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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryo Narushima and Davey Gilly. 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ryo Narushima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Davey Gilly!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Narushima is looking to clinch.
Narushima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Narushima has Gilly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gilly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Narushima can't get the takedown.
Narushima is working for takedown but Gilly is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Narushima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narushima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gilly pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima clinches with his opponent.
Gilly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Narushima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gilly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Narushima is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gilly has Narushima up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gilly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Narushima has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gilly after a bit of a struggle.
Narushima tries for a takedown but Gilly manages to get underhooks.
Gilly tries to pull guard but Narushima won't allow it.
Narushima looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilly manages to pull guard.
Narushima looking to sit in guard and control but Gilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narushima (0) vs (2) Gilly
Gilly has gone for a leg lock! Narushima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gilly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narushima (2) vs (2) Gilly
Gilly wants to improve his position but instead Narushima has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilly is looking for a sweep. Narushima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Narushima wants to take a breather but Gilly is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Narushima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Narushima's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Narushima (2) vs (6) Gilly
Narushima wants to escape the position.
Gilly working for the choke.
Will Gilly go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gilly goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Narushima escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narushima (4) vs (6) Gilly
Narushima controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilly controlling the position well.
Gilly is looking to improve his position.
Narushima stalling away here and it's allowed Gilly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gilly looking to control.
Gilly 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: Narushima (4) vs (8) Gilly
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilly seems to be looking for submissions.
Gilly is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gilly wants to pass the guard but Narushima is keeping the position.
Gilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gilly preventing the sweep.
Gilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Narushima has his hands on Gilly's head, controlling the position.
Gilly stays in close to Narushima's body and controls the position.
Narushima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gilly looking to sit in guard and control but Narushima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narushima (6) vs (8) Gilly
Gilly is pulling down on Narushima's head to control his posture.
Narushima wants to control from the top but Gilly keeps moving.
Gilly is trying to keep Narushima in close.
Narushima trying to control but Gilly is working from the bottom.
Narushima looking to sit in guard and control but Gilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narushima (6) vs (10) Gilly
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Narushima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gilly is one step ahead there.
Gilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gilly content to stall in guard here.
Gilly wants to control from the top but Narushima keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gilly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Narushima looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Narushima looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Narushima! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Narushima (10) vs (10) Gilly
Gilly tries to improve position but can't.
Narushima working away.
Narushima controls the position from side control.
Gilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gilly is not content to let Narushima control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gilly can't do much from the bottom here.
Narushima is staying tight to Gilly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Narushima tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gilly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Narushima takes a little break here. Gilly wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Narushima looking to control but instead Gilly has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gilly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Narushima wants to control from the top but Gilly keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gilly has his hands on Narushima's head, controlling the position.
Narushima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Narushima (13) vs (10) Gilly
Narushima controlling from side mount.
Narushima wants to control but Gilly is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gilly is looking for a sweep.
Narushima wants to control but Gilly is keeping him busy.
Gilly is letting Narushima control him for a moment.
Gilly sneaks back into half guard.
Gilly is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gilly manages to get to full guard.
Narushima being controlled here momentarily.
Gilly keeping full guard, as Narushima tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Narushima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narushima takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
Our winner, Ryo Narushima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Coyote Starrk and Russell Paulman. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. Russell Paulman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Coyote Starrk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman wants to clinch up but Starrk keeps it at a distance.
Starrk clinches up with Paulman and pushes him back against the cage.
Starrk goes for a takedown attempt but Paulman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paulman shoots for a takedown but Starrk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Starrk clinches up against the cage.
Starrk is pressed up against the cage. Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Starrk down to the mat. Starrk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paulman or perhaps it was just good defense by Starrk, which made it look bad.
Coyote Starrk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown but Starrk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Starrk closes the distance and clinches.
Paulman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starrk pulls Paulman into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Starrk has control of Paulman's left arm, preventing Paulman from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Starrk is controlling Paulman's posture.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Starrk is pulling down on Paulman's head. It's preventing any offense from Paulman, at least for the moment.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starrk pulls Paulman in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman slips nicely into half guard.
Starrk trying to control from the bottom.
Starrk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Miyagi Famiy Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Paulman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Starrk trying to control but Paulman postures up.
