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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Boy Cojuangco (ranked 6986 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abbe Faria (ranked 1856 p4p, 227 weight class). Abbe Faria is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Tony Boy Cojuangco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abbe Faria!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Faria closes the distance and clinches.
Faria pulls guard effortlessly.
Cojuangco trying to control but Faria is working from the bottom.
Faria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cojuangco is one step ahead there.
Faria has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Faria told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cojuangco is pushing down on Faria's leg trying to pass to half guard. Faria is fighting to maintain full guard but Cojuangco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cojuangco wants to take a breather but Faria is having none of it.
Faria wants to get back to full guard.
Faria is not content to let Cojuangco control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojuangco is pressing down on Faria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Faria is holding on for now.
Cojuangco wants to take a breather but Faria is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cojuangco is looking to advance position but Faria won't allow it.
Cojuangco controlling the pace.
Cojuangco is trying to control the action in half guard but Faria is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cojuangco not doing much here.
Faria is trying to get back to full guard.
Faria controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cojuangco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Faria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria is holding on to half guard well.
Cojuangco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faria keeps working.
Cojuangco controlling the action here.
Faria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cojuangco trying to control from half guard but Faria is working away.
Faria tries to get to full guard but Cojuangco has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cojuangco in particular looking to stall.
Cojuangco wants to take a breather but Faria is having none of it.
Faria is positioning himself well to prevent Cojuangco advancing to mount.
Faria is not content to let Cojuangco control the position.
Cojuangco trying to control from Faria's half guard. Faria has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cojuangco advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cojuangco (3) vs (0) Faria
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco trying to control the position but Faria is working away.
Faria holding on.
Cojuangco trying to control the position but Faria is working away.
You can see the frustration on Faria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Faria sneaks back into half guard.
Faria is not content to let Cojuangco control the position.
Cojuangco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Faria is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Faria is looking for a sweep. Cojuangco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Faria controlling the position well.
Cojuangco is looking to take a break and control but Faria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cojuangco controlling the pace.
Cojuangco wants to control but Faria is keeping him busy.
Faria moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cojuangco looking to sit in guard and control but Faria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cojuangco (3) vs (2) Faria
Faria engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco 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: Cojuangco (5) vs (2) Faria
Faria is trying is best to control the position here.
Cojuangco is keen to just control but Faria is a slippery customer.
Faria has his hands clasped together around Cojuangco's back. He's all about the action.
Cojuangco wants to pass the guard but Faria is defending well.
Faria holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Faria is looking to improve his position.
Faria controlling the position for now.
Faria is refusing to be controlled, as Cojuangco sits in half guard.
Faria preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cojuangco prevents Faria from improving his position.
Faria is refusing to be controlled, as Cojuangco sits in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco wants to pass to mount but Faria is defending the position.
Cojuangco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cojuangco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faria keeps working.
Faria keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Faria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faria is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cojuangco wants to free his trapped foot but Faria is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cojuangco is taking a breather. Faria 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco trying to control the action but Faria is working from the bottom.
Cojuangco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Faria! Score +3 for passing guard: Cojuangco (8) vs (2) Faria
Cojuangco wants to control the pace but Faria is squirming around nicely.
Faria is working to get back to half guard.
Cojuangco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Faria is looking to escape.
Faria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cojuangco takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cojuangco (11) vs (2) Faria
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Faria is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Faria biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Cojuangco controls the position.
Cojuangco trying to control.
Faria trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Faria staying busy and making it hard for Cojuangco to control.
Cojuangco avoiding Faria 's attempts to control his hands.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Faria is in bad spot here.
Faria is keeping busy.
Faria is really stuck here.
Cojuangco trying to control momentarily.
Faria trying to control the action but Cojuangco just sinks the hooks in.
Cojuangco doesn't have the hooks in and Faria manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cojuangco (11) vs (4) Faria
Cojuangco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Faria controls the pace.
Faria is continuing to stall.
Cojuangco is trying to keep Faria in close.
Faria controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cojuangco is keeping the position for now.
Faria not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cojuangco trying to control the position.
Faria won't allow Cojuangco to sweep him here.
Faria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Faria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cojuangco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco controls Faria momentarily but Faria frees himself.
Faria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cojuangco is keeping the position for now.
Cojuangco is trying to control the position but Faria postures up.
Cojuangco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Faria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Faria is fighting to break Cojuangco's control of his arms but Cojuangco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cojuangco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cojuangco wants to sweep here but Faria controlling him for the moment.
Faria sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cojuangco being controlled here, momentarily.
Cojuangco trying to keep a closed guard but Faria is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cojuangco is really struggling to control Faria but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cojuangco takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 21232 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2604 p4p, 0 weight class). Fauchelevent has chosen Rue des Cascades as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fauchelevent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makhov (0) vs (2) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makhov wants to sweep here but Fauchelevent controlling him for the moment.
Fauchelevent not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Fauchelevent stopping the sweep attempt from Makhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fauchelevent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauchelevent drops back looking for a leg! Makhov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makhov manages to kick Fauchelevent off! Fauchelevent jumps back into Makhov's guard.
Makhov wants to sweep here but Fauchelevent controlling him for the moment.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
Makhov working for a triangle but Fauchelevent defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhov keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makhov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fauchelevent passes into half guard.
