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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Brown (ranked 4730 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 3105 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Qarni has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music. Fahad Al Qarni is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Daniel Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Qarni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown has clasped his hands together around Al Qarni's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brown is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (6) vs (0) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Qarni looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (9) vs (0) Al Qarni
Brown keeps control of the position as Al Qarni tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brown's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brown patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Al Qarni is trying to break free.
Al Qarni keeps trying to improve his position.
Al Qarni defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brown's arms.
Al Qarni rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is keen to just control but Al Qarni is a slippery customer.
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Qarni moves into full guard.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet.
Al Qarni keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Al Qarni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (9) vs (2) Al Qarni
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Qarni pulls his head out easily.
Brown trying to control but Al Qarni postures up.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Qarni.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Al Qarni is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Al Qarni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Al Qarni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Qarni has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Qarni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (11) vs (2) Al Qarni
Brown wants to pass the guard but Al Qarni is keeping the position.
Al Qarni wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Qarni is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (11) vs (4) Al Qarni
Brown is trying to keep Al Qarni in close.
Al Qarni pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Al Qarni is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Al Qarni seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (15) vs (4) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is not content to let Brown control the position.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Qarni sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Qarni regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown won't allow Al Qarni to sweep him here.
Brown trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Qarni is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (15) vs (6) Al Qarni
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Qarni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni 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.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Qarni is aware though and is defending well.
Brown controls Al Qarni momentarily but Al Qarni frees himself.
Al Qarni advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (15) vs (9) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown is trying to control Al Qarni's posture but Al Qarni avoids it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Qarni off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (19) vs (9) Al Qarni
Brown working for a choke but Al Qarni reverses nicely into Brown 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (19) vs (11) Al Qarni
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni is still trying to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown pulls Al Qarni in close to prevent any damage.
Brown has his foot on Al Qarni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Qarni works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Qarni advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (19) vs (14) Al Qarni
Al Qarni tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Qarni advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (19) vs (16) Al Qarni
Al Qarni looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 19 to 16.
Daniel Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Hewitt (ranked 9070 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Penn (ranked 21493 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Freddy Penn was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Martin Hewitt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hewitt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hewitt.
Hewitt is pressed up against the cage. Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hewitt down to the mat. Hewitt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Penn with a poor takedown
and Hewitt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hewitt (2) vs (0) Penn
Martin Hewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Penn.
Hewitt is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hewitt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hewitt 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.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Hewitt defends easily.
Hewitt lying in Penn's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Penn decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hewitt taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Penn! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn (ranked 21238 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 1178 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Hedman Karlsson 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Penn (0) vs (4) Hedman Karlsson
Penn regains half guard.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Hedman Karlsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hedman Karlsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hedman Karlsson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (7) Hedman Karlsson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penn wants to improve his position but Hedman Karlsson is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hedman Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedman Karlsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Hedman Karlsson pushes his legs off easily.
Hedman Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn controlling the position.
Penn looking to control.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Hedman Karlsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn is pressing down on Hedman Karlsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hedman Karlsson escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (10) Hedman Karlsson
Penn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hedman Karlsson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (0) vs (12) Hedman Karlsson
Hedman Karlsson tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn tries to hold on but Hedman Karlsson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Penn tries to hold on but Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Hedman Karlsson tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn is in trouble now - Hedman Karlsson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (15) Hedman Karlsson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to hold on but Hedman Karlsson pushes him away.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Hedman Karlsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (18) Hedman Karlsson
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hedman Karlsson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (4) vs (18) Hedman Karlsson
Penn tightening his grip on Hedman Karlsson, looking for the choke.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Penn from getting a body triangle.
Hedman Karlsson tries to roll but Penn sticks to his back.
Penn controlling from the back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to break Hedman Karlsson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hedman Karlsson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Penn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Penn doesn't have the hooks in and Hedman Karlsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (20) Hedman Karlsson
Penn is pulling down on Hedman Karlsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Hedman Karlsson, at least for the moment.
Hedman Karlsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (23) Hedman Karlsson
Penn regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (26) Hedman Karlsson
Penn is not content to let Hedman Karlsson control the position.
Hedman Karlsson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson working away.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Hedman Karlsson is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Hedman Karlsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control but Hedman Karlsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hedman Karlsson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (29) Hedman Karlsson
Hedman Karlsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Penn gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hedman Karlsson pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedman Karlsson pulls his head out easily.
Hedman Karlsson is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Hedman Karlsson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (32) Hedman Karlsson
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to hold on to Hedman Karlsson's head to control him but Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn gets full guard.
Hedman Karlsson stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Hedman Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedman Karlsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hedman Karlsson forces his way into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn won't allow Hedman Karlsson to pass to mount.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (35) Hedman Karlsson
Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've been informed that Hedman Karlsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hedman Karlsson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (38) Hedman Karlsson
Hedman Karlsson has control of an arm but Penn manages to advance to Hedman Karlsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (8) vs (38) Hedman Karlsson
And that's the end of the fight!
Hedman Karlsson wins on points by 38 to 8.
A relieved looking Oliver Hedman Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 7488 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 Bahamas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jay Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in and bounces Gatsby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (0) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to sit in guard and control but Gatsby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Gatsby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to keep Gatsby in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gatsby haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel Penn Alliance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gatsby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gatsby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gatsby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel Penn Alliance controls Gatsby momentarily but Gatsby frees himself.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gatsby escapes and throws Steel Penn Alliance's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Gatsby controlling the position from side mount.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (5) vs (4) Steel Penn Alliance
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Gatsby is working away.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to be looking for submissions.
Gatsby wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Gatsby is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gatsby desperately trying to maintain half guard.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn Alliance has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gatsby is not content to let Steel Penn Alliance control the position.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn Alliance passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gatsby! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (7) Steel Penn Alliance
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Steel Penn Alliance's lack of action.
Steel Penn Alliance 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.
Gatsby wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gatsby defend it? Steel Penn Alliance steps over the head and cranks it - Gatsby is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Steel Penn Alliance!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Steel Penn Alliance!
The Steel Penn Alliance thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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