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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon McDonald and Casper Alvbris. Alvbris has chosen Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jon McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Casper Alvbris!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alvbris has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvbris has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McDonald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) Alvbris
McDonald needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
McDonald showing good submission defense here.
McDonald's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Alvbris's hands.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McDonald breaks Alvbris's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) Alvbris
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald pushes down on Alvbris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald uses his free foot to push down on Alvbris's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alvbris. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (4) Alvbris
Alvbris is controlling an arm, preventing McDonald from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald prevents Alvbris from getting the reversal.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alvbris is holding on tight.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvbris tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
Alvbris is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McDonald is staying active.
Alvbris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Alvbris to control.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald'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.
Alvbris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald content just to control the position here.
McDonald forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (8) vs (4) Alvbris
McDonald is riding his opponent, not letting Alvbris buck him off.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been informed that Alvbris has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McDonald's arms.
What can Alvbris do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Alvbris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonald seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alvbris is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McDonald.
McDonald continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alvbris is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McDonald.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris tries to escape the position.
McDonald is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Alvbris right now.
McDonald working for a choke but Alvbris is defending well.
McDonald just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from McDonald.
You can see the frustration on Alvbris's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McDonald controls the position.
Alvbris wants to escape the position.
What can Alvbris do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Alvbris rolls, trying to escape but McDonald keeps control of the position.
McDonald has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alvbris's body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McDonald's arms.
McDonald biding his time, controlling Alvbris.
More hug and hope from McDonald.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McDonald is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Alvbris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Alvbris tries to roll but McDonald sticks to his back.
McDonald is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McDonald.
McDonald continues to hold on tight.
Alvbris trying to control the action but McDonald just sinks the hooks in.
McDonald controlling well, preventing Alvbris from escaping the position.
McDonald 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.
Alvbris is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Alvbris looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McDonald has good solid back control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Alvbris.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (8) vs (6) Alvbris
Alvbris wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald is controlling Alvbris's posture.
McDonald 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: McDonald (10) vs (6) Alvbris
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Bishoff and Yeon-Jin Choi. Chooooooooon! I think Bishoff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing. Choi has chosen Keith Ape - Psycho as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yeon-Jin Choi enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gary Bishoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yeon-Jin Choi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Choi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bishoff (0) vs (2) Choi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishoff is looking to improve his position.
Choi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bishoff won't allow Choi to pass to mount.
Bishoff is trying to maintain the position but Choi is very close to passing his half guard.
Choi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bishoff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bishoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bishoff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Choi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (2) vs (2) Choi
Bishoff wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishoff is stalling in the full guard.
Choi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Choi trying to control the position here.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Bishoff from controlling successfully.
Choi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bishoff has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Choi is pressing down on Bishoff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Choi managing to control the position.
Choi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (2) vs (4) Choi
Choi looking to pass the guard.
Choi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bishoff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (4) vs (4) Choi
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bishoff has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (7) vs (4) Choi
Choi looking for a sweep but Bishoff has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bishoff (9) vs (4) Choi
Choi is squirming around, avoiding Bishoff's attempts to control the action.
Choi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bishoff (12) vs (4) Choi
Choi tries to escape but Bishoff has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bishoff is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Choi is defending well though. Bishoff let's go of the attempt for now.
Bishoff is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Choi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi is really stuck here.
Choi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Choi is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishoff is looking to take a break and control but Choi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Choi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bishoff preventing the sweep.
Choi has Bishoff pulled in close to control his posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Choi trying to control the position.
Bishoff stopping the sweep attempt from Choi.
Choi wants to hit a switch here but Bishoff passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Choi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (15) vs (4) Choi
Bishoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Choi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bishoff (18) vs (4) Choi
Choi breaks Bishoff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (18) vs (6) Choi
Choi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishoff is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Choi preventing the sweep.
Bishoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bishoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Choi wants to control from the top but Bishoff keeps moving.
Choi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Choi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Choi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (18) vs (9) Choi
Choi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Forest Hill Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Choi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bishoff is not content to let Choi control the position.
Bishoff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Choi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bishoff (22) vs (9) Choi
I really don't envy Choi right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is persistently looking for the submission but Choi is defending it well.
Bishoff is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Choi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Choi wants to escape the position.
Choi fending off the submission attempt from Bishoff.
Bishoff is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Choi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Choi is trying to control but can't.
Choi is refusing to be controlled, as Bishoff sits in half guard.
Choi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Choi working a defensive guard here.
Bishoff trying to control but Choi is working from the bottom.
Bishoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bishoff preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Choi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bishoff has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (25) vs (9) Choi
Choi tries to bench press Bishoff off him but Bishoff keeps the position.
Bishoff is looking to take a break and control but Choi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Choi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bishoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bishoff is looking to take a break and control but Choi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Choi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bishoff presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bishoff (27) vs (9) Choi
Choi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff working for a submission but Choi is keeping him at bay.
Choi can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Choi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Choi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Choi tries to roll over but Bishoff keeps him under control.
Bishoff content to control rather than advance.
Choi is looking to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Choi trying to control from the bottom.
Bishoff prevents Choi from improving his position.
Choi is looking to control Bishoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Choi avoid being mounted?
Choi wants to improve his position but Bishoff is controlling well.
Bishoff trying to control from half guard but Choi is working away.
Choi trying to hold on to Bishoff's head to control him but Bishoff postures up.
Choi tries to roll over but Bishoff keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Choi is trying to maintain the position but Bishoff is very close to passing his half guard.
Choi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Choi.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Bishoff from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff won't allow Choi to sweep him here.
Choi keeps trying to improve his position.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Bishoff from controlling successfully.
Bishoff postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choi has his hands on Bishoff's head, controlling the position.
Choi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bishoff is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bishoff takes the fight on points by 27 to 9. |
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