Fauchelevent seems to be working for a kimura but Makhov defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fauchelevent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makhov sees it coming and defends easily.
Makhov is refusing to be controlled, as Fauchelevent sits in half guard.
Fauchelevent is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (5) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent looking to control but Makhov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fauchelevent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov working to try and regain half guard.
Fauchelevent controlling from the full mount.
Makhov is looking to get to half guard.
Fauchelevent fails to move to back control.
Makhov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at AREA 51 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fauchelevent controlling his opponent.
Fauchelevent wants to take Makhov's back here but Makhov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to control but Makhov wriggling away.
Makhov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fauchelevent looking to secure an arm triangle but Makhov defends it well.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Makhov is having none of it.
Makhov regains half guard.
Makhov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fauchelevent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fauchelevent's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makhov (4) vs (5) Fauchelevent
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to escape but Makhov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fauchelevent is still trying to improve position.
Makhov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fauchelevent tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Makhov trying to control but Fauchelevent is having none of it.
Makhov controlling from mount.
Fauchelevent keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Makhov trying to control but Fauchelevent is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Makhov avoids the attempt from Fauchelevent to control.
Fauchelevent is working to get back to half guard.
Fauchelevent is squirming around, avoiding Makhov's attempts to control the action.
Makhov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fauchelevent is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is looking to improve his position but Makhov isn't that keen on the idea.
Fauchelevent tries to lock up and control but Makhov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fauchelevent really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makhov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fauchelevent 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhov wants to work for an arm triangle but Fauchelevent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fauchelevent makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fauchelevent.
Makhov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fauchelevent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makhov has managed to get both his arms back between Fauchelevent's legs - danger averted.
Fauchelevent keeping full guard, as Makhov tries to pass.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fauchelevent looking for a sweep. Not yet Fauchelevent, not yet.
Makhov wants to control from the top but Fauchelevent keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fauchelevent is keeping the position for now.
Fauchelevent looking for a triangle here. Makhov is fighting it but it looks tight! Fauchelevent pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Makhov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ultime Fauchelevent!
During a confident post fight interview, Ultime Fauchelevent thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Simon Vale (ranked 1312 p4p, 155 weight class) and Robert Diggs (ranked 1958 p4p, 0 weight class). Vale comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead-Iron Fist . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Simon Vale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vale shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vale (2) vs (0) Diggs
Vale keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diggs won't allow Vale to pass to mount.
Diggs wants to improve his position but Vale is controlling well.
Vale slows the pace down in half guard.
Vale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diggs is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diggs! Score +3 for passing guard: Vale (5) vs (0) Diggs
Diggs is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale is looking to work his way around to Diggs's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vale controlling from mount.
Vale trying to control but Diggs is having none of it.
Vale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diggs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diggs is surviving well by controlling Vale's body position as best he can.
Diggs 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: Vale (5) vs (2) Diggs
Diggs trying to control but Vale is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggs looking to pass the guard.
Diggs trying to control but Vale is working from the bottom.
Diggs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vale haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vale seems keen to control Diggs's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Vale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vale looking for a sweep. Not yet Vale, not yet.
Vale being controlled here, momentarily.
Vale trying to keep a closed guard but Diggs is proving a slippery customer.
Vale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diggs controls the pace.
Diggs wants to pass the guard but Vale is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs forces his way into half guard.
Diggs wants to advance to full mount but Vale doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Diggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diggs trying to control but Vale is working from the bottom.
Diggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Vale is retaining full guard.
Diggs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vale (5) vs (5) Diggs
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diggs tries to advance to mount but Vale denies him.
Vale tries to bench press Diggs off him but Diggs keeps the position.
Diggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vale keeps working.
Vale can't do much from the bottom here.
Diggs advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vale (5) vs (7) Diggs
Diggs trying to control but Vale is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diggs working for a submission but Vale is keeping him at bay.
Vale is trying desperately to improve position.
Diggs wants to finish this one by submission but Vale is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diggs.
Diggs has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Vale is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Diggs!
Robert Diggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wanderson Siliva (ranked 4277 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayder Garner (ranked 716 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Siliva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sunshines BAR GRILL & LOUNGE PINNEYS BEACH . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Wanderson Siliva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rayder Garner!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siliva shoots in for a takedown but Garner shows good takedown defense.
Garner moves into the clinch successfully.
Garner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siliva (0) vs (2) Garner
Siliva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Garner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Siliva wants to get back to full guard.
Siliva gets full guard.
Siliva controlling Garner's posture.
Siliva being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner trying to control but Siliva is working from the bottom.
Garner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siliva is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siliva keeping moving, preventing Garner from controlling successfully.
Garner trying to move into half guard but instead Siliva has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siliva (2) vs (2) Garner
Garner wants to sweep here but Siliva controlling him for the moment.
Siliva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Siliva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Siliva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garner is keeping the position for now.
Siliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Garner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garner keeping full guard, as Siliva tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siliva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siliva (2) vs (4) Garner
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garner content to stall in guard here.
Siliva wants to sweep here but Garner controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Fight Factory inform me that Garner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Garner wants to control from the top but Siliva keeps moving.
Siliva has his foot on Garner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garner works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siliva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garner is posturing up here but Siliva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Garner tries to roll out but it's too tight and Garner has to tap! Slick submission there by Siliva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wanderson Siliva!
Our winner, Wanderson Siliva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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