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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 4374 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Eldison (ranked 22393 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ahti Kaleva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lucio Eldison!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Eldison shoots in but no luck this time.
Eldison shoots in and drives through. Kaleva sprawls well.
No luck for Eldison with that takedown attempt.
Ahti Kaleva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Eldison.
Eldison drives through and clinches with Kaleva against the cage.
Eldison prevents the takedown attempt.
Eldison pulls guard.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Eldison keeps moving.
Kaleva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaleva wants to pass the guard but Eldison is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eldison is looking for a sweep. Kaleva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva not doing much here.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura here.
Kaleva wants to work for an arm triangle but Eldison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaleva is looking to advance position but Eldison won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is just content to waste time from the top position. Eldison takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kaleva'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.
Kaleva is looking to pass into half guard but Eldison pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eldison is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (0) vs (2) Eldison
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eldison preventing the sweep.
Eldison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eldison passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (0) vs (5) Eldison
Eldison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaleva, who protects the arm well.
Eldison is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaleva is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldison working away.
Eldison swings around for an armbar but Kaleva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eldison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (2) vs (5) Eldison
Eldison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaleva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaleva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaleva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eldison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaleva is one step ahead there.
Kaleva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Eldison dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (2) vs (7) Eldison
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eldison is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Eldison has picked Kaleva up and slammed him! Kaleva can't keep hold of the triangle and Eldison manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (2) vs (10) Eldison
Kaleva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Eldison's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Eldison trying to mount his opponent but Kaleva defends it.
Kaleva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eldison is working away from the top position though.
Eldison wants to pass the guard but Kaleva is defending well.
Eldison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaleva sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Eldison 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.
Eldison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eldison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva is pulling down on Eldison's head to control his posture.
Eldison wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Kaleva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaleva wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Eldison from controlling successfully.
Kaleva looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eldison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eldison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaleva's guard.
Kaleva moves into full guard.
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eldison looking to pass the guard.
Kaleva trying to control the position here.
Eldison passes Kaleva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
Kaleva is defending against the submission attempts here by Eldison.
Eldison wants to take a breather but Kaleva is having none of it.
Eldison prevents Kaleva from improving his position.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard but Eldison has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (2) vs (13) Eldison
Eldison wants to finish this one by submission but Kaleva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eldison.
Kaleva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is working hard here to advance position.
Kaleva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Eldison.
Eldison is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kaleva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaleva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaleva gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Eldison is looking for a kimura but Kaleva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eldison to get the leverage.
Kaleva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eldison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaleva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaleva trying to control here.
Eldison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaleva sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaleva moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eldison wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eldison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Eldison from controlling successfully.
Eldison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eldison is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kaleva has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Eldison is looking to defend but Kaleva has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Eldison! Kaleva pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Eldison taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 10022 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderson Siliva (ranked 8936 p4p, 0 weight class). Siliva has chosen Sunshines BAR GRILL & LOUNGE PINNEYS BEACH as his entrance music. Aleksandr Emelianenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aleksandr Emelianenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wanderson Siliva!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Emelianenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Siliva looking to improve position, pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh with his hand. Emelianenko seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Siliva paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Siliva's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Emelianenko picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksandr Emelianenko!
Aleksandr Emelianenko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Blue Moon logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hamza Keita (ranked 7128 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheDragon Reborn (ranked 2372 p4p, 309 weight class). Keita comes to the cage accompanied by Secka - Pointure . TheDragon Reborn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hamza Keita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; TheDragon Reborn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Reborn closes the distance and pushes Keita back into the cage.
Reborn is trying to trip Keita. He has hold of a leg but Keita is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Reborn persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keita (0) vs (2) Reborn
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.
Keita looking for a guillotine here but Reborn defends easily.
Keita working for a triangle but Reborn defends it easily.
Keita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita is looking for a triangle but Reborn pushes his legs off easily.
Keita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reborn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reborn escapes and throws Keita's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (0) vs (5) Reborn
Reborn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Keita is not content to let Reborn control the position.
Reborn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Reborn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reborn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reborn is trying to get an arm triangle but Keita is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keita wants to control but Reborn postures up.
Reborn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keita has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reborn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keita has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reborn but great work by Keita. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keita (4) vs (5) Reborn
Keita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reborn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reborn is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking to take a break and control but Reborn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reborn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reborn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keita's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Keita! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Reborn has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hamza Keita!
A relieved looking Hamza Keita thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated TheDragon Reborn had this to say: 'I can do better'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alfred Young (ranked 6538 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Quick (ranked 21616 p4p, 0 weight class). Young's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, System Of A Down - Jet Pilot. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alfred Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jimmy Quick!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Young closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Quick did well to prevent Young getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (0) Quick
Young is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Quick still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Quick has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Young (2) vs (4) Quick
Young is looking to regain half guard here but Quick keeps moving and retains side control.
Quick has control of an arm but Young manages to advance to Quick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Young (6) vs (4) Quick
Young doesn't have the hooks in and Quick manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (6) vs (6) Quick
Young working for a triangle but Quick defends it easily.
Quick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young looking for a guillotine here but Quick defends easily.
Quick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young working a defensive guard here.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Young (6) vs (9) Quick
Young gets back to half guard.
Young makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Young.
Quick wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young is looking for a triangle here but Quick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Young (6) vs (12) Quick
Quick moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Young (6) vs (14) Quick
Quick trying to control but Young is having none of it.
Young is trying desperately to improve position.
Quick wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young tries to reverse the position but Quick maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young is looking to escape.
Young defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Quick.
Young tries to reverse the position but Quick maintains control.
Young wants to hold on but Quick pushes him away.
Quick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young is looking to escape.
Young can't escape the position.
Quick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Young 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.
Young looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quick moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Young. Score +3 for passing guard: Young (6) vs (17) Quick
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quick trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Young can't do much from the bottom here.
Quick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
Quick trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to buck Quick off but Quick is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Young's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quick trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Young tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Young can't do much from the bottom here.
Young looks to move to half guard but instead Quick has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Young (6) vs (19) Quick
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Young is in all sorts of trouble here.
Quick tries to control but Young wriggling away.
Quick avoids the attempt from Young to control.
Young is trying to reverse the position but instead Quick has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Young (6) vs (22) Quick
Quick doesn't have the hooks in and Young manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (8) vs (22) Quick
Young trying to control but Quick is working from the bottom.
Quick looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Young drops back, looking for a kneebar! Quick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Quick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Quick! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Young (8) vs (26) Quick
Quick wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Young tries to improve position but can't.
Young trying to control but Quick flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Young (8) vs (29) Quick
Quick has the hooks in. Young is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Young staying busy and making it hard for Quick to control.
You can see the frustration on Young's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to control his opponent's hands but Quick gets his hands free.
Quick is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Young is defending well though. Quick let's go of the attempt for now.
Young is in bad spot here.
Quick doesn't have the hooks in and Young manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (10) vs (29) Quick
Young controls from within his opponent's guard.
Young wants to control from the top but Quick keeps moving.
Young got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Young has managed to get both his arms back between Quick's legs - danger averted.
Young content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Quick has locked up a guillotine! Quick's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Young is holding on here and Quick must be using up a lot of energy. Young has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Quick gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Quick! |
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