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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Christopher Sohlberg (ranked 1046 p4p, 133 weight class) and Isiah Yesaya (ranked 23665 p4p, 0 weight class). Yesaya has chosen Rivers of Babylon as his entrance music. 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Christopher Sohlberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isiah Yesaya!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Yesaya clinches with his opponent.
Yesaya jumps guard and drags Sohlberg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yesaya wants to control the position but Sohlberg says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Yesaya regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yesaya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sohlberg controls the pace.
Yesaya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yesaya controls Sohlberg momentarily but Sohlberg frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sohlberg wants to pass the guard but Yesaya is keeping the position.
Yesaya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sohlberg is sitting in close to Yesaya's body. Yesaya has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sohlberg is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sohlberg is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Yesaya.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Isiah Yesaya!
An out of breath Isiah Yesaya 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Silo Zama (ranked 7207 p4p, 458 weight class) and Nick Greek (ranked 5156 p4p, 474 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Paint it Black. Nick Greek looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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 0 losses; Silo Zama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Greek!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Greek closes the distance and clinches up with Zama, looking for a takedown. Greek pushes Zama against the cage but Zama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zama moves into the clinch successfully.
Zama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Greek passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Zama (0) vs (3) Greek
Zama is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zama seems a little lost for a moment, as Greek dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zama looks to move to half guard but instead Greek has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zama (0) vs (5) Greek
Greek is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zama has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek has hold of Zama's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zama manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Greek looks winded!
Greek is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zama has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zama wants to control but Greek is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greek fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zama is working to get back to half guard.
Zama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zama tries to get out of the position.
Zama is trying to control the position here but Greek swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Greek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Greek!
In defeat, Silo Zama stepped up to the mic, saying 'Do you know what the good thing about pain is? It shows you that you are still alive.'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivern Gustavsson (ranked 5912 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kang Urip (ranked 2224 p4p, 269 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the 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; Ivern Gustavsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kang Urip!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Urip moves into the clinch successfully.
Urip stops a takedown attempt from Gustavsson.
Urip tries to pull guard but Gustavsson won't allow it.
Urip gets control of Gustavsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Urip will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Urip is controlling Gustavsson's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustavsson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urip controlling Gustavsson's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustavsson stopping the sweep attempt from Urip.
Urip controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Urip can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson stopping the sweep attempt from Urip.
Urip is still trying to improve position.
Gustavsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Urip pulls Gustavsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gustavsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Urip looking for a sweep. Not yet Urip, not yet.
Urip has Gustavsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Urip looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Urip is pulling down on Gustavsson's head to control his posture.
Urip looking for a sweep. Not yet Urip, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urip has control of Gustavsson's left arm, preventing Gustavsson from doing any damage.
Gustavsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Urip wants to hit a switch here but Gustavsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Urip there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustavsson (3) vs (0) Urip
Gustavsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Urip keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Urip 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.
Urip is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urip holds on to Gustavsson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Gustavsson controlling from mount.
Urip tries to reverse the position but Gustavsson maintains control.
Gustavsson fails to take his opponent's back.
Urip is trying to escape the mount.
Gustavsson trying to control but Urip is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urip is trying desperately to improve position.
Gustavsson controlling from mount.
Urip regains half guard.
Urip tries to get to full guard but Gustavsson has control of the leg.
Urip works his way to full guard. Good work.
Urip managing to control the position.
Gustavsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is working hard here to advance position.
Urip seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Urip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Urip looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Urip keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully.
Urip is controlling Gustavsson's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Urip manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustavsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustavsson (3) vs (2) Urip
Gustavsson is trying to keep Urip in close.
Urip is pushing down on Gustavsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gustavsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Urip has managed to sneak the leg through.
Urip with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Urip is pressing down on Gustavsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustavsson is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Urip moves into full mount! Gustavsson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustavsson (3) vs (5) Urip
Urip takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Urip wants to take Gustavsson's back but he can't do it this time.
Urip controlling from the full mount.
Urip with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Urip controlling his opponent.
Urip is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gustavsson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gustavsson (3) vs (8) Urip
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Urip.
Urip has the hooks in. Gustavsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Urip just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Gustavsson right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Urip is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Urip controlling well, preventing Gustavsson from escaping the position.
Urip controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Urip is continuing to stall.
Gustavsson tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Urip controlling the positon.
Gustavsson tries to escape but Urip has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Urip is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gustavsson trying to control the action but Urip just sinks the hooks in.
Urip has good solid back control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Urip controlling the position well here. Gustavsson rolled but Urip kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Urip the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urip wins on points by 8 to 3.
During a confident post fight interview, Kang Urip thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 4711 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balthazar Theron (ranked 23519 p4p, 194 weight class). Bolivar comes to the cage accompanied by Superman Theme. Theron has chosen Living on a Prayer as his entrance music. Balthazar Theron 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Balthazar Theron!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Theron gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Theron pulls guard.
Bolivar passes into half guard.
Bolivar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Theron is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Bolivar!
An out of breath Johnny Bolivar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Balthazar Theron had this to say: 'Peace man, peace.'. |
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