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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hokuto Akira-Magomedov (ranked 2611 p4p, 278 weight class) and Eddie Bravado (ranked 6080 p4p, 0 weight class). Akira-Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Luis Miguel - Oro De Ley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hokuto Akira-Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Bravado!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akira-Magomedov moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Akira-Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bravado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bravado tries to pull guard but Akira-Magomedov won't allow it.
Akira-Magomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Akira-Magomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bravado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Akira-Magomedov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akira-Magomedov (2) vs (0) Bravado
Bravado looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravado, not yet.
Akira-Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Akira-Magomedov continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akira-Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bravado looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravado, not yet.
Akira-Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira-Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akira-Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akira-Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Akira-Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravado is looking for a triangle but Akira-Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Akira-Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Akira-Magomedov.
Bravado looking for a guillotine here but Akira-Magomedov defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akira-Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akira-Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akira-Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bravado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bravado looking for a guillotine here but Akira-Magomedov defends easily.
Akira-Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akira-Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Akira-Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akira-Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akira-Magomedov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is looking for a triangle but Akira-Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Akira-Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bravado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akira-Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akira-Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akira-Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Akira-Magomedov.
Bravado is looking for a triangle but Akira-Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Akira-Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Akira-Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akira-Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akira-Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravado working for a triangle but Akira-Magomedov defends it easily.
Bravado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akira-Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Akira-Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akira-Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Akira-Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akira-Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Bravado's legs - danger averted.
Akira-Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bravado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bravado looking for a guillotine here but Akira-Magomedov defends easily.
Akira-Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bravado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bravado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akira-Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bravado is tightening it up a little... Akira-Magomedov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Akira-Magomedov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Akira-Magomedov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bravado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eddie Bravado!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eddie Bravado waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joey Simone (ranked 2969 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aly Magomedov (ranked 23367 p4p, 560 weight class). Simone comes to the cage accompanied by Shakewell - Leglock. Magomedov has chosen Aly Intro RUN! as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aly Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simone pulls guard effortlessly.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is trying to hold Magomedov in close to prevent damage but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Simone defending well.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simone moves into full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simone looking for subs off his back but Magomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Simone is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Simone tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Simone actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simone trying to control the position.
Simone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Magomedov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (3) Magomedov
Magomedov trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Simone (0) vs (5) Magomedov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simone regains half guard.
Magomedov stalling.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (5) Magomedov
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simone won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Simone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard.
Simone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magomedov won't allow Simone to pass to mount.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Simone passes into half guard.
Simone has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Magomedov defend it? Simone steps over the head and cranks it - Magomedov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Simone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Simone!
After winning the bout, Joey Simone 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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