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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2615 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Boy Cojuangco (ranked 7024 p4p, 0 weight class). Fauchelevent comes to the cage accompanied by Rue des Cascades. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Tony Boy Cojuangco!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fauchelevent feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (0) Cojuangco
Fauchelevent 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 looking to control.
Fauchelevent showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cojuangco looking for a sweep. Not yet Cojuangco, not yet.
Fauchelevent stays in close to Cojuangco's body and controls the position.
Fauchelevent has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cojuangco 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fauchelevent 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.
Fauchelevent drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fauchelevent jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fauchelevent slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojuangco looking to control.
Cojuangco keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
Fauchelevent looking to pass the guard.
Cojuangco keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
Fauchelevent seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fauchelevent slips nicely into half guard.
Cojuangco is looking to control Fauchelevent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cojuangco avoid being mounted?
Fauchelevent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cojuangco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cojuangco wants to control but Fauchelevent is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cojuangco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fauchelevent is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Fauchelevent 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fauchelevent seems to be working for a kimura but Cojuangco defends the submission attempt.
Fauchelevent wants to pass the guard but Cojuangco is defending well.
Fauchelevent slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Fauchelevent 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.
Cojuangco wants to improve his position but Fauchelevent is controlling well.
Cojuangco wants to control but Fauchelevent is keeping busy.
Fauchelevent prevents Cojuangco from improving his position.
Fauchelevent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cojuangco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cojuangco is looking to control Fauchelevent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cojuangco avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cojuangco sees it coming and defends easily.
Fauchelevent controlling the action here.
Fauchelevent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fauchelevent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cojuangco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cojuangco wants to improve his position but Fauchelevent is controlling well.
Cojuangco trying to hold on to Fauchelevent's head to control him but Fauchelevent postures up.
Cojuangco trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fauchelevent manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (5) vs (0) Cojuangco
Fauchelevent controlling from the full mount.
Cojuangco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco tries to hold on but Fauchelevent pushes him away.
Cojuangco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cojuangco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cojuangco wants to improve his position but instead Fauchelevent has moved into half guard.
Fauchelevent is trying to work for a kimura but Cojuangco is defending well.
Fauchelevent is controlling the pace.
Cojuangco trying to control here.
Fauchelevent is pressing down on Cojuangco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cojuangco is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is working hard here to advance position.
Fauchelevent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cojuangco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fauchelevent.
Fauchelevent seems to be looking for submissions.
Cojuangco wants to control but Fauchelevent is keeping busy.
Fauchelevent is working for a kimura but Cojuangco is defending it quite comfortably.
Fauchelevent looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent wants to pass to mount but Cojuangco is defending the position.
Cojuangco wants to improve his position but Fauchelevent is controlling well.
Fauchelevent seems to be looking for submissions.
Fauchelevent is working for a submission of some sort.
Cojuangco is looking to improve his position.
Fauchelevent is trying to control. Cojuangco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fauchelevent is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cojuangco is just riding it out for now. Fauchelevent eventually gives up the hold.
Fauchelevent is trying to work for a kimura but Cojuangco is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cojuangco defends it well.
Fauchelevent wants to take a breather but Cojuangco is having none of it.
Cojuangco is pressing down on Fauchelevent's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cojuangco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cojuangco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fauchelevent haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fauchelevent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fauchelevent drops back looking for a leg! Cojuangco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cojuangco manages to kick Fauchelevent off! Fauchelevent jumps back into Cojuangco's guard.
Fauchelevent forces his way into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco trying to control from the bottom.
Cojuangco tries to roll over but Fauchelevent keeps him under control.
Cojuangco trying to control from the bottom.
Cojuangco tries to get to full guard but Fauchelevent has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fauchelevent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cojuangco keeps working.
Cojuangco is trying to control but can't.
Fauchelevent is looking to take a break and control but Cojuangco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cojuangco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cojuangco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (5) vs (2) Cojuangco
Cojuangco postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent keeping moving, preventing Cojuangco from controlling successfully.
Fauchelevent keeping full guard, as Cojuangco tries to pass.
Fauchelevent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cojuangco is aware though and is defending well.
Fauchelevent keeping moving, preventing Cojuangco from controlling successfully.
Cojuangco stopping the sweep attempt from Fauchelevent.
Cojuangco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cojuangco looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fauchelevent'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.
Fauchelevent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cojuangco defends well.
Cojuangco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fauchelevent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cojuangco defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco wants to control from the top but Fauchelevent keeps moving.
Fauchelevent is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fauchelevent keeping moving, preventing Cojuangco from controlling successfully.
Cojuangco is stalling in the full guard.
Fauchelevent working a defensive guard here.
Fauchelevent bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cojuangco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (7) vs (2) Cojuangco
Fauchelevent drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fauchelevent jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Cojuangco keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cojuangco is trying to control the position but Fauchelevent postures up.
