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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mack Mythos (ranked 2816 p4p, 409 weight class) and DJ Dy No Mite (ranked 4796 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Mack Mythos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; DJ Dy No Mite!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dy No Mite rushes Mythos and presses him up against the cage.
Dy No Mite is trying to pull guard but Mythos has him pressed against the cage.
Mythos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mythos (2) vs (0) Dy No Mite
Mythos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dy No Mite trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dy No Mite is pulling down on Mythos's head. It's preventing any offense from Mythos, at least for the moment.
Mythos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dy No Mite is trying to control the position but Mythos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos postures up.
Mythos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dy No Mite holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dy No Mite keeping moving, preventing Mythos from controlling successfully.
Dy No Mite wants to control the position but Mythos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
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.
Dy No Mite wants to control but Mythos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mythos is looking to take a break and control but Dy No Mite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dy No Mite is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Mythos 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.
Dy No Mite trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mythos trying to mount his opponent but Dy No Mite defends it.
Dy No Mite tries to roll over but Mythos keeps him under control.
Mythos trying to control the pace.
Mythos is trying to control. Dy No Mite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dy No Mite is looking to control Mythos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dy No Mite avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mythos wants to pass the guard but Dy No Mite is defending well.
Dy No Mite is trying to maintain the position but Mythos is very close to passing his half guard.
Mythos is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mythos prevents Dy No Mite from improving his position.
Mythos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mythos tries to pass to full mount but Dy No Mite defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite is concentrating on defense, preventing Mythos from advancing position.
Mythos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dy No Mite controlling the position for now.
Mythos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mythos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dy No Mite trying to control from the bottom.
Mythos slows the pace down in half guard.
Dy No Mite wants to control but Mythos is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite controlling the position for now.
Let's hope that Dy No Mite 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.
Mythos wants to pass the guard but Dy No Mite is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite is looking for a sweep. Mythos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dy No Mite is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Mythos trying to control from half guard but Dy No Mite is working away.
Dy No Mite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mythos wants to pass the guard but Dy No Mite is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite tries to roll over but Mythos keeps him under control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mythos controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite trying to control but Mythos postures up.
Mythos moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (5) vs (0) Dy No Mite
Dy No Mite tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dy No Mite wants to control but Mythos postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Mack Mythos 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 4071 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 2401 p4p, 251 weight class). Ryan's entrance music is I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. A fine choice. McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone as his entrance music. David McCarthy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Daniel Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ryan (0) vs (4) McCarthy
McCarthy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryan, who protects the arm well.
McCarthy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ryan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McCarthy's guard! Nice work there by Ryan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (4) McCarthy
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCarthy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCarthy 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
McCarthy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (4) McCarthy
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy is not content to let Ryan control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryan tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
McCarthy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryan's best efforts.
McCarthy manages to get to full guard.
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy looking for a guillotine here but Ryan defends easily.
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! McCarthy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCarthy manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
Ryan stands and throws McCarthy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (4) McCarthy
Ryan tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
Ryan works to advance to full mount. McCarthy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ryan (10) vs (4) McCarthy
Ryan tries to control but McCarthy wriggling away.
McCarthy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (10) vs (6) McCarthy
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McCarthy pushing down on Ryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Ryan moves into full guard.
McCarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ryan managing to control the position.
Ryan controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.
Ryan managing to control the position.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
McCarthy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (12) vs (6) McCarthy
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (15) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy prevents Ryan from moving into mount.
McCarthy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (18) vs (6) McCarthy
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to get to half guard.
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCarthy is trying desperately to improve position.
McCarthy regains half guard.
Ryan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCarthy! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (21) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ryan.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCarthy is looking to escape.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to control but McCarthy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ryan is working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy frees his head quite easily.
Ryan fails to advance to McCarthy's back.
McCarthy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.
McCarthy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (24) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy tries to improve his position but instead Ryan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ryan (27) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy is really stuck here.
McCarthy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ryan's arms.
I really don't envy McCarthy right now.
McCarthy fending off the submission attempt from Ryan.
McCarthy is really stuck here.
Ryan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy showing good submission defense here.
McCarthy is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ryan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McCarthy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ryan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged McCarthy with him. McCarthy is trying to defend but Ryan has an arm under the chin now! McCarthy grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Ryan!
Daniel Ryan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 18931 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 4408 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Susi's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Hero of the Day. Tobias Pancake had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake looking to score a takedown here. Susi is defending well but Pancake drives through and ends up in Susi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Susi
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Susi has an active guard here but Pancake has managed to pass into half guard.
Pancake controlling the action here.
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Pancake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pancake seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pancake seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake is controlling the pace.
Pancake's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Susi is defending well.
Pancake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pancake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Susi wants to sweep but Pancake has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Susi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (7) vs (0) Susi
Pancake trying to control but Susi is having none of it.
Pancake controlling the pace for now.
Susi tries to lock up and control but Pancake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Susi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Susi is defending against the submission attempts here by Pancake.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pancake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Susi is refusing to be controlled, as Pancake sits in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (10) vs (0) Susi
Pancake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Susi tries to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.
Pancake trying to control but Susi is having none of it.
Susi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Pancake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Pancake! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Deangelo Flagg (ranked 16462 p4p, 657 weight class) and Andrew Morgan (ranked 2871 p4p, 0 weight class). Flagg comes to the cage accompanied by What Its Like. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Deangelo Flagg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Flagg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morgan but Morgan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deangelo Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Flagg on that attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morgan enables Flagg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morgan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flagg (2) vs (0) Morgan
Flagg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Flagg preventing the sweep.
Flagg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morgan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flagg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Flagg from controlling successfully.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan can't keep his opponent in guard - Flagg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morgan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Flagg seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Morgan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Deangelo Flagg!
A relieved looking Deangelo Flagg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Andrew Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '. |
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