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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Shiina (ranked 6229 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moran Elishav (ranked 6561 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shiina might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gurren Lagaan OST - To Hell with Gattai!!. 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Shiina! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moran Elishav!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elishav gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shiina successfully pulls guard.
Shiina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shiina wants to control but Elishav passes easily into half guard.
Shiina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elishav pulls his head out easily.
Elishav is trying to control the action in half guard but Shiina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shiina looking for submissions off his back.
Shiina actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shiina looking for a kimura from the bottom but Elishav passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shiina (0) vs (3) Elishav
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shiina (0) vs (5) Elishav
Shiina wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Shiina (0) vs (8) Elishav
Elishav is hanging on to Shiina's back as he tries to escape.
Shiina is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Elishav.
Elishav not allowing Shiina to control his hands.
Elishav slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Elishav looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Shiina right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is working hard here to advance position.
Elishav has good solid back control here.
Shiina manages to reverse the position and now he's in Elishav's guard. Nice work there by Shiina.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shiina (2) vs (8) Elishav
Shiina content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiina trying to control but Elishav is working from the bottom.
Shiina drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Elishav dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shiina (2) vs (10) Elishav
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elishav got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shiina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elishav has managed to get both his arms back between Shiina's legs - danger averted.
Elishav postures up.
Elishav stays in close to Shiina's body and controls the position.
Elishav avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elishav got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shiina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elishav has managed to get both his arms back between Shiina's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elishav wants to pass the guard but Shiina is keeping the position.
Shiina wants to sweep here but Elishav controlling him for the moment.
Shiina working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Elishav has passed into half guard!
Elishav is working for a submission of some sort.
Elishav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shiina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elishav.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shiina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shiina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Elishav trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shiina working for submissions but it's allowed Elishav to get to half guard.
Shiina works his way to full guard. Good work.
Elishav passes Shiina's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shiina tries to roll over but Elishav keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shiina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shiina has his feet on Elishav's thighs here. He's pushed Elishav 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! Elishav screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Shiina! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Noshu Yamasato (ranked 3839 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyronne Spong (ranked 2589 p4p, 280 weight class). 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Noshu Yamasato! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyronne Spong!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yamasato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamasato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spong pinned against the cage. Spong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spong looks for a takedown but Yamasato sprawls well.
Yamasato shoots in looking for a takedown. Spong tries to sprawl out of it but Yamasato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noshu Yamasato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamasato darts in looking for a takedown but Spong gets double underhooks and turns Yamasato into the cage.
Yamasato looks for a takedown but Spong sprawls well.
Spong drives through with a takedown into Yamasato's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yamasato (0) vs (2) Spong
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong drops back looking for a leg! Yamasato is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamasato manages to kick Spong off! Spong jumps back into Yamasato's guard.
Yamasato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong trying to control but Yamasato is working from the bottom.
Spong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yamasato manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spong has Yamasato in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yamasato (2) vs (2) Spong
Spong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamasato defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasato wants to pass the guard but Spong is keeping the position.
Yamasato drops back looking for a leg! Spong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spong manages to kick Yamasato off! Yamasato jumps back into Spong's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yamasato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yamasato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spong is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yamasato lying in Spong's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Spong decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Yamasato taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyronne Spong!
After the fight, Tyronne Spong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Holly Robinson (ranked 3470 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Tyme (ranked 1072 p4p, 130 weight class). Tyme is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Arsonists Lulaby. Mark Tyme 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Holly Robinson ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Mark Tyme !
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tyme looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Robinson ! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Robinson (0) vs (4) Tyme
Tyme slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyme tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Robinson is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyme has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Robinson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tyme yanks on the arm and Robinson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tyme .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Tyme !
Mark Tyme really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Humberto Dasilva (ranked 961 p4p, 115 weight class) and Happy Hugger (ranked 3455 p4p, 0 weight class). Dasilva comes into the arena with Ladies and Gentlemen blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Humberto Dasilva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Happy Hugger!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dasilva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hugger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dasilva is in Hugger's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dasilva (2) vs (0) Hugger
Hugger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dasilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dasilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dasilva advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dasilva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hugger tries to get to full guard but Dasilva has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dasilva tries to pass to full mount but Hugger defends it.
Dasilva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dasilva passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dasilva (5) vs (0) Hugger
Hugger is working to get back to half guard.
Hugger has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dasilva's lack of action.
Hugger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dasilva advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dasilva (8) vs (0) Hugger
Dasilva is looking to take a break and control but Hugger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hugger is looking to regain half guard here but Dasilva keeps moving and retains side control.
Dasilva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hugger, who protects the arm well.
Dasilva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hugger's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dasilva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hugger keeps trying to improve his position.
Dasilva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hugger, who protects the arm well.
Hugger is looking to reverse the position.
Dasilva swings around for an armbar but Hugger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dasilva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dasilva (8) vs (2) Hugger
Dasilva pulls Hugger in to control the position.
Dasilva has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hugger should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dasilva has tightened it up now! Hugger should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Humberto Dasilva!
Humberto Dasilva made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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