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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): 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 Kevin Thompson and Ste Jones. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Thompson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ste Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thompson wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Thompson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thompson (2) vs (0) Jones
Thompson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson postures up.
Thompson passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Thompson advancing to mount.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thompson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Thompson controlling the action here.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (5) vs (0) Jones
Thompson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thompson (8) vs (0) Jones
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thompson's arms.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jones is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thompson gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I would not like to be Jones right now.
Thompson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thompson gets his way!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thompson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thompson's arms.
Jones defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Thompson looking for the choke but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling from the back.
Thompson looking for the RNC.
Thompson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jones is in real trouble here. Thompson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jones is tapping out! Thompson wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Thompson! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tristan Lancier and Paul Jones. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tristan Lancier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Lancier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lancier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lancier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lancier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lancier manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Lancier in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lancier (2) vs (0) Jones
Lancier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancier stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Lancier trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lancier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lancier trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lancier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lancier from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to control.
Jones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lancier is now in half guard.
Lancier seems to be looking for submissions.
Lancier moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lancier (5) vs (0) Jones
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lancier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones is trying to control Lancier's posture but Lancier avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones is trying to control Lancier's posture but Lancier avoids it.
Lancier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lancier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is trying to control Lancier's posture but Lancier avoids it.
Lancier trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lancier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lancier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones tries to buck Lancier off but Lancier is having none of it.
Lancier moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lancier (7) vs (0) Jones
Lancier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Lancier controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lancier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lancier continues to stall.
Jones is trying to reverse the position but instead Lancier has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lancier (10) vs (0) Jones
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lancier is working for a rear naked choke. Jones is not defending it well and Lancier has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jones refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jones's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tristan Lancier! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max and Jimmy Dickinson. 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dickinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Max looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (0) Dickinson
Max definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dickinson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Max throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dickinson's body to avoid the submission. Dickinson has instead reached around Max's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dickinson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Dickinson! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Delay and Ryan Giggs. On his way into the cage it seems that Paul Delay has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul Delay seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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; Paul Delay! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Giggs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Delay gets tackled into the cage by Giggs. Giggs maintains the clinch.
Giggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Giggs has control of Delay's left arm, preventing Delay from doing any damage.
Delay has gone for a leg lock! Giggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Delay's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delay (0) vs (2) Giggs
Giggs wants to pass the guard but Delay is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giggs postures up.
Giggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delay is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giggs content to stall in guard here.
Delay 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: Delay (2) vs (2) Giggs
Giggs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delay trying to control the action but Giggs is working from the bottom.
Delay prevents Giggs from improving his position.
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.
Giggs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Giggs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Delay wants to control but Giggs is keeping him busy.
Giggs keeping control of the position.
Delay trying to pass the guard but Giggs defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giggs looking for submissions off his back.
Delay trying to pass the guard but Giggs defending well.
Giggs gets full guard.
Delay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giggs is pulling down on Delay's head. It's preventing any offense from Delay, at least for the moment.
Giggs is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Giggs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delay (2) vs (4) Giggs
Delay trying to control the position.
Giggs is stalling in the full guard.
Delay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Giggs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Giggs passes into half guard.
Giggs content to control rather than advance.
Delay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Giggs is working for a submission of some sort.
Giggs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Delay (2) vs (7) Giggs
Giggs controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Giggs the control monster continue. Boring.
Giggs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Giggs controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Delay is trying desperately to improve position.
Giggs controlling from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Delay is controlling an arm, preventing Giggs from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Giggs controlling from mount.
Giggs wants to take his opponent's back but Delay doesn't allow it.
Giggs controlling the position easily from mount.
Giggs avoids the attempt from Delay to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Giggs controlling from mount.
Giggs fails to take his opponent's back.
Delay can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Giggs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Giggs seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Delay is holding on tight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Giggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Delay has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Delay (2) vs (10) Giggs
Giggs just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Giggs not allowing Delay to control his hands.
Delay is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Giggs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Giggs is persistently looking for the submission but Delay is defending it well.
Giggs is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Delay has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Giggs is riding his opponent, not letting Delay buck him off.
Delay trying to control the position but Giggs manages to sink in the hooks.
Giggs 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Giggs 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.
Delay trying to control the position but Giggs manages to sink in the hooks.
Delay defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Delay is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giggs wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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