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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Penn (ranked 3632 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Arlington (ranked 6623 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Luke Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jason Arlington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arlington closes the distance and clinches.
Arlington gets control of Penn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Arlington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Arlington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlington manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Arlington's guard.
Arlington working a defensive guard here.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arlington is adopting a defensive guard.
Arlington wants to control the position but Penn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn 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.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arlington defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington trying to control here.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arlington wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Penn 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.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arlington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arlington is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Arlington controlling the position well.
Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is controlling Penn's trapped leg to prevent Penn from advancing to side control.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Arlington is defending well.
Arlington preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Arlington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Arlington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Arlington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arlington.
Arlington has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Arlington pulls Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arlington is trying to keep Penn in close.
Arlington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Arlington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlington manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Arlington's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arlington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlington looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arlington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Arlington is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlington trying to control the position.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Arlington is keeping the position.
Arlington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn wants to control from the top but Arlington keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arlington has an active guard here but Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arlington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arlington gets full guard.
Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arlington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Penn has Arlington in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Arlington
Arlington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arlington drops back, looking for a kneebar! Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (4) vs (2) Arlington
Arlington felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arlington struggling a bit here.
Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arlington, who protects the arm well.
Arlington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penn off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (4) vs (6) Arlington
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is looking to control Penn but Penn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Arlington patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Penn tries to break free.
Arlington has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Arlington patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Penn is in bad spot here.
Arlington is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Penn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Penn for a finish.
Arlington controlling well, preventing Penn from escaping the position.
Arlington is persistently looking for the submission but Penn is defending it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to break free.
Arlington is trying to stick to Penn's back but Penn is turning into Arlington. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arlington's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Penn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (6) vs (6) Arlington
Arlington working a defensive guard here.
Arlington keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Arlington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arlington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Arlington is working from the bottom.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arlington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arlington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arlington trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Penn trying to control but Arlington is working from the bottom.
Penn is really struggling to control Arlington but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Arlington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Penn passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (9) vs (6) Arlington
Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arlington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arlington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Arlington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arlington tries to buck Penn off but Penn is having none of it.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arlington keeps working.
Arlington wants to control but Penn postures up.
Arlington manages to work his way to half guard, despite Penn's best efforts.
Penn is controlling the pace.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Arlington is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arlington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn trying to control but Arlington is working from the bottom.
Arlington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arlington managing to control the position.
Arlington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn postures up.
Arlington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penn controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn takes the fight on points by 9 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Uzumaki Yahiko (ranked 6309 p4p, 393 weight class) and Tyronne Spong (ranked 2723 p4p, 300 weight class). Tyronne Spong 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Uzumaki Yahiko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tyronne Spong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yahiko's waist but Yahiko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spong off to one side.
Yahiko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spong is fending him off so far but Yahiko persists. Nope, Spong circles away and we're back to standing.
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spong successfully pulls guard.
Yahiko trying to control but Spong is working from the bottom.
Spong wants to sweep here but Yahiko controlling him for the moment.
Yahiko trying to control but Spong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong has his foot on Yahiko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yahiko works his way back into a safe position though.
Spong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yahiko preventing the sweep.
Yahiko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spong on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yahiko is stalling in the full guard.
Spong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yahiko passes into half guard.
Yahiko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yahiko wants to control but Spong is keeping him busy.
Yahiko 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Yahiko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spong is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Yahiko is tapping! Great win for Spong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyronne Spong!
In his post fight interview, Tyronne Spong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax (ranked 20338 p4p, 457 weight class) and Montel Williams Da Third (ranked 8056 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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 10 wins and 5 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Montel Williams Da Third!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Williams Da Third stuffs the takedown attempt from Pentax. Pentax gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams Da Third changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pentax pushes Williams Da Third up against the cage in a clinch.
Pentax works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pentax (2) vs (0) Williams Da Third
Pentax trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams Da Third is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams Da Third pushes a forearm under Pentax's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pentax is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Montel Williams Da Third! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Renato Gomes (ranked 5670 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Tyme (ranked 1093 p4p, 140 weight class). Tyme has chosen Arsonists Lulaby as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Renato Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Mark Tyme !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tyme shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tyme showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Tyme
Tyme works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Tyme
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Gomes is not content to let Tyme control the position.
Gomes regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tyme 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Tyme is controlling well.
Gomes is staying active underneath Tyme , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyme is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.
Tyme works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (8) Tyme
Tyme wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Tyme is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tyme tries for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
Tyme controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyme wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Gomes 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.
Tyme is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Gomes is not content to let Tyme control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyme wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomes, who protects the arm well.
Tyme tries for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes tries to bench press Tyme off him but Tyme keeps the position.
Tyme tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyme has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyme is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been informed that Tyme has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gomes regains half guard.
Tyme wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Tyme wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tyme wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes trying to control the position.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Tyme from controlling successfully.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Tyme is proving a slippery customer.
Tyme passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (11) Tyme
Tyme happy to just control the position for now.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tyme off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (4) vs (11) Tyme
Gomes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tyme is really stuck here.
Tyme turns into Gomes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (13) Tyme
Tyme 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.
Tyme looking to pass the guard.
Tyme trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyme pushes down on Gomes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyme is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tyme sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tyme advances to half guard.
Tyme passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (4) vs (16) Tyme
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Tyme 's attempts to control the action.
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Tyme tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gomes tries to control the position but Tyme now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (4) vs (19) Tyme
Tyme is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tyme gets his hands free as Gomes looks to control.
What can Gomes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tyme looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Gomes is trying to roll into a better position but Tyme has get a rear naked choke and Gomes is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Tyme !
Mark Tyme very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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