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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Umbutu (ranked 8672 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Boutrox (ranked 6422 p4p, 0 weight class). 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; Johnny Umbutu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sam Boutrox!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boutrox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Umbutu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boutrox sprawls well initially but Umbutu persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Umbutu (2) vs (0) Boutrox
Boutrox trying to control but Umbutu postures up.
Umbutu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boutrox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Umbutu.
Boutrox wants to improve his position but Umbutu is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boutrox gets back to full guard.
Boutrox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umbutu tries to free his leg and advance position but Boutrox is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boutrox is looking for a triangle but Umbutu pushes his legs off easily.
Umbutu stands and throws Boutrox's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Umbutu (5) vs (0) Boutrox
Boutrox can't do much from the bottom here.
Boutrox is trying to get back to half guard.
Umbutu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boutrox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Umbutu is trying to get an arm triangle but Boutrox is defending well.
Umbutu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boutrox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Umbutu (5) vs (2) Boutrox
Umbutu won't allow Boutrox to pass to mount.
Boutrox is working for a kimura but Umbutu is defending it quite comfortably.
Boutrox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Umbutu is looking to improve his position.
Boutrox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Umbutu sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umbutu is looking to improve his position.
Umbutu is breathing heavily.
Boutrox is working for a submission of some sort.
Boutrox trying to mount his opponent but Umbutu defends it.
Boutrox performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umbutu is refusing to be controlled, as Boutrox sits in half guard.
We've been informed that Boutrox has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boutrox passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Umbutu (5) vs (5) Boutrox
Umbutu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boutrox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Umbutu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Umbutu tries to get out of the position.
Boutrox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Umbutu keeping hold of Boutrox's head, controlling as best he can.
Boutrox seems to be looking for submissions.
Boutrox wants to free his trapped foot but Umbutu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Umbutu tries to roll over but Boutrox keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Umbutu is working hard here to advance position.
Boutrox wants to work for an arm triangle but Umbutu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Umbutu wants to get back to full guard.
Boutrox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Umbutu defends it well.
Umbutu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boutrox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umbutu keeps working.
Boutrox passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Umbutu (5) vs (8) Boutrox
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boutrox is trying to get an arm triangle but Umbutu is defending well.
Boutrox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Umbutu is looking for a sweep.
Boutrox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boutrox goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Umbutu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boutrox's guard! Nice work there by Umbutu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Umbutu (7) vs (8) Boutrox
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Umbutu postures up.
Umbutu has gone for a leg lock! Boutrox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Umbutu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Umbutu (7) vs (10) Boutrox
Boutrox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boutrox wants to control from the top but Umbutu keeps moving.
Boutrox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boutrox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umbutu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boutrox drops back, looking for a kneebar! Umbutu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Umbutu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Umbutu! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Umbutu (11) vs (10) Boutrox
Umbutu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boutrox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boutrox is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Umbutu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Umbutu is looking for a kimura but Boutrox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Umbutu to get the leverage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Boutrox wants to control but Umbutu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Umbutu is working for a submission of some sort.
Boutrox trying to control here.
Umbutu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boutrox is trying to control but can't.
Umbutu seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Umbutu seems to be looking for submissions.
Boutrox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boutrox is trying to control the position but Umbutu postures up.
Boutrox is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Umbutu frees his head nicely. Oh but Boutrox has switched to an armbar! Umbutu is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sam Boutrox! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hunter Greene (ranked 2584 p4p, 342 weight class) and Alen Zalac (ranked 21682 p4p, 0 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Oakland. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hunter Greene! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alen Zalac!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zalac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zalac looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Greene rushes Zalac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Greene wants the takedown. Zalac is fighting it off but Greene persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zalac's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Greene (2) vs (0) Zalac
Greene passes Zalac's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greene keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Greene is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (5) vs (0) Zalac
Greene working for a submission but Zalac is keeping him at bay.
Greene is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Zalac is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Zalac flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Greene anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Zalac and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Greene slips an arm under Zalac chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Greene has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Greene is squeezing on Zalac like an anaconda would it's prey. Zalac fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hunter Greene!
