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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): 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 Billy Butler (ranked 5766 p4p, 501 weight class) and Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 4923 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Butler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Highway Tune-Greta Van Fleet. Tiyapairat has chosen Ram Muay 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Butler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Samak Tiyapairat!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Summer Carpenter and Topper Green.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Butler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tiyapairat did well to prevent Butler getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Butler (2) vs (0) Tiyapairat
Butler wants to work for an arm triangle but Tiyapairat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tiyapairat keeping hold of Butler's head, controlling as best he can.
Butler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tiyapairat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler is looking to advance position but Tiyapairat won't allow it.
Tiyapairat manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat can't keep his opponent in guard - Butler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Butler is working for a kimura but Tiyapairat is defending it quite comfortably.
Butler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tiyapairat is just riding it out for now. Butler eventually gives up the hold.
Butler is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler is looking for a kimura but Tiyapairat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Butler to get the leverage.
Butler is looking for a kimura but Tiyapairat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Butler to get the leverage.
Butler trying to control from half guard but Tiyapairat is working away.
Butler is trying to work for a kimura but Tiyapairat is defending well.
Butler works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Butler (5) vs (0) Tiyapairat
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tiyapairat is now in Butler's guard. A big mistake from Butler there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Butler (5) vs (2) Tiyapairat
Butler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tiyapairat passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Butler (5) vs (5) Tiyapairat
Butler is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat taking a breather here.
Butler is trying to control Tiyapairat's posture but Tiyapairat avoids it.
Butler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tiyapairat's best efforts.
Butler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Butler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Butler (7) vs (5) Tiyapairat
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Butler is trying to work for a kimura but Tiyapairat is defending well.
Butler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiyapairat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Butler.
Butler seems to be working for a kimura but Tiyapairat defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Butler wants to work for an arm triangle but Tiyapairat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Butler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Butler (10) vs (5) Tiyapairat
Butler pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tiyapairat is trying desperately to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Butler is looking to work his way around to Tiyapairat's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tiyapairat wants to hold on but Butler pushes him away.
Butler is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tiyapairat has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tiyapairat! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Butler (10) vs (7) Tiyapairat
Tiyapairat is sitting in close to Butler's body. Butler has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tiyapairat is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tiyapairat is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Butler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Butler!
Billy Butler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Smirnov (ranked 4268 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Cassel (ranked 8469 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandre Cassel 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Smirnov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexandre Cassel!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cassel tries to clinch up.
Cassel tries to clinch up
and Smirnov counters with a shoot takedown. Cassel fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smirnov (2) vs (0) Cassel
Smirnov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smirnov has gone for a leg lock! Cassel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smirnov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smirnov (2) vs (2) Cassel
Smirnov pushes a forearm under Cassel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cassel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Smirnov! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grape Rita (ranked 24430 p4p, 653 weight class) and Chris Bugbee (ranked 6464 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grape Rita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Bugbee!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Rita with that takedown attempt.
Rita decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rita (2) vs (0) Bugbee
Rita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rita passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bugbee! Score +3 for passing guard: Rita (5) vs (0) Bugbee
Rita has control of Bugbee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bugbee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bugbee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Rita'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rita moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rita (8) vs (0) Bugbee
Rita is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bugbee won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Rita off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grape Rita!
Grape Rita 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Garik Andonian (ranked 20235 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gross Erock (ranked 6006 p4p, 0 weight class). Garik Andonian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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 7 losses; Garik Andonian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gross Erock!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andonian darts in and clinches Erock up against the cage.
Andonian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Andonian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Erock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andonian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erock has managed to get both his arms back between Andonian's legs - danger averted.
Erock drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Erock as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Andonian screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Erock! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gross Erock! |
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