Starrk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starrk (4) vs (0) Paulman
Starrk is trying to stick to Paulman's back but Paulman is turning into Starrk. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Starrk's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paulman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starrk (4) vs (2) Paulman
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman postures up.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starrk is keeping the position for now.
Starrk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paulman stays in close to Starrk's body and controls the position.
Starrk looking for a sweep. Not yet Starrk, not yet.
Paulman stays in close to Starrk's body and controls the position.
Starrk trying to control the position here.
Starrk keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starrk looking to control.
Starrk is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Starrk keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Starrk wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starrk is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Starrk pulls Paulman in to control the position.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starrk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starrk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paulman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Paulman won't allow Starrk to sweep him here.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starrk is trying to keep Paulman in close.
Starrk wants to sweep but no luck.
Starrk is trying to keep Paulman in close.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starrk is keeping the position for now.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starrk is keeping the position for now.
Paulman advances to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Starrk keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Starrk trying to hold on to Paulman's head to control him but Paulman postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Starrk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paulman pushes down on Starrk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paulman is taking a breather. Starrk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Paulman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starrk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Starrk gets full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman being controlled here momentarily.
Starrk trying to control the position.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Starrk keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman postures up.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starrk is keeping the position for now.
Starrk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Starrk pulls Paulman in close to his closed guard and prevents Paulman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Starrk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starrk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
More stalling from Paulman.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Starrk working a defensive guard here.
Paulman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Starrk keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Starrk trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
Starrk pulls Paulman in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Starrk is trying to control but can't.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Starrk is trying to control but can't.
Paulman controlling the pace.
Starrk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Starrk manages to get to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Starrk is retaining full guard.
Paulman stays in close to Starrk's body and controls the position.
Starrk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Starrk is retaining full guard.
Paulman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Starrk is controlling Paulman's posture.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Starrk (4) vs (5) Paulman
Paulman wants to control but Starrk is keeping him busy.
Paulman controls the position from side control.
Paulman working away.
Paulman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starrk tries to bench press Paulman off him but Paulman keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman wins on points by 5 to 4.
Russell Paulman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Schnider and Szandor Storm. Storm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; James Schnider! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Szandor Storm!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Storm rushes Schnider and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schnider tries for a takedown but Storm manages to get underhooks.
Storm manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Storm is adopting a defensive guard.
Schnider passes Storm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schnider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (0) vs (2) Storm
Storm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnider working a defensive guard here.
Schnider keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnider trying to control the position.
Storm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schnider trying to control the position.
Storm slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Storm trying to control but Schnider is working from the bottom.
Schnider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm sitting in guard here, content to control.
Storm 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.
Storm's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Schnider is keeping the position.
Storm wants to control from the top but Schnider keeps moving.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Storm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schnider keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
Schnider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Storm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (2) vs (2) Storm
Storm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schnider's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (2) vs (4) Storm
Storm passes into half guard.
Storm is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schnider! Score +3 for passing guard: Schnider (2) vs (7) Storm
Storm wants to take Schnider's back but he can't do it this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Storm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schnider tries to lock up and control but Storm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Storm controlling the position easily from mount.
Schnider bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (4) vs (7) Storm
Storm is pulling down on Schnider's head to control his posture.
Storm 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: Schnider (4) vs (9) Storm
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schnider tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Schnider makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schnider.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Schnider is retaining full guard.
Storm postures up.
Storm passes Schnider's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Storm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schnider knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Storm seems to be looking for submissions.
Storm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schnider is trying to control but can't.
Storm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schnider trying to hold on to Storm's head to control him but Storm postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schnider moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schnider trying to control the position.
Schnider is looking for a triangle but Storm pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Storm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Storm trying to control but Schnider is working from the bottom.
Storm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schnider is keeping the position for now.
Storm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schnider keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
Storm drops back looking for a leg! Schnider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schnider manages to kick Storm off! Storm jumps back into Schnider's guard.
Schnider working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schnider can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Storm controls the pace.
Storm passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schnider (4) vs (12) Storm
Schnider tries to control but Storm manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Schnider (4) vs (15) Storm
Schnider definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schnider tries to escape but Storm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Storm controlling the position well here. Schnider rolled but Storm kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Storm is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Schnider knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Schnider for a finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
What can Schnider do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Schnider tries to escape but Storm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schnider trying to control the action but Storm just sinks the hooks in.