In his post fight interview, Hunter Greene gave a big smile as he said 'This win goes out to all of those less fortunate then me, may god bless you all. I Love all my fans...'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Quick (ranked 20629 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 2249 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure as his entrance music. Hamza Keita 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jimmy Quick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Keita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quick won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Quick (0) vs (4) Keita
Keita is looking to take a break and control but Quick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keita has hold of Quick's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Quick seems comfortable defending it but Keita has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Quick is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Quick is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Keita couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamza Keita!
Hamza Keita decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 2590 p4p, 303 weight class) and Hellas Pankratios (ranked 23747 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellas Pankratios acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Yayi Zinsou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hellas Pankratios!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zinsou (2) vs (0) Pankratios
Zinsou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pankratios is just riding it out for now. Zinsou eventually gives up the hold.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura here.
Zinsou has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Zinsou (5) vs (0) Pankratios
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankratios is squirming around, avoiding Zinsou's attempts to control the action.
Zinsou jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pankratios manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pankratios tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pankratios wants to control but Zinsou postures up.
Pankratios tries to improve position but can't.
Zinsou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zinsou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pankratios regains half guard there - taking advantage of Zinsou's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Zinsou is working for a submission of some sort.
Pankratios is trying to maintain the position but Zinsou is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pankratios is defending against the submission attempts here by Zinsou.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zinsou stalling away here and it's allowed Pankratios to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Pankratios is keeping the position.
Pankratios looking for a sweep. Not yet Pankratios, not yet.
Zinsou sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Pankratios keeps moving.
Zinsou is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pankratios is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zinsou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pankratios keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Zinsou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zinsou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pankratios controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Pankratios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Zinsou (8) vs (0) Pankratios
Zinsou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pankratios keeps working.
Zinsou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pankratios is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zinsou working away.
Pankratios is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zinsou wants to control but Pankratios is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is trying to get an arm triangle but Pankratios is defending well.
Zinsou trying to control the position but Pankratios is working away.
Pankratios is looking to reverse the position.
Zinsou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zinsou staying calm.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pankratios has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios sneaks back into half guard.
Pankratios is looking for a sweep. Zinsou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou is just content to waste time from the top position. Pankratios takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zinsou looking to pass the guard.
Zinsou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zinsou pushing down on Pankratios's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is controlling the pace.
Zinsou is trying to control. Pankratios wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zinsou is working for a kimura but Pankratios is defending it quite comfortably.
Zinsou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pankratios keeps working.
Pankratios manages to get to full guard.
Zinsou stays in close to Pankratios's body and controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou has gone for a leg lock! Pankratios slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zinsou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zinsou (8) vs (2) Pankratios
Pankratios controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zinsou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zinsou (10) vs (2) Pankratios
Zinsou is stalling in the full guard.
Pankratios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zinsou is aware though and is defending well.
Zinsou stays in close to Pankratios's body and controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pankratios wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zinsou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pankratios is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing that Zinsou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zinsou passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Zinsou (13) vs (2) Pankratios
Pankratios is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Zinsou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pankratios is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zinsou off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zinsou (13) vs (6) Pankratios
Zinsou is really stuck here.
Zinsou defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pankratios's arms.
Zinsou wants to escape the position.
Pankratios tries to keep control of the position but Zinsou is staying busy.
Zinsou just trying to survive but Pankratios is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Zinsou rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pankratios should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zinsou trying to control from the bottom.
Pankratios is controlling the pace.
Zinsou won't allow Pankratios to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is trying to control but can't.
Zinsou is looking to improve his position.
Pankratios trying to control the action but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou wants to get back to full guard.
Zinsou gets full guard.
Pankratios looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zinsou keeping full guard, as Pankratios tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Pankratios postures up.
Zinsou looking for a guillotine here but Pankratios defends easily.
Pankratios slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pankratios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zinsou is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zinsou (15) vs (6) Pankratios
Zinsou is stalling in the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou forces his way into half guard.
Zinsou passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zinsou (18) vs (6) Pankratios
Zinsou trying to control but Pankratios is having none of it.
Pankratios is trying to escape the mount.
Zinsou goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pankratios is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zinsou (18) vs (8) Pankratios
Zinsou looking for a guillotine here but Pankratios defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Zinsou controls Pankratios momentarily but Pankratios frees himself.
Pankratios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zinsou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pankratios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zinsou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pankratios trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zinsou takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
Yayi Zinsou bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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