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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between I Love You Man (ranked 5452 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Raja (ranked 0 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; I Love You Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Raja!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Raja gets a clinch.
Raja decides to pull guard.
You Man postures up.
You Man advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (0) Raja
You Man moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Raja is defending well.
Raja is not content to let You Man control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raja, who protects the arm well.
You Man wants to control but Raja is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You Man trying to control the action but Raja is working from the bottom.
You Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Raja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raja has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You Man controlling the position.
You Man swings around for an armbar but Raja sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into You Man's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: You Man (3) vs (2) Raja
Raja trying to control but You Man is working from the bottom.
Raja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with You Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You Man looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Raja has picked You Man up and slammed him! You Man can't keep hold of the triangle and Raja manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (5) Raja
You Man prevents Raja from improving position.
Raja is looking to take a break and control but You Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
You Man is trying to maintain the position but Raja is very close to passing his half guard.
You Man looking for submissions off his back.
You Man is looking to improve his position.
Raja wants to control but You Man is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You Man is trying to maintain the position but Raja is very close to passing his half guard.
You Man wants to get back to full guard.
Raja trying to control the action but You Man is working from the bottom.
Raja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. You Man doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raja.
You Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raja pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raja prevents You Man from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Raja seems content to control.
You Man preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raja is trying to work for a kimura but You Man is defending well.
Raja trying to control from half guard but You Man is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You Man is trying to control but can't.
Raja trying to pass the guard but You Man defending well.
You Man wants to control but Raja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raja wants to pass the guard but You Man is defending well.
You Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raja is working away from the top position though.
You Man tries to roll over but Raja keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Raja seems content to control.
You Man trying to hold on to Raja's head to control him but Raja postures up.
You Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raja pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You Man wants to get back to full guard.
You Man wants to control but Raja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
You Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raja pulls his head out easily.
You Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
You Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raja wants to take a breather but You Man is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Raja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control You Man haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You Man manages to get to full guard.
You Man managing to control the position.
You Man looking to control.
Raja pushes down on You Man's leg and manages to get into half guard.
You Man trying to control here.
Raja passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (8) Raja
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Raja has control of You Man's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and You Man regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raja tries to control but You Man wriggling away.
You Man is working to get back to half guard.
You Man wants to hold on but Raja pushes him away.
You Man is desperately trying to improve his position but Raja has a good base and remains in mount.
You Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Raja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You Man tries to lock up and control but Raja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
You Man manages to regain half guard. Good work.
You Man has a hand on Raja's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Raja takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (11) Raja
You Man is controlling an arm, preventing Raja from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
You Man tries to hold on but Raja pushes him away.
You Man regains half guard.
You Man wants to control but Raja passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (14) Raja
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Raja trying to control the position but You Man is working away.
You Man can't do much from the bottom here.
You Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
You Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
You Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
You Man trying to control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Raja trying to pass the guard but You Man defending well.
You Man tries to get to full guard but Raja has control of the leg.
You Man is working hard here to advance position.
Raja is working for a submission of some sort.
You Man wants to improve his position but Raja is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Raja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but You Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
You Man trying to control but Raja postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. You Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
You Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Raja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
You Man wants to control but Raja is keeping busy.
Raja is keen to just control but You Man is a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You Man trying to control but Raja postures up.
You Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
You Man working a defensive guard here.
Raja trying to control the position from guard on top but You Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
You Man is trying to control the position but Raja postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raja passes You Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
You Man looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Raja pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (17) Raja
Raja working for a guillotine from mount but You Man is in no mood to give up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raja wins on points by 17 to 3. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hamburger Beans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dill Danny (ranked 7204 p4p, 541 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hamburger Beans has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hamburger Beans seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hamburger Beans! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dill Danny!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Danny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danny somewhat.
Danny looking to score a takedown here. Beans is defending well but Danny drives through and ends up in Beans's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Beans (0) vs (2) Danny
Danny 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.
Beans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danny is one step ahead there.
Beans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beans is trying to control the position but Danny postures up.
Danny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danny controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beans trying to control the position.
Danny 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.
Danny 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danny stays in close to Beans's body and controls the position.
Beans keeping moving, preventing Danny from controlling successfully.
Beans looking for a sweep. Not yet Beans, not yet.
Danny trying to control but Beans is working from the bottom.
