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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): 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 Jake Stevens and Andrew Johannsenn. Chooooooooon! I think Stevens might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". Man, I cannot wait 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Johannsenn!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stevens shoots for a double leg takedown but Johannsenn sprawls well. He's pushed Stevens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevens clinches.
Johannsenn gets control of Stevens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johannsenn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens trying to control but Johannsenn is working from the bottom.
Johannsenn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stevens content to stall in guard here.
Johannsenn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stevens content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johannsenn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johannsenn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johannsenn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stevens (0) vs (4) Johannsenn
Johannsenn tries to advance to mount but Stevens denies him.
Johannsenn slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannsenn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (4) Johannsenn
Stevens controlling the action here.
Stevens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johannsenn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannsenn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevens is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johannsenn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stevens is looking for a kimura but Johannsenn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Johannsenn is having none of it.
Stevens wants to pass to mount but Johannsenn is defending the position.
Stevens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Johannsenn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannsenn is looking to control Stevens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johannsenn avoid being mounted?
Johannsenn won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johannsenn keeps working.
Johannsenn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevens is looking for a kimura but Johannsenn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Johannsenn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johannsenn tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Johannsenn looks winded!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevens stalling.
Johannsenn is in trouble now - Stevens has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (5) vs (4) Johannsenn
Johannsenn is looking to improve his position but Stevens isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stevens controlling the position easily from mount.
Stevens manages to capitalize on a mistake by Johannsenn to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stevens (8) vs (4) Johannsenn
Stevens controls the position.
Stevens is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johannsenn is defending well though. Stevens let's go of the attempt for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking for the RNC.
Stevens is persistently looking for the submission but Johannsenn is defending it well.
Stevens trying to control.
Stevens has got one arm under Johannsenn's chin. This could be trouble... Johannsenn trying to control the other hand but Stevens gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Johannsenn has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Stevens! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jason Weeks and Gary Bishoff. Weeks comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Somebody Someone. Bishoff has chosen Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jason Weeks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gary Bishoff!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Bishoff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Bishoff tries to counter it with a takedown but Weeks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bishoff doesn't manage to clinch there - Weeks circles away.
Weeks fails with the takedown
and Bishoff counters by moving into the clinch.
Bishoff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Weeks uses from the top position.
Bishoff keeping moving, preventing Weeks from controlling successfully.
Bishoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weeks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weeks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bishoff is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks trying to control but Bishoff is working from the bottom.
Bishoff is trying to keep Weeks in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bishoff holds on and takes a little breather.
Weeks wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
Weeks preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
Bishoff keeping full guard, as Weeks tries to pass.
Bishoff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weeks passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Weeks (3) vs (0) Bishoff
Bishoff tries to buck Weeks off but Weeks is having none of it.
Weeks trying to control the action but Bishoff is working from the bottom.
Bishoff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Weeks off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Weeks (3) vs (4) Bishoff
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff biding his time, controlling Weeks.
Bishoff looking to break Weeks's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Weeks remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bishoff will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Weeks is really stuck here.
Weeks just trying to survive but Bishoff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Weeks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bishoff 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, Weeks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Weeks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Weeks for a finish.
Bishoff gets his hands free as Weeks looks to control.
Weeks wants to escape the position.
Weeks fending off the submission attempt from Bishoff.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff looking for the RNC.
Weeks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Weeks holding both Bishoff 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bishoff not allowing Weeks to control his hands.
Bishoff trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Weeks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bishoff.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Weeks fending off the submission attempt from Bishoff.
Weeks fending off the submission attempt from Bishoff.
Weeks is trying to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Weeks trying to control the hands but Bishoff breaks the grip.
Bishoff has good solid back control here.
Weeks breaks Bishoff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Weeks (5) vs (4) Bishoff
Weeks is breathing heavily.
Weeks trying to control but Bishoff is working from the bottom.
Bishoff has his hands on Weeks's head, controlling the position.
Bishoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Weeks looking to pass the guard.
Bishoff is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bishoff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff looking for a guillotine here but Weeks defends easily.
Bishoff seems keen to control Weeks's posture.
Bishoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bishoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bishoff is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Weeks (5) vs (6) Bishoff
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff looking to pass the guard.
Weeks wants to sweep but no luck.
Weeks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishoff defends it easily.
Weeks trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Weeks being controlled here, momentarily.
Bishoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weeks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishoff defends well.
Bishoff controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bishoff 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.
Weeks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff pushing down on Weeks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Bishoff seems content to control.
Bishoff trying to mount his opponent but Weeks defends it.
Well, if Bishoff 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishoff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Weeks! Score +3 for passing guard: Weeks (5) vs (9) Bishoff
And that's the end of the fight!
Bishoff wins on points by 9 to 5. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mark Hernandez and Max Benneson. Chooooooooon! I think Hernandez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BIGBANG - GIRLFRIEND. Max Benneson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Hernandez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Max Benneson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Benneson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benneson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hernandez smiles and moves away.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benneson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benneson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hernandez pulls guard successfully.
Benneson wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benneson wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hernandez (2) vs (0) Benneson
Hernandez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Benneson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Hernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hernandez postures up.
Benneson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Benneson controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benneson keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benneson managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control but Benneson is working from the bottom.
Benneson trying to control the position.
Benneson is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Hernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Benneson for as long as he can get away with.
Hernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benneson is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Benneson looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benneson looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
Hernandez trying to control but Benneson is working from the bottom.
Hernandez sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benneson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernandez defends it easily.
Benneson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benneson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benneson has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Benneson looks winded!
Hernandez 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.
Benneson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hernandez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez postures up.
Benneson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez trying to control but Benneson is working from the bottom.
Hernandez postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benneson holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benneson trying to control the position.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Benneson keeps moving.
Benneson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benneson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Benneson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernandez defends it easily.
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benneson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hernandez drops back looking for a leg! Benneson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benneson manages to kick Hernandez off! Hernandez jumps back into Benneson's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Benneson trying to control the position.
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benneson keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Benneson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Benneson keeps moving.
Benneson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
Benneson working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hernandez trying to control but Benneson is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hernandez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benneson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hernandez has managed to get both his arms back between Benneson's legs - danger averted.
Benneson has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benneson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hernandez takes the fight on points by 2 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 Ken Hudson and Fred Jivinen. Hudson comes to the cage accompanied by Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal. Jivinen has chosen SpaceGhostPurrp - Make Her Say (Dark R&B) (IntoXXXicated) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ken Hudson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Fred Jivinen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jivinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hudson (0) vs (2) Jivinen
Jivinen controlling from the top position.
Hudson is trying to control the position but Jivinen postures up.
Jivinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jivinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hudson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jivinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson wants to sweep here but Jivinen controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jivinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hudson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hudson trying to control the position.
Jivinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hudson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jivinen escapes and throws Hudson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hudson (0) vs (5) Jivinen
Hudson is looking to regain half guard here but Jivinen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson wants to get back to full guard.
Jivinen controlling the pace.
Jivinen wants to pass the guard but Hudson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jivinen moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudson (0) vs (8) Jivinen
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jivinen slows the pace down.
Hudson is trying to get back to half guard.
Hudson is breathing heavily.
Jivinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Hudson is defending well.
Hudson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jivinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hudson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jivinen is staying tight to Hudson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jivinen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hudson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hudson (0) vs (10) Jivinen
Jivinen goes for an armbar but Hudson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hudson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudson (2) vs (10) Jivinen
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jivinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jivinen trying to control the position here.
Jivinen is looking for a triangle but Hudson pushes his legs off easily.
Jivinen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hudson frees his head nicely. Oh but Jivinen has switched to an armbar! Hudson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fred Jivinen! |
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