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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ezekiel Kingston and James Steel. On his way into the cage it seems that Ezekiel Kingston has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ezekiel Kingston seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ezekiel Kingston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; James Steel!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kingston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steel has picked Kingston up and slammed him! Kingston can't keep hold of the triangle and Steel manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kingston (0) vs (3) Steel
Kingston is trying to improve his position.
Steel advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kingston (0) vs (5) Steel
Kingston sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Kingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Kingston defends the submission attempt.
Kingston actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kingston.
Kingston has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Kingston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kingston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kingston is tightening it up a little... Steel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Steel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Steel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kingston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ezekiel Kingston!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Kingston started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon McDonald and Guilherme Mendes. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Jon McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mendes closes the distance and clinches.
Mendes 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) Mendes
Mendes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mendes biding his time, controlling McDonald.
McDonald wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
McDonald tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control the position but Mendes manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald staying busy and making it hard for Mendes to control.
McDonald has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
McDonald breaks Mendes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) Mendes
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Mendes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendes controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
Mendes is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Mendes trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Mendes has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Mendes! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guilherme Mendes! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Tubridy and Walter Disney. Tubridy comes to the cage accompanied by Late Late theme tune. Disney has chosen My Theme Song as his entrance music. Walter Disney told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Tubridy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Walter Disney!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tubridy moves into the clinch.
Disney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tubridy smiles and moves away.
Tubridy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tubridy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tubridy (2) vs (0) Disney
Tubridy stopping the sweep attempt from Disney.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tubridy trying to control but Disney is working from the bottom.
Tubridy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Disney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Disney being controlled here, momentarily.
Tubridy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Disney for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disney keeping moving, preventing Tubridy from controlling successfully.
Disney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tubridy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Disney is keeping the position for now.
Tubridy 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.
Tubridy wants to control from the top but Disney keeps moving.
Disney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tubridy (2) vs (2) Disney
Tubridy pulls Disney in close to prevent any damage.
Tubridy working a defensive guard here.
Disney looking to pass the guard.
Tubridy is trying to keep Disney in close.
Disney tries to free his leg and advance position but Tubridy is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tubridy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tubridy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Disney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tubridy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disney works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Disney prevents Tubridy from improving his position.
Disney takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tubridy trying to control from the bottom.
Disney with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Disney is thwarting Tubridy's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Disney wants to free his trapped foot but Tubridy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Disney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Disney frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tubridy (2) vs (5) Disney
Disney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tubridy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Disney content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tubridy is desperately trying to improve his position but Disney has a good base and remains in mount.
Disney controlling from the full mount.
Disney wants to take Tubridy's back here but Tubridy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Disney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tubridy prevents Disney from taking his back.
Disney controlling from the full mount.
Tubridy is working to get back to half guard.
Disney controlling the position easily from mount.
Tubridy is working to get back to half guard.
Disney avoids the attempt from Tubridy to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Disney looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tubridy wants to control but Disney is having none of it.
Disney wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Disney controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Disney 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tubridy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tubridy tries to hold on but Disney postures up.
Disney controlling his opponent.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Disney.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tubridy is looking to get to half guard.
Disney controlling the position easily from mount.
Tubridy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Disney content just to control the position here.
Disney prevents Tubridy from getting the reversal.
Disney looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tubridy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Disney controlling his opponent.
Yet more stalling tactics from Disney.
Tubridy is looking to get to half guard.
Disney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tubridy is working to get back to half guard.
Tubridy is controlling an arm, preventing Disney from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Disney looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tubridy wants to control but Disney is having none of it.
Disney is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tubridy is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Tubridy (2) vs (8) Disney
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tubridy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Disney's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Disney is not going to allow Tubridy to sit and survive in this position.
Tubridy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Disney.
Well, with Disney on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Tubridy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Disney.
Tubridy is in bad spot here.
Disney is riding his opponent, not letting Tubridy buck him off.
Tubridy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Disney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Disney is continuing to stall.
Disney fails to take his opponent's back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tubridy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Disney controlling from the full mount.
Tubridy has given up his back here. Will Disney look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Tubridy (2) vs (11) Disney
Disney controlling the position well here. Tubridy rolled but Disney kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Tubridy right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Disney wins on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Walter Disney thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Ryan Tubridy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit '. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Bishoff and Carlito Brigante. Bishoff comes to the cage accompanied by Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing. Carlito Brigante 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gary Bishoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carlito Brigante!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bishoff clinches up against the cage.
Bishoff ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bishoff no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bishoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brigante is one step ahead there.
Brigante trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brigante postures up.
Brigante not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bishoff working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brigante is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bishoff is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bishoff has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (2) vs (0) Brigante
Bishoff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brigante looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brigante looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brigante! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bishoff (2) vs (4) Brigante
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishoff wants to control but Brigante postures up.
Bishoff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brigante wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bishoff manages to get back to half guard.
Bishoff actively working from the bottom here.
Bishoff wants to improve his position but Brigante is controlling well.
Bishoff wants to control but Brigante is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante wants to take a breather but Bishoff is having none of it.
Brigante controlling the action here.
Bishoff manages to get to full guard.
Brigante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishoff keeping moving, preventing Brigante from controlling successfully.
Bishoff working a defensive guard but Brigante manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (2) vs (7) Brigante
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigante controlling the position from side mount.
Bishoff gets back to half guard.
Brigante wants to free his trapped foot but Bishoff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bishoff is looking for a sweep. Brigante is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brigante is keen to just control but Bishoff is a slippery customer.
Brigante might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bishoff haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigante moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (2) vs (10) Brigante
Bishoff is trying to get back to half guard.
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 struggling a bit here.
Brigante tries to advance to mount but Bishoff denies him.
Bishoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Bishoff is not content to let Brigante control the position.
Brigante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bishoff, who protects the arm well.
Bishoff is trying to control Brigante's posture but Brigante avoids it.
Brigante looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is trying to control Brigante's posture but Brigante avoids it.
Bishoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brigante tries for a kimura but Bishoff is defending well.
Brigante thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bishoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is trying to control Brigante's posture but Brigante avoids it.
Brigante has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bishoff (2) vs (12) Brigante
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brigante tries to control but Bishoff wriggling away.
Bishoff working to try and regain half guard.
Bishoff is squirming around, avoiding Brigante's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff can't escape the position.
Brigante trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bishoff is looking to improve his position but Brigante isn't that keen on the idea.
Brigante sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bishoff tries to hold on but Brigante postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bishoff is working hard here to advance position.
Brigante controlling the pace for now.
Bishoff is looking to get to half guard.
Brigante wants to control the pace but Bishoff is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff tries to hold on but Brigante postures up.
Brigante can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bishoff is looking to escape.
Brigante content just to control the position here.
Bishoff is trying to escape the mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff wants to hold on but Brigante pushes him away.
Brigante controlling from mount.
Bishoff is desperately trying to improve his position but Brigante has a good base and remains in mount.
Brigante trying to control but Bishoff is having none of it.
Bishoff tries to lock up and control but Brigante gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Bishoff is looking to improve his position but Brigante isn't that keen on the idea.
Bishoff is squirming around, avoiding Brigante's attempts to control the action.
Brigante is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brigante throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bishoff has his hands clasped together but Brigante breaks the hold and Bishoff is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Brigante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlito Brigante!
Carlito Brigante looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Chester Jones you little bitch im coming for you, you cant hide anymore stop protecting him Roco Milstown give me the title shot
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