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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo 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 Billy Donato (ranked 4906 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 23744 p4p, 600 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Donato! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wayne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donato (2) vs (0) Wayne
Donato trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Donato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Donato from controlling successfully.
Donato looking to pass the guard.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne can't keep his opponent in guard - Donato advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Donato trying to control from half guard but Wayne is working away.
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.
Donato passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Donato (5) vs (0) Wayne
Donato has control of Wayne's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wayne regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wayne is controlling an arm, preventing Donato from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wayne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wayne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Donato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donato is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wayne is surviving well by controlling Donato's body position as best he can.
Donato wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Donato wants to finish this one by submission but Wayne is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Donato.
Donato is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wayne has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wayne! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donato (5) vs (2) Wayne
Donato is looking for a triangle here but Wayne uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donato (5) vs (5) Wayne
Donato manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donato is looking to improve his position.
Wayne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wayne is pressing down on Donato's thigh, looking to free his foot. Donato is holding on for now.
Donato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wayne pulls his head out easily.
Donato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wayne pulls his head out easily.
Donato tries to get to full guard but Wayne has control of the leg.
Donato works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donato has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wayne doesn't defend quickly enough and Donato has managed to lock this one up! Can Wayne escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Donato on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Donato! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raul Feliciano (ranked 4317 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Lothbrok (ranked 2159 p4p, 0 weight class). Lothbrok is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vikings. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raul Feliciano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Feliciano clinches up with Lothbrok and pushes him back against the cage.
Lothbrok has Feliciano pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lothbrok pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Feliciano tumbling to the mat - Lothbrok dives into Feliciano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feliciano (0) vs (2) Lothbrok
Lothbrok advances to half guard.
Lothbrok is taking a breather. Feliciano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lothbrok wants to free his trapped foot but Feliciano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lothbrok is trying to work for a kimura but Feliciano is defending well.
Lothbrok trying to pass the guard but Feliciano defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lothbrok has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lothbrok is pressing down on Feliciano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Feliciano is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feliciano is trying to get back to full guard.
Lothbrok tries to pass to full mount but Feliciano defends it.
Lothbrok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lothbrok moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feliciano (0) vs (5) Lothbrok
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Feliciano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lothbrok takes a little break here. Feliciano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lothbrok is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Feliciano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lothbrok wants to control but Feliciano is keeping him busy.
Lothbrok is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is trying to get an arm triangle but Feliciano is defending well.
Lothbrok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Feliciano, who protects the arm well.
Feliciano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lothbrok passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Feliciano! Score +2 for reaching mount: Feliciano (0) vs (7) Lothbrok
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok controlling from mount.
Lothbrok looking for a guillotine from mount but Feliciano is having none of it.
Lothbrok controlling from the full mount.
Lothbrok goes for an armbar but Feliciano turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Feliciano. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feliciano (2) vs (7) Lothbrok
Feliciano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lothbrok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Feliciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Feliciano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Feliciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lothbrok has control of Feliciano's left arm, preventing Feliciano from doing any damage.
Lothbrok has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Feliciano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lothbrok. Score +3 for passing guard: Feliciano (5) vs (7) Lothbrok
Lothbrok has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep.
Lothbrok wants to control but Feliciano postures up.
Lothbrok is holding Feliciano down, trying to stall.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrok keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok keeps Feliciano under control for a moment.
Lothbrok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Feliciano is looking to take a break and control but Lothbrok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lothbrok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feliciano (5) vs (9) Lothbrok
Feliciano is looking to improve his position.
Lothbrok seems to be looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok tries to pass to full mount but Feliciano defends it.
Lothbrok has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Feliciano (5) vs (12) Lothbrok
Lothbrok wants to control but Feliciano has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lothbrok is working for a kimura but Feliciano is defending it quite comfortably.
Lothbrok is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Feliciano reverses the position - he's now on top in Lothbrok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feliciano (7) vs (12) Lothbrok
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Feliciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Lothbrok is retaining full guard.
Lothbrok has his hands on Feliciano's head, controlling the position.
Lothbrok looking for a sweep. Not yet Lothbrok, not yet.
Lothbrok has his hands on Feliciano's head, controlling the position.
Lothbrok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Feliciano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Feliciano preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok has his hands on Feliciano's head, controlling the position.
Feliciano preventing the sweep.
Lothbrok has control of Feliciano's left arm, preventing Feliciano from doing any damage.
Lothbrok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lothbrok has his hands on Feliciano's head, controlling the position.
Feliciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lothbrok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Feliciano has managed to get both his arms back between Lothbrok's legs - danger averted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feliciano is one step ahead there.
Lothbrok has control of Feliciano's left arm, preventing Feliciano from doing any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Feliciano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Feliciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lothbrok on the ground.
Feliciano preventing the sweep.
Lothbrok has control of Feliciano's left arm, preventing Feliciano from doing any damage.
Feliciano won't allow Lothbrok to sweep him here.
Lothbrok controlling the position.
Feliciano stopping the sweep attempt from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok is looking for a triangle but Feliciano pushes his legs off easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok has Feliciano pulled in close to control his posture.
