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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles 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 Chet Manley (ranked 4119 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Santana (ranked 22565 p4p, 0 weight class). Manley comes to the cage accompanied by Danger Zone. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chet Manley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mario Santana!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santana tries for a takedown but Manley circles away easily
and Manley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manley.
Santana is fighting off a takedown attempt but Manley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Santana to the mat. Santana regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manley (2) vs (0) Santana
Manley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
Manley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Manley (5) vs (0) Santana
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Manley (7) vs (0) Santana
Manley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Santana to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Santana shrugs it off.
Santana 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.
Manley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Manley (10) vs (0) Santana
Santana looks winded!
Santana defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Santana showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Manley is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Santana has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Santana preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Manley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana trying to control the action but Manley just sinks the hooks in.
Manley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Santana doesn't escape.
Manley has got one arm under Santana's chin. This could be trouble... Santana trying to control the other hand but Manley gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Santana has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chet Manley!
An out of breath Chet Manley 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kooz Wahrr (ranked 7022 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piet Smit (ranked 2330 p4p, 290 weight class). Smit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Baby Got Back. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kooz Wahrr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Piet Smit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smit has managed to clinch.
Wahrr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahrr (2) vs (0) Smit
Wahrr seems to be looking for submissions.
Wahrr is looking for a kimura but Smit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wahrr to get the leverage.
Smit looking for submissions off his back.
Wahrr tries to pass to full mount but Smit defends it.
Smit looking for submissions off his back.
Wahrr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smit defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahrr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smit is just riding it out for now. Wahrr eventually gives up the hold.
Wahrr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahrr (5) vs (0) Smit
Wahrr is looking to work his way around to Smit's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Smit tries to lock up and control but Wahrr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wahrr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smit is squirming around, avoiding Wahrr's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smit slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahrr is looking for a kimura but Smit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wahrr to get the leverage.
Smit is not content to let Wahrr control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wahrr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wahrr trying to control the position from guard on top but Smit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wahrr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Smit is tightening it up a little... Wahrr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wahrr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wahrr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Smit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Piet Smit!
During a confident post fight interview, Piet Smit 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 Chuck Gracie (ranked 5692 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Cormier (ranked 23776 p4p, 505 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chuck Gracie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chuck Gracie 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chuck Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danny Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cormier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Cormier tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cormier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cormier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Cormier
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Cormier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Gracie seems keen to control Cormier's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cormier controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie has his hands on Cormier's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cormier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Cormier
Cormier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Cormier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Cormier is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Cormier wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Cormier trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Cormier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cormier gets back to full guard.
Cormier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cormier throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Cormier's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Cormier
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Cormier is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cormier tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Cormier's face as Gracie controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Cormier tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie taking a breather here.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cormier wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is staying tight to Cormier's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cormier is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie takes a little break here. Cormier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cormier for as long as he can get away with.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cormier struggling a bit here.
Cormier is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cormier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cormier is being controlled here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie'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.
Cormier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Danny Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'It is sucks.'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 5892 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Tatum (ranked 0 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 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; Genghis Khan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Drake Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tatum decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Khan (0) vs (2) Tatum
Khan keeping control of the position.
Tatum is looking to advance position but Khan won't allow it.
Khan tries to roll over but Tatum keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tatum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Khan (0) vs (5) Tatum
Khan is looking for a sweep.
Tatum is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatum tries for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
Tatum trying to control the position but Khan is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking for a sweep.
Tatum is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tatum's best efforts.
Tatum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tatum trying to mount his opponent but Khan defends it.
Khan wants to improve his position but Tatum is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tatum on the ground.
Tatum wants to free his trapped foot but Khan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Khan is looking to improve his position.
Tatum is pressing down on Khan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khan is holding on for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to improve his position.
Tatum wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Khan is controlling Tatum's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Khan wants to improve his position but Tatum is controlling well.
Tatum is trying to control the action in half guard but Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tatum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khan is just riding it out for now. Tatum eventually gives up the hold.
Khan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khan tries to get out of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tatum wants to free his trapped foot but Khan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Khan wants to get back to full guard but Tatum has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Khan (0) vs (8) Tatum
Tatum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khan is looking to escape.
Tatum working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Khan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tatum wants to control the pace but Khan is squirming around nicely.
Khan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Khan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tatum has control of Khan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Khan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Khan is desperately trying to improve his position but Tatum has a good base and remains in mount.
Khan is working hard here to advance position.
Tatum jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Khan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Khan and Tatum has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatum should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tatum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Khan is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tatum gets to mount! Khan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Khan (0) vs (10) Tatum
Tatum trying to control but Khan is having none of it.
Khan tries to hold on but Tatum pushes him away.
Khan is squirming around, avoiding Tatum's attempts to control the action.
Khan wants to control but Tatum is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to reverse the position but Tatum maintains control.
Khan tries to hold on but Tatum pushes him away.
Tatum tries to control but Khan wriggling away.
Khan is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to hold on but Tatum pushes him away.
Tatum is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khan is surviving well by controlling Tatum's body position as best he can.
Khan is working to get back to half guard.
Khan tries to hold on but Tatum pushes him away.
Khan is trying to escape the mount but Tatum keeps good control and instead manages to take Khan's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Khan (0) vs (13) Tatum
Tatum struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tatum looking for the choke from the back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to control his opponent's hands but Tatum gets his hands free.
Khan prevents Tatum from getting a body triangle.
Khan has hold of Tatum's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Khan staying busy and making it hard for Tatum to control.
Khan trying to control the position but Tatum manages to sink in the hooks.
A lull in the action here.
Tatum doesn't have the hooks in and Khan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khan (2) vs (13) Tatum
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Tatum.
Khan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tatum wants to control the position but Khan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatum wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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