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TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): 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 Ken Tweres and Juan Orellana. Tweres comes into the arena with Gnarls Barkley - Crazy blaring out of the sound system. Juan Orellana 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Tweres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Juan Orellana!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orellana closes the distance and clinches up with Tweres, looking for a takedown. Orellana pushes Tweres against the cage but Tweres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tweres forces Orellana back against the cage and clinches.
Tweres turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tweres (4) vs (0) Orellana
Orellana sneaks back into half guard.
Orellana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tweres wants to work for an arm triangle but Orellana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orellana is looking to control Tweres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orellana avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orellana controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Orellana trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tweres is taking a breather. Orellana 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.
Tweres has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tweres is looking for a kimura but Orellana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tweres to get the leverage.
Tweres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orellana sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tweres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orellana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tweres is thwarting Orellana's attempts to control the position.
Orellana actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tweres'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.
Orellana moves into full guard.
Tweres looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tweres advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tweres (7) vs (0) Orellana
Tweres content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Orellana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tweres is looking to take a break and control but Orellana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orellana manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orellana tries to roll over but Tweres keeps him under control.
Tweres controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orellana is looking for a sweep. Tweres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Tweres seems content to control.
Further stalling from Tweres.
Tweres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tweres tries to pass to full mount but Orellana defends it.
Tweres is working hard here to advance position.
Tweres is trying to work for a kimura but Orellana is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tweres keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orellana gets full guard.
Tweres might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Orellana wants to sweep here but Tweres controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orellana keeping full guard, as Tweres tries to pass.
Orellana is trying to keep Tweres in close.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Orellana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orellana looks winded!
Orellana wants to control but Tweres passes easily into half guard.
Tweres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tweres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orellana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tweres.
Orellana is not content to let Tweres control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tweres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tweres wants to pass the guard but Orellana is defending well.
Tweres is taking a breather. Orellana 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.
Orellana wants to control but Tweres is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tweres controlling the action here.
Tweres is looking for a kimura here.
Tweres stalling away here and it's allowed Orellana to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tweres trying to move into half guard but instead Orellana has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tweres (7) vs (2) Orellana
Orellana trying to control the position from guard on top but Tweres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tweres is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orellana is aware though and is defending well.
Orellana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tweres is keeping the position for now.
Tweres is trying to keep Orellana in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tweres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orellana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orellana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tweres pulls Orellana in close to prevent any damage.
Orellana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orellana is fighting to break Tweres's control of his arms but Tweres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Orellana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tweres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orellana has managed to get both his arms back between Tweres's legs - danger averted.
Tweres is adopting a defensive guard.
Orellana pushes down on Tweres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orellana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tweres desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tweres takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jocelyn Orellana and Tenzo Hisari. Tenzo Hisari 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jocelyn Orellana! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tenzo Hisari!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hisari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orellana (0) vs (2) Hisari
Hisari is trying to work for a kimura but Orellana is defending well.
Hisari is working for a kimura but Orellana is defending it quite comfortably.
Orellana is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orellana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hisari is working for a kimura but Orellana is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hisari in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Orellana tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hisari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tenzo Hisari! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rick Northcut and Tom Weezar. Weezar has chosen Lil B - I'm God (Produced By Clams Casino) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tom Weezar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Northcut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tom Weezar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Northcut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weezar is fending him off so far but Northcut persists. Nope, Weezar circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Northcut tightens his grip and picks Weezar up, before dumping him to the ground. Weezar manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Northcut (2) vs (0) Weezar
Weezar is looking for a triangle here but Northcut uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Northcut (5) vs (0) Weezar
Weezar tries to buck Northcut off but Northcut is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weezar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Northcut's best efforts.
Weezar is trying to get back to full guard.
Weezar trying to control but Northcut postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weezar controlling the position well.
Weezar tries to roll over but Northcut keeps him under control.
Northcut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weezar on the ground.
Weezar is still trying to improve position.
Northcut wants to pass to mount but Weezar is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northcut prevents Weezar from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weezar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Northcut is working away from the top position though.
Weezar wants to control but Northcut passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Northcut (8) vs (0) Weezar
Weezar can't do much from the bottom here.
Northcut tries for a kimura but Weezar is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weezar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northcut (8) vs (2) Weezar
Weezar trying to control from Northcut's half guard. Northcut has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Northcut managing to control the position.
Northcut'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weezar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Weezar is looking to pass into half guard but Northcut pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Northcut is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northcut (10) vs (2) Weezar
Weezar trying to control the position.
Weezar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Northcut defends it easily.
Weezar trying to keep a closed guard but Northcut is proving a slippery customer.
Northcut has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Northcut stands and throws Weezar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Northcut (13) vs (2) Weezar
Northcut tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Weezar is trying to control Northcut's posture but Northcut avoids it.
Weezar sneaks back into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Northcut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Weezar trying to hold on to Northcut's head to control him but Northcut postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weezar gets back to full guard.
Northcut trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Weezar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northcut (13) vs (4) Weezar
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Weezar preventing the sweep.
Northcut keeping moving, preventing Weezar from controlling successfully.
Weezar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Northcut (13) vs (7) Weezar
Northcut can't do much from the bottom here.
Northcut is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Weezar is looking to take a break and control but Northcut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Northcut is looking to reverse the position.
Weezar has hold of Northcut's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Northcut tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Weezar cranks the arm and Northcut screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Northcut, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tom Weezar! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonidas Sparta and Royce Gracie. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonidas Sparta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparta (2) vs (0) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparta'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Sparta postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta passes into side control, despite Gracie's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparta (5) vs (0) Gracie
Sparta is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gracie looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sparta gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gracie is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sparta lets go of the hold and Gracie can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonidas Sparta!
As Leonidas Sparta got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: THIS IS SPARTA!'. |
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