Mawe. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mawe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morgan.
Mawe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Mawe shows good takedown defense.
Mawe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Mawe, which made it look bad.
Mawe feints the counter takedown.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mawe as he avoids it easily.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mawe swivels and escapes.
Mawe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan shoots in but Mawe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mawe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan shoots in and drives through. Mawe sprawls well.
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
Mawe stuffs the takedown.
Mawe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morgan defends it well.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mawe sprawls well. Mawe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Mawe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morgan defends it well.
Morgan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mawe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morgan (4) vs (0) Mawe
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.
Mawe tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan wants to control but Mawe is keeping him busy.
Morgan controls the position from side control.
Mawe wants to control but Morgan postures up.
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mawe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mawe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morgan but great work by Mawe. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morgan (4) vs (4) Mawe
Mawe moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morgan (4) vs (6) Mawe
Mawe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Mawe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mawe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Mawe avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mawe looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to hold on but Mawe postures up.
Mawe is working for a guillotine from mount but Morgan frees his head quite easily.
Mawe wants to take Morgan's back here but Morgan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Morgan wants to hold on but Mawe pushes him away.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mawe avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Mawe isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morgan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Morgan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mawe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (4) vs (9) Mawe
Mawe tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Mawe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mawe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Morgan tries to bench press Mawe off him but Mawe keeps the position.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan is trying to control Mawe's posture but Mawe avoids it.
Mawe trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking for a sweep but Mawe has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morgan (4) vs (11) Mawe
Morgan is controlling an arm, preventing Mawe from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Morgan tries to hold on but Mawe pushes him away.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mawe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mawe controlling his opponent.
Mawe trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mawe wants to take Morgan's back here but Morgan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Morgan is desperately trying to improve his position but Mawe has a good base and remains in mount.
Mawe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morgan is surviving well by controlling Mawe's body position as best he can.
Mawe wants to take Morgan's back but he can't do it this time.
Mawe controlling from the full mount.
Morgan wants to hold on but Mawe pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe controlling the pace for now.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mawe wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan is pressing down on Mawe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mawe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morgan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (6) vs (11) Mawe
Morgan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mawe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mawe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (6) vs (13) Mawe
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (8) vs (13) Mawe
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Mawe keeps moving.
Mawe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morgan controls the pace.
Mawe 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: Morgan (8) vs (15) Mawe
Mawe wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Mawe is very close to passing his half guard.
Morgan is in trouble now - Mawe has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (8) vs (18) Mawe
Mawe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control but Mawe is having none of it.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mawe tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Mawe content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mawe prevents Morgan from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mawe wins on points by 18 to 8.
In defeat, Andrew Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '. |
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