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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colin Lamprey (ranked 3503 p4p, 359 weight class) and Killua Zoldyk (ranked 1393 p4p, 158 weight class). Killua Zoldyk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Colin Lamprey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Killua Zoldyk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lamprey has closed the distance and engaged Zoldyk in a clinch.
Lamprey is working for takedown but Zoldyk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zoldyk tightens his grip and picks Lamprey up, before dumping him to the ground. Lamprey manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lamprey (0) vs (2) Zoldyk
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.
Zoldyk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zoldyk preventing the sweep.
Zoldyk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamprey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lamprey tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Zoldyk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyk passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lamprey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zoldyk is looking for a kimura but Lamprey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zoldyk to get the leverage.
Lamprey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zoldyk on the ground.
Lamprey tries to get to full guard but Zoldyk has control of the leg.
Lamprey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zoldyk is controlling the pace.
It looks like Zoldyk 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamprey tries to get to full guard but Zoldyk has control of the leg.
Zoldyk wants to work for an arm triangle but Lamprey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zoldyk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lamprey sees it coming and defends easily.
Zoldyk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lamprey (0) vs (5) Zoldyk
Zoldyk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zoldyk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zoldyk wants to control the pace but Lamprey is squirming around nicely.
Zoldyk is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lamprey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lamprey shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk controlling from mount.
Zoldyk is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lamprey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zoldyk controlling the pace for now.
Zoldyk looking to isolate an arm here. Lamprey doesn't see it coming and as Zoldyk extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Zoldyk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Killua Zoldyk!
After winning the bout, Killua Zoldyk 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 2463 p4p, 263 weight class) and Beef Stew (ranked 1682 p4p, 192 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Khabib Nurmagomedov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Beef Stew!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is pressed up against the cage. Stew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nurmagomedov down to the mat. Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stew gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Nurmagomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (0) Stew
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.
Stew looking for a sweep. Not yet Stew, not yet.
Nurmagomedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stew has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (2) Stew
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nurmagomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Stew has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stew passes Nurmagomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Stew to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stew is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurmagomedov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (4) vs (2) Stew
Stew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stew working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Stew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Stew wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stew working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stew working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagomedov to get to half guard.
Stew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nurmagomedov (4) vs (6) Stew
Nurmagomedov 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 Stew gets his way!
Stew is looking for the choke from the back position but Nurmagomedov is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stew goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Nurmagomedov escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (6) vs (6) Stew
Stew has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nurmagomedov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (9) vs (6) Stew
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Stew is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Stew is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stew is looking to reverse the position.
Stew being controlled for a moment.
Stew is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stew being controlled for a moment.
Stew is looking to reverse the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Stew is working away.
Stew gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stew looking for submissions off his back.
Stew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Stew gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stew working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nurmagomedov has passed into half guard!
Stew wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stew wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
Stew is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stew.
Stew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stew keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Stew to sweep him here.
Stew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (9) vs (8) Stew
Stew tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stew trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (11) vs (8) Stew
Stew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov pushing down on Stew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nurmagomedov (11) vs (12) Stew
Nurmagomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Nurmagomedov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (13) vs (12) Stew
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stew is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (13) vs (14) Stew
Stew looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Stew from controlling successfully.
Stew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov pulls Stew in close to his closed guard and prevents Stew from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stew looking to pass the guard.
Stew slips nicely into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stew wants to free his trapped foot but Nurmagomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stew wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
Stew tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurmagomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stew wants to work for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nurmagomedov keeping hold of Stew's head, controlling as best he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stew is looking to pass Nurmagomedov's guard but actually Nurmagomedov recovers to full guard.
Stew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov has control of Stew's left arm, preventing Stew from doing any damage.
Stew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stew wins on points by 14 to 13.
During a confident post fight interview, Beef Stew 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 lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tarry Gonon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pax Africa (ranked 1863 p4p, 219 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tarry Gonon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pax Africa!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Africa drives through and clinches with Gonon against the cage.
Africa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gonon (0) vs (2) Africa
Gonon trying to hold on to Africa's head to control him but Africa postures up.
Africa works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gonon (0) vs (5) Africa
Gonon is working to get back to half guard.
Africa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gonon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gonon and Africa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Africa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gonon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Africa's guard! Nice work there by Gonon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gonon (2) vs (5) Africa
Africa is looking for a triangle here but Gonon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gonon (5) vs (5) Africa
That's one minute gone in the round.
Africa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gonon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Africa wants to improve his position but Gonon is controlling well.
Africa wants to control but Gonon is keeping busy.
Gonon trying to control from half guard but Africa is working away.
Africa actively working from the bottom here.
Gonon wants to work for an arm triangle but Africa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Africa trying to control here.
Africa 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Africa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gonon is staying active.
Africa gets full guard.
Gonon trying to control but Africa is working from the bottom.
Africa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonon is one step ahead there.
Africa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonon defends well.
Africa pulls Gonon in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Africa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonon controls the pace.
Africa looking for a sweep. Not yet Africa, not yet.
Gonon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Africa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Africa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africa is looking to sweep but instead, Gonon has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Africa is looking to improve his position.
Africa actively working from the bottom here.
Africa is looking for a sweep. Gonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Africa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Africa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gonon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gonon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gonon (5) vs (9) Africa
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gonon trying to control the action but Africa just sinks the hooks in.
Africa is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gonon is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pax Africa!
After the fight, Pax Africa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between UniConor Noble (ranked 2099 p4p, 116 weight class) and Chan Siam (ranked 3715 p4p, 0 weight class). Noble comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; UniConor Noble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Noble (0) vs (2) Siam
Noble is trying to get back to full guard.
Noble won't allow Siam to pass to mount.
Noble is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noble wants to control but Siam is keeping busy.
Siam wants to work for an arm triangle but Noble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noble keeps working.
Noble keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Siam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Siam is thwarting Noble's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noble preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Siam moves into full mount! Noble won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Noble (0) vs (5) Siam
Siam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Noble is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam wants to finish this one by submission but Noble is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Siam.
Siam wants to control but instead Noble manages to regain half guard.
Siam is looking for a kimura here.
Siam is pressing down on Noble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Noble is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Noble pulls Siam in to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Noble is keeping the position.
Siam trying to control but Noble is working from the bottom.
Noble has his hands on Siam's head, controlling the position.
Siam wants to control from the top but Noble keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Noble is trying to keep Siam in close.
Noble pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siam drops back, looking for a kneebar! Noble looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Noble looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Noble! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Noble (4) vs (5) Siam
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Siam can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam is looking for a sweep.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam is trying to control Noble's posture but Noble avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Siam is looking to regain half guard here but Noble keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siam wants to control but Noble postures up.
Noble wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Siam is trying to improve his position.
Noble moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Noble is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Siam has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Siam is trying to control Noble's posture but Noble avoids it.
Siam tries to bench press Noble off him but Noble keeps the position.
Noble gets to mount! Siam was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Noble (6) vs (5) Siam
Siam is desperately trying to improve his position but Noble has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Noble controlling from mount.
Siam sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Siam is holding on to half guard well.
Noble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siam wants to get back to full guard.
Siam is trying to maintain the position but Noble is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Siam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siam wants to sweep here but Noble controlling him for the moment.
Siam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siam is looking for a triangle but Noble pushes his legs off easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Siam working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Noble has passed into half guard!
Siam is trying to control but Noble manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Noble (9) vs (5) Siam
Siam can't escape the position.
Noble controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Noble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Siam tries to hold on but Noble pushes him away.
Noble controlling the position easily from mount.
Noble continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noble takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
UniConor Noble thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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