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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 4401 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (ranked 2689 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Yoshi Takano!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frank leaves Takano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frank. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Frank (4) vs (0) Takano
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takano tries to improve position but can't.
Frank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank trying to control the position but Takano is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is really struggling to control Takano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You can see the frustration on Takano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takano is not content to let Frank control the position.
Takano regains half guard there - taking advantage of Frank's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Takano defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takano wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.
Takano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takano keeps working.
Takano is trying to maintain the position but Frank is very close to passing his half guard.
Frank wants to control but Takano is keeping him busy.
Well, if Frank is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Frank wants to take a breather but Takano is having none of it.
Takano is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank wants to take a breather but Takano is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling the pace.
Takano is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takano is looking to improve his position.
Frank slows the pace down in half guard.
Frank is trying to control. Takano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frank is thwarting Takano's attempts to control the position.
Frank is trying to control the action in half guard but Takano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank is pressing down on Takano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takano is holding on for now.
Takano trying to control but Frank postures up.
Takano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank looking to pass the guard.
Frank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Takano wants to sweep but no luck.
Takano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Frank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takano being controlled here, momentarily.
Frank seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takano for as long as he can get away with.
Takano keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takano is adopting a defensive guard.
Takano keeping full guard, as Frank tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frank has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frank in particular looking to stall.
Takano is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank not doing much here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takano is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frank is thwarting Takano's attempts to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Takano's thigh. Takano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Takano is retaining full guard.
Frank trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Frank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takano managing to control the position.
Takano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank passes Takano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Takano is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takano tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Frank is thwarting Takano's attempts to control the position.
Frank is controlling the pace.
Frank passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (7) vs (0) Takano
Frank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takano is looking to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank prevents Takano from getting the reversal.
Takano tries to lock up and control but Frank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frank trying to control but Takano is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Connor Frank thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Juan Marfaker (ranked 1922 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Vinegar (ranked 3534 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinegar has chosen Birds of War as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Juan Marfaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Vic Vinegar!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vinegar clinches up against the cage.
Vinegar looking for a takedown.
Vinegar wants a takedown but no success here.
Marfaker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vinegar is trying to keep an underhook but Marfaker manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marfaker (2) vs (0) Vinegar
Marfaker wants to pass to mount but Vinegar is defending the position.
Marfaker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marfaker is looking to stall here but Vinegar recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinegar 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marfaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marfaker is working hard here to advance position.
Vinegar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marfaker is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker is looking to pass into half guard but Vinegar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vinegar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marfaker (2) vs (2) Vinegar
Marfaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vinegar wants to control from the top but Marfaker keeps moving.
Marfaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vinegar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vinegar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vinegar wants to pass the guard but Marfaker is keeping the position.
Marfaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vinegar stays in close to Marfaker's body and controls the position.
Vinegar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vinegar trying to control the position from guard on top but Marfaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vinegar stopping the sweep attempt from Marfaker.
Vinegar is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar stopping the sweep attempt from Marfaker.
Marfaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vinegar defends it easily.
Marfaker keeping moving, preventing Vinegar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar passes Marfaker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marfaker tries to roll over but Vinegar keeps him under control.
Marfaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marfaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vinegar is taking a breather. Marfaker 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker tries to roll over but Vinegar keeps him under control.
Vinegar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marfaker keeps working.
Marfaker tries to get to full guard but Vinegar has control of the leg.
Vinegar wants to advance to full mount but Marfaker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vinegar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vinegar trying to control the position from guard on top but Marfaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vinegar tries to free his leg and advance position but Marfaker is retaining full guard.
Marfaker looking for a guillotine here but Vinegar defends easily.
Vinegar looking to sit in guard and control but Marfaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marfaker (4) vs (2) Vinegar
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar 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: Marfaker (4) vs (4) Vinegar
Marfaker is not content to let Vinegar control the position.
Vinegar trying to control from Marfaker's half guard. Marfaker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vinegar won't allow Marfaker to sweep him here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar forces his way into half guard.
Vinegar trying to control from half guard but Marfaker is working away.
Marfaker wants to improve his position but Vinegar is controlling well.
Marfaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vinegar trying to control but Marfaker is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marfaker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vinegar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vinegar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vinegar is just content to waste time from the top position. Marfaker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vinegar stopping the sweep attempt from Marfaker.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker keeping moving, preventing Vinegar from controlling successfully.
Vinegar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marfaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vinegar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marfaker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marfaker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marfaker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marfaker (8) vs (4) Vinegar
Marfaker laying and praying for a moment but Vinegar takes advantage and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marfaker wants to control but Vinegar is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marfaker takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
After the big win, Juan Marfaker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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