Schnider tries to escape but Storm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Storm tightening his grip on Schnider, looking for the choke.
Storm has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Storm is trying to stick to Schnider's back but Schnider is turning into Storm. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Storm's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schnider. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (6) vs (15) Storm
Schnider preventing the sweep.
Schnider wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Schnider being controlled here momentarily.
Storm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schnider wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schnider defends it easily.
Schnider wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Storm has his hands on Schnider's head, controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schnider trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Schnider slips nicely into half guard.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schnider wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schnider doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schnider manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Storm wins on points by 15 to 6.
Szandor Storm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Manjuelez and Andrew Henry . Manjuelez's entrance music is el Jarabe Tapatio. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Henry 's choice of entrance music: knuck if you buck . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Manjuelez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry shoots for a takedown but Manjuelez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manjuelez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henry enables Manjuelez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manjuelez (2) vs (0) Henry
Manjuelez trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Manjuelez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henry pulls Manjuelez in to control the position.
Henry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manjuelez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manjuelez (2) vs (2) Henry
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez wants to sweep but no luck.
Manjuelez being controlled here, momentarily.
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Henry 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.
Manjuelez 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: Manjuelez (4) vs (2) Henry
Manjuelez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manjuelez prevents Henry from improving his position.
Henry 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.
Manjuelez is keen to just control but Henry is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez trying to advance position but Henry counters by regaining guard.
Henry is pulling down on Manjuelez's head. It's preventing any offense from Manjuelez, at least for the moment.
Manjuelez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manjuelez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manjuelez (4) vs (4) Henry
Henry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henry working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Manjuelez's thigh. Manjuelez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Henry advances to half guard.
Manjuelez is trying to get back to full guard.
Manjuelez trying to control from the bottom.
Henry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manjuelez trying to hold on to Henry 's head to control him but Henry postures up.
Henry not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Henry .
Henry is thwarting Manjuelez's attempts to control the position.
Manjuelez wants to get back to full guard.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Manjuelez (4) vs (7) Henry
Manjuelez is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Manjuelez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The adventures of Henry the control monster continue. Boring.
Manjuelez can't escape the position.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to control the pace but Manjuelez is squirming around nicely.
Henry controlling from mount.
Henry wants to control the pace but Manjuelez is squirming around nicely.
Manjuelez is trying to escape the mount.
Henry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry content just to control the position here.
Henry tries to control but Manjuelez wriggling away.
Manjuelez is trying to escape the mount.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henry prevents Manjuelez from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Henry 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.
Manjuelez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Henry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Henry trying to advance position but Manjuelez counters by regaining guard.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manjuelez looking for a sweep. Not yet Manjuelez, not yet.
Manjuelez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Manjuelez (4) vs (10) Henry
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manjuelez keeps working.
Henry just content to control the position.
Manjuelez is looking to reverse the position.
Manjuelez struggling a bit here.
Henry is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Manjuelez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez is not content to let Henry control the position.
Henry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manjuelez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Manjuelez is looking to reverse the position.
Henry is staying tight to Manjuelez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Henry tries to move to mount but Manjuelez blocks the move with his legs.
Henry trying to control the position but Manjuelez is working away.
Henry tries to advance to mount but can't.
Henry controlling the position from side mount.
Henry wants to take a breather but Manjuelez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Henry .
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control but Manjuelez is working from the bottom.
Henry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manjuelez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry wants to control from the top but Manjuelez keeps moving.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manjuelez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez is pulling down on Henry 's head. It's preventing any offense from Henry , at least for the moment.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manjuelez wants to sweep but no luck.
Manjuelez keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Manjuelez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Manjuelez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry stays in close to Manjuelez's body and controls the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Henry passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Manjuelez (4) vs (13) Henry
Henry trying to control the position but Manjuelez is working away.
Manjuelez regains half guard.
Henry is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manjuelez! Score +3 for passing guard: Manjuelez (4) vs (16) Henry
Manjuelez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henry controlling from mount.
Henry avoids the attempt from Manjuelez to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry looking to control but Manjuelez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manjuelez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Henry trying to control but Manjuelez is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry wins on points by 16 to 4.
Andrew Henry thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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