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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 18907 p4p, 0 weight class) and Labibti Jurmagodov (ranked 5709 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pandora's Music Box. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Labibti Jurmagodov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Jurmagodov as Machin shoots in.
Jurmagodov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jurmagodov successfully pulls guard.
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.
Jurmagodov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jurmagodov looking for a guillotine here but Machin defends easily.
Machin pushes down on Jurmagodov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machin prevents Jurmagodov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurmagodov is still trying to improve position.
Machin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (3) vs (0) Jurmagodov
Jurmagodov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Jurmagodov is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Jurmagodov flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Machin anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Jurmagodov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Machin slips an arm under Jurmagodov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Machin has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Machin is squeezing on Jurmagodov like an anaconda would it's prey. Jurmagodov fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Penn (ranked 3518 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Marais (ranked 7194 p4p, 0 weight class). Marais has chosen The Offspring - Come Out And Play as his entrance music. Brian Marais is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Marais!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) Marais
Penn is looking for a kimura but Marais is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Penn passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (5) vs (0) Marais
Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Marais is defending well.
Marais gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (7) vs (0) Marais
Penn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Penn working for a guillotine from mount but Marais is in no mood to give up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Marais tries to hold on but Penn postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marais tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but Marais frees his head quite easily.
Penn has control of Marais's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marais regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Marais tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn looking to isolate an arm here. Marais doesn't see it coming and as Penn extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Penn!
The defeated Brian Marais had this to say: 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonardo Pazzini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 4707 p4p, 0 weight class). Pazzini comes to the cage accompanied by Acid Drinkers - Hit the road Jack. Bokhchuud is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ErgeSholee Biste Turda. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Leonardo Pazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pazzini shoots in looking for a takedown. Bokhchuud tries to sprawl out of it but Pazzini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pazzini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bokhchuud defends it nicely.
Pazzini misses with a takedown attempt - Bokhchuud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pazzini drives through with a takedown into Bokhchuud's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pazzini (2) vs (0) Bokhchuud
Bokhchuud has control of Pazzini's left arm, preventing Pazzini from doing any damage.
Bokhchuud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bokhchuud is pulling down on Pazzini's head. It's preventing any offense from Pazzini, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud looking for a sweep. Not yet Bokhchuud, not yet.
Pazzini drops back looking for a leg! Bokhchuud is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bokhchuud manages to kick Pazzini off! Pazzini jumps back into Bokhchuud's guard.
Bokhchuud trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud seems keen to control Pazzini's posture.
Pazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Bokhchuud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bokhchuud holds on and takes a little breather.
Bokhchuud keeping moving, preventing Pazzini from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pazzini drops back looking for a leg! Bokhchuud is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bokhchuud manages to kick Pazzini off! Pazzini jumps back into Bokhchuud's guard.
Bokhchuud pulls Pazzini in to control the position.
Bokhchuud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bokhchuud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've been hearing good reports from Pazzini'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.
Bokhchuud has his hands on Pazzini's head, controlling the position.
Bokhchuud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pazzini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pazzini passes into half guard.
Bokhchuud controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bokhchuud tries to get to full guard but Pazzini has control of the leg.
Pazzini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pazzini is trying to work for a kimura but Bokhchuud is defending well.
Pazzini is trying to work for a kimura but Bokhchuud is defending well.
Bokhchuud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is pressing down on Bokhchuud's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bokhchuud is holding on for now.
Pazzini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bokhchuud defends it well.
Bokhchuud wants to improve his position but Pazzini is controlling well.
Pazzini is working for a submission of some sort.
Bokhchuud is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bokhchuud gets full guard.
Bokhchuud trying to control the position.
Pazzini is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pazzini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud wants to sweep but no luck.
Pazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bokhchuud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bokhchuud is controlling Pazzini's posture.
Bokhchuud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pazzini is one step ahead there.
Pazzini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pazzini drops back looking for a leg! Bokhchuud is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bokhchuud manages to kick Pazzini off! Pazzini jumps back into Bokhchuud's guard.
Bokhchuud looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bokhchuud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini looking to pass the guard.
Pazzini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pazzini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bokhchuud looking for a sweep. Not yet Bokhchuud, not yet.
Bokhchuud manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pazzini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pazzini (2) vs (2) Bokhchuud
Pazzini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bokhchuud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pazzini is keeping the position for now.
