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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aldo Pitbull (ranked 16218 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherkov Yegorovich (ranked 6292 p4p, 591 weight class). Yegorovich has chosen Farewell of Slavianka as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aldo Pitbull! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sherkov Yegorovich!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Yegorovich with that takedown attempt.
Yegorovich shoots in and drives through. Pitbull sprawls well.
Pitbull closes the distance and clinches.
Pitbull jumps guard.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Yegorovich from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yegorovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitbull is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yegorovich trying to control but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull can't keep his opponent in guard - Yegorovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yegorovich 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich uses his free foot to push down on Pitbull's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pitbull. Score +3 for passing guard: Pitbull (0) vs (3) Yegorovich
Pitbull really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yegorovich wants to control the pace but Pitbull is squirming around nicely.
Yegorovich is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pitbull has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pitbull! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pitbull (2) vs (3) Yegorovich
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yegorovich looking for a guillotine here but Pitbull defends easily.
Pitbull sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yegorovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yegorovich is trying to keep Pitbull in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yegorovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pitbull's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pitbull looking to pass the guard.
Yegorovich 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.
Yegorovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pitbull won't allow Yegorovich to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich controls Pitbull momentarily but Pitbull frees himself.
Pitbull controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pitbull has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yegorovich working for a triangle but Pitbull defends it easily.
Yegorovich is trying to control the position but Pitbull postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull won't allow Yegorovich to sweep him here.
Yegorovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pitbull forces his way into half guard.
Yegorovich tries to get to full guard but Pitbull has control of the leg.
Pitbull is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pitbull wants to free his trapped foot but Yegorovich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pitbull is working away from the top position though.
Yegorovich tries to roll over but Pitbull keeps him under control.
Pitbull stalling.
Yegorovich wants to improve his position but Pitbull is controlling well.
Yegorovich trying to control but Pitbull postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yegorovich is looking for a sweep. Pitbull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pitbull seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pitbull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yegorovich trying to control but Pitbull postures up.
Pitbull wants to pass to mount but Yegorovich is defending the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich wants to control but Pitbull is keeping busy.
Pitbull trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yegorovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pitbull controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pitbull preventing the sweep.
Pitbull engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pitbull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yegorovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pitbull is one step ahead there.
Yegorovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pitbull controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yegorovich trying to control the position.
Pitbull engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yegorovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pitbull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yegorovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yegorovich trying to keep a closed guard but Pitbull is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich working for a triangle but Pitbull defends it easily.
Pitbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Yegorovich is retaining full guard.
Pitbull not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yegorovich seems keen to control Pitbull's posture.
Yegorovich 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: Pitbull (2) vs (5) Yegorovich
Yegorovich trying to control the action but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Pitbull keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pitbull does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yegorovich wants to advance to full mount but Pitbull doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pitbull is pulling down on Yegorovich's head. It's preventing any offense from Yegorovich, at least for the moment.
Pitbull continues to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull keeping full guard, as Yegorovich tries to pass.
Pitbull has control of Yegorovich's left arm, preventing Yegorovich from doing any damage.
Yegorovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yegorovich looking to sit in guard and control but Pitbull gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pitbull (4) vs (5) Yegorovich
Pitbull 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich trying to control the position here.
Yegorovich looking to control.
Pitbull content to stall in guard here.
Yegorovich is trying to control the position but Pitbull postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yegorovich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pitbull haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yegorovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pitbull is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yegorovich wins on points by 5 to 4.
Sherkov Yegorovich took some time post fight to say the following; 'Я хочу поблагодарить моего отца за то, что он научи'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 22316 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dos Equis (ranked 6910 p4p, 0 weight class). Tigran Minasian had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dos Equis!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Equis
Minasian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Minasian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Equis is retaining full guard.
Minasian controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Equis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian passes Equis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Minasian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Equis is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Minasian works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (0) Equis
Minasian controlling the position easily from mount.
Minasian is working for a guillotine from mount but Equis frees his head quite easily.
Equis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minasian moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (8) vs (0) Equis
Minasian sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Equis taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tigran Minasian! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khan Klen (ranked 4932 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Santos (ranked 9004 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khan Klen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Luiz Santos!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Santos clinches.
Santos is pressed up against the cage. Klen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Klen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Klen! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Klen (0) vs (4) Santos
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Santos is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Klen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Santos gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Klen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Santos lets go of the hold and Klen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Santos! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cartel Lopez (ranked 1906 p4p, 253 weight class) and Lee Browning (ranked 6394 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cartel Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lee Browning!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lopez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Browning is trying to defend but Lopez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (0) Browning
Browning trying to control here.
Browning is holding on to half guard well.
Browning wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Browning has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Browning defends it well.
Lopez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (5) vs (0) Browning
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez has control of Browning's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Browning regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Browning keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lopez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Browning has worked his arm free - good work by Browning!
Browning is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.
Browning tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lopez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Browning is trying to escape and Lopez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Browning is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lopez! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cartel Lopez!
Our winner, Cartel Lopez, 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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