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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between I Love You Man (ranked 4855 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domingo Osana Ramirez (ranked 4881 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; I Love You Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Domingo Osana Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
You Man tries to sprawl but Osana Ramirez drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: You Man (0) vs (2) Osana Ramirez
Osana Ramirez is pressing down on You Man's thigh, looking to free his foot. You Man is holding on for now.
Osana Ramirez trying to control from half guard but You Man is working away.
Osana Ramirez wants to pass the guard but You Man is defending well.
You Man is not content to let Osana Ramirez control the position.
You Man is trying is best to control the position here.
Osana Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Osana Ramirez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osana Ramirez seems to be looking for submissions.
You Man wants to get back to full guard.
Osana Ramirez not doing much here.
You Man is trying to get back to full guard.
You Man wants to control but Osana Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Osana Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but You Man defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You Man is trying to get back to full guard.
You Man actively working from the bottom here.
Osana Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, You Man has managed to free his arm - good work.
Osana Ramirez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (0) vs (5) Osana Ramirez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You Man sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
You Man looking for submissions off his back.
Osana Ramirez wants to pass to mount but You Man is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You Man is looking for a sweep. Osana Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
You Man won't allow Osana Ramirez to pass to mount.
You Man tries to roll over but Osana Ramirez keeps him under control.
You Man is defending against the submission attempts here by Osana Ramirez.
Osana Ramirez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (0) vs (8) Osana Ramirez
Osana Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Osana Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osana Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but You Man keeps working.
Osana Ramirez is trying to get an arm triangle but You Man is defending well.
Osana Ramirez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: You Man (0) vs (10) Osana Ramirez
Osana Ramirez looking for a guillotine from mount but You Man is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You Man sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
You Man gets back to full guard.
Osana Ramirez 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.
You Man keeping moving, preventing Osana Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Osana Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Osana Ramirez wants to take a breather but You Man is having none of it.
You Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Osana Ramirez trying to control from half guard but You Man is working away.
You Man is looking to improve his position.
Osana Ramirez trying to control the pace.
Osana Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (0) vs (13) Osana Ramirez
Osana Ramirez is looking to work his way around to You Man's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
You Man is squirming around, avoiding Osana Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Osana Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control You Man haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osana Ramirez is looking to work his way around to You Man's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
You Man regains half guard.
Osana Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but You Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
You Man looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Osana Ramirez pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (0) vs (16) Osana Ramirez
You Man is looking to get to half guard.
You Man is trying to escape the mount but Osana Ramirez keeps good control and instead manages to take You Man's back.
Score +3 for taking back: You Man (0) vs (19) Osana Ramirez
Will Osana Ramirez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You Man can't escape the position.
Osana Ramirez avoiding You Man 's attempts to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Osana Ramirez looking for the choke but no joy.
Osana Ramirez trying to control.
Osana Ramirez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Osana Ramirez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. You Man defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Good control from Osana Ramirez.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You Man tries to escape but Osana Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Osana Ramirez looking to break You Man's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. You Man remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Osana Ramirez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Osana Ramirez tightening his grip on You Man, looking for the choke.
Osana Ramirez is persistently looking for the submission but You Man is defending it well.
Osana Ramirez not allowing You Man to control his hands.
Osana Ramirez is looking to control You Man but You Man is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You Man might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You Man rolls, trying to escape but Osana Ramirez keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You Man breaks Osana Ramirez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: You Man (2) vs (19) Osana Ramirez
You Man stopping the sweep attempt from Osana Ramirez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You Man wants to control from the top but Osana Ramirez keeps moving.
You Man wants to pass the guard but Osana Ramirez is keeping the position.
You Man preventing the sweep.
You Man trying to control but Osana Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Osana Ramirez can't keep his opponent in guard - You Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Osana Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of You Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take You Man's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: You Man (2) vs (23) Osana Ramirez
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Osana Ramirez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You Man can't escape the position.
You Man is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You Man is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You Man is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Osana Ramirez.
You Man can't escape the position.
Osana Ramirez controlling the position well here. You Man rolled but Osana Ramirez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Osana Ramirez is hanging on to You Man's back as he tries to escape.
You Man trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Osana Ramirez struggling to keep hold of the position.
You Man tries to roll but Osana Ramirez sticks to his back.
Osana Ramirez has his arm under You Man's chin here. Game over son! Osana Ramirez squeezes tightly and You Man is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Domingo Osana Ramirez!
Our winner, Domingo Osana Ramirez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 1397 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 2092 p4p, 237 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Le temps des cerises. Junior Dos Santos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Michel Colucci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Colucci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Colucci gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Colucci (4) vs (0) Dos Santos
Dos Santos tries to bench press Colucci off him but Colucci keeps the position.
Colucci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dos Santos, who protects the arm well.
Dos Santos wants to control but Colucci postures up.
Colucci has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Colucci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colucci gets to mount! Dos Santos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Colucci (6) vs (0) Dos Santos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Colucci working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position but Colucci isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dos Santos is surviving well by controlling Colucci's body position as best he can.
Colucci avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.
Colucci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dos Santos is holding on tight.
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Colucci pushes him away.
Dos Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Colucci working for a submission but Dos Santos is keeping him at bay.
Colucci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Santos is looking to escape.
Dos Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos stops Colucci from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Colucci has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colucci wants to control the pace but Dos Santos is squirming around nicely.
Colucci swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dos Santos is now in Colucci's guard. A big mistake from Colucci there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Colucci (6) vs (2) Dos Santos
Colucci has his feet on Dos Santos's thighs here. He's pushed Dos Santos 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! Dos Santos screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 4741 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erberth Santos (ranked 3154 p4p, 418 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jackson forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Santos
Santos is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Santos in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Santos
Jackson has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santos has passed into half guard!
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson'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.
Santos wants to advance to full mount but Jackson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Santos forces his way into half guard.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Jackson is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Santos stacks Jackson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Santos! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (5) Santos
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Santos is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Santos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (8) Santos
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Santos stalling.
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Santos advancing to mount.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Santos has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (11) Santos
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Santos has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (14) Santos
Santos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to control the position but Santos now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (2) vs (17) Santos
Our spies down at at Kickn Vegass inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santos controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
Santos tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.
Santos has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jackson's body.
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Santos has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Santos manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (20) Santos
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santos working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Santos is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (2) vs (22) Santos
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Santos has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (2) vs (25) Santos
Santos not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
Jackson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Santos has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Santos controlling from the back.
Santos is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Santos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Santos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (25) Santos
Jackson trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Jackson pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Jackson is really struggling to control Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Santos won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Santos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrano Jackson!
Tyrano Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takahashi Ryu (ranked 2211 p4p, 274 weight class) and Midnight Rider (ranked 3732 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takahashi Ryu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Midnight Rider!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ryu gets a clinch.
Rider goes for a takedown attempt but Ryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rider shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryu as he avoids it easily.
Rider misses with a takedown
and Ryu counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryu (2) vs (0) Rider
Takahashi Ryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Midnight Rider.
Ryu slips nicely into half guard.
Ryu wants to control but Rider is keeping him busy.
Ryu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rider defends it well.
Ryu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rider has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ryu. Oh but Rider has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ryu goes limp - he's gone! Rider jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Midnight Rider!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Midnight Rider made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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