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TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Tom (ranked 21298 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Bikermann (ranked 21613 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire. Bikermann is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Master of Puppets. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Tim Tom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ben Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bikermann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tom! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tom (0) vs (4) Bikermann
Tom can't do much from the bottom here.
Bikermann advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tom (0) vs (6) Bikermann
Tom is trying desperately to improve position.
Bikermann avoids the attempt from Tom to control.
Bikermann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tom manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tom regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tom sees it coming and defends easily.
Tom is trying to control but can't.
Tom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bikermann prevents Tom from improving his position.
Tom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bikermann is working away from the top position though.
Tom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bikermann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tom manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bikermann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann trying to control but Tom is working from the bottom.
Tom wants to sweep here but Bikermann controlling him for the moment.
Bikermann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Tom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bikermann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bikermann stopping the sweep attempt from Tom.
Bikermann trying to control but Tom is working from the bottom.
Tom has his feet on Bikermann's thighs here. He's pushed Bikermann off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bikermann screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Tom! |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Jester (ranked 20981 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senon Chavez (ranked 8649 p4p, 0 weight class). Jester kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Cure - Friday I'm In Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kenny Jester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Senon Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jester.
Chavez drives through and clinches with Jester against the cage.
Jester tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chavez has picked Jester up - he's going for a ride! Chavez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jester (0) vs (2) Chavez
Jester is looking for a sweep. Chavez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (5) Chavez
Chavez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chavez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez works to advance to full mount. Jester defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jester (0) vs (7) Chavez
Chavez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez controlling the position easily from mount.
Jester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chavez looking to secure an arm triangle but Jester defends it well.
Jester can't escape the position.
Chavez looking to control but Jester is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chavez controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to take Jester's back but he can't do it this time.
Chavez is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jester is looking to improve his position but Chavez isn't that keen on the idea.
Chavez looking to secure an arm triangle but Jester defends it well.
Chavez trying to control but Jester is having none of it.
Jester tries to hold on but Chavez pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez trying to control but Jester is having none of it.
Chavez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jester is controlling an arm, preventing Chavez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jester defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chavez.
Jester stops Chavez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jester gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chavez is working for a submission of some sort.
Chavez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chavez is working for a kimura but Jester is defending it quite comfortably.
Chavez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (10) Chavez
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jester is working to get back to half guard.
Chavez avoids the attempt from Jester to control.
Chavez tries to control but Jester wriggling away.
Jester wants to hold on but Chavez pushes him away.
Chavez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jester is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chavez looking to secure an arm triangle but Jester defends it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chavez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jester sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chavez is trying to control the action in half guard but Jester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jester looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jester looking for submissions off his back.
Jester is breathing heavily.
Chavez trying to control from half guard but Jester is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chavez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chavez content to control rather than advance.
Jester is trying to get back to full guard.
Chavez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chavez wants to free his trapped foot but Jester is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chavez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chavez is taking a breather. Jester 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.
Chavez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jester sees it coming and defends easily.
Chavez is trying to control the action in half guard but Jester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jester manages to get to full guard.
Chavez preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jester has his foot on Chavez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chavez works his way back into a safe position though.
Chavez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chavez stands and throws Jester's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (13) Chavez
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chavez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jester is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jester is not content to let Chavez control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jester tries to improve position but can't.
Jester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chavez controls the position from side control.
Chavez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jester knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chavez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jester will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to control but Jester is keeping him busy.
Jester is trying to get back to half guard.
Chavez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jester is trying to control Chavez's posture but Chavez avoids it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chavez controls the position.
Jester sneaks back into half guard.
Chavez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jester wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
Chavez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jester moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jester keeping full guard, as Chavez tries to pass.
Jester throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chavez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jester's guard.
Chavez is keen to just control but Jester is a slippery customer.
Jester is in trouble now - Chavez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (16) Chavez
Chavez working for a submission but Jester is keeping him at bay.
Jester can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chavez trying to control but Jester is having none of it.
Chavez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jester is looking to get to half guard.
Chavez controlling the position easily from mount.
Jester is controlling an arm, preventing Chavez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavez controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chavez wins on points by 16 to 0. |
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