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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Newman (ranked 5098 p4p, 412 weight class) and Torq Bosley (ranked 1052 p4p, 135 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Newman ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Torq Bosley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bosley pushes Newman up against the cage in a clinch.
Newman fails to pull guard.
Bosley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Newman (0) vs (2) Bosley
Bosley 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.
Bosley forces his way into half guard.
Newman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bosley is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Bosley seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosley is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bosley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newman looking for subs off his back but Bosley has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bosley is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Newman is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torq Bosley!
After the big win, Torq Bosley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Frinch (ranked 6244 p4p, 458 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 2341 p4p, 245 weight class). Brandis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Frinch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frinch fails to land the takedown.
Brandis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandis successfully pulls guard.
Frinch wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
Brandis is looking for a triangle but Frinch pushes his legs off easily.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Frinch tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandis pulls Frinch in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frinch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brandis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Frinch has Brandis in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frinch (0) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control but Frinch is working from the bottom.
Brandis 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.
Brandis slips nicely into half guard.
Brandis trying to control from half guard but Frinch is working away.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Brandis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Frinch is looking to control Brandis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frinch avoid being mounted?
Brandis moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frinch (0) vs (5) Brandis
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Frinch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frinch, who protects the arm well.
Brandis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Frinch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Frinch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brandis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frinch is just riding it out for now. Brandis eventually gives up the hold.
Brandis stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frinch is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frinch is trying to maintain the position but Brandis is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandis wants to control but Frinch is keeping him busy.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frinch sees it coming and defends easily.
Frinch tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frinch (0) vs (8) Brandis
Brandis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frinch is looking to escape.
Brandis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brandis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Frinch has worked his arm free - good work by Frinch!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis works to advance to full mount. Frinch defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frinch (0) vs (10) Brandis
Frinch can't escape the position.
Brandis fails to take his opponent's back.
Brandis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Frinch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brandis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frinch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frinch, who protects the arm well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frinch is trying to escape the position but Brandis is controlling the position.
Brandis is working to tighten his grip on Frinch's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Frinch has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brandis is really squeezing tight and eventually Frinch passes out! Brandis breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fletch Brandis!
During a confident post fight interview, Fletch Brandis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Flip Fortuin (ranked 23143 p4p, 656 weight class) and Foot Long (ranked 6184 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortuin comes to the cage accompanied by You shook me all night long. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Flip Fortuin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Foot Long!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fortuin gets a clinch.
Fortuin jumps guard.
Long's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Long pushes down on Fortuin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Long frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortuin (0) vs (3) Long
Fortuin is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Long locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fortuin is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Foot Long!
An out of breath Foot Long thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Flip Fortuin spoke after the fight, saying 'I just was not fast enough!'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Andersson (ranked 7011 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Hamundarson (ranked 5883 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Hamundarson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gunnar Hamundarson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hamundarson closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. Hamundarson pushes Andersson against the cage but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hamundarson instigates a clinch.
Hamundarson is trying to drag Andersson to the mat but Andersson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hamundarson tries to pull guard but Andersson won't allow it.
Frank Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Hamundarson.
Andersson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hamundarson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamundarson has Andersson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hamundarson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Andersson tumbling to the mat - Hamundarson dives into Andersson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Hamundarson
Hamundarson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamundarson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamundarson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (2) Hamundarson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamundarson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson slips nicely into half guard.
Hamundarson won't allow Andersson to pass to mount.
Andersson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hamundarson wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.
Hamundarson is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersson.
Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hamundarson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. 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.
Andersson seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (2) Hamundarson
Hamundarson is looking to regain half guard here but Andersson keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamundarson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andersson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andersson is trying to get an arm triangle but Hamundarson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andersson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andersson tries for a kimura but Hamundarson is defending well.
Andersson tries for a kimura but Hamundarson is defending well.
Hamundarson regains half guard.
Andersson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing that Andersson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson prevents Hamundarson from improving his position.
Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (8) vs (2) Hamundarson
Andersson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hamundarson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hamundarson and Andersson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hamundarson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hamundarson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Andersson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hamundarson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Andersson lets go of the hold and Hamundarson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Andersson!
A victorious Frank Andersson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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