Fauchelevent's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cojuangco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (7) vs (4) Cojuangco
Fauchelevent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fauchelevent keeping full guard, as Cojuangco tries to pass.
Fauchelevent looking to control.
Fauchelevent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cojuangco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cojuangco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fauchelevent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cojuangco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cojuangco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fauchelevent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cojuangco defends well.
Cojuangco postures up.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cojuangco trying to control but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
Fauchelevent might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cojuangco passes Fauchelevent's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fauchelevent is refusing to be controlled, as Cojuangco sits in half guard.
Fauchelevent trying to hold on to Cojuangco's head to control him but Cojuangco postures up.
Cojuangco wants to free his trapped foot but Fauchelevent is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fauchelevent is not content to let Cojuangco control the position.
Fauchelevent actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fauchelevent wants to control but Cojuangco is keeping busy.
Fauchelevent wants to improve his position but Cojuangco is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fauchelevent takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Ultime Fauchelevent thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wanderson Siliva (ranked 4290 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Diggs (ranked 1965 p4p, 0 weight class). Siliva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sunshines BAR GRILL & LOUNGE PINNEYS BEACH . 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Wanderson Siliva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Robert Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Siliva.
Diggs feints the counter takedown.
Diggs has managed to clinch.
Diggs has clasped his hands together around Siliva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siliva (0) vs (4) Diggs
Siliva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Siliva can't do much from the bottom here.
Diggs tries to advance to mount but Siliva denies him.
Diggs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Siliva has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Siliva is looking to regain half guard here but Diggs keeps moving and retains side control.
Diggs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Siliva, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs controlling the position.
Diggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siliva keeps working.
Siliva tries to buck Diggs off but Diggs is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siliva struggling a bit here.
Diggs wants to control but Siliva is keeping him busy.
Siliva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs laying and praying for a moment but Siliva takes advantage and regains half guard.
Diggs content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siliva tries to get to full guard but Diggs has control of the leg.
Siliva gets full guard.
Siliva is looking for a triangle here but Diggs uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siliva (0) vs (7) Diggs
Diggs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Siliva, who protects the arm well.
Diggs is looking to take a break and control but Siliva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siliva tries to buck Diggs off but Diggs is having none of it.
Diggs is staying tight to Siliva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Siliva can't do much from the bottom here.
Diggs tries to advance to mount but Siliva denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs wants to control but Siliva is keeping him busy.
Siliva manages to get back to half guard.
Siliva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diggs pulls his head out easily.
Diggs is working for a kimura but Siliva is defending it quite comfortably.
Diggs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siliva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diggs looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Siliva is not content to let Diggs control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Siliva defends it well.
Siliva won't allow Diggs to pass to mount.
Siliva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diggs passes Siliva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diggs wants to pass to mount but Siliva is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diggs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Siliva is looking to control Diggs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siliva avoid being mounted?
Diggs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siliva (0) vs (10) Diggs
Siliva tries to hold on but Diggs postures up.
Siliva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diggs goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Siliva is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siliva (2) vs (10) Diggs
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diggs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siliva (2) vs (12) Diggs
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diggs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siliva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diggs has managed to get both his arms back between Siliva's legs - danger averted.
Diggs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diggs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Siliva working for a triangle but Diggs defends it easily.
Siliva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diggs has picked Siliva up and slammed him! Siliva can't keep hold of the triangle and Diggs manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siliva (2) vs (15) Diggs
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diggs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diggs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Siliva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diggs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Siliva, who protects the arm well.
Diggs controlling the position.
Siliva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diggs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diggs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diggs just content to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siliva tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siliva (2) vs (17) Diggs
Diggs prevents Siliva from getting the reversal.
Diggs content just to control the position here.
Diggs trying to control but Siliva is having none of it.
Siliva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Siliva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siliva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diggs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Siliva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siliva trying to control but Diggs postures up.
Diggs is looking to advance position but Siliva won't allow it.
Diggs is looking for a kimura here.
Siliva is trying to control but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is pressing down on Siliva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Siliva is holding on for now.
Diggs controlling the pace.
Siliva looking for submissions off his back.
Siliva tries to get to full guard but Diggs has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Siliva is looking to control Diggs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siliva avoid being mounted?
Diggs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siliva (2) vs (20) Diggs
Diggs controlling from the full mount.
Siliva tries to lock up and control but Diggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diggs has hold of Siliva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Siliva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Diggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Siliva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diggs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Siliva is trying desperately to improve position.
Diggs is working for a guillotine from mount but Siliva frees his head quite easily.
Diggs prevents Siliva from getting the reversal.
Diggs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siliva tries to hold on but Diggs pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diggs controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Diggs 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.
Diggs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diggs looking to secure an arm triangle but Siliva defends it well.
Diggs looking for a guillotine from mount but Siliva is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siliva is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diggs wins on points by 20 to 2.
Robert Diggs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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