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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): 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 Tony Miyazaki (ranked 5891 p4p, 626 weight class) and Ivan Wonstom (ranked 2763 p4p, 274 weight class). Wonstom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Avenged Sevenfold - Lips Of Deceit. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tony Miyazaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Wonstom!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wonstom takes the fight into the clinch.
Wonstom pulls Miyazaki into guard.
Miyazaki passes Wonstom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wonstom tries to roll over but Miyazaki keeps him under control.
Wonstom is defending against the submission attempts here by Miyazaki.
Miyazaki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (3) vs (0) Wonstom
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonstom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Miyazaki'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.
Wonstom looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyazaki (6) vs (0) Wonstom
Miyazaki is persistently looking for the submission but Wonstom is defending it well.
Wonstom tries to escape but Miyazaki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyazaki working for a choke but Wonstom is defending well.
Miyazaki biding his time, controlling Wonstom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom is keeping busy.
Wonstom tries to break free.
Miyazaki looking for the RNC.
Miyazaki is riding his opponent, not letting Wonstom buck him off.
Wonstom tries to escape the position.
Wonstom is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyazaki gets his hands free.
Miyazaki trying to control.
Wonstom rolls, trying to escape but Miyazaki keeps control of the position.
Miyazaki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wonstom defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Miyazaki controlling well, preventing Wonstom from escaping the position.
Wonstom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyazaki avoiding Wonstom 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom is trying to break free.
Miyazaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miyazaki biding his time, controlling Wonstom.
Miyazaki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Miyazaki is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wonstom has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Miyazaki is trying to stick to Wonstom's back but Wonstom is turning into Miyazaki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miyazaki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wonstom. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyazaki (6) vs (2) Wonstom
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wonstom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyazaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wonstom has managed to get both his arms back between Miyazaki's legs - danger averted.
Wonstom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyazaki keeping full guard, as Wonstom tries to pass.
Miyazaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Wonstom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wonstom is taking a breather. Miyazaki 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki trying to control here.
Wonstom 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.
Wonstom is pressing down on Miyazaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyazaki is holding on for now.
Miyazaki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wonstom has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (6) vs (5) Wonstom
Miyazaki tries to hold on but Wonstom pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyazaki is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonstom working for a submission but Miyazaki is keeping him at bay.
Wonstom prevents Miyazaki from getting the reversal.
Wonstom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyazaki is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom looking for a guillotine from mount but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Wonstom controlling from the full mount.
Miyazaki is working to get back to half guard.
Wonstom jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Miyazaki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Miyazaki and Wonstom has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Miyazaki is trying to get back to half guard.
Wonstom swings around for an armbar but Miyazaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wonstom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyazaki (8) vs (5) Wonstom
Miyazaki advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wonstom sees it coming and defends easily.
Wonstom wants to improve his position but Miyazaki is controlling well.
Wonstom is refusing to be controlled, as Miyazaki sits in half guard.
Wonstom manages to get to full guard.
Wonstom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wonstom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyazaki defends well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki looking to pass the guard.
Miyazaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miyazaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miyazaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonstom is retaining full guard.
Miyazaki is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyazaki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyazaki (8) vs (7) Wonstom
Miyazaki being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyazaki holds on and takes a little breather.
Wonstom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyazaki is looking for a triangle but Wonstom pushes his legs off easily.
Wonstom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyazaki has his foot on Wonstom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wonstom works his way back into a safe position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki 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.
Wonstom is stalling in the full guard.
Miyazaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki has his foot on Wonstom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wonstom works his way back into a safe position though.
Wonstom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyazaki working for submissions but it's allowed Wonstom to get to half guard.
Miyazaki is trying to control but can't.
Wonstom trying to pass the guard but Miyazaki defending well.
Miyazaki is looking to control Wonstom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyazaki avoid being mounted?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom is taking a breather. Miyazaki 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.
Miyazaki won't allow Wonstom to pass to mount.
Miyazaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wonstom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wonstom's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyazaki is looking to control Wonstom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyazaki avoid being mounted?
Wonstom controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyazaki takes the fight on points by 8 to 7. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sean Sherk (ranked 10242 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 23244 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherk comes to the cage accompanied by 66 Arizona. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sean Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sherk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sherk (4) vs (0) Max
Sherk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sherk controlling the position from side mount.
Sherk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Max tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk tries for a kimura but Max is defending well.
Max being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Max has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sherk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sherk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Max is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sherk is staying tight to Max's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Max has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sherk but great work by Max. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sherk (4) vs (4) Max
Sherk is trying to improve his position.
Sherk is working hard here to advance position.
Max trying to control the action but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Sherk is trying to get back to half guard.
Sherk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Max off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sherk (8) vs (4) Max
Sherk is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Max defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk gets his hands free as Max looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk tightening his grip on Max, looking for the choke.
Sherk controls the action.
Max is in bad spot here.
Sherk patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sherk looking for the choke but no joy.
Sherk looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Max is controlling Sherk 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (8) vs (6) Max
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Max doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Max manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Max wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
Max looking to pass the guard.
Max avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sherk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sherk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sherk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Max passes Sherk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sherk is controlling Max's trapped leg to prevent Max from advancing to side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sherk trying to hold on to Max's head to control him but Max postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk moves into full guard.
Max looking to pass the guard.
Sherk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Max doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Max manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sherk working for a triangle but Max defends it easily.