Danny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beans is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beans has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beans (2) vs (2) Danny
Danny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Danny controlling the position.
Beans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beans trying to control but Danny is working from the bottom.
Danny working for a triangle but Beans defends it easily.
Beans trying to control the position from guard on top but Danny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beans postures up.
Danny escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danny keeping moving, preventing Beans from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Danny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beans defends well.
Beans trying to control but Danny is working from the bottom.
Beans tries to free his leg and advance position but Danny is retaining full guard.
Danny is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beans is aware though and is defending well.
Danny controls Beans momentarily but Beans frees himself.
Danny keeping full guard, as Beans tries to pass.
Beans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Danny keeping moving, preventing Beans from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Danny looking for a guillotine here but Beans defends easily.
Beans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Danny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Danny keeping full guard, as Beans tries to pass.
Beans trying to control but Danny is working from the bottom.
Danny working for a triangle but Beans defends it easily.
Danny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beans defends well.
Danny has his foot on Beans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beans works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beans showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beans trying to control the position from guard on top but Danny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beans tries to free his leg and advance position but Danny is retaining full guard.
Danny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beans wants to pass the guard but Danny is keeping the position.
Danny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Danny pulls Beans in close to prevent any damage.
Danny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beans wants to control from the top but Danny keeps moving.
Danny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beans tries to free his leg and advance position but Danny is retaining full guard.
Danny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Danny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danny pulls Beans in close to his closed guard and prevents Beans from doing any damage or advancing position.
Danny is looking for a triangle but Beans pushes his legs off easily.
Danny escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danny keeping moving, preventing Beans from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Beans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Danny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Danny working for a triangle but Beans defends it easily.
Beans wants to control from the top but Danny keeps moving.
Beans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Danny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beans has managed to get both his arms back between Danny's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Danny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danny has his foot on Beans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beans works his way back into a safe position though.
Danny is trying to keep Beans in close.
Beans tries to free his leg and advance position but Danny is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Beans trying to control the position from guard on top but Danny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beans defends well.
Beans pushes down on Danny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Danny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beans's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Beans (2) vs (6) Danny
Danny has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Danny looking for the RNC.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Danny has the hooks in. Beans is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Beans trying to control the action but Danny just sinks the hooks in.
Danny controlling well, preventing Beans from escaping the position.
Danny just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Beans fending off the submission attempt from Danny.
Beans rolls, trying to escape but Danny keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny wins on points by 6 to 2. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 16119 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaka Johnson (ranked 24558 p4p, 662 weight class). Johnson has chosen Mandoza - Nkalakatha as his entrance music. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Ahti Kaleva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shaka Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kaleva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kaleva (4) vs (0) Johnson
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.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Kaleva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is trying to control Kaleva's posture but Kaleva avoids it.
Kaleva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaleva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kaleva is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Kaleva trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Kaleva laying and praying for a moment but Johnson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Johnson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Kaleva is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaleva prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaleva.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Kaleva has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaleva is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaleva.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura here.
Kaleva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been hearing good reports from Kaleva'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.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Kaleva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaleva to get the leverage.
Kaleva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaleva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Johnson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kaleva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahti Kaleva!
During a confident post fight interview, Ahti Kaleva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Shaka Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carter Mann (ranked 6910 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 5590 p4p, 486 weight class). Mann comes to the cage accompanied by "Fingerbang". 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Carter Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mann slaps away a takedown attempt from Rishkinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mann has managed to clinch.
Mann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rishkinov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann clinches up with Rishkinov and pushes him back against the cage.
Mann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rishkinov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rishkinov tries for a takedown but Mann manages to get underhooks.
Carter Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov is trying to pull guard but Mann has him pressed against the cage.
Mann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rishkinov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rishkinov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mann avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann gets a clinch.
Mann has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rishkinov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mann (4) vs (0) Rishkinov
Mann tightening his grip on Rishkinov, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov is keeping busy.
Mann tightening his grip on Rishkinov, looking for the choke.
Rishkinov wants to escape the position.
Rishkinov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mann is keen to just control but Rishkinov is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov manages to get to full guard.
Rishkinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Rishkinov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rishkinov is tightening it up a little... Mann has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mann reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mann taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rishkinov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Serhey Rishkinov!
The defeated Carter Mann had this to say: 'Wow, just...wow.'. |
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