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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn and Max Cage. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Cage!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cage clinches up with Steel Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel Penn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Penn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cage prevents it.
Steel Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel Penn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steel Penn after a bit of a struggle.
Cage stops a takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
Cage prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cage is defending well.
Cage is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Steel Penn can't fight it off and eventually Cage manages to take the fight to the floor. Steel Penn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Cage
Cage is looking to pass into half guard but Steel Penn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steel Penn is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Cage
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Steel Penn has passed into half guard!
Cage wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn moves into full mount! Cage won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (2) Cage
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
Cage looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (8) vs (2) Cage
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.
Cage rolls, trying to escape but Steel Penn keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Steel Penn really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Cage is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Steel Penn has locked on a rear naked choke here! Cage is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Steel Penn!
A relieved looking Bjj Steel Penn 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 lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matti Nieminen and Orlando Boom. Nieminen comes to the cage accompanied by ATC - All Around The World (la la la la la la la la). Orlando Boom acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matti Nieminen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Orlando Boom!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boom.
Nieminen has closed the distance and engaged Boom in a clinch.
Boom tries to pull guard but Nieminen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nieminen.
Boom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nieminen.
Boom tries to pull guard but Nieminen won't allow it.
Matti Nieminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Boom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieminen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boom to keep the fight standing.
Boom is trying to pull guard but Nieminen has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen pulls Boom into guard.
Nieminen keeping full guard, as Boom tries to pass.
Nieminen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom is sitting in close to Nieminen's body. Nieminen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Boom is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Boom is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nieminen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matti Nieminen! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jay Eukaryotes and Hans Hermann Hoppe. Hoppe has chosen Wind of Change as his entrance music. Jay Eukaryotes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jay Eukaryotes ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hans Hermann Hoppe!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Eukaryotes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eukaryotes (2) vs (0) Hoppe
Eukaryotes really is a fat lump.
Eukaryotes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hoppe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoppe is looking to control Eukaryotes 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoppe avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eukaryotes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hoppe wants to improve his position but Eukaryotes is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eukaryotes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoppe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoppe is looking for a sweep. Eukaryotes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eukaryotes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Eukaryotes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Eukaryotes (5) vs (0) Hoppe
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eukaryotes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hoppe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Eukaryotes advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Eukaryotes (7) vs (0) Hoppe
Eukaryotes controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoppe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eukaryotes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hoppe for as long as he can get away with.
Hoppe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Eukaryotes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eukaryotes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eukaryotes has control of Hoppe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hoppe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe tries to lock up and control but Eukaryotes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoppe is looking to get to half guard.
Eukaryotes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eukaryotes avoids the attempt from Hoppe to control.
Hoppe gets back to half guard.
Eukaryotes wants to free his trapped foot but Hoppe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe tries to roll over but Eukaryotes keeps him under control.
Eukaryotes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Eukaryotes '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.
Hoppe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hoppe tries to get to full guard but Eukaryotes has control of the leg.
Eukaryotes is controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eukaryotes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eukaryotes moves into full mount! Hoppe won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Eukaryotes (10) vs (0) Hoppe
Eukaryotes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoppe is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes is really struggling to control Hoppe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Eukaryotes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eukaryotes looking for a guillotine from mount but Hoppe is having none of it.
Hoppe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eukaryotes controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes wants to control the pace but Hoppe is squirming around nicely.
Eukaryotes controlling from mount.
Eukaryotes prevents Hoppe from getting the reversal.
Eukaryotes tries to control but Hoppe wriggling away.
Eukaryotes controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoppe is trying desperately to improve position.
Eukaryotes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoppe is looking to escape.
Eukaryotes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eukaryotes trying to control but Hoppe is having none of it.
Hoppe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes content just to control the position here.
Hoppe is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Hoppe is looking to improve his position but Eukaryotes isn't that keen on the idea.
Eukaryotes controlling the pace for now.
Hoppe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoppe is looking to escape.
Eukaryotes content just to control the position here.
Eukaryotes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Eukaryotes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoppe is desperately trying to improve his position but Eukaryotes has a good base and remains in mount.
Eukaryotes wants to control the pace but Hoppe is squirming around nicely.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes content just to control the position here.
Hoppe wants to hold on but Eukaryotes pushes him away.
Eukaryotes looking for a guillotine from mount but Hoppe is having none of it.
Hoppe tries to lock up and control but Eukaryotes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoppe is desperately trying to improve his position but Eukaryotes has a good base and remains in mount.
Eukaryotes trying to control but Hoppe is having none of it.
Eukaryotes controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes tries to control but Hoppe wriggling away.
Eukaryotes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hoppe is squirming around, avoiding Eukaryotes 's attempts to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe is looking to improve his position but Eukaryotes isn't that keen on the idea.
Eukaryotes controlling from mount.
Hoppe is looking to improve his position but Eukaryotes isn't that keen on the idea.
Eukaryotes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hoppe is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Eukaryotes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoppe is trying desperately to improve position.
Eukaryotes controlling his opponent.
Hoppe looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eukaryotes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eukaryotes takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chad Richards and Teemu Packalen. Teemu Packalen 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 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; Chad Richards! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Teemu Packalen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Richards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Packalen circles away.
Richards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Packalen has him pressed against the cage.
Richards works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Richards (2) vs (0) Packalen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards wants to control from the top but Packalen keeps moving.
Packalen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Richards doesn't defend quickly enough and Packalen has managed to lock this one up! Can Richards escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Packalen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Teemu Packalen!
A victorious Teemu Packalen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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