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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Beauregard McSwinney and Mario Yello. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Beauregard McSwinney! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mario Yello!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Yello gets a clinch.
McSwinney gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yello regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McSwinney (2) vs (0) Yello
McSwinney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McSwinney seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yello for as long as he can get away with.
Yello is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McSwinney tries to free his leg and advance position but Yello is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yello looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McSwinney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yello looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McSwinney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yello is tightening it up a little... McSwinney has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McSwinney reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McSwinney taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yello!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mario Yello! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Borris Truck and Jean Pierre Delorme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Borris Truck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jean Pierre Delorme!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Truck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Truck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Delorme avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Truck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Delorme pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Delorme goes for a takedown attempt but Truck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Truck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Delorme tries for a takedown but Truck manages to get underhooks.
Truck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Delorme pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borris Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delorme closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delorme is looking to take this one to the mat.
Truck gets underhooks to prevent Delorme's takedown attempt.
Truck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Delorme prevents it.
Delorme tries to score a body lock takedown but Truck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delorme pulls guard successfully.
Truck trying to control but Delorme is working from the bottom.
Delorme keeping full guard, as Truck tries to pass.
Truck looking to sit in guard and control but Delorme gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Truck (0) vs (2) Delorme
Truck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delorme wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Truck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Delorme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Delorme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delorme trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delorme trying to move into half guard but instead Truck has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Truck (2) vs (2) Delorme
Delorme pulls Truck in close to prevent any damage.
Truck wants to control from the top but Delorme keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck is really struggling to control Delorme but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delorme wants to sweep but no luck.
Delorme is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Truck trying to control but Delorme is working from the bottom.
Delorme trying to control the position.
Delorme wants to improve his position but instead Truck has moved into half guard.
Delorme is not content to let Truck control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delorme is trying to control but Truck manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Truck (5) vs (2) Delorme
Delorme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Truck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Truck is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Delorme to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Delorme shrugs it off.
Delorme is wriggling around trying to escape.
Delorme is still trying to improve position.
Truck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Delorme is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Truck moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Delorme has worked his arm free - good work by Delorme!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Truck is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Delorme looks calm but he's in trouble here. Truck gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Delorme is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Truck lets go of the hold and Delorme can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Borris Truck!
A very excited looking Borris Truck 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivo Koljeno and Oleg Taktarov. Taktarov has chosen War Pigs as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ivo Koljeno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oleg Taktarov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Taktarov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koljeno's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koljeno (0) vs (2) Taktarov
Taktarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koljeno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taktarov passes Koljeno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taktarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koljeno won't allow Taktarov to pass to mount.
Taktarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Taktarov 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.
Koljeno is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koljeno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taktarov.
Taktarov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koljeno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taktarov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taktarov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Koljeno's thigh. Koljeno counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koljeno keeping full guard, as Taktarov tries to pass.
Taktarov stays in close to Koljeno's body and controls the position.
Taktarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Koljeno is retaining full guard.
Taktarov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koljeno's guard.
Taktarov tries to pass to full mount but Koljeno defends it.
Taktarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koljeno defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koljeno (0) vs (5) Taktarov
Taktarov content just to control the position here.
Taktarov wants to take his opponent's back but Koljeno doesn't allow it.
Taktarov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Koljeno is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Koljeno (0) vs (8) Taktarov
Koljeno is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Taktarov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Koljeno taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Taktarov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oleg Taktarov!
During a confident post fight interview, Oleg Taktarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karri Tonnila and Philo Brathwaite. Tonnila comes to the cage accompanied by Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. Karri Tonnila has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Karri Tonnila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Philo Brathwaite!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonnila closes the distance and clinches up with Brathwaite, looking for a takedown. Tonnila pushes Brathwaite against the cage but Brathwaite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brathwaite gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tonnila regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonnila (0) vs (2) Brathwaite
Brathwaite won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
Tonnila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brathwaite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonnila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brathwaite trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnila has his hands on Brathwaite's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brathwaite wants to control from the top but Tonnila keeps moving.
Tonnila has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brathwaite is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tonnila. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (0) vs (5) Brathwaite
Tonnila is trying to control Brathwaite's posture but Brathwaite avoids it.
Brathwaite slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonnila is trying to work for a sweep but Brathwaite has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (0) vs (7) Brathwaite
Tonnila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tonnila is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is working hard here to advance position.
Brathwaite wants to control the pace but Tonnila is squirming around nicely.
Tonnila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brathwaite is looking to stall here but Tonnila recovers full guard.
Tonnila looking for a guillotine here but Brathwaite defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brathwaite won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila working a defensive guard here.
Tonnila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonnila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brathwaite won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonnila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (2) vs (7) Brathwaite
Tonnila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brathwaite's guard.
Brathwaite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brathwaite trying to control the position.
Brathwaite looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tonnila puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tonnila is trying to control the action in half guard but Brathwaite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brathwaite wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila passes into side control, despite Brathwaite's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (5) vs (7) Brathwaite
Tonnila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brathwaite, who protects the arm well.
Brathwaite is not content to let Tonnila control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brathwaite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A control attempt from Brathwaite but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (7) vs (7) Brathwaite
Brathwaite has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (10) vs (7) Brathwaite
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila biding his time, controlling Brathwaite.
Tonnila not allowing Brathwaite to control his hands.
Tonnila working for a choke but Brathwaite is defending well.
Tonnila patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brathwaite is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila avoiding Brathwaite 's attempts to control his hands.
Brathwaite is really stuck here.
Brathwaite trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tonnila is trying to stick to Brathwaite's back but Brathwaite is turning into Tonnila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tonnila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brathwaite. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (10) vs (9) Brathwaite
Tonnila working for a triangle but Brathwaite defends it easily.
Tonnila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (12) vs (9) Brathwaite
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila wants to pass the guard but Brathwaite is keeping the position.
Brathwaite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonnila is one step ahead there.
Brathwaite looking to control.
Brathwaite wants to control but Tonnila passes easily into half guard.
Brathwaite wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila seems to be working for a kimura but Brathwaite defends the submission attempt.
Tonnila wants to pass to mount but Brathwaite is defending the position.
Brathwaite is trying to control but can't.
Tonnila has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (15) vs (9) Brathwaite
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brathwaite can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tonnila fails to take his opponent's back.
Tonnila wants to finish this one by submission but Brathwaite is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tonnila.
Brathwaite 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.
Brathwaite trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (18) vs (9) Brathwaite
Brathwaite is trying to reverse the position but instead Tonnila has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (21) vs (9) Brathwaite
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brathwaite is in bad spot here.
Brathwaite is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tonnila gets his way!
Tonnila is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brathwaite has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tonnila 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, Brathwaite has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite can't escape the position.
Tonnila working for a choke but Brathwaite is defending well.
Tonnila 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, Brathwaite has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite trying to control the action but Tonnila just sinks the hooks in.
Brathwaite is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tonnila gets his way!
Tonnila trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonnila tightening his grip on Brathwaite, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
A relieved looking Karri Tonnila thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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