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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): 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 Tony Stark (ranked 5158 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ashworth (ranked 6759 p4p, 0 weight class). James Ashworth told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Stark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Ashworth!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Stark moves into the clinch successfully.
Stark is working for takedown but Ashworth is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stark gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (0) Ashworth
Stark is pressing down on Ashworth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ashworth is holding on for now.
Ashworth is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark is working for a kimura but Ashworth is defending it quite comfortably.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ashworth is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashworth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Stark in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ashworth tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Stark! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Balthazar Theron (ranked 23055 p4p, 228 weight class) and Jack Pool (ranked 3461 p4p, 400 weight class). Theron comes to the cage accompanied by Living on a Prayer. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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; Balthazar Theron! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Pool!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pool gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Theron pulls guard successfully.
Theron 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.
Pool content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Pool might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pool is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron working a defensive guard here.
Pool 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.
Theron 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.
Theron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pool on the ground.
Pool passes Theron's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pool looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Theron wants to control but Pool is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pool looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pool wants to pass the guard but Theron is defending well.
Pool passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Theron! Score +3 for passing guard: Theron (0) vs (3) Pool
Theron looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Theron (0) vs (6) Pool
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron showing good submission defense here.
Pool working for a choke but Theron is defending well.
Pool looking to break Theron's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Theron remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pool will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pool controlling from the back.
We've been informed that Pool has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pool's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Theron wants to escape the position.
Theron trying to control the hands but Pool won't let him.
Pool is hanging on to Theron's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Theron right now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pool is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Theron is defending well though. Pool let's go of the attempt for now.
Pool is hanging on to Theron's back as he tries to escape.
Theron showing good submission defense here.
Pool has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Theron's body.
Pool patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Theron is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Theron is in bad spot here.
Theron defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Theron's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Theron looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pool controlling well, preventing Theron from escaping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pool is riding his opponent, not letting Theron buck him off.
Pool is hanging on to Theron's back as he tries to escape.
Theron defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pool's arms.
Theron is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Theron tries to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pool patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pool is not going to allow Theron to sit and survive in this position.
Pool looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theron looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Theron can't escape the position.
Theron defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Theron wants to control his opponent's hands but Pool gets his hands free.
Theron is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pool gets his way!
Pool is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Theron right now.
Pool is looking for the choke from the back position but Theron is controlling his hands well.
Theron is in bad spot here.
Pool controls the action.
Theron won't enjoy being in this position. Pool looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Theron is tapping - it's over boys! Pool picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Pool!
After winning the bout, Jack Pool thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Balthazar Theron stepped up to the mic, saying 'Peace man, peace.'. |
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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 Rio Silva (ranked 4198 p4p, 36 weight class) and Golden Sage Lll (ranked 5448 p4p, 429 weight class). 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 Golden Sage Lll was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rio Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Golden Sage Lll!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sage Lll fails to land the takedown.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Sage Lll is quick to defend against it.
Sage Lll tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sage Lll somewhat.
Sage Lll tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Sage Lll
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sage Lll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sage Lll gets back to full guard.
Sage Lll is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sage Lll is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sage Lll is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Sage Lll actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sage Lll sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sage Lll.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Sage Lll is retaining full guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Sage Lll gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Sage Lll
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sage Lll defends well.
Silva is trying to control the position but Sage Lll postures up.
Sage Lll has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sage Lll's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (2) Sage Lll
Sage Lll can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Sage Lll is working from the bottom.
Silva won't allow Sage Lll to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (7) vs (2) Sage Lll
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sage Lll is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sage Lll prevents Silva from improving position.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sage Lll rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Sage Lll! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (7) vs (4) Sage Lll
Silva 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: Silva (9) vs (4) Sage Lll
Sage Lll tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Silva is tapping! Great win for Sage Lll!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Golden Sage Lll!
An out of breath Golden Sage Lll 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Greenland (ranked 2992 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy King (ranked 22303 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Greenland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Wanna Be Like You. On his way into the cage it seems that Paul Greenland has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul Greenland seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Greenland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sammy King!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
King pushes Greenland up against the cage in a clinch.
King ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. King no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
King keeping full guard, as Greenland tries to pass.
Greenland passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Greenland (3) vs (0) King
Greenland tries to advance to mount but can't.
Greenland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Greenland trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King trying to hold on to Greenland's head to control him but Greenland postures up.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Greenland wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King 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.
King wants to control but Greenland is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is pressing down on Greenland's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greenland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Greenland is working hard here to advance position.
King controls Greenland momentarily but Greenland frees himself.
Greenland 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.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greenland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greenland (3) vs (2) King
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greenland looking for a sweep. Not yet Greenland, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Greenland is retaining full guard.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Greenland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greenland (5) vs (2) King
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Greenland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Greenland is working for a submission of some sort.
Greenland passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Greenland (8) vs (2) King
Greenland wants to finish this one by submission but King is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Greenland.
Greenland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenland looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
Greenland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
Greenland is working for a guillotine from mount but King frees his head quite easily.
Greenland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
King tries to improve his position but Greenland has taken his back! Greenland has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will King tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Greenland pushes King away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Greenland! |
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