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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Prior and Dilon Goncalves. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; David Prior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Goncalves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prior defends it nicely.
Prior feinted with a counter takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goncalves. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Prior (0) vs (4) Goncalves
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goncalves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Goncalves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Prior is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is trying to get an arm triangle but Prior is defending well.
Goncalves wants to control but Prior is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Prior is right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prior is being controlled here.
Prior is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goncalves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Prior is defending against the submission attempts here by Goncalves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prior is pressing down on Goncalves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prior wants to hit a switch here but Goncalves passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Prior there! Score +3 for passing guard: Prior (0) vs (7) Goncalves
Prior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goncalves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Prior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Prior tries to roll over but Goncalves keeps him under control.
Prior is holding on to half guard well.
Prior is defending against the submission attempts here by Goncalves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Prior is concentrating on defense, preventing Goncalves from advancing position.
Prior is trying to maintain the position but Goncalves is very close to passing his half guard.
Goncalves moves into full mount! Prior won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Prior (0) vs (10) Goncalves
Prior is squirming around, avoiding Goncalves's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Prior tries to reverse the position but Goncalves maintains control.
Goncalves looking to secure an arm triangle but Prior defends it well.
Goncalves prevents Prior from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Prior holds on for dear life.
Goncalves prevents Prior from getting the reversal.
Goncalves controlling from the full mount.
Goncalves wants to control but instead Prior manages to regain half guard.
Goncalves is looking to stall here but Prior recovers full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Prior trying to keep a closed guard but Goncalves is proving a slippery customer.
Prior keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Prior is adopting a defensive guard.
Prior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Prior keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Prior keeping full guard, as Goncalves tries to pass.
Prior trying to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves wants to control from the top but Prior keeps moving.
Goncalves looking to pass the guard.
Prior looking for a sweep. Not yet Prior, not yet.
Prior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goncalves 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Prior is controlling Goncalves's posture.
Prior controls Goncalves momentarily but Goncalves frees himself.
Prior wants to sweep here but Goncalves controlling him for the moment.
Prior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves trying to control but Prior is working from the bottom.
Goncalves postures up.
Prior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goncalves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prior trying to keep a closed guard but Goncalves is proving a slippery customer.
Goncalves content to stall in guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prior controlling the position.
Goncalves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prior is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Prior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goncalves trying to control but Prior is working from the bottom.
Goncalves looking to pass the guard.
Goncalves postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goncalves wins on points by 10 to 0.
Dilon Goncalves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steven Shatiko and Jimmie Connor. 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Steven Shatiko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jimmie Connor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shatiko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connor but Connor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Connor has a takedown stuffed.
Connor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shatiko pinned against the cage. Shatiko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shatiko.
Connor has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor pulls guard successfully.
Shatiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shatiko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shatiko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shatiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Connor is pulling down on Shatiko's head to control his posture.
Shatiko is pushing down on Connor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Connor is fighting to maintain full guard but Shatiko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shatiko trying to control the action but Connor is working from the bottom.
Connor looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shatiko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Connor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Connor is trying is best to control the position here.
Connor is continuing to stall.
Connor manages to get to full guard.
Connor pulls Shatiko in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shatiko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connor is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko pushes down on Connor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shatiko trying to control from half guard but Connor is working away.
Connor is looking for a sweep. Shatiko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Connor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Connor is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Connor is in trouble now - Shatiko has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shatiko (3) vs (0) Connor
Shatiko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Connor is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to reverse the position but Shatiko maintains control.
Shatiko wants to take Connor's back but he can't do it this time.
Shatiko controlling the position easily from mount.
Connor is looking to improve his position but Shatiko isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Connor is controlling an arm, preventing Shatiko from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Shatiko prevents Connor from getting the reversal.
Shatiko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Connor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Connor can't escape the position.
Connor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Connor actively working from the bottom here.
Shatiko is looking to take a break and control but Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shatiko prevents Connor from improving his position.
Shatiko trying to control the action but Connor is working from the bottom.
Connor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Shatiko sits in half guard.
Shatiko is looking to stall here but Connor recovers full guard.
Shatiko looking to sit in guard and control but Connor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shatiko (3) vs (2) Connor
Shatiko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shatiko is breathing heavily.
Connor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shatiko is keeping the position for now.
Shatiko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shatiko tries to get out of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko working for submissions but it's allowed Connor to get to half guard.
Connor wants to pass the guard but Shatiko is defending well.
Connor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shatiko wants to sweep but Connor has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shatiko (3) vs (5) Connor
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko wants to control but Connor postures up.
Connor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shatiko! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shatiko (3) vs (7) Connor
Connor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shatiko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Connor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shatiko is now in Connor's guard. A big mistake from Connor there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shatiko (5) vs (7) Connor
Shatiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Connor is pulling down on Shatiko's head. It's preventing any offense from Shatiko, at least for the moment.
Connor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shatiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shatiko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Connor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shatiko has managed to get both his arms back between Connor's legs - danger averted.
Connor is trying to control the position but Shatiko postures up.
Connor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Connor looking for a guillotine here but Shatiko defends easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Connor has his foot on Shatiko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shatiko works his way back into a safe position though.
Connor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shatiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Connor keeping moving, preventing Shatiko from controlling successfully.
Connor is trying to keep Shatiko in close.
Shatiko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shatiko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Connor's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor wins on points by 7 to 5.
After winning the bout, Jimmie Connor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Nikos Giannopoulos and Tony Miyazaki. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nikos Giannopoulos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tony Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Giannopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Giannopoulos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Giannopoulos (4) vs (0) Miyazaki
Giannopoulos swings around for an armbar but Miyazaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Giannopoulos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giannopoulos (4) vs (2) Miyazaki
Miyazaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giannopoulos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giannopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Miyazaki is proving a slippery customer.
Giannopoulos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Miyazaki rolls with it to try and escape but Giannopoulos cranks on the arm and Miyazaki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikos Giannopoulos!
Nikos Giannopoulos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexei Erschov and Gerard Geeson. Geeson has chosen Slayer - Bloodline as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Alexei Erschov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gerard Geeson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Geeson as Erschov shoots in.
Erschov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erschov (2) vs (0) Geeson
Erschov has gone for a leg lock! Geeson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Erschov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erschov (2) vs (2) Geeson
We've been hearing good reports from Erschov'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.
Erschov is looking for a triangle but Geeson pushes his legs off easily.
Geeson trying to control but Erschov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erschov wants to sweep here but Geeson controlling him for the moment.
Erschov pushes a forearm under Geeson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Geeson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Erschov! |
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