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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 10550 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 1422 p4p, 204 weight class). Teló is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (0) Teló
Roman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teló knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roman is taking a breather. Teló 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman tries to pass to full mount but Teló defends it.
Roman is trying to control the action in half guard but Teló is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roman trying to control from Teló's half guard. Teló has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
Roman is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Roman slips nicely into half guard.
Teló trying to control but Roman postures up.
Roman controlling the pace.
Roman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman is just content to waste time from the top position. Teló takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Roman is really struggling to control Teló but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Teló wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
Teló pulls Roman in close to prevent any damage.
Teló is trying to keep Roman in close.
Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roman stands and throws Teló's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (0) Teló
Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teló is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teló knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teló knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control the action but Teló is working from the bottom.
Roman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Teló has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roman but great work by Teló. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roman (5) vs (4) Teló
We've been hearing good reports from Roman'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.
Roman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Teló wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman can't do much from the bottom here.
Roman gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Teló being controlled here momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Teló has picked Roman up and slammed him! Roman can't keep hold of the triangle and Teló manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (7) Teló
Roman is trying to control Teló's posture but Teló avoids it.
Roman tries to bench press Teló off him but Teló keeps the position.
Roman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Roman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Teló pulls his head out easily.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
Roman trying to control from the bottom.
Teló is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (10) Teló
Roman is trying desperately to improve position.
Teló is trying to control here but Roman has managed to regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman with the active half guard here but Teló passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (13) Teló
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Roman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Teló presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roman (5) vs (15) Teló
Roman is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to improve his position but instead Teló has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roman (5) vs (18) Teló
Roman trying to control the hands but Teló won't let him.
Roman tries to escape but Teló has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Teló gets his hands free as Roman looks to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló is riding his opponent, not letting Roman buck him off.
Roman can't escape the position.
Roman trying to control the hands but Teló breaks the grip.
Roman is in bad spot here.
Teló controls the action.
Roman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teló prevents Roman from improving his position.
Teló trying to control the pace.
Roman wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Roman wants to get back to full guard but Teló has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (21) Teló
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló working away.
Teló wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman is looking to regain half guard here but Teló keeps moving and retains side control.
Teló gets to mount! Roman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roman (5) vs (23) Teló
Teló mounts Roman! Really nice guard pass there!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló fails to advance to Roman's back.
Roman tries to reverse the position but Teló maintains control.
Teló with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Roman wants to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló wins on points by 23 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monte Zuma (ranked 238 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raine Babe (ranked 6129 p4p, 0 weight class). Babe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Monte Zuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raine Babe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
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.
Babe doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuma circles away.
Zuma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zuma clinches up against the cage.
Babe fails to pull guard.
Zuma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zuma closes the distance and pushes Babe back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babe fails to pull guard.
Babe gets underhooks to prevent Zuma's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zuma is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Babe to the mat. Babe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (0) Babe
Babe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babe is trying to keep Zuma in close.
Zuma slips nicely into half guard.
Zuma passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (5) vs (0) Babe
Zuma goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Babe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (5) vs (2) Babe
Babe trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babe sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Zuma doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Babe 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 Zuma - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Monte Zuma!
After winning the bout, Monte Zuma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Raine Babe spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 3881 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Glover (ranked 2092 p4p, 281 weight class). 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Don Glover!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glover pinned against the cage. Glover gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Glover moves into the clinch successfully.
Glover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tamland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Glover is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tamland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Glover to the mat. Glover regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (0) Glover
Glover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tamland content to stall in guard here.
Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover wants to sweep here but Tamland controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Glover controls Tamland momentarily but Tamland frees himself.
Glover wants to sweep but no luck.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Glover is keeping the position.
Glover controls Tamland momentarily but Tamland frees himself.
Glover can't keep his opponent in guard - Tamland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Glover is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glover wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Glover tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tamland has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (5) vs (0) Glover
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Tamland prevents Glover from getting the reversal.
Glover looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover keeps trying to improve his position.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Tamland has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover can't escape the position.
Glover wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Glover is working to get back to half guard.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Glover is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Glover 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.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Glover is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Glover is looking to improve his position.
Glover is looking to control Tamland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glover avoid being mounted?
Glover tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Glover wants to get back to full guard but Tamland has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (8) vs (0) Glover
Glover is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Glover is trying to work for a sweep but Tamland has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tamland (10) vs (0) Glover
Glover can't escape the position.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland looking to control but Glover is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Glover really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Glover is trying desperately to improve position.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Glover tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Glover is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Glover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Glover is trying to escape the mount.
Glover manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Glover wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland not doing much here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Glover tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Tamland trying to control the pace.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Glover is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Glover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Tamland seems content to control.
Tamland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Glover for as long as he can get away with.
Glover is holding on to half guard well.
Glover trying to control from the bottom.
Glover wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Glover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glover trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Glover manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tamland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glover is keeping the position for now.
Glover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamland is one step ahead there.
Tamland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (13) vs (0) Glover
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Glover's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Glover tries to bench press Tamland off him but Tamland keeps the position.
Tamland taking a breather here.
Glover looking for a sweep but Tamland has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tamland (15) vs (0) Glover
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Glover is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Tamland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Glover gets back to half guard.
Glover wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is pressing down on Glover's thigh, looking to free his foot. Glover is holding on for now.
Tamland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Glover tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glover is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
A very excited looking Brick Tamland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 3509 p4p, 432 weight class) and Rickson Dredd (ranked 10503 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Knocksville Girl. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Eliod Bunkley Iii! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Rickson Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bunkley Iii moves into the clinch.
Bunkley Iii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dredd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bunkley Iii jumps into guard, dragging Dredd to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dredd defends well.
Dredd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dredd passes Bunkley Iii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd is working for a kimura but Bunkley Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Bunkley Iii trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bunkley Iii is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rickson Dredd!
A relieved looking Rickson Dredd 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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