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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): 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 Aidan Entity (ranked 3301 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Galvao (ranked 4137 p4p, 467 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Galvao's choice of entrance music: Kodaline - All I Want. Rafael Galvao 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aidan Entity! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt - Entity sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Galvao shoots in and bounces Entity off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Entity (0) vs (2) Galvao
Galvao won't allow Entity to sweep him here.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Entity keeps moving.
Galvao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Entity dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Entity (2) vs (2) Galvao
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao has his foot on Entity's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Entity works his way back into a safe position though.
Entity 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.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Entity from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Entity is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Entity's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Entity thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Entity is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Galvao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Entity defends it easily.
Entity wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Galvao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Entity defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galvao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Entity can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing that Entity has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Entity drops back looking for a leg! Galvao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galvao manages to kick Entity off! Entity jumps back into Galvao's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Entity trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Entity doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Entity manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Entity trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao is looking for a triangle but Entity pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Entity defends it easily.
Entity trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Entity pushing down on Galvao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Entity is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Entity perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Galvao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao looking for a kimura from the bottom but Entity passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Entity (5) vs (2) Galvao
Galvao looks winded!
Entity is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Galvao looks calm but he's in trouble here. Entity gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Galvao is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Entity lets go of the hold and Galvao can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aidan Entity! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 4902 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1525 p4p, 151 weight class). Paulman's entrance music is War is my Love . A fine choice. Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Enzo Salvatore has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman fails with the takedown.
Salvatore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvatore or perhaps it was just good defense by Paulman, which made it look bad.
Salvatore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Paulman (0) vs (4) Salvatore
Paulman's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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.
Salvatore tries for a kimura but Paulman is defending well.
Salvatore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paulman keeps working.
Salvatore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Salvatore tries for a kimura but Paulman is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Paulman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Paulman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Salvatore gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Paulman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Salvatore lets go of the hold and Paulman can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bifjocky Tamali (ranked 4624 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dread Barsby (ranked 7375 p4p, 0 weight class). Dread Barsby told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bifjocky Tamali! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dread Barsby!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tamali jumps into guard, dragging Barsby to the mat.
Tamali looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barsby passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tamali (0) vs (3) Barsby
Barsby wants to control but Tamali is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Tamali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barsby happy to just control the position for now.
Barsby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tamali knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamali is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Tamali is trying to control Barsby's posture but Barsby avoids it.
Barsby trying to control the position but Tamali is working away.
You can see the frustration on Tamali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tamali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barsby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tamali is looking to regain half guard here but Barsby keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamali is not content to let Barsby control the position.
Tamali is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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Tamali struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamali tries to control but Barsby manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tamali (0) vs (6) Barsby
Barsby is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tamali trying to control but not successfully.
Barsby has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tamali's body.
Tamali wants to control his opponent's hands but Barsby gets his hands free.
Barsby is trying to stick to Tamali's back but Tamali is turning into Barsby. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barsby's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tamali. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamali (2) vs (6) Barsby
Tamali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barsby is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barsby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tamali controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barsby is trying to keep Tamali in close.
Barsby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barsby is adopting a defensive guard.
Tamali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tamali 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.
Tamali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamali is working hard here to advance position.
Tamali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tamali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barsby is keeping the position for now.
Tamali postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamali controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barsby controlling the position.
Barsby being controlled here, momentarily.
Tamali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamali 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.
Tamali pushes down on Barsby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tamali is pressing down on Barsby's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barsby is holding on for now.
Barsby trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Tamali is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tamali seems to be working for a kimura but Barsby defends the submission attempt.
Barsby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tamali performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamali wants to free his trapped foot but Barsby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamali controlling the action here.
Tamali moves into full mount! Barsby won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamali (5) vs (6) Barsby
Tamali content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barsby is trying desperately to improve position.
Tamali sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tamali wants to take Barsby's back but he can't do it this time.
Tamali content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamali's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Tamali.
Barsby has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Tamali (8) vs (6) Barsby
Barsby trying to control the hands but Tamali breaks the grip.
Tamali is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamali has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tamali continues to stall.
Tamali seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barsby is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tamali off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tamali.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Tamali.
Barsby rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tamali trying to mount his opponent but Barsby defends it.
Tamali works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamali (11) vs (6) Barsby
Tamali prevents Barsby from getting the reversal.
Tamali controlling from the full mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamali wants to control the pace but Barsby is squirming around nicely.
Barsby has given up his back. Will we see Tamali going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Tamali (14) vs (6) Barsby
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamali takes the fight on points by 14 to 6. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Kampmann (ranked 6628 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Colucci (ranked 1214 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampmann comes into the arena with The Wild Boys blaring out of the sound system. Colucci has chosen Le temps des cerises as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michel Colucci has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Martin Kampmann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Michel Colucci!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Colucci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kampmann circles away.
Kampmann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Garden in the buildup to the fight.
Colucci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kampmann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Colucci turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kampmann (0) vs (4) Colucci
Kampmann is trying to control Colucci's posture but Colucci avoids it.
Kampmann manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Colucci is looking for a kimura but Kampmann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Colucci to get the leverage.
Kampmann manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci passes Kampmann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Colucci maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kampmann could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Colucci has cracked it and Kampmann is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Colucci!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Colucci!
An out of breath Michel Colucci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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