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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andre Mahesa (ranked 5059 p4p, 407 weight class) and Claudio Puelles (ranked 24439 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Mahesa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Puelles !
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Puelles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mahesa counters with a single leg into guard. Puelles didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mahesa (2) vs (0) Puelles
Mahesa 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.
Puelles has his feet on Mahesa's thighs here. He's pushed Mahesa off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mahesa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudio Puelles !
After the fight, Claudio Puelles 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Haller (ranked 3584 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Thompson (ranked 3788 p4p, 333 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 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; David Haller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jay Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Haller clinches up against the cage.
Haller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Haller (4) vs (0) Thompson
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.
Haller trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Haller slows the pace down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Haller presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Haller (6) vs (0) Thompson
Haller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haller tries to control but Thompson wriggling away.
Thompson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haller tries to control but Thompson wriggling away.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haller is looking to work his way around to Thompson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Haller controlling from mount.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haller content just to control the position here.
Thompson is looking to get to half guard.
Haller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haller controlling from the full mount.
Thompson has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Haller (9) vs (0) Thompson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Haller has the hooks in. Thompson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Haller trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thompson doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Thompson right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Haller tries to keep control of the position but Thompson is staying busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Haller has the hooks in. Thompson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Haller tries to keep control of the position but Thompson is staying busy.
Haller has good solid back control here.
Thompson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Haller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thompson.
Thompson tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson staying busy and making it hard for Haller to control.
Thompson tries to escape but Haller has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Haller trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thompson doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Haller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Haller tries to get the hooks in deep but Thompson pushed the leg off.
Thompson trying to control the hands but Haller breaks the grip.
Thompson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Haller is staying active.
Haller is riding his opponent, not letting Thompson buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Haller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Haller is controlling the position but Thompson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Haller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haller wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Haller is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haller is working away from the top position though.
Haller tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
Thompson is concentrating on defense, preventing Haller from advancing position.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to hold on to Haller's head to control him but Haller postures up.
Haller works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Haller (12) vs (0) Thompson
Haller takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Haller (15) vs (0) Thompson
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Haller tries to keep control of the position but Thompson is staying busy.
Haller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thompson.
Thompson prevents Haller from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haller takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
David Haller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sanryu Aguilio (ranked 4799 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Olmo (ranked 4810 p4p, 450 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sanryu Aguilio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danny Olmo!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aguilio drives through and clinches with Olmo against the cage.
Olmo tries to score a body lock takedown but Aguilio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aguilio is trying to drag Olmo to the mat but Olmo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aguilio has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Olmo is trying to keep an underhook but Aguilio manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aguilio (2) vs (0) Olmo
Aguilio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aguilio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Olmo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilio seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olmo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olmo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aguilio pulls his head out easily.
Aguilio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aguilio 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! Olmo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sanryu Aguilio! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Smith (ranked 23914 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhh Fggh (ranked 4493 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jhh Fggh!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Fggh in a clinch.
Fggh gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fggh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fggh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Fggh is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fggh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fggh controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fggh dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Fggh
Fggh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fggh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fggh has Smith in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Fggh
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Fggh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fggh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (4) Fggh
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fggh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fggh wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Fggh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (4) vs (4) Fggh
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fggh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith won't allow Fggh to sweep him here.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fggh keeps moving.
Fggh wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (7) vs (4) Fggh
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fggh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith wants to control but Fggh is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fggh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fggh is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith wants to control but Fggh is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control for a moment but Fggh uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fggh's thigh. Fggh counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fggh wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control but Fggh is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fggh is controlling Smith's posture.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fggh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fggh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fggh! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (7) vs (8) Fggh
Fggh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fggh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fggh tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to bench press Fggh off him but Fggh keeps the position.
Smith is trying to control Fggh's posture but Fggh avoids it.
Fggh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith tries to bench press Fggh off him but Fggh keeps the position.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fggh's best efforts.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Fggh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fggh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Fggh eventually gives up the hold.
Fggh is working for a submission of some sort.
Fggh looks winded!
Fggh is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Fggh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fggh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Fggh eventually gives up the hold.
Fggh is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith trying to control here.
Fggh is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fggh seems to be looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fggh is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fggh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fggh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (11) vs (8) Fggh
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Smith just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fggh for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fggh tries to break free.
Smith tries to keep control of the position but Fggh is staying busy.
Good control from Smith.
Smith looking to break Fggh's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fggh remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fggh is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Smith has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith avoiding Fggh 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith working for a choke but Fggh is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
John Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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