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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Loureiro and Myles Grady. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Loureiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Myles Grady!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loureiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loureiro but Loureiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grady misses with a takedown attempt - Loureiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loureiro rushes Grady and presses him up against the cage.
Loureiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grady gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Loureiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loureiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grady defends well.
Loureiro working for submissions but it's allowed Grady to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grady wants to work for an arm triangle but Loureiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grady is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grady wants to work for an arm triangle but Loureiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loureiro is just riding it out for now. Grady eventually gives up the hold.
Loureiro is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loureiro keeps working.
Grady is working for a submission of some sort.
Loureiro is in trouble now - Grady has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (0) vs (3) Grady
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loureiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loureiro gets back to half guard.
Grady is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grady wants to work for an arm triangle but Loureiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to get to full guard but Grady has control of the leg.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro tries to roll over but Grady keeps him under control.
Grady is working for a kimura but Loureiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Grady is trying to control the action in half guard but Loureiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Loureiro wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loureiro gets full guard.
Grady wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving.
Loureiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grady wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving.
Loureiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grady trying to control but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loureiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Loureiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grady can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loureiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grady passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (0) vs (6) Grady
Grady is looking to take a break and control but Loureiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grady working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grady trying to control the action but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Loureiro manages to get back to half guard.
Grady stalling.
Loureiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Grady.
Loureiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loureiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grady defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Grady uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (0) vs (9) Grady
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to improve position but can't.
Loureiro is working hard here to advance position.
Grady trying to control the position but Loureiro is working away.
A lull in the action here as Grady stalls from top position.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Grady keeps moving and retains side control.
Loureiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (2) vs (9) Grady
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grady has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loureiro is working for an americana but Grady has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Loureiro was thinking about the submission.
Grady is adopting a defensive guard.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro wants to control from the top but Grady keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grady has control of Loureiro's left arm, preventing Loureiro from doing any damage.
Loureiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grady is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loureiro passes into half guard.
Grady controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Grady is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loureiro pulls his head out easily.
Loureiro maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Grady could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Loureiro has cracked it and Grady is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Loureiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Loureiro! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matti Tolonen and Demolisher Jack. Jack has chosen Pleasures of the Flesh as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matti Tolonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Demolisher Jack!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tolonen clinches up against the cage.
Tolonen jumps into guard, dragging Jack to the mat.
Jack trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tolonen holds on and takes a little breather.
Jack sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jack wants to pass the guard but Tolonen is keeping the position.
Tolonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (2) vs (0) Jack
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tolonen won't allow Jack to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now.
Jack pulls Tolonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Tolonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tolonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tolonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tolonen preventing the sweep.
Tolonen has gone for a leg lock! Jack slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tolonen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (2) vs (2) Jack
Jack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jack trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Tolonen 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: Tolonen (4) vs (2) Jack
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack won't allow Tolonen to pass to mount.
Tolonen is controlling the pace.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.
Tolonen controlling the action here.
Jack is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is taking a breather. Jack says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jack wants to improve his position but Tolonen is controlling well.
Jack trying to hold on to Tolonen's head to control him but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen is trying to work for a kimura but Jack is defending well.
Jack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jack is trying to keep Tolonen in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jack wants to sweep here but Tolonen controlling him for the moment.
Tolonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tolonen looking to sit in guard and control but Jack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (4) vs (4) Jack
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack controlling from the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jack stopping the sweep attempt from Tolonen.
Jack sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tolonen working a defensive guard here.
Jack wants to control from the top but Tolonen keeps moving.
Tolonen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen 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.
Tolonen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jack looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tolonen trying to keep a closed guard but Jack is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen pulls Jack in close to prevent any damage.
Jack slips nicely into half guard.
Jack prevents Tolonen from improving his position.
Tolonen manages to get to full guard.
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Tolonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tolonen manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Tolonen's guard.
Tolonen wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jack drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tolonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tolonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tolonen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tolonen (8) vs (4) Jack
Jack is looking for a sweep.
Jack manages to get back to half guard.
Jack is looking to control Tolonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted?
Jack wants to get back to full guard but Tolonen has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tolonen (11) vs (4) Jack
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jack wants to hold on but Tolonen pushes him away.
Jack is squirming around, avoiding Tolonen's attempts to control the action.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tolonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jack has given up his back. Will we see Tolonen going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Tolonen (14) vs (4) Jack
Tolonen keeps control of the position easily here as Jack tries to buck him off.
Jack turns into Tolonen and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (14) vs (6) Jack
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jack controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolonen is keeping the position for now.
Jack trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Jack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tolonen is pulling down on Jack's head to control his posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (16) vs (6) Jack
Tolonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tolonen slips nicely into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen wants to free his trapped foot but Jack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tolonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jack trying to control from the bottom.
Jack moves into full guard.
