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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo 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 Aran Schmeck and Alvin Aguilar. Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Aran Schmeck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar clinches up with Schmeck and pushes him back against the cage.
Aguilar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Schmeck can't fight it off and eventually Aguilar manages to take the fight to the floor. Schmeck looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeck (0) vs (2) Aguilar
Aguilar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schmeck can't keep his opponent in guard - Aguilar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schmeck trying to hold on to Aguilar's head to control him but Aguilar postures up.
Schmeck tries to get to full guard but Aguilar has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aguilar is trying to control. Schmeck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schmeck is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Aguilar is tapping! Great win for Schmeck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aran Schmeck!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aran Schmeck waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.
Alvin Aguilar was interviewed post fight and said 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser and Michael Blake. Schmeiser comes into the arena with David vs Monsanto blaring out of the sound system. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schmeiser fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blake is defended easily by Schmeiser.
Blake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schmeiser was covering up waiting for the punch and Blake finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (2) Blake
Schmeiser seems keen to control Blake's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser trying to keep a closed guard but Blake is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control the position here.
Schmeiser keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake is fighting to break Schmeiser's control of his arms but Schmeiser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet.
Schmeiser pulls Blake in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmeiser is keeping the position for now.
Blake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blake passes Schmeiser's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schmeiser is trying to maintain the position but Blake is very close to passing his half guard.
Schmeiser manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schmeiser is pulling down on Blake's head. It's preventing any offense from Blake, at least for the moment.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blake wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser controlling Blake's posture.
Blake advances to half guard.
Schmeiser regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schmeiser 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.
Schmeiser is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blake postures up.
Schmeiser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Schmeiser's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Schmeiser controls Blake momentarily but Blake frees himself.
Schmeiser has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blake has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (5) Blake
Schmeiser can't do much from the bottom here.
Schmeiser is not content to let Blake control the position.
Schmeiser tries to bench press Blake off him but Blake keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser reaches up around Blake's neck trying to control. But Blake takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Schmeiser! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Schmeiser is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Blake celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Blake!
Michael Blake thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed and Jay Gatsby. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jay Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gatsby has managed to clinch.
Starseed wants to take the fight to the mat but Gatsby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gatsby wants the takedown. Starseed is fighting it off but Gatsby persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Starseed's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (0) vs (2) Gatsby
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but Starseed is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Starseed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Starseed pulls Gatsby in close to prevent any damage.
Gatsby sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starseed is keeping the position for now.
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.
Starseed trying to control the position here.
Gatsby trying to control but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Starseed keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
Starseed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gatsby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starseed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Starseed keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
Gatsby stands and throws Starseed's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (0) vs (5) Gatsby
Starseed regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gatsby's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Starseed is trying to control but can't.
Starseed looking for submissions off his back.
Gatsby tries to pass to full mount but Starseed defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby wants to control but Starseed is keeping him busy.
Gatsby stalling.
Starseed is trying to get back to full guard.
Gatsby is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Starseed wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gatsby keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gatsby wants to take a breather but Starseed is having none of it.
Well, if Gatsby 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.
Starseed is trying to maintain the position but Gatsby is very close to passing his half guard.
Gatsby trying to pass the guard but Starseed defending well.
Gatsby prevents Starseed from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Starseed defends it well.
Gatsby is controlling the pace.
Starseed trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gatsby in particular looking to stall.
Gatsby trying to mount his opponent but Starseed defends it.
Gatsby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is looking for a sweep. Gatsby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Starseed is working hard here to advance position.
Gatsby trying to mount his opponent but Starseed defends it.
Starseed is looking for a sweep. Gatsby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gatsby's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is staying active underneath Gatsby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gatsby is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Starseed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gatsby is working away from the top position though.
Starseed is staying active underneath Gatsby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Starseed is positioning himself well to prevent Gatsby advancing to mount.
Starseed wants to improve his position but Gatsby is controlling well.
Starseed is looking to control Gatsby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Starseed avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gatsby wants to pass the guard but Starseed is defending well.
Gatsby keeps trying to improve his position.
Gatsby performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Starseed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starseed moves into full guard.
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starseed is controlling Gatsby's posture.
Gatsby passes Starseed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Starseed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gatsby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gatsby's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (4) vs (5) Gatsby
Starseed tries to keep control of the position but Gatsby is staying busy.
Starseed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gatsby wants to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby just trying to survive but Starseed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Starseed controlling well, preventing Gatsby from escaping the position.
Starseed looking for the choke but no joy.
Gatsby is really stuck here.
Gatsby is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Starseed off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby turns into Starseed and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (4) vs (7) Gatsby
Gatsby postures up.
