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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moloch Madakassan and Karri Tonnila. Tonnila has chosen Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me as his entrance music. Karri Tonnila is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Moloch Madakassan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Madakassan has managed to clinch.
Madakassan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Madakassan jumps guard but Tonnila turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Madakassan pulls Tonnila into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Madakassan is looking for a triangle here but Tonnila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (0) vs (3) Tonnila
Tonnila controls the position.
Madakassan is trying to control Tonnila's posture but Tonnila avoids it.
Madakassan is looking to regain half guard here but Tonnila keeps moving and retains side control.
Madakassan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnila content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tonnila gets to mount! Madakassan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Madakassan (0) vs (5) Tonnila
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madakassan tries to hold on but Tonnila pushes him away.
Madakassan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Madakassan (0) vs (8) Tonnila
Madakassan just trying to survive but Tonnila is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Madakassan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Madakassan trying to control the action but Tonnila just sinks the hooks in.
Tonnila biding his time, controlling Madakassan.
Madakassan tries to break free.
Tonnila not allowing Madakassan to control his hands.
Tonnila has the hooks in. Madakassan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Madakassan can't escape the position.
Madakassan trying to control but not successfully.
Tonnila is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan trying to control the action but Tonnila just sinks the hooks in.
Madakassan breaks Tonnila's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madakassan (2) vs (8) Tonnila
Madakassan trying to control but Tonnila is working from the bottom.
Tonnila is pulling down on Madakassan's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madakassan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan drops back looking for a leg! Tonnila is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tonnila manages to kick Madakassan off! Madakassan jumps back into Tonnila's guard.
Tonnila wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonnila has control of Madakassan's left arm, preventing Madakassan from doing any damage.
Madakassan looking to pass the guard.
Tonnila has his hands on Madakassan's head, controlling the position.
Madakassan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonnila is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan stopping the sweep attempt from Tonnila.
Tonnila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Madakassan looking to pass the guard.
Tonnila keeping moving, preventing Madakassan from controlling successfully.
Madakassan stopping the sweep attempt from Tonnila.
Tonnila trying to control the position here.
Madakassan trying to control but Tonnila is working from the bottom.
Madakassan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
Tonnila pulls Madakassan in close to prevent any damage.
Tonnila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Madakassan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (5) vs (8) Tonnila
Madakassan tries to move to full mount but Tonnila actually manages to regain half guard.
Tonnila has his hands clasped together around Madakassan's back. He's all about the action.
Tonnila is trying to control but can't.
Madakassan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tonnila is trying is best to control the position here.
Tonnila wants to improve his position but Madakassan is controlling well.
Madakassan wants to take a breather but Tonnila is having none of it.
Tonnila tries to get to full guard but Madakassan has control of the leg.
Tonnila is refusing to be controlled, as Madakassan sits in half guard.
Madakassan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tonnila has managed to free his arm - good work.
Madakassan is trying to control the action in half guard but Tonnila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tonnila works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila wants to sweep here but Madakassan controlling him for the moment.
Madakassan is fighting to break Tonnila's control of his arms but Tonnila is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonnila is continuing to stall.
Madakassan won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
Madakassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madakassan is really struggling to control Tonnila but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tonnila keeping full guard, as Madakassan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tonnila has his hands clasped together around Madakassan's back. He's all about the action.
Madakassan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tonnila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Madakassan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tonnila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Madakassan wants to pass to mount but Tonnila is defending the position.
Tonnila moves into full guard.
Tonnila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madakassan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madakassan (5) vs (10) Tonnila
Madakassan wants to control but Tonnila passes easily into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Madakassan sees it coming and defends easily.
Madakassan is pressing down on Tonnila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Madakassan 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.
Tonnila controlling from the top position.
Madakassan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tonnila passes into half guard.
Madakassan is trying to maintain the position but Tonnila is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonnila pulls his head out easily.
Madakassan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Tonnila is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Madakassan won't allow Tonnila to pass to mount.
Madakassan moves into full guard.