Pazzini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bokhchuud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bokhchuud trying to control but Pazzini is working from the bottom.
Bokhchuud slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pazzini (2) vs (5) Bokhchuud
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pazzini with the active half guard here but Bokhchuud passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pazzini (2) vs (8) Bokhchuud
Pazzini looks to move to half guard but instead Bokhchuud has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pazzini (2) vs (10) Bokhchuud
Bokhchuud prevents Pazzini from getting the reversal.
Pazzini regains half guard.
Bokhchuud not doing much here.
Pazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokhchuud pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bokhchuud escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bokhchuud! Score +3 for passing guard: Pazzini (2) vs (13) Bokhchuud
Pazzini is trying to get back to half guard.
Pazzini can't do much from the bottom here.
Pazzini tries to improve position but can't.
Bokhchuud working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pazzini regains half guard.
Bokhchuud slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is not content to let Bokhchuud control the position.
Pazzini wants to get back to full guard.
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Pazzini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bokhchuud sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pazzini working for a triangle but Bokhchuud defends it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud 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.
Pazzini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bokhchuud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pazzini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bokhchuud passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pazzini (2) vs (16) Bokhchuud
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is looking to regain half guard here but Bokhchuud keeps moving and retains side control.
Bokhchuud moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bokhchuud is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pazzini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bokhchuud is looking to take a break and control but Pazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pazzini is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bokhchuud's best efforts.
Pazzini wants to get back to full guard.
Pazzini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Pazzini won't allow Bokhchuud to pass to mount.
Pazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokhchuud pulls his head out easily.
Bokhchuud controlling the pace.
Bokhchuud is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pazzini has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Bokhchuud not doing much here.
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pazzini trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bokhchuud is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bokhchuud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bokhchuud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pazzini is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bokhchuud is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pazzini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bokhchuud.
Pazzini looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bokhchuud pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pazzini (2) vs (19) Bokhchuud
Pazzini tries to reverse the position but Bokhchuud maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bokhchuud controlling his opponent.
Pazzini regains half guard.
Bokhchuud trying to control the action but Pazzini is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bokhchuud wins on points by 19 to 2.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax (ranked 20384 p4p, 457 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 3601 p4p, 177 weight class). James Hetfield looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hetfield stuffs the takedown.
Hetfield looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hetfield darts in and clinches Pentax up against the cage.
Hetfield successfully pulls guard.
Pentax pushing down on Hetfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pentax trying to pass the guard but Hetfield defending well.
Pentax is keen to just control but Hetfield is a slippery customer.
Pentax perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hetfield is trying to maintain the position but Pentax is very close to passing his half guard.
Hetfield tries to roll over but Pentax keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield trying to get back to full guard but Pentax takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (3) vs (0) Hetfield
Hetfield tries to hold on but Pentax postures up.
Hetfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield wants to hold on but Pentax pushes him away.
Pentax can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hetfield is looking to escape.
Pentax controlling from the full mount.
Pentax moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pentax (6) vs (0) Hetfield
Hetfield trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentax controlling from the back.
Will Pentax go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pentax looking for the choke from the back.
Pentax trying to control.
Pentax looking for the choke but no joy.
Hetfield trying to control the action but Pentax just sinks the hooks in.
Pentax struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentax has the hooks in. Hetfield is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pentax wants to control but Hetfield is keeping busy.
Pentax is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hetfield is defending well though. Pentax let's go of the attempt for now.
Hetfield prevents Pentax from getting a body triangle.
Hetfield trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Pentax keeps control of the position as Hetfield tries to break free.
Pentax is looking for the choke from the back position but Hetfield is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pentax looking for the RNC.
Hetfield is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hetfield staying busy and making it hard for Pentax to control.
Hetfield tries to escape but Pentax has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hetfield fending off the submission attempt from Pentax.
Hetfield trying to control the action but Pentax just sinks the hooks in.
Will Pentax go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pentax not allowing Hetfield to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hetfield is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pentax gets his way!
Hetfield preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pentax.
Hetfield trying to control the position but Pentax manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Pentax go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pentax.
Hetfield staying busy and making it hard for Pentax to control.
I really don't envy Hetfield right now.
Hetfield is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pentax not allowing Hetfield to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hetfield tries to break free.
Pentax has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pentax patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pentax has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hetfield! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pentax gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumar Pentax! |
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