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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xbbxxb Dkdjdjdj (ranked 8882 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shukman Gill (ranked 7267 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shukman Gill enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Xbbxxb Dkdjdjdj! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shukman Gill!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dkdjdjdj pushes Gill up against the cage in a clinch.
Dkdjdjdj tries to pull guard but Gill holds him up against the cage and eventually Dkdjdjdj drops back down to his feet.
Dkdjdjdj jumps guard.
Dkdjdjdj really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dkdjdjdj (0) vs (3) Gill
Dkdjdjdj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gill trying to control the position but Dkdjdjdj is working away.
Gill has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dkdjdjdj is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gill yanks on the arm and Dkdjdjdj is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gill.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shukman Gill!
Shukman Gill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marquis Reagent (ranked 3349 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azamat Abdulakhmedov (ranked 6125 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdulakhmedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by the Turkmen National Anthem. Azamat Abdulakhmedov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marquis Reagent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Azamat Abdulakhmedov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Reagent moves into the clinch successfully.
Reagent is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Abdulakhmedov can't fight it off and eventually Reagent manages to take the fight to the floor. Abdulakhmedov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reagent (2) vs (0) Abdulakhmedov
Reagent pushes down on Abdulakhmedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reagent is looking for a kimura but Abdulakhmedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reagent to get the leverage.
Reagent is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abdulakhmedov is just riding it out for now. Reagent eventually gives up the hold.
Abdulakhmedov wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abdulakhmedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reagent is looking for a kimura here.
Abdulakhmedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reagent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abdulakhmedov is trying to control but Reagent manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Reagent (5) vs (0) Abdulakhmedov
Reagent has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Abdulakhmedov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marquis Reagent!
During a confident post fight interview, Marquis Reagent 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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 5646 p4p, 568 weight class) and Marc Dupuis (ranked 22609 p4p, 0 weight class). Dupuis has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. On his way into the cage it seems that Ahti Kaleva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ahti Kaleva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Ahti Kaleva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marc Dupuis!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kaleva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kaleva (2) vs (0) Dupuis
Kaleva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dupuis is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaleva.
Dupuis is trying to get back to full guard.
Dupuis looks winded!
Kaleva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dupuis sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaleva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dupuis is just riding it out for now. Kaleva eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva trying to pass the guard but Dupuis defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaleva is working for a kimura but Dupuis is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaleva controlling the action here.
Kaleva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dupuis is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaleva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dupuis is just riding it out for now. Kaleva eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Kaleva 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.
Kaleva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaleva seems to be working for a kimura but Dupuis defends the submission attempt.
Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupuis has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva not doing much here.
Kaleva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dupuis! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (5) vs (0) Dupuis
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kaleva looking to secure an arm triangle but Dupuis defends it well.
Kaleva wants to finish this one by submission but Dupuis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaleva.
Kaleva controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaleva has control of Dupuis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dupuis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dupuis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaleva wants to finish this one by submission but Dupuis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaleva.
Kaleva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaleva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kaleva wants to finish this one by submission but Dupuis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaleva.
Kaleva wants to finish this one by submission but Dupuis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaleva.
Kaleva looking for a guillotine from mount but Dupuis is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva controlling the pace for now.
Kaleva has isolated one of Dupuis's arms. Dupuis looking to fight him off but Kaleva twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ahti Kaleva!
A relieved looking Ahti Kaleva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Marc Dupuis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Andonian (ranked 21281 p4p, 0 weight class). Ngata comes into the arena with Soundcritters - Haka War Chant blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tangaroa Ngata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ngata has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andonian uses from the top position.
Ngata pulls Andonian in close to his closed guard and prevents Andonian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ngata continues to stall.
Andonian preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian is looking to advance position but Ngata has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngata (4) vs (0) Andonian
Ngata controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andonian can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata controlling the pace for now.
Ngata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ngata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Ngata'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.
Ngata'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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andonian tries to hold on but Ngata postures up.
Ngata controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Andonian has left one of his arms exposed and Ngata doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Andonian screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tangaroa Ngata!
A victorious Tangaroa Ngata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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