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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobby Lawson and Jerry Lawerson. Lawerson has chosen Talking Heads - Psycho Killer as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jerry Lawerson enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Lawson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jerry Lawerson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lawson moves into the clinch.
Lawerson tries to pull guard but Lawson won't allow it.
Lawerson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lawson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lawerson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lawson (4) vs (0) Lawerson
Lawson controlling from the back.
Lawson not allowing Lawerson to control his hands.
Lawson tightening his grip on Lawerson, looking for the choke.
Lawson keeps control of the position easily here as Lawerson tries to buck him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson has got one arm under Lawerson's chin. This could be trouble... Lawerson trying to control the other hand but Lawson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lawerson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Lawson!
A victorious Bobby Lawson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tymoteusz Rycina and Jimmy Micheals. Rycina comes to the cage accompanied by Stromae - Alors On Danse (radio edit). The crowd seem to be enjoying Micheals's choice of entrance music: Throw it up. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jimmy Micheals enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tymoteusz Rycina! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Micheals!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Micheals has managed to clinch.
Rycina ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rycina no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rycina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rycina trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Micheals drops back looking for a leg! Rycina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rycina manages to kick Micheals off! Micheals jumps back into Rycina's guard.
Micheals passes Rycina's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Micheals not doing much here.
Micheals trying to control the action but Rycina is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rycina is holding on to half guard well.
Rycina is staying active underneath Micheals, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rycina wants to improve his position but Micheals is controlling well.
Rycina looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rycina is looking for a sweep. Micheals is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rycina is working hard here to advance position.
Rycina wants to sweep but Micheals has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rycina (0) vs (3) Micheals
Micheals is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rycina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Micheals is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rycina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rycina tries to improve position but can't.
Rycina is trying to work for a sweep but Micheals has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rycina (0) vs (5) Micheals
Micheals is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rycina has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rycina! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rycina (2) vs (5) Micheals
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micheals has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rycina is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Micheals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rycina's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rycina (2) vs (7) Micheals
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Micheals got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rycina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Micheals has managed to get both his arms back between Rycina's legs - danger averted.
Rycina has his foot on Micheals's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Micheals works his way back into a safe position though.
Rycina throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Micheals escapes and throws Rycina's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rycina (2) vs (10) Micheals
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rycina is breathing heavily.
Micheals is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rycina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Micheals is looking to take a break and control but Rycina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Micheals tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Micheals has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Micheals thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rycina holding on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rycina tries to buck Micheals off but Micheals is having none of it.
Micheals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rycina is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Micheals is looking to take a break and control but Rycina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Micheals prevents Rycina from improving his position.
Rycina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Micheals pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rycina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Micheals wants to control from the top but Rycina keeps moving.
Rycina looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rycina escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Micheals gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Micheals wants to control from the top but Rycina keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Micheals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rycina is keeping the position for now.
Rycina throws his legs up looking for a submission but Micheals uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rycina (2) vs (13) Micheals
Rycina wants to control but Micheals postures up.
Rycina tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Micheals wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rycina is trying to control Micheals's posture but Micheals avoids it.
Micheals has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rycina (2) vs (15) Micheals
Micheals fails to advance to Rycina's back.
Rycina reaches up to try and control the position but Micheals seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rycina rolls and tries to escape and now Micheals has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Rycina (2) vs (18) Micheals
Micheals is looking to control Rycina but Rycina is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rycina tries to escape but Micheals has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rycina fending off the submission attempt from Micheals.
Micheals not allowing Rycina to control his hands.
Rycina fending off the submission attempt from Micheals.
Rycina defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rycina breaks Micheals's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rycina (4) vs (18) Micheals
Rycina not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rycina has gone for a leg lock! Micheals slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rycina's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rycina (4) vs (20) Micheals
Rycina looking for a guillotine here but Micheals defends easily.
Rycina has his hands on Micheals's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheals wins on points by 20 to 4.
Jimmy Micheals decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Teezy Ya Beezy and Sebastian Heikkinen. Ya Beezy comes to the cage accompanied by Mobbin. Heikkinen has chosen Sigur Rós - Varúđ as his entrance music. Teezy Ya Beezy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Teezy Ya Beezy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sebastian Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Heikkinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ya Beezy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heikkinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Ya Beezy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heikkinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Heikkinen gets underhooks to prevent Ya Beezy's takedown attempt.
Ya Beezy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heikkinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teezy Ya Beezy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heikkinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ya Beezy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heikkinen is looking to clinch but Ya Beezy is avoiding it.
Heikkinen clinches up with Ya Beezy and pushes him back against the cage.
Heikkinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ya Beezy prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ya Beezy wants the takedown. Heikkinen is fighting it off but Ya Beezy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Heikkinen's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ya Beezy (2) vs (0) Heikkinen
Ya Beezy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ya Beezy postures up.
Ya Beezy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heikkinen on the ground.
Heikkinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ya Beezy (2) vs (2) Heikkinen
Heikkinen pushing down on Ya Beezy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Heikkinen moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ya Beezy (2) vs (5) Heikkinen
Ya Beezy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Heikkinen is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ya Beezy (2) vs (7) Heikkinen
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ya Beezy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Heikkinen.
Ya Beezy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heikkinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heikkinen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ya Beezy is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen wants to take his opponent's back but Ya Beezy doesn't allow it.
Heikkinen controlling from the full mount.
Ya Beezy is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen wants to control the pace but Ya Beezy is squirming around nicely.
Heikkinen has hold of Ya Beezy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ya Beezy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ya Beezy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen wants to take his opponent's back but Ya Beezy doesn't allow it.
Heikkinen is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ya Beezy is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ya Beezy (2) vs (10) Heikkinen
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ya Beezy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ya Beezy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen trying to control momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen tightening his grip on Ya Beezy, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ya Beezy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heikkinen is looking to control Ya Beezy but Ya Beezy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ya Beezy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Heikkinen trying to control.
Heikkinen gets his hands free as Ya Beezy looks to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Heikkinen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ya Beezy fending off the submission attempt from Heikkinen.
Ya Beezy tries to roll but Heikkinen sticks to his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen trying to control momentarily.
Ya Beezy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Heikkinen trying to control.
Ya Beezy tries to roll but Heikkinen sticks to his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen 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, Ya Beezy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Heikkinen gets his hands free as Ya Beezy looks to control.
Heikkinen tries to keep control of the position but Ya Beezy is staying busy.
Ya Beezy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ya Beezy fending off the submission attempt from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen looks winded!
Ya Beezy prevents Heikkinen from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Ya Beezy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen looking for the choke from the back.
Ya Beezy tries to escape but Heikkinen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Heikkinen is looking to control Ya Beezy but Ya Beezy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ya Beezy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Heikkinen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen keeps control of the position as Ya Beezy tries to break free.
Heikkinen looking for the RNC.
Heikkinen is not going to allow Ya Beezy to sit and survive in this position.
Ya Beezy rolls, trying to escape but Heikkinen keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ya Beezy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Heikkinen's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heikkinen wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Tom and Kyoji Asahara. Tom comes to the cage accompanied by Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire. Asahara has chosen Skrillex & Rick Ross - Purple Lamborghini as his entrance music. Kyoji Asahara has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Tom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyoji Asahara!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Asahara moves into the clinch.
Tom has Asahara pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tom pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Asahara tumbling to the mat - Tom dives into Asahara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tom (2) vs (0) Asahara
Tom trying to control the position from guard on top but Asahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Asahara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Asahara has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tom (2) vs (2) Asahara
Asahara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Asahara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tom is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asahara has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tom to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Asahara is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tom pulls down on the head and he's put Asahara to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Tom! |
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