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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 2949 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastard Kakikaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin comes to the cage accompanied by Pandora's Music Box. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bastard Kakikaza!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakikaza throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kakikaza is in Machin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Machin (0) vs (2) Kakikaza
Machin controlling the position.
Machin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (2) vs (2) Kakikaza
Machin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machin 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.
Machin forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kakikaza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kakikaza sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakikaza wants to control but Machin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (5) vs (2) Kakikaza
Machin is working to tighten his grip on Kakikaza's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kakikaza has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Machin is really squeezing tight and eventually Kakikaza passes out! Machin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Miguel Machin!
In his post fight interview, Miguel Machin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bartlomiej Jan (ranked 3988 p4p, 169 weight class) and Fuk Yu (ranked 24778 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fuk Yu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fuk Yu!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jan stuffs the takedown attempt from Yu. Yu gets slowly back to his feet.
Jan looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jan (2) vs (0) Yu
Yu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Yu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yu wants to control but Jan is keeping busy.
Jan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (5) vs (0) Yu
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.
Yu wants to control but Jan is having none of it.
Jan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yu is desperately trying to improve his position but Jan has a good base and remains in mount.
Jan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yu is trying to escape the mount.
Jan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jan takes Yu's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Yu is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Jan (8) vs (0) Yu
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Yu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jan.
Jan has one arm under Yu 's neck. Yu is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Jan manages to get his arm free though and Yu is in a world of trouble! Jan sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Yu turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bartlomiej Jan!
After winning the bout, Bartlomiej Jan 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 lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 5124 p4p, 0 weight class) and Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 3728 p4p, 332 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Showtime Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chai leaves Sitsongrit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dragon Li Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit has hold of one of Chai's legs. Chai is fighting the takedown attempt but Sitsongrit gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sitsongrit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Our spies down at at Sitsongrit Gym inform us that Sitsongrit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Chai passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the position and prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
Sitsongrit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit is controlling Chai's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Chai is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chai's body.
Chai wants to control his opponent's hands but Sitsongrit gets his hands free.
Chai tries to escape but Sitsongrit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sitsongrit's arms.
Sitsongrit really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai just trying to survive but Sitsongrit is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chai is really stuck here.
Chai fending off the submission attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sitsongrit controlling the positon.
More stalling from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Sitsongrit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sitsongrit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (6) Sitsongrit
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai pushing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Chai control the position.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit prevents Chai from improving position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sitsongrit prevents Chai from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I wouldn't like to be where Sitsongrit is right now.
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Dragon Li Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Showtime Sitsongrit stepped up to the mic, saying 'Out with Bolsonaro!'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gilbert Valur (ranked 19902 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arlo Rochester (ranked 3934 p4p, 396 weight class). Valur comes to the cage accompanied by David Bowie - Let's Dance. Rochester has chosen Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Gilbert Valur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arlo Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Valur tries to clinch
and Rochester counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Valur (0) vs (2) Rochester
Rochester is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rochester is looking to take a break and control but Valur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rochester is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rochester is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Valur works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester won't allow Valur to sweep him here.
Valur looking to control.
Rochester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valur is keeping the position for now.
Rochester forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester is looking to take a break and control but Valur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rochester looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
Rochester has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Valur defend it? Rochester steps over the head and cranks it - Valur is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rochester!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arlo Rochester!
Arlo Rochester got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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