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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shoi Lin and Bjj Steel. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shoi Lin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lin (0) vs (2) Steel
Lin looking for submissions off his back.
Lin trying to control but Steel postures up.
Lin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Vicious Striking, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Steel is thwarting Lin's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lin looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is taking a breather. Lin 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.
Steel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin (0) vs (5) Steel
Lin is trying to escape the mount.
Steel 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Steel moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lin (0) vs (8) Steel
Steel controls the position.
Steel working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lin is doing well to defend. Steel seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lin is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Steel!
An out of breath Bjj Steel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlton Star and Steve Passion. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlton Star! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steve Passion!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Passion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Star goes for a takedown attempt but Passion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Passion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Passion gets control of Star's arms and successfully pulls guard. Passion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Passion is pulling down on Star's head. It's preventing any offense from Star, at least for the moment.
Star drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Star jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star is fighting to break Passion's control of his arms but Passion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Star being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Star trying to control the position from guard on top but Passion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Passion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Star stopping the sweep attempt from Passion.
Passion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Star wants to pass the guard but Passion is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Passion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Passion keeping moving, preventing Star from controlling successfully.
Passion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Passion wants to sweep here but Star controlling him for the moment.
Star thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Star is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Passion is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Star (0) vs (2) Passion
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Passion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Star keeping full guard, as Passion tries to pass.
Star not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Passion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Passion wants to pass the guard but Star is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star being controlled here, momentarily.
Passion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Star. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Passion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Star swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Passion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Passion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Passion is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Star keeping full guard, as Passion tries to pass.
Passion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The adventures of Passion the control monster continue. Boring.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Star is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Passion defends well.
Passion is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Passion 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.
Star tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Passion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Passion is looking to advance position but Star has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Star (4) vs (2) Passion
Passion working to try and regain half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Passion holds of for dear life.
Passion gets back to half guard.
Star prevents Passion from improving his position.
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.
Star is looking for a kimura but Passion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Star to get the leverage.
Passion has his hands clasped together around Star's back. He's all about the action.
Passion tries to get to full guard but Star has control of the leg.
Passion moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Passion seems keen to control Star's posture.
Passion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Star is one step ahead there.
Passion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Star trying to control the position from guard on top but Passion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Passion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Passion.
Yet more stalling tactics from Passion.
Star trying to control but Passion is working from the bottom.
Passion managing to control the position.
Passion looking for a sweep. Not yet Passion, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Passion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Passion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Passion is pulling down on Star's head to control his posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Star wants to control from the top but Passion keeps moving.
Passion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Passion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Passion.
Star wants to pass the guard but Passion is keeping the position.
Passion pulls Star in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Star takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Rodriguez and Frank Elliason. Elliason has chosen Dr. Dog - "Warrior Man" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Frank Elliason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elliason instigates a clinch.
Elliason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Elliason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Elliason tries for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks.
Elliason jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Elliason around his waist. Elliason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Elliason.
Elliason can't get the takedown.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elliason prevents it.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Elliason to keep the fight standing.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Elliason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elliason is defending well.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliason jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Elliason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Elliason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodriguez sprawls well initially but Elliason persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (0) vs (2) Elliason
Elliason seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rodriguez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Elliason! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tristian Pena and Kane Swift Jr. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tristian Pena! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kane Swift Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Swift Jr leaves Pena with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pena looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Swift Jr! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pena (4) vs (0) Swift Jr
Pena just content to control the position.
Swift Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pena (4) vs (2) Swift Jr
Pena is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Swift Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Swift Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pena (8) vs (2) Swift Jr
Swift Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pena.
Pena is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Swift Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Pena gets his hands free.
Good control from Pena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pena'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.
Swift Jr tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena is riding his opponent, not letting Swift Jr buck him off.
Pena is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Swift Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pena controlling the positon.
Pena seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pena avoiding Swift Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
Pena biding his time, looking for the opening.
Further stalling from Pena.
Swift Jr trying to control the position but Pena manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Swift Jr tries to escape but Pena has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Swift Jr prevents Pena from getting a body triangle.
Pena just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pena avoiding Swift Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
Pena is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Swift Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pena biding his time, controlling Swift Jr.
Swift Jr can't escape the position.
Pena is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Swift Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Pena gets his hands free.
Swift Jr staying busy and making it hard for Pena to control.
Pena has good solid back control here.
Pena trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pena keeps control of the position as Swift Jr tries to break free.
Swift Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Swift Jr prevents Pena from getting a body triangle.
Pena gets his hands free as Swift Jr looks to control.
Swift Jr tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Swift Jr is trying to break free.
Swift Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Swift Jr trying to control the hands but Pena won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pena controlling well, preventing Swift Jr from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Swift Jr staying busy and making it hard for Pena to control.
Pena just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pena is persistently looking for the submission but Swift Jr is defending it well.
A lull in the action here.
Pena keeps control of the position easily here as Swift Jr tries to buck him off.
Swift Jr tries to escape but Pena has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pena keeps control of the position easily here as Swift Jr tries to buck him off.
Pena working for a choke but Swift Jr is defending well.
Swift Jr prevents Pena from getting a body triangle.
Pena controlling well, preventing Swift Jr from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Swift Jr is keeping busy.
Swift Jr rolls, trying to escape but Pena keeps control of the position.
Pena keeps control of the position easily here as Swift Jr tries to buck him off.
Swift Jr is trying to break free.
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.
Swift Jr rolls, trying to escape but Pena keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pena slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Swift Jr tries to roll but Pena sticks to his back.
Swift Jr trying to control but not successfully.
Swift Jr biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Swift Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pena is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Swift Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pena controlling from the back.
Pena struggling to keep hold of the position.
Swift Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Swift Jr staying busy and making it hard for Pena to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Swift Jr tries to escape the position.
Pena controlling the position well here. Swift Jr rolled but Pena kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Swift Jr right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Swift Jr right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pena takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
The defeated Kane Swift Jr had this to say: 'I'll be back - Arnold Schwarzenegger'. |
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