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TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Garcia (ranked 7517 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Bikermann (ranked 21527 p4p, 0 weight class). Bikermann has chosen Metallica - St. Anger as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tyler Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Garcia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bikermann to the ground. Garcia is now in Bikermann's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Bikermann
Garcia wants to control from the top but Bikermann keeps moving.
Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bikermann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bikermann being controlled here, momentarily.
Bikermann controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia is sitting in close to Bikermann's body. Bikermann has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Garcia is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Garcia is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bikermann.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyler Bikermann! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Tom (ranked 21213 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Omega (ranked 4684 p4p, 361 weight class). Tom comes to the cage accompanied by Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire. Omega has chosen OMEGA NJPW as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Tim Tom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Allan Omega!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Tom with that takedown attempt.
Tom misses with a takedown attempt - Omega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tom misses with a takedown attempt
and Omega moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Tom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tom (0) vs (2) Omega
Omega controlling the pace.
Omega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tom is just riding it out for now. Omega eventually gives up the hold.
Omega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tom has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Omega prevents Tom from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tom is trying to maintain the position but Omega is very close to passing his half guard.
Omega is controlling the pace.
Tom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega content to control rather than advance.
Tom is defending against the submission attempts here by Omega.
Tom looking for submissions off his back.
Tom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Omega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Omega's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tom (4) vs (2) Omega
Omega is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Omega defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tom's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom doesn't have the hooks in and Omega manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tom (4) vs (4) Omega
Omega controlling from the top position.
Omega is continuing to stall.
Omega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tom keeping full guard, as Omega tries to pass.
Tom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tom has an active guard here but Omega has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Omega pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omega is taking a breather. Tom 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Omega looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Omega is taking a breather. Tom 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.
Omega trying to pass the guard but Tom defending well.
Tom trying to control from the bottom.
Tom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Omega pulls his head out easily.
Omega trying to pass the guard but Tom defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Omega takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Omega is looking to advance position but Tom won't allow it.
Tom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Omega is working away from the top position though.
Tom is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Omega is tapping! Great win for Tom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Tom! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Bikermann (ranked 21528 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Machado (ranked 4614 p4p, 210 weight class). Bikermann comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Whiskey in the jar. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mike Bikermann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paco Machado!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Machado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bikermann has picked Machado up - he's going for a ride! Bikermann dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bikermann (2) vs (0) Machado
Machado wants to improve his position but Bikermann is controlling well.
Machado is looking to control Bikermann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machado avoid being mounted?
Bikermann has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Machado defend it? Bikermann steps over the head and cranks it - Machado is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bikermann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Bikermann! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Senon Chavez (ranked 8893 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 21831 p4p, 643 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Senon Chavez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Max circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Max shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chavez sprawls well. Chavez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Max gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Max sprawls and moves away.
Chavez feints and as Max raises his hands in defense, Chavez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chavez (2) vs (0) Max
Chavez has gone for a leg lock! Max slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chavez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chavez (2) vs (2) Max
Chavez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Max stacks Chavez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Max! Score +3 for passing guard: Chavez (2) vs (5) Max
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez tries to buck Max off but Max is having none of it.
Max tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chavez's legs.
Chavez is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max working away.
Max trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Max wants to take a breather but Chavez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Max.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Max is proving a slippery customer.
Chavez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Max on the ground.
Chavez is looking for a triangle but Max pushes his legs off easily.
Chavez working for submissions but it's allowed Max to get to half guard.
Chavez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Max is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Max has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chavez (2) vs (8) Max
Max looking to control but Chavez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Max wants to take Chavez's back but he can't do it this time.
Max trying to control but Chavez is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to improve his position but Max has taken his back! Max has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chavez tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Max pushes Chavez away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Max! |
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