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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sammy Berggren (ranked 6626 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chron Crazi (ranked 6748 p4p, 0 weight class). Berggren comes to the cage accompanied by Mozart - Lacrimosa. Chron Crazi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sammy Berggren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chron Crazi!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Winston Howard.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Crazi tries to close the distance and clinch but Berggren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berggren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crazi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berggren is in Crazi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berggren (2) vs (0) Crazi
Crazi looking to control.
Berggren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berggren forces his way into half guard.
Berggren seems to be working for a kimura but Crazi defends the submission attempt.
Crazi is pressing down on Berggren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crazi keeping full guard, as Berggren tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Berggren is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Crazi. Score +3 for passing guard: Berggren (5) vs (0) Crazi
Berggren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berggren tries for a kimura but Crazi is defending well.
Crazi is looking for a sweep.
Berggren is looking to take a break and control but Crazi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berggren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crazi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Crazi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berggren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berggren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berggren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Berggren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berggren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crazi is looking to improve his position.
Berggren has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Crazi defend it? Berggren steps over the head and cranks it - Crazi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Berggren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Berggren! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Dario (ranked 5566 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 7761 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Dario 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mario Dario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dario.
Dario tries to pull guard but Lupei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lupei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dario.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Dario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dario is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.
Lupei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lupei is trying to pull guard but Dario has him pressed against the cage.
Dario is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.
Lupei gets control of Dario's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lupei will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dario stays in close to Lupei's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dario is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lupei working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dario stands and throws Lupei's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dario (3) vs (0) Lupei
Lupei is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dario is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lupei's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dario is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lupei is trying to escape and Dario transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lupei is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dario! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Dario! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuki Sanada (ranked 10398 p4p, 677 weight class) and Eric Anderson (ranked 3813 p4p, 370 weight class). Sanada's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ゆうしゃよしひろの. Anderson has chosen The Killing Moon as his entrance music. Eric Anderson 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuki Sanada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eric Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Sanada against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard and drags Sanada to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson has control of Sanada's left arm, preventing Sanada from doing any damage.
Sanada slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson pulls Sanada in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanada from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Sanada controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Sanada from controlling successfully.
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanada (0) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson controlling the pace.
Sanada tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Anderson 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.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Sanada is defending well.
Sanada wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Sanada defending well.
Sanada is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanada tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Sanada wants to sweep but Anderson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanada (0) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson tries for a kimura but Sanada is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada trying his best to control but Anderson has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanada (0) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanada is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanada defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anderson.
Sanada wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sanada is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sanada wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to secure an arm triangle but Sanada defends it well.
Sanada is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Sanada to control.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Sanada to control.
Anderson controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sanada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanada tries to get out of the position.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sanada to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sanada shrugs it off.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Anderson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sanada has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Sanada really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Anderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Anderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Sanada is having none of it.
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Sanada to control.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sanada is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Sanada to control.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Anderson 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sanada manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Anderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 7 to 0.
A very excited looking Eric Anderson 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.
Yuki Sanada spoke after the fight, saying 'ごめんなさい、もっと強いになりたい ! '. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 5135 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Lizotte (ranked 21439 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephan Lizotte 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stephan Lizotte!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lizotte clinches up with Donde and pushes him back against the cage.
Lizotte works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (0) vs (2) Lizotte
Lizotte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Donde wants to sweep here but Lizotte controlling him for the moment.
Donde looking to control but Lizotte passes into half guard.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizotte wants to free his trapped foot but Donde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde is trying to maintain the position but Lizotte is very close to passing his half guard.
Donde keeping hold of Lizotte's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizotte controlling the action here.
Donde's coaches at Arvins Bootcamp have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lizotte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
Lizotte prevents Donde from improving his position.
Lizotte trying to control from half guard but Donde is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde is controlling Lizotte's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lizotte trying to control from half guard but Donde is working away.
Lizotte seems to be working for a kimura but Donde defends the submission attempt.
Donde preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lizotte sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde is working hard here to advance position.
Donde is trying to control but Lizotte passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (5) Lizotte
Lizotte moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Donde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lizotte wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lizotte is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde manages to get back to half guard.
Donde desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizotte performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Lizotte has control of the leg.
Lizotte sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.
Donde is in trouble now - Lizotte has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (8) Lizotte
Donde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lizotte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donde is looking to escape.
Donde is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lizotte tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lizotte tries to push Donde's head away but Donde is holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donde is looking to escape.
Lizotte looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donde is desperately trying to improve his position but Lizotte has a good base and remains in mount.
Lizotte forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Donde (0) vs (11) Lizotte
Donde trying to control the action but Lizotte just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Donde's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donde trying to control the hands but Lizotte won't let him.
Lizotte has the hooks in. Donde is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Donde breaks Lizotte's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (11) Lizotte
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Lizotte is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lizotte 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donde trying to control but Lizotte is working from the bottom.
Lizotte wants to sweep but no luck.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Lizotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde wants to control from the top but Lizotte keeps moving.
Lizotte can't keep his opponent in guard - Donde advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Donde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lizotte is staying active underneath Donde, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizotte trying to hold on to Donde's head to control him but Donde postures up.
Donde stalling away here and it's allowed Lizotte to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lizotte looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lizotte lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (13) Lizotte
Donde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donde is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte won't allow Donde to sweep him here.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Donde is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lizotte stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Lizotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donde 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lizotte wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Donde 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.
Donde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lizotte wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lizotte is one step ahead there.
My spies in Outer Heaven Dojo inform me that Lizotte has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Donde working a defensive guard here.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Donde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lizotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde has his hands on Lizotte's head, controlling the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Lizotte passes Donde's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lizotte trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde wants to control but Lizotte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.
Lizotte is trying to control. Donde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lizotte seems content to control.
Donde is refusing to be controlled, as Lizotte sits in half guard.
Donde wants to control but Lizotte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lizotte is controlling the pace.
Donde controlling the position for now.
Lizotte wants to free his trapped foot but Donde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde wants to improve his position but Lizotte is controlling well.
Lizotte trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lizotte wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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