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TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Apollo Palhares and Rafael Galvao. The crowd seem to be enjoying Galvao's choice of entrance music: Kodaline - All I Want. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Apollo Palhares! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Galvao! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Palhares manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Galvao on his heels. He'll look to pass Galvao's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Palhares (2) vs (0) Galvao Galvao pulls Palhares in close to prevent any damage. Galvao wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Palhares is now in half guard. Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palhares pulls his head out easily. Palhares is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Galvao wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Palhares works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Palhares (5) vs (0) Galvao Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't. Galvao trying his best to control but Palhares has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Palhares (7) vs (0) Galvao Palhares avoids the attempt from Galvao to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Palhares controlling his opponent. Galvao tries to hold on but Palhares pushes him away. Galvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galvao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Palhares content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Palhares avoids the attempt from Galvao to control. Palhares content just to control the position here. Galvao regains half guard. Galvao trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Palhares (10) vs (0) Galvao Palhares content just to control the position here. Palhares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galvao on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Palhares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Galvao can't escape the position.
Galvao tries to hold on but Palhares pushes him away. Palhares tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Palhares prevents Galvao from getting the reversal. Palhares takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Galvao tries to hold on but Palhares postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Palhares tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Palhares's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Galvao tries to hold on but Palhares pushes him away. Palhares controlling from mount. Galvao holds of for dear life. Palhares looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Palhares trying to control but Galvao is having none of it. Galvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Palhares controlling the pace for now. Galvao is looking to improve his position but Palhares isn't that keen on the idea. Galvao tries to hold on but Palhares pushes him away. Palhares controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Galvao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Palhares tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Galvao can't escape the position.
Palhares takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. This is a sustained period of stalling by Palhares.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Galvao can't escape the position.
Palhares takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Galvao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Palhares avoids the attempt from Galvao to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Palhares controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Galvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Palhares tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Galvao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Palhares can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galvao is looking to escape. Galvao tries to hold on but Palhares pushes him away. Palhares trying to control but he's not successful this time. Galvao regains half guard. Palhares stalling. Galvao wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Palhares wants to free his trapped foot but Galvao is holding on for dear life with his legs. Galvao trying to control but Palhares postures up.
Galvao works his way to full guard. Good work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Palhares is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Galvao looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Palhares takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. A relieved looking Apollo Palhares 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Robert Da Nero and Marco Bellokima. Da Nero's entrance music is My Top 10 Moments. A fine choice. Robert Da Nero is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Da Nero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marco Bellokima! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Da Nero misses with a takedown attempt - Bellokima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Da Nero moves into the clinch successfully.
Bellokima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bellokima has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Da Nero clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Da Nero (0) vs (4) Bellokima Bellokima keeps control of the position easily here as Da Nero tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bellokima has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Da Nero is defending well but eventually Bellokima manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Da Nero has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Bellokima! In defeat, Robert Da Nero stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll need to train harder to not disappoint you next time '. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Saleem Al Khan and DJ Cadillac. Al Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Three Days Grace - Scared. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Saleem Al Khan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; DJ Cadillac! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Al Khan clinches up with Cadillac and pushes him back against the cage. Cadillac works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Khan (0) vs (2) Cadillac Al Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cadillac trying to control but Al Khan is working from the bottom. Cadillac trying to move into half guard but instead Al Khan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (2) vs (2) Cadillac Al Khan postures up.