Feliciano stopping the sweep attempt from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lothbrok pulls Feliciano in close to prevent any damage.
Lothbrok working for a triangle but Feliciano defends it easily.
Feliciano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok 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.
Lothbrok keeping moving, preventing Feliciano from controlling successfully.
Lothbrok wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lothbrok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lothbrok working for a triangle but Feliciano defends it easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok pulls Feliciano in to control the position.
Feliciano trying to control but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.
Lothbrok is controlling Feliciano's posture.
Lothbrok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Feliciano is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lothbrok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Feliciano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feliciano (7) vs (14) Lothbrok
Lothbrok stays in close to Feliciano's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lothbrok wins on points by 14 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Bjorn Lothbrok 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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between All Rounder Rounder (ranked 25214 p4p, 0 weight class) and John C Reilly (ranked 23025 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by John C. Reilly Funniest Moments. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; All Rounder Rounder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John C Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Reilly has managed to clinch.
Reilly has Rounder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Reilly pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rounder tumbling to the mat - Reilly dives into Rounder's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rounder (0) vs (2) Reilly
Reilly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rounder's guard.
Reilly works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rounder (0) vs (5) Reilly
Reilly moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rounder (0) vs (7) Reilly
Reilly working for a submission but Rounder is keeping him at bay.
Rounder is trying desperately to improve position.
Reilly content just to control the position here.
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.
Rounder is desperately trying to improve his position but Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.
Reilly working for a guillotine from mount but Rounder is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rounder has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Reilly controlling the position easily from mount.
Reilly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reilly working for a guillotine from mount but Rounder is in no mood to give up.
Reilly quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Reilly but it's paid off an Rounder is forced to tap! Nice work by Reilly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John C Reilly!
In his post fight interview, John C Reilly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
All Rounder Rounder spoke after the fight, saying 'one another fight'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Bobeth (ranked 4119 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Name Second Name (ranked 5866 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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; Michael Bobeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; First Name Second Name!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Second Name tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobeth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobeth gets a clinch.
Bobeth wants the takedown. Second Name is fighting it off but Bobeth persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Second Name's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bobeth (2) vs (0) Second Name
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Second Name has an active guard here but Bobeth has managed to pass into half guard.
Second Name wants to improve his position but Bobeth is controlling well.
Bobeth is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Second Name looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bobeth seems to be looking for submissions.
Second Name has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bobeth is working away from the top position though.
Bobeth wants to work for an arm triangle but Second Name is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second Name wants to control but Bobeth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bobeth works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (5) vs (0) Second Name
Bobeth just content to control the position.
Bobeth working away.
Second Name is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bobeth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bobeth not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second Name is looking for a sweep. Bobeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bobeth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Second Name looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Second Name trying to control from the bottom.
Bobeth seems to be working for a kimura but Second Name defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Bobeth'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.
Bobeth controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth prevents Second Name from improving his position.
Bobeth is thwarting Second Name's attempts to control the position.
Bobeth is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bobeth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Second Name controls Bobeth momentarily but Bobeth frees himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Second Name looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bobeth passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (8) vs (0) Second Name
The referee asks Bobeth politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bobeth prefers to stall for the moment though.
Second Name is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bobeth off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bobeth (8) vs (4) Second Name
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth tries to escape but Second Name has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Second Name is not going to allow Bobeth to sit and survive in this position.
Second Name is hanging on to Bobeth's back as he tries to escape.
Bobeth rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Second Name wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobeth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Second Name trying to advance position but Bobeth counters by regaining guard.
Second Name tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobeth is retaining full guard.
Second Name wants to control from the top but Bobeth keeps moving.
Second Name tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobeth is retaining full guard.
Bobeth has his hands on Second Name's head, controlling the position.
Bobeth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Second Name stacks Bobeth 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 Second Name! Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (8) vs (7) Second Name
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Second Name tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bobeth can't do much from the bottom here.
Bobeth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Second Name's best efforts.
Bobeth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Second Name's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Second Name's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bobeth (12) vs (7) Second Name
Bobeth is not going to allow Second Name to sit and survive in this position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Second Name tries to break free.
Bobeth working for a choke but Second Name is defending well.
Bobeth controlling well, preventing Second Name from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Second Name is defending well though. Bobeth let's go of the attempt for now.
Bobeth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bobeth is riding his opponent, not letting Second Name buck him off.
Bobeth looking for the choke from the back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Second Name wants to control his opponent's hands but Bobeth gets his hands free.
Second Name tries to roll but Bobeth sticks to his back.
Bobeth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Second Name is defending well though. Bobeth let's go of the attempt for now.
Second Name tries to escape but Bobeth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bobeth is not going to allow Second Name to sit and survive in this position.
Bobeth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Second Name tries to roll but Bobeth sticks to his back.
Good control from Bobeth.
Bobeth keeps control of the position as Second Name tries to break free.
Bobeth working for a choke but Second Name is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Second Name wants to control his opponent's hands but Bobeth gets his hands free.
Second Name rolls, trying to escape but Bobeth keeps control of the position.
Bobeth looking to break Second Name's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Second Name remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bobeth will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bobeth biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobeth patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobeth takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
A less than humble Michael Bobeth misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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