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TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Jester and Larry Cucumber. Jester comes into the arena with The Cure - Friday I'm In Love blaring out of the sound system. Cucumber has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhRXn2NRiWI as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kenny Jester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Larry Cucumber!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jester gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cucumber to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jester (0) vs (2) Cucumber
Jester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cucumber content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Cucumber might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cucumber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cucumber told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cucumber defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jester is keeping the position for now.
Cucumber pushes down on Jester's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cucumber frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (5) Cucumber
Jester stops Cucumber from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cucumber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cucumber is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jester has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber controlling the pace for now.
Cucumber fails to take his opponent's back.
Jester is looking to get to half guard.
Jester regains half guard.
Cucumber content to control rather than advance.
Jester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cucumber content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jester looking for submissions off his back.
Cucumber wants to pass to mount but Jester is defending the position.
Cucumber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jester actively working from the bottom here.
Cucumber content to control rather than advance.
Cucumber uses his free foot to push down on Jester's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jester. Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (8) Cucumber
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jester is trying to escape the mount.
Cucumber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cucumber moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Jester (0) vs (11) Cucumber
Cucumber 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.
Jester tries to escape but Cucumber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cucumber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jester.
Jester trying to control the hands but Cucumber breaks the grip.
Cucumber tightening his grip on Jester, looking for the choke.
Cucumber looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is looking for the choke from the back position but Jester is controlling his hands well.
Cucumber tightening his grip on Jester, looking for the choke.
Cucumber biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jester defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cucumber tightening his grip on Jester, looking for the choke.
Jester is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jester is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Cucumber 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.
Cucumber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jester knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jester for a finish.
Jester defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cucumber's arms.
Cucumber controlling from the back.
Cucumber has the hooks in. Jester is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jester knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jester for a finish.
Jester tries to escape but Cucumber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jester is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cucumber is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jester defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jester tries to escape the position.
Cucumber is persistently looking for the submission but Jester is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Jester's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is persistently looking for the submission but Jester is defending it well.
Cucumber is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cucumber looking for the RNC.
Jester is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jester breaks Cucumber's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jester (2) vs (11) Cucumber
Cucumber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cucumber looks winded!
Cucumber looking for a sweep. Not yet Cucumber, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jester wants to control from the top but Cucumber keeps moving.
Jester thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cucumber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jester defends it easily.
Jester trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Cucumber working for a triangle but Jester defends it easily.
Jester tries to free his leg and advance position but Cucumber is retaining full guard.
Jester is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cucumber has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jester is looking to defend but Cucumber has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jester! Cucumber pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jester taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Larry Cucumber!
A very excited looking Larry Cucumber rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuri Tuksu and Rafal Jackiewicz. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Tuksu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rafal Jackiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tuksu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackiewicz jumps guard.
Tuksu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackiewicz has control of Tuksu's left arm, preventing Tuksu from doing any damage.
Jackiewicz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tuksu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuksu (0) vs (2) Jackiewicz
Tuksu being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Jackiewicz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackiewicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tuksu looking to control.
Jackiewicz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tuksu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackiewicz has managed to get both his arms back between Tuksu's legs - danger averted.
Jackiewicz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackiewicz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackiewicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tuksu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackiewicz is one step ahead there.
Tuksu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackiewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tuksu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuksu 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackiewicz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackiewicz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackiewicz drops back looking for a leg! Tuksu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tuksu manages to kick Jackiewicz off! Jackiewicz jumps back into Tuksu's guard.
Jackiewicz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackiewicz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackiewicz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tuksu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuksu is looking for a triangle but Jackiewicz pushes his legs off easily.
Jackiewicz stays in close to Tuksu's body and controls the position.
Jackiewicz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuksu wants to sweep here but Jackiewicz controlling him for the moment.
Jackiewicz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
More stalling from Jackiewicz.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackiewicz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackiewicz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackiewicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackiewicz wants to control from the top but Tuksu keeps moving.
Tuksu has his foot on Jackiewicz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackiewicz works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackiewicz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackiewicz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tuksu working a defensive guard here.
Tuksu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackiewicz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackiewicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tuksu being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackiewicz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuksu is trying to control the position but Jackiewicz postures up.
Jackiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackiewicz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu looking to control.
Jackiewicz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
Jackiewicz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tuksu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackiewicz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tuksu being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu is trying to control the position but Jackiewicz postures up.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
Tuksu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackiewicz on the ground.
Jackiewicz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tuksu controls Jackiewicz momentarily but Jackiewicz frees himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackiewicz 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.
Jackiewicz postures up.
Jackiewicz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
Jackiewicz content to stall in guard here.
Jackiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuksu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tuksu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuksu, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackiewicz controls the pace.
Tuksu keeping moving, preventing Jackiewicz from controlling successfully.
Jackiewicz 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.
Jackiewicz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackiewicz wins on points by 2 to 0. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Goki Shibukawa and Tim Tom. Chooooooooon! I think Shibukawa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ramallah - Days of Revenge. Tom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Goki Shibukawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tim Tom!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tom fails with the takedown
and Shibukawa counters by clinching up.
Shibukawa gets control of Tom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shibukawa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tom wants to control from the top but Shibukawa keeps moving.
Shibukawa seems keen to control Tom's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shibukawa 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.
Shibukawa is working hard here to advance position.
Shibukawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shibukawa tries to get out of the position.
Shibukawa controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibukawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Shibukawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tom manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shibukawa (2) vs (0) Tom
Shibukawa looking to pass the guard.
Tom should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shibukawa sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Tom doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Shibukawa paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Tom - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Tom! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sung Miyamoto and Tristan Lancier. Miyamoto comes into the arena with Placebo - Kitty Litter blaring out of the sound system. Tristan Lancier acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sung Miyamoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tristan Lancier!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miyamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lancier. No joy for Miyamoto on that attempt.
Lancier wants to counter with a clinch but Miyamoto pushes him away.
Lancier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miyamoto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyamoto (0) vs (2) Lancier
Lancier trying to control but Miyamoto is working from the bottom.
Miyamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lancier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lancier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lancier 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.
Miyamoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lancier wants to pass the guard but Miyamoto is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lancier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lancier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancier has managed to get both his arms back between Miyamoto's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancier stopping the sweep attempt from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lancier stacks Miyamoto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lancier! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyamoto (0) vs (5) Lancier
Miyamoto is trying to improve his position.
Lancier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miyamoto, who protects the arm well.
Lancier advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyamoto (0) vs (7) Lancier
Miyamoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miyamoto wants to control but Lancier is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto 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.
Lancier moves into full mount! Miyamoto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyamoto (0) vs (10) Lancier
Miyamoto is looking to improve his position but Lancier isn't that keen on the idea.
Lancier looking to secure an arm triangle but Miyamoto defends it well.
Lancier has control of Miyamoto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miyamoto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Miyamoto is desperately trying 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto wants to control but Lancier is having none of it.
Lancier working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Miyamoto turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lancier off and cradles Miyamoto's limp body as Lancier celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tristan Lancier! |
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