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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Detroit Racer and Callum Ruttenum. Ruttenum is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX- X gon give it to ya. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Detroit Racer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Callum Ruttenum!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ruttenum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Racer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Racer (2) vs (0) Ruttenum
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.
Racer stands and throws Ruttenum's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Racer (5) vs (0) Ruttenum
Ruttenum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Racer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruttenum, who protects the arm well.
Racer is looking to take a break and control but Ruttenum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racer swings around for an armbar but Ruttenum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Racer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Racer (5) vs (2) Ruttenum
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttenum being controlled here momentarily.
Racer keeping moving, preventing Ruttenum from controlling successfully.
Racer controlling the position.
Racer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruttenum tries to free his leg and advance position but Racer is retaining full guard.
Racer wants to sweep but no luck.
Racer is pulling down on Ruttenum's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruttenum, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Racer keeping moving, preventing Ruttenum from controlling successfully.
Ruttenum looking to pass the guard.
Racer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Racer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Racer tries to get out of the position.
Ruttenum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Racer's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Racer keeping hold of Ruttenum's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Racer wants to improve his position but Ruttenum is controlling well.
Racer controlling the position well.
Racer wants to improve his position but Ruttenum is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Racer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Racer controlling the position.
Ruttenum drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Racer dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Racer (7) vs (2) Ruttenum
Racer passes Ruttenum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Racer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Racer is working for a submission of some sort.
Racer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruttenum is just riding it out for now. Racer eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Racer seems content to control.
Ruttenum is refusing to be controlled, as Racer sits in half guard.
Racer is really struggling to control Ruttenum but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Ruttenum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
We've been hearing that Racer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Racer wants to pass to mount but Ruttenum is defending the position.
Racer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ruttenum is looking for a sweep. Racer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Racer is trying to work for a kimura but Ruttenum is defending well.
Racer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Racer is looking to take a break and control but Ruttenum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Racer seems to be looking for submissions.
Racer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruttenum sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Racer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Racer wants to take a breather but Ruttenum is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Racer in particular looking to stall.
Racer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruttenum is just riding it out for now. Racer eventually gives up the hold.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Racer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruttenum sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Racer seems content to control.
Ruttenum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Racer is keen to just control but Ruttenum is a slippery customer.
Racer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Racer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruttenum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruttenum wants to improve his position but Racer is controlling well.
Racer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Racer stalling.
Ruttenum wants to improve his position but Racer is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Ruttenum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Ruttenum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
Racer is trying to work for a kimura but Ruttenum is defending well.
Racer is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ruttenum as he works his way to full guard.
Racer is pushing down on Ruttenum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruttenum is fighting to maintain full guard but Racer has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Ruttenum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
Racer seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruttenum works his way to full guard. Good work.
Racer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruttenum has his foot on Racer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Racer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Racer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Racer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruttenum is keeping the position for now.
Ruttenum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Racer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruttenum looks winded!
Racer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Racer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ruttenum for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Racer slips nicely into half guard.
Racer wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruttenum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruttenum has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ruttenum is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Racer jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Racer (10) vs (2) Ruttenum
Racer has hold of Ruttenum's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ruttenum seems comfortable defending it but Racer has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ruttenum is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ruttenum is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Racer couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Detroit Racer!
A very excited looking Detroit Racer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yang Lei and CJ Lyons. Lei is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yang Lei! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; CJ Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lei tries to clinch up but Lyons circles away and keeps his distance.
Yang Lei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lei is breathing heavily.
Lei pushes Lyons up against the cage in a clinch.
Lei has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lyons clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lei (4) vs (0) Lyons
Lyons rolls, trying to escape but Lei keeps control of the position.
Lei is not going to allow Lyons to sit and survive in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons is working to get back to half guard.
Lyons is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lyons wants to hold on but Lei pushes him away.
Lyons working to try and regain half guard.
Lyons sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lyons regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lyons controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Our spies down at at Gorilla Warfare MMA inform us that Lyons has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons seems keen to control Lei's posture.
Let's hope that Lyons 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.
Lyons is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Lyons.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Lyons the control monster continue. Boring.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lei is aware though and is defending well.
Lyons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lyons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lyons has Lei pulled in close to control his posture.
Lei wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lyons holds on and takes a little breather.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lyons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lyons has control of Lei's left arm, preventing Lei from doing any damage.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lyons.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lyons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lyons is tightening it up a little... Lei has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lei reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lei taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lyons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). CJ Lyons! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Casper Timmermans and Jamahl Jones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Casper Timmermans! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jamahl Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Timmermans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Timmermans has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Timmermans (4) vs (0) Jones
Timmermans taking a breather here.
Jones prevents Timmermans from moving into mount.
Jones is trying to control Timmermans's posture but Timmermans avoids it.
Timmermans slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Timmermans is staying active.
Timmermans takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones is trying to control Timmermans's posture but Timmermans avoids it.
Timmermans tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Timmermans staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops Timmermans from passing to mount.
Timmermans advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Timmermans (6) vs (0) Jones
Timmermans looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans looking to control and managing it successfully.
Timmermans fails to move to back control.
Timmermans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to hold on but Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones is trying to control Timmermans's posture but Timmermans avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmermans staying calm.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Timmermans postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans controls the position from side control.
More hug and hope from Timmermans.
Timmermans working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Timmermans dominates the positioning.
Timmermans's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones wants to control but Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Timmermans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Timmermans controlling from side mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Timmermans has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones! Score +2 for reaching mount: Timmermans (8) vs (0) Jones
Timmermans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Timmermans fails to take his opponent's back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Timmermans takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Timmermans (11) vs (0) Jones
Timmermans controls the action.
Timmermans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Timmermans.
Timmermans has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Timmermans is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jones tries to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position but Timmermans manages to sink in the hooks.
Jones can't escape the position.
Timmermans has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmermans takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious Casper Timmermans thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jamahl Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good fight my opponent was a good challenge and ill get it next time. '. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Edkins and Antonio Brown. On his way into the cage it seems that Paul Edkins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul Edkins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Edkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Edkins closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Brown is fighting off a takedown attempt but Edkins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brown to the mat. Brown regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edkins (2) vs (0) Brown
Edkins drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Edkins off! Edkins jumps back into Brown's guard.
Edkins 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.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edkins drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Edkins off! Edkins jumps back into Brown's guard.
Edkins drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Edkins off! Edkins jumps back into Brown's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edkins drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Edkins off! Edkins jumps back into Brown's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edkins 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.
Edkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown working for a triangle but Edkins defends it easily.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Edkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Edkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown wants to control but Edkins is keeping busy.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edkins 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. Edkins eventually gives up the hold.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edkins pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edkins pulls his head out easily.
Edkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Edkins is trying for a kimura here. Brown looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Edkins wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Edkins! |
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