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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James McGuire (ranked 1676 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 4301 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman . Connor Frank 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James McGuire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Connor Frank!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frank drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGuire pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Frank manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McGuire (0) vs (4) Frank
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
Frank taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to control Frank's posture but Frank avoids it.
Frank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank controlling the position from side mount.
Frank wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
McGuire is trying to control Frank's posture but Frank avoids it.
Frank controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Frank advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McGuire (0) vs (6) Frank
Frank looking to control but McGuire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGuire tries to lock up and control but Frank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frank tries to control but McGuire wriggling away.
McGuire is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
McGuire is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGuire really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frank looking to take McGuire's back but McGuire rolls and after a scramble, McGuire ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from McGuire to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (6) Frank
Frank keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire postures up.
McGuire stays in close to Frank's body and controls the position.
Frank is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
Frank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
Frank looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
Frank looking to control.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank controlling McGuire's posture.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
Frank pulls McGuire in to control the position.
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frank is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
Frank has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
McGuire trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGuire has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McGuire.
Frank keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Frank controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank has his hands on McGuire's head, controlling the position.
McGuire trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank trying to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGuire stays in close to Frank's body and controls the position.
Frank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (8) Frank
Frank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frank wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
Frank pushing down on McGuire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGuire trying to control but Frank postures up.
Frank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGuire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frank is pressing down on McGuire's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuire is holding on for now.
Frank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGuire tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.
Frank wants to take a breather but McGuire is having none of it.
Frank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGuire is pressing down on Frank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank looking to pass the guard.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Frank is proving a slippery customer.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
Frank looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (4) vs (8) Frank
Frank trying to control the position.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank controlling the position.
McGuire stays in close to Frank's body and controls the position.
Frank 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frank is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (4) vs (10) Frank
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frank defends it easily.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank 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.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire trying to control the position.
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Frank is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire controls Frank momentarily but Frank frees himself.
McGuire is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank wins on points by 10 to 4.
A victorious Connor Frank thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Soul Makossa (ranked 3296 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jardel Faria Preto (ranked 1108 p4p, 143 weight class). Makossa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Soul Makossa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jardel Faria Preto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Faria Preto feints and as Makossa raises his hands in defense, Faria Preto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makossa (0) vs (2) Faria Preto
Makossa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makossa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faria Preto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faria Preto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Faria Preto is stalling in the full guard.
Faria Preto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makossa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makossa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Faria Preto is defending well. Makossa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Faria Preto has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Makossa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Soul Makossa!
After winning the bout, Soul Makossa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pele Ronaldo (ranked 3125 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fionn Mulligan (ranked 21917 p4p, 469 weight class). Fionn Mulligan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pele Ronaldo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mulligan forces Ronaldo back against the cage and clinches.
Mulligan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ronaldo can't fight it off and eventually Mulligan manages to take the fight to the floor. Ronaldo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (2) Mulligan
Mulligan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mulligan sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ronaldo doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Mulligan paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ronaldo - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pele Ronaldo!
Pele Ronaldo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Goban Declan (ranked 1511 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzoko Dzoker (ranked 1564 p4p, 99 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Goban Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dzoko Dzoker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dzoker moves into the clinch successfully.
Dzoker fails to pull guard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dzoker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Declan wants the takedown. Dzoker is fighting it off but Declan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dzoker's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Dzoker
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dzoker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dzoker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Declan passes Dzoker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dzoker wants to control but Declan passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Dzoker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzoker regains half guard.
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but Dzoker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dzoker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dzoker is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Dzoker moves into full guard.
Dzoker working for a triangle but Declan defends it easily.
Dzoker controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzoker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dzoker trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
Dzoker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dzoker keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan stands and throws Dzoker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (0) Dzoker
Dzoker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Declan's best efforts.
Dzoker wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Dzoker is defending well.
Dzoker is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker is not content to let Declan control the position.
Dzoker is trying is best to control the position here.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Dzoker is working away.
Dzoker tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker is trying to control but Declan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (11) vs (0) Dzoker
Dzoker has given up his back here. Will Declan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (14) vs (0) Dzoker
Declan is hanging on to Dzoker's back as he tries to escape.
Dzoker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Declan looking for the RNC.
Dzoker is in bad spot here.
Declan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan is looking for the choke from the back position but Dzoker is controlling his hands well.
Dzoker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Declan's arms.
Dzoker is having to fend off submission attempts from Declan, who is looking to sink in the choke. Declan doesn't have the hooks in though and Dzoker manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (14) vs (2) Dzoker
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Declan 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: Declan (16) vs (2) Dzoker
Declan tries to pass to full mount but Dzoker defends it.
Dzoker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dzoker is retaining full guard.
Dzoker trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Dzoker is keeping the position.
Dzoker can't keep his opponent in guard - Declan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Declan seems to be looking for submissions.
Dzoker is pressing down on Declan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Declan is aware though and is defending well.
Dzoker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Declan defends well.
Dzoker controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
Dzoker keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker controlling Declan's posture.
Dzoker looking for a sweep. Not yet Dzoker, not yet.
Dzoker trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
Dzoker keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to control from the top but Dzoker keeps moving.
Dzoker wants to sweep here but Declan controlling him for the moment.
Declan is looking to advance position but Dzoker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (16) vs (6) Dzoker
Dzoker wants to control the pace but Declan is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Declan is surviving well by controlling Dzoker's body position as best he can.
Declan working to try and regain half guard.
Dzoker controlling the pace for now.
Dzoker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dzoker goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (18) vs (6) Dzoker
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to control from the top but Dzoker keeps moving.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Dzoker.
Dzoker is still trying to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dzoker keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dzoker is controlling Declan's posture.
Dzoker controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
Dzoker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (18) vs (8) Dzoker
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dzoker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (18) vs (11) Dzoker
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 18 to 11.
Goban Declan made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.
Dzoko Dzoker spoke after the fight, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans'. |
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