Sherk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherk is looking for a triangle but Max pushes his legs off easily.
Sherk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherk has control of Max's left arm, preventing Max from doing any damage.
Sherk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sherk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Max has passed into half guard!
Sherk keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sherk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sherk looking for submissions off his back.
Sherk wants to control but Max is keeping busy.
Max wants to pass the guard but Sherk is defending well.
Sherk is trying to maintain the position but Max is very close to passing his half guard.
Max tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sherk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sherk has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Max escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Max! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (8) vs (9) Max
Sherk stops Max from passing to mount.
Sherk is looking to regain half guard here but Max keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sherk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Max moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sherk. Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (8) vs (12) Max
Sherk tries to improve position but can't.
Sherk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Max's best efforts.
Sherk gets back to full guard.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Max avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sherk working for a triangle but Max defends it easily.
Sherk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Max doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Max manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sherk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Max doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Max manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Max wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sherk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Max has passed into half guard!
Sherk moves into full guard.
Max trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Max thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Max must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Max pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherk is keeping the position for now.
Sherk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sherk has his foot on Max's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Max works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Max pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherk is keeping the position for now.
Max wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max wins on points by 12 to 8. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zain Retherford (ranked 8384 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 6704 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorginho Marcelo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Zain Retherford! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jorginho Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Retherford as he avoids it easily.
Marcelo tries to clinch up
and Retherford counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Retherford (4) vs (0) Marcelo
Marcelo is looking to regain half guard here but Retherford keeps moving and retains side control.
Retherford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marcelo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marcelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcelo trying to remain calm as Retherford controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcelo keeps trying to improve his position.
Retherford happy to just control the position for now.
Marcelo sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retherford seems to be looking for submissions.
Retherford is taking a breather. Marcelo 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.
Marcelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcelo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marcelo is looking to improve his position.
Retherford controlling the action here.
Marcelo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retherford seems to be working for a kimura but Marcelo defends the submission attempt.
Marcelo wants to improve his position but Retherford is controlling well.
Retherford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marcelo is looking to control Retherford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marcelo avoid being mounted?
Marcelo tries to get to full guard but Retherford has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retherford 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.
Marcelo has a hand on Retherford's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Retherford takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Retherford (7) vs (0) Marcelo
Marcelo working to try and regain half guard.
Retherford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marcelo is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retherford jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marcelo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Retherford tries to advance to mount but Marcelo denies him.
Marcelo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marcelo trying to get back to full guard but Retherford takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Retherford (10) vs (0) Marcelo
Marcelo 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: Retherford (10) vs (2) Marcelo
Marcelo stopping the sweep attempt from Retherford.
Retherford pulls Marcelo in to control the position.
Marcelo trying to control but Retherford is working from the bottom.
Retherford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcelo on the ground.
Retherford pulls Marcelo in to control the position.
Retherford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Retherford tries to get out of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Retherford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Retherford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Retherford (12) vs (2) Marcelo
Retherford tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcelo is retaining full guard.
Marcelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marcelo is looking for a triangle but Retherford pushes his legs off easily.
Retherford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Retherford won't allow Marcelo to sweep him here.
Marcelo working for submissions but it's allowed Retherford to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Retherford seems to be working for a kimura but Marcelo defends the submission attempt.
Retherford 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.
Retherford controlling the action here.
Marcelo wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Retherford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Retherford seems to be working for a kimura but Marcelo defends the submission attempt.
Marcelo tries to get to full guard but Retherford has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Retherford is working for a submission of some sort.
Marcelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Retherford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marcelo wants to control but Retherford is keeping busy.
Retherford is looking for a kimura but Marcelo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Retherford to get the leverage.
Marcelo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcelo wants to improve his position but Retherford is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo looking for submissions off his back.
Retherford works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Retherford (15) vs (2) Marcelo
Marcelo working to try and regain half guard.
Retherford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marcelo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Retherford controlling the position easily from mount.
Marcelo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marcelo tries to hold on but Retherford pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Retherford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marcelo is trying desperately to improve position.
Marcelo regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Retherford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marcelo wants to improve his position but Retherford is controlling well.
Marcelo won't allow Retherford to pass to mount.
Marcelo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcelo wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Retherford pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Retherford (18) vs (2) Marcelo
Retherford content just to control the position here.
Retherford working for a submission but Marcelo is keeping him at bay.
Retherford controlling from mount.
Retherford looking to control but Marcelo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marcelo is trying to escape the mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Retherford working for a guillotine from mount but Marcelo is in no mood to give up.
Retherford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Retherford avoids the attempt from Marcelo to control.
Retherford controlling from the full mount.
Retherford looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Retherford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Retherford with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Retherford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Retherford pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Retherford takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Zain Retherford started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3077 p4p, 436 weight class) and Affe Vanhanen (ranked 2939 p4p, 288 weight class). Goncalves's entrance music is TAPOUT. A fine choice. Vanhanen has chosen Hoop as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Affe Vanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vanhanen closes the distance and clinches.
Goncalves stops a takedown attempt from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen wants the takedown. Goncalves is fighting it off but Vanhanen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goncalves's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Vanhanen
Goncalves controlling Vanhanen's posture.
Goncalves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goncalves pulls Vanhanen in close to prevent any damage.
Goncalves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vanhanen is defending well. Goncalves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vanhanen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Goncalves celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dilon Goncalves!
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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