Tonnila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Tonnila 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan working a defensive guard here.
Tonnila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madakassan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonnila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Madakassan has his foot on Tonnila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonnila works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonnila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (5) vs (13) Tonnila
You can see the frustration on Madakassan's face as Tonnila controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tonnila off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Madakassan (9) vs (13) Tonnila
Tonnila rolls, trying to escape but Madakassan keeps control of the position.
Madakassan looking for the RNC.
Tonnila holding on to Madakassan's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Tonnila is really stuck here.
Tonnila holding both Madakassan 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tonnila tries to escape but Madakassan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonnila defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tonnila showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila wins on points by 13 to 9.
Our winner, Karri Tonnila, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Test Two and Kron Karelin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Test Two! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Two closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Two (4) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Two off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Two (4) vs (4) Karelin
Two tries to roll but Karelin sticks to his back.
Karelin tightening his grip on Two, looking for the choke.
Karelin has the hooks in. Two is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Karelin working for the choke.
Two tries to escape but Karelin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin looking to break Two's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Two remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Karelin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Two has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Karelin looking to break Two's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Two remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Karelin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Two tries to break free.
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.
Karelin looking for the choke but no joy.
Two might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karelin 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, Two has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Two breaks Karelin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Two (6) vs (4) Karelin
Two sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Two is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karelin is just riding it out for now. Two eventually gives up the hold.
Karelin is controlling Two's trapped leg to prevent Two from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
Two is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karelin sees it coming and defends easily.
Two is pressing down on Karelin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karelin is holding on for now.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
Karelin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Two is controlling well.
Karelin is looking to control Two's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karelin avoid being mounted?
Two wants to work for an arm triangle but Karelin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Two maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Karelin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Two has cracked it and Karelin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Two!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Test Two!
Test Two was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steel Grappler and Mike Schultz. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grappler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (0) vs (2) Schultz
Grappler controlling the position.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grappler pulls Schultz in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grappler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schultz has Grappler in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (2) Schultz
Grappler controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is pulling down on Grappler's head. It's preventing any offense from Grappler, at least for the moment.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
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.
Grappler tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
Grappler is really struggling to control Schultz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Grappler is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz seems keen to control Grappler's posture.
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schultz is controlling Grappler's posture.
Grappler stays in close to Schultz's body and controls the position.
Grappler looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz tries to buck Grappler off but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grappler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Grappler slows the pace down.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grappler has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grappler (7) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Grappler (10) vs (2) Schultz
Grappler has the hooks in. Schultz is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Grappler passes his arm under Schultz's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Schultz taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steel Grappler! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Mortis Cadaver. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mortis Cadaver was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mortis Cadaver!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cadaver tries to keep at a distance but Whiston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Whiston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cadaver uses from the top position.
Whiston has his hands on Cadaver's head, controlling the position.
Whiston continues to stall.
Cadaver's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whiston controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadaver trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cadaver is one step ahead there.
Cadaver is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whiston'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.
More hug and hope from Whiston.
Cadaver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cadaver won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Cadaver from controlling successfully.
Whiston 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.
Whiston is controlling Cadaver's posture.
Cadaver won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Cadaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Whiston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cadaver stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Whiston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling Cadaver's posture.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Cadaver from controlling successfully.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whiston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Cadaver controlling him for the moment.
Whiston is pulling down on Cadaver's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cadaver is one step ahead there.
Whiston pulls Cadaver in close to prevent any damage.
Cadaver stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Cadaver being controlled here momentarily.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cadaver is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (0) Cadaver
Whiston passes Cadaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Whiston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cadaver is looking to improve his position.
Cadaver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whiston is working away from the top position though.
Whiston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (5) vs (0) Cadaver
Whiston controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver tries to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver wants to control but Whiston is having none of it.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver is trying to escape the mount.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Whiston is looking to work his way around to Cadaver's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Whiston controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whiston.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Whiston controlling from the full mount.
Whiston wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Whiston moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Whiston (8) vs (0) Cadaver
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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