Tolonen wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Tolonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Jack is trying to control the position but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack pulls Tolonen in to control the position.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolonen 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.
Tolonen trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tolonen takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matti Tolonen waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Demolisher Jack had this to say: 'So sorry '. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Digong Du Thirty and Saleem Al Khan. Al Khan has chosen Three Days Grace - Scared as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Digong Du Thirty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Saleem Al Khan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Du Thirty clinches up against the cage.
Du Thirty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Al Khan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Al Khan wants the takedown. Du Thirty is fighting it off but Al Khan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Du Thirty's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Du Thirty (0) vs (2) Al Khan
Du Thirty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Du Thirty tries to get out of the position.
Al Khan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Du Thirty 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: Du Thirty (2) vs (2) Al Khan
Du Thirty passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Du Thirty (5) vs (2) Al Khan
Du Thirty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Al Khan, who protects the arm well.
Du Thirty is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Thirty is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Khan is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Thirty goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Al Khan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Du Thirty's guard! Nice work there by Al Khan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Du Thirty (5) vs (4) Al Khan
Du Thirty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Du Thirty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Khan defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Khan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al Khan seems to be looking for submissions.
Du Thirty wants to improve his position but Al Khan is controlling well.
Al Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Du Thirty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Khan on the ground.
Du Thirty wants to improve his position but Al Khan is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Du Thirty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Al Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Du Thirty is looking to improve his position.
Al Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Du Thirty sees it coming and defends easily.
Du Thirty tries to get to full guard but Al Khan has control of the leg.
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Du Thirty has managed to free his arm - good work.
Du Thirty tries to get to full guard but Al Khan has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Du Thirty is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Du Thirty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Khan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Al Khan pushing down on Du Thirty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Du Thirty wants to get back to full guard.
Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Du Thirty is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Du Thirty has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Du Thirty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Khan advances to half guard.
Al Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Du Thirty sees it coming and defends easily.
Du Thirty tries to roll over but Al Khan keeps him under control.
Du Thirty has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Du Thirty wants to improve his position but Al Khan is controlling well.
Al Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Du Thirty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Du Thirty is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khan.
Al Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Khan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Du Thirty (5) vs (7) Al Khan
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Du Thirty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Khan looking for a guillotine from mount but Du Thirty is having none of it.
Du Thirty is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Du Thirty slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Al Khan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Du Thirty tries to roll over but Al Khan keeps him under control.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Du Thirty gets back to full guard.
Du Thirty keeping full guard, as Al Khan tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan passes Du Thirty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Al Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura but Du Thirty is defending well.
Du Thirty wants to get back to full guard.
Du Thirty is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khan.
Du Thirty is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Du Thirty defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Du Thirty is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khan.
Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Du Thirty is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Al Khan is looking to advance position but Du Thirty won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Du Thirty gets full guard.
Du Thirty wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Khan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Du Thirty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Khan has Du Thirty in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Du Thirty (7) vs (7) Al Khan
Du Thirty advances to half guard.
Du Thirty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Du Thirty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Du Thirty is pressing down on Al Khan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Khan is holding on for now.
Du Thirty trying to advance position but Al Khan counters by regaining guard.
Du Thirty is looking to advance position but Al Khan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Du Thirty (7) vs (11) Al Khan
Du Thirty can't escape the position.
Al Khan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Du Thirty has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Du Thirty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Du Thirty is now in Al Khan's guard. A big mistake from Al Khan there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Du Thirty (9) vs (11) Al Khan
Du Thirty pushing down on Al Khan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Du Thirty tries to pass to full mount but Al Khan defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Khan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Khan has his foot on Du Thirty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Du Thirty works his way back into a safe position though.
Du Thirty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Du Thirty passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Du Thirty (12) vs (11) Al Khan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Du Thirty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Khan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Du Thirty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Du Thirty swings around for an armbar but Al Khan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Du Thirty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Du Thirty (12) vs (13) Al Khan
Du Thirty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Khan is one step ahead there.
Al Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Du Thirty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Al Khan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Du Thirty looking for a guillotine here but Al Khan defends easily.
Al Khan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Du Thirty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Khan has Du Thirty in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Du Thirty (14) vs (13) Al Khan
Al Khan working for a triangle but Du Thirty defends it easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan keeping full guard, as Du Thirty tries to pass.
Al Khan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Du Thirty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Du Thirty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Khan is just riding it out for now. Du Thirty eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Du Thirty takes the fight on points by 14 to 13. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ines Reuter and Johnny Jones. Reuter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Habiba. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ines Reuter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Reuter shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones forces Reuter back against the cage and clinches.
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reuter (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reuter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reuter actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuter is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Reuter still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Reuter has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reuter (4) vs (2) Jones
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reuter is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reuter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reuter is looking for a kimura here.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones pushes a forearm under Reuter's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Reuter is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Jones!
A relieved looking Johnny Jones 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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