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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Collins and Gale Snoats. Collins's entrance music is I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Michael Collins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gale Snoats!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snoats rushes Collins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snoats drags the fight down to the ground.
Snoats is adopting a defensive guard.
Snoats working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snoats pulls Collins in close to his closed guard and prevents Collins from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Snoats to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Collins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Snoats pulls down on the head and he's put Collins to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gale Snoats! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Johnson and Bongo Drum. Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Clash - This Is England. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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; Ben Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bongo Drum!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Drum
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.
Drum is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Drum has eaten all the pies!
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Drum defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Drum takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Drum is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Drum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Drum
Drum tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Drum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson wants to control but Drum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drum seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Drum is very close to passing his half guard.
Drum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drum wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drum on the ground.
Drum is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drum tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Drum works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Drum
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drum is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Johnson is trying to escape and Drum transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Johnson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Drum! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bongo Drum! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chris Mayo and Jerzy Gajdek. Mayo comes to the cage accompanied by Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever. Jerzy Gajdek acknowledges the crowd's support as he 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Chris Mayo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jerzy Gajdek!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mayo stuffs the takedown.
Mayo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gajdek fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayo tries to counter by clinching up but Gajdek breaks away and moves out of range.
Mayo drives through and clinches with Gajdek against the cage.
Gajdek tries to score a body lock takedown but Mayo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chris Mayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerzy Gajdek.
Mayo tightens his grip and picks Gajdek up, before dumping him to the ground. Gajdek manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mayo (2) vs (0) Gajdek
Gajdek is trying to control the position but Mayo postures up.
Mayo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gajdek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayo has managed to get both his arms back between Gajdek's legs - danger averted.
Mayo drops back looking for a leg! Gajdek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gajdek manages to kick Mayo off! Mayo jumps back into Gajdek's guard.
Gajdek looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayo forces his way into half guard.
Gajdek is looking for a sweep. Mayo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mayo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gajdek sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gajdek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mayo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mayo (5) vs (0) Gajdek
Mayo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gajdek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gajdek is looking for a sweep.
Gajdek is being controlled here.
Gajdek tries to improve position but can't.
Mayo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mayo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gajdek looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mayo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gajdek is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mayo lets go of the hold and Gajdek can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Mayo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chris Mayo made sure he mentioned Crushed Designs (90% return on laundry service), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jaromir Jag and Jarick Kanstra. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jaromir Jag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jarick Kanstra!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kanstra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jag manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jag is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kanstra.
Kanstra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jag drives through and clinches with Kanstra against the cage.
Kanstra tries to pull guard but Jag forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jag wants the takedown. Kanstra is fighting it off but Jag persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kanstra's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jag (2) vs (0) Kanstra
Kanstra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jag can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jag tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanstra is retaining full guard.
Kanstra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jag can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kanstra has control of Jag's left arm, preventing Jag from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jag pushes down on Kanstra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kanstra desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've been hearing that Jag has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanstra is refusing to be controlled, as Jag sits in half guard.
Jag wants to pass the guard but Kanstra is defending well.
Jag stalling.
Kanstra controlling the position well.
Kanstra is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag wants to pass to mount but Kanstra is defending the position.
Jag prevents Kanstra from improving his position.
Jag moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jag (5) vs (0) Kanstra
Jag advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jag (7) vs (0) Kanstra
Jag can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kanstra is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanstra has given up his back. Will we see Jag going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jag (10) vs (0) Kanstra
Jag avoiding Kanstra 's attempts to control his hands.
Jag is hanging on to Kanstra's back as he tries to escape.
Jag avoiding Kanstra 's attempts to control his hands.
Jag is controlling the position but Kanstra somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Jag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jag is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kanstra has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanstra gets back to full guard.
Kanstra trying to keep a closed guard but Jag is proving a slippery customer.
Kanstra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jag haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jag looking to improve position, pressing down on Kanstra's thigh with his hand. Kanstra seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jag paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jag's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kanstra picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jarick Kanstra! |
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