Al Khan's corner is telling him to maintain position. Al Khan looking to pass the guard. Al Khan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Khan (5) vs (2) Cadillac Cadillac is trying to get back to half guard. Al Khan trying to control the position but Cadillac is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Al Khan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Al Khan advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Khan (7) vs (2) Cadillac Al Khan looking to control but Cadillac is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Al Khan controlling from the full mount. Al Khan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Al Khan looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Al Khan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. We've been hearing that Al Khan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Al Khan content just to control the position here. Al Khan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cadillac manages to avoid the submission attempt. Al Khan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Cadillac is looking for a sweep. Cadillac being controlled for a moment. Al Khan swings around for an armbar but Cadillac sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Al Khan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (7) vs (4) Cadillac
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cadillac wants to pass the guard but Al Khan is keeping the position. Cadillac trying to control but Al Khan is working from the bottom. Al Khan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cadillac is looking to pass into half guard but Al Khan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Al Khan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (9) vs (4) Cadillac We've been informed that Cadillac has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Al Khan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Al Khan wants to pass the guard but Cadillac is keeping the position. Cadillac keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully. Cadillac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Khan trying to control but Cadillac is working from the bottom. Al Khan stays in close to Cadillac's body and controls the position. Al Khan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Khan (12) vs (4) Cadillac Al Khan works to advance to full mount. Cadillac defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Khan (14) vs (4) Cadillac Al Khan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cadillac is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cadillac and Al Khan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Al Khan tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Al Khan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Khan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Al Khan taking a break here but Cadillac is having none of it and regains half guard. Al Khan is looking to advance position but Cadillac won't allow it. Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cadillac is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold. Al Khan seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cadillac has recovered full guard. Al Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Cadillac looking to control.
Cadillac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Khan controls the pace. Al Khan passes Cadillac's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Al Khan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Khan (17) vs (4) Cadillac Al Khan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cadillac has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Al Khan looking to control but Cadillac is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Al Khan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Cadillac is trying to escape the mount.
Cadillac is squirming around, avoiding Al Khan's attempts to control the action. Al Khan working for a guillotine from mount but Cadillac is in no mood to give up. Cadillac is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Khan has a good base and remains in mount. Cadillac regains half guard. Still in half guard, Al Khan seems content to control. Al Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Al Khan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Khan (20) vs (4) Cadillac
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Al Khan wants to control but Cadillac is keeping him busy. Al Khan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Al Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cadillac, who protects the arm well. Al Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cadillac, who protects the arm well. Al Khan tries for a kimura but Cadillac is defending well. Al Khan staying calm.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Cadillac is looking to reverse the position. Al Khan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cadillac is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Al Khan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cadillac knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Al Khan trying to control the action but Cadillac is working from the bottom. Al Khan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Cadillac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Al Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cadillac, who protects the arm well. Al Khan is looking to take a break and control but Cadillac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Al Khan laying and praying for a moment but Cadillac takes advantage and regains half guard. Al Khan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Al Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cadillac keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Cadillac tries to roll over but Al Khan keeps him under control. Al Khan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Khan (23) vs (4) Cadillac Al Khan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cadillac turns into him and now he's in Al Khan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (23) vs (6) Cadillac Cadillac slips nicely into half guard. Al Khan is staying active underneath Cadillac, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Al Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Cadillac.
Cadillac trying to work for an americana but Al Khan has managed to regain full guard.
Al Khan working a defensive guard here.
Cadillac looking to sit in guard and control but Al Khan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (25) vs (6) Cadillac
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Al Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadillac swivels though and keeps the full guard. Al Khan 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. Al Khan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Al Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadillac swivels though and keeps the full guard. Al Khan stands and throws Cadillac's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Khan (28) vs (6) Cadillac
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Al Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Cadillac wants to control but Al Khan postures up. Al Khan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Khan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Al Khan slows the pace down. Cadillac is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Al Khan is thwarting Cadillac's attempts to control the position. Al Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Khan seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight! Al Khan takes the fight on points by 28 to 6. Saleem Al Khan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Adam Partridge and Erick Fernandez . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adam Partridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Erick Fernandez ! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Partridge rushes Fernandez and presses him up against the cage. Fernandez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Partridge smiles and moves away.
Partridge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fernandez 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Partridge (2) vs (0) Fernandez Fernandez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Partridge frees his head nicely. Oh but Fernandez has switched to an armbar! Partridge is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Erick Fernandez ! |
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