Gatsby stopping the sweep attempt from Starseed.
Gatsby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Starseed keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Starseed keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
Gatsby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gatsby trying to control but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Starseed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gatsby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatsby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Starseed haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby passes Starseed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Starseed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gatsby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gatsby is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Starseed! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (4) vs (10) Gatsby
Starseed regains half guard.
Gatsby seems to be working for a kimura but Starseed defends the submission attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is working for a kimura but Starseed is defending it quite comfortably.
Gatsby wants to pass the guard but Starseed is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gatsby wins on points by 10 to 4.
As Jay Gatsby got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: My life, old sport, my life... my life has got to be like this... It's got to keep going on.'.
In defeat, Indigo Starseed stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tat Moh and Titus Kahoohalphala. Kahoohalphala has chosen Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tat Moh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Titus Kahoohalphala!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Moh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kahoohalphala regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moh (2) vs (0) Kahoohalphala
Moh stays in close to Kahoohalphala's body and controls the position.
Moh looking to pass the guard.
Moh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kahoohalphala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moh is one step ahead there.
Kahoohalphala has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Moh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kahoohalphala. Score +3 for passing guard: Moh (5) vs (0) Kahoohalphala
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahoohalphala tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh trying to control the action but Kahoohalphala is working from the bottom.
Moh is staying tight to Kahoohalphala's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Moh working away.
Kahoohalphala might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kahoohalphala sneaks back into half guard.
Moh slows the pace down in half guard.
Kahoohalphala tries to roll over but Moh keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moh not doing much here.
Moh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kahoohalphala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kahoohalphala tries to get to full guard but Moh has control of the leg.
Moh wants to pass the guard but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a sweep. Moh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala trying to control from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala actively working from the bottom here.
Kahoohalphala wants to improve his position but Moh is controlling well.
Moh controlling the action here.
Moh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kahoohalphala for as long as he can get away with.
Moh is trying to control the action in half guard but Kahoohalphala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moh trying to control from half guard but Kahoohalphala is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala tries to get to full guard but Moh has control of the leg.
Moh wants to pass the guard but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
Kahoohalphala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kahoohalphala.
Moh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kahoohalphala's guard.
Moh wants to pass the guard but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
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.
Moh controlling the pace.
Kahoohalphala regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control the position but Moh postures up.
Kahoohalphala keeping full guard, as Moh tries to pass.
Moh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moh passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moh (8) vs (0) Kahoohalphala
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moh controlling the position from side mount.
Kahoohalphala is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moh off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moh (8) vs (4) Kahoohalphala
Moh is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kahoohalphala has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Moh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Moh breaks Kahoohalphala's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moh (10) vs (4) Kahoohalphala
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kahoohalphala looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahoohalphala, not yet.
Moh trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kahoohalphala manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moh (10) vs (6) Kahoohalphala
Moh keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Moh pulls Kahoohalphala in close to prevent any damage.
Kahoohalphala controlling from the top position.
Moh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kahoohalphala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moh is keeping the position for now.
Moh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahoohalphala's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moh (12) vs (6) Kahoohalphala
Kahoohalphala throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moh escapes and throws Kahoohalphala's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moh (15) vs (6) Kahoohalphala
Moh takes a little break here. Kahoohalphala wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is being controlled here.
Moh trying to control the position but Kahoohalphala is working away.
Moh content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kahoohalphala is looking to regain half guard here but Moh keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Moh trying to control the position but Kahoohalphala is working away.
Moh slows the pace down.
Kahoohalphala is not content to let Moh control the position.
Kahoohalphala is being controlled here.
Kahoohalphala tries to buck Moh off but Moh is having none of it.
Kahoohalphala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moh's best efforts.
Kahoohalphala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala manages to get to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Moh passes Kahoohalphala's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kahoohalphala tries to roll over but Moh keeps him under control.
Moh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kahoohalphala wants to get back to full guard.
Moh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kahoohalphala has a hand on Moh's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moh takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Moh (18) vs (6) Kahoohalphala
Kahoohalphala is trying desperately to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Moh controlling from the full mount.
Moh wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Moh controlling from mount.
Kahoohalphala gets back to half guard.
Kahoohalphala wants to get back to full guard but Moh has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Moh (21) vs (6) Kahoohalphala
Kahoohalphala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moh forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Moh (24) vs (6) Kahoohalphala
Kahoohalphala tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is still trying to improve position.
Kahoohalphala showing good submission defense here.
Moh is hanging on to Kahoohalphala's back as he tries to escape.
Moh is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kahoohalphala won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Moh off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tat Moh!
Tat Moh took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. '. |
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