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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Daugherty (ranked 2787 p4p, 280 weight class) and Huwan Bagwis (ranked 1288 p4p, 181 weight class). Daugherty kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dragula - Rob Zombie. 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Daugherty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Huwan Bagwis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bagwis forces Daugherty back against the cage and clinches.
Bagwis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daugherty regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Daugherty (0) vs (2) Bagwis
Bagwis stands and throws Daugherty's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Daugherty (0) vs (5) Bagwis
Bagwis is trying to get an arm triangle but Daugherty is defending well.
Daugherty is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daugherty is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwis controlling the position.
Daugherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bagwis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Daugherty trying to remain calm as Bagwis controls from the top position.
Bagwis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daugherty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bagwis controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bagwis 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.
Daugherty tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bagwis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Daugherty (0) vs (7) Bagwis
Bagwis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daugherty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty wants to hold on but Bagwis pushes him away.
Bagwis content just to control the position here.
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.
Daugherty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bagwis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis looking for a guillotine from mount but Daugherty is having none of it.
Daugherty is desperately trying to improve his position but Bagwis has a good base and remains in mount.
Daugherty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bagwis on the ground.
Bagwis controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis is continuing to stall.
Daugherty is looking to improve his position but Bagwis isn't that keen on the idea.
Bagwis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bagwis prevents Daugherty from getting the reversal.
Daugherty 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.
Bagwis is thwarting Daugherty's attempts to control the position.
Daugherty wants to sweep but Bagwis has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Daugherty (0) vs (10) Bagwis
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty tries to improve position but can't.
Bagwis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Daugherty looks to move to half guard but instead Bagwis has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Daugherty (0) vs (12) Bagwis
Bagwis controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis prevents Daugherty from getting the reversal.
Daugherty tries to hold on but Bagwis postures up.
Daugherty is looking to get to half guard.
Bagwis controlling from the full mount.
Daugherty is looking to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daugherty is working to get back to half guard.
Bagwis controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty wants to hold on but Bagwis pushes him away.
Bagwis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daugherty tries to reverse the position but Bagwis maintains control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bagwis prevents Daugherty from getting the reversal.
Bagwis content just to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daugherty is looking to improve his position but Bagwis isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagwis wins on points by 12 to 0.
John Daugherty spoke after the fight, saying 'Umm...yeah...where am I again?'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 5425 p4p, 49 weight class) and Hector Zorba (ranked 2296 p4p, 284 weight class). Bolivar comes to the cage accompanied by Superman Theme. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hector Zorba!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolivar looks to clinch
and Zorba counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (0) vs (2) Zorba
Zorba preventing the sweep.
Zorba looking to pass the guard.
Zorba looking to sit in guard and control but Bolivar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (2) Zorba
Bolivar is pushing down on Zorba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zorba is fighting to maintain full guard but Bolivar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zorba is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolivar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zorba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolivar.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Zorba is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorba gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zorba keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Zorba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (4) Zorba
Zorba controlling from the top position.
Bolivar is trying to keep Zorba in close.
Zorba wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zorba is one step ahead there.
Bolivar controls Zorba momentarily but Zorba frees himself.
Zorba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bolivar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zorba has Bolivar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (4) vs (4) Zorba
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorba is pulling down on Bolivar's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolivar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zorba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bolivar has Zorba in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (4) vs (6) Zorba
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bolivar has his hands on Zorba's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorba looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Brotherhood MMA inform me that Zorba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zorba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bolivar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (6) vs (6) Zorba
Bolivar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zorba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bolivar has Zorba in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (6) vs (8) Zorba
Zorba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorba is pushing down on Bolivar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bolivar is fighting to maintain full guard but Zorba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zorba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zorba is working for a kimura but Bolivar is defending it quite comfortably.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolivar trying to control but Zorba postures up.
Zorba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zorba wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolivar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolivar is staying active underneath Zorba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolivar moves into full guard.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Zorba tries to pass.
Zorba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bolivar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bolivar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bolivar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (10) vs (8) Zorba
Bolivar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Zorba is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zorba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bolivar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zorba keeps working.
Zorba is letting Bolivar control him for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zorba tries to improve position but can't.
Bolivar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bolivar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zorba's legs.
Bolivar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zorba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bolivar's guard! Nice work there by Zorba! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (10) vs (10) Zorba
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zorba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bolivar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bolivar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (12) vs (10) Zorba
Bolivar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bolivar trying to control but Zorba is working from the bottom.
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Zorba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (12) vs (12) Zorba
Zorba wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Zorba wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Zorba from controlling successfully.
Zorba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zorba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bolivar is trying to control the position but Zorba postures up.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Zorba from controlling successfully.
Zorba has gone for a leg lock! Bolivar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zorba's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (14) vs (12) Zorba
Bolivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zorba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zorba 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.
Bolivar passes into half guard.
Bolivar is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Zorba to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bolivar is looking to pass into half guard but Zorba pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zorba is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (14) vs (14) Zorba
Zorba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bolivar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bolivar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (16) vs (14) Zorba
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Zorba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (16) vs (16) Zorba
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zorba wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Bolivar wants to hit a switch here but Zorba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bolivar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (16) vs (19) Zorba
Zorba swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolivar is now in Zorba's guard. A big mistake from Zorba there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (18) vs (19) Zorba
Bolivar trying to control but Zorba is working from the bottom.
Zorba pulls Bolivar in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolivar from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is pushing down on Zorba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zorba is fighting to maintain full guard but Bolivar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bolivar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zorba still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zorba has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (18) vs (23) Zorba
Bolivar gets back to half guard.
Zorba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolivar defends it well.
Zorba is looking to advance position but Bolivar won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is defending against the submission attempts here by Zorba.
Bolivar is trying to control but can't.
Zorba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolivar defends it well.
Bolivar is trying to get back to full guard.
Zorba works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (18) vs (26) Zorba
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar tries to hold on but Zorba postures up.
Zorba jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bolivar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Bolivar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zorba is trying to get an arm triangle but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zorba wins on points by 26 to 18.
A less than humble Hector Zorba misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Silva (ranked 5445 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Lipski (ranked 5761 p4p, 441 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Helio Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Lipski!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lipski tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Lipski doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lipski sprawls and moves away.
Lipski takes the fight into the clinch.
Lipski pulls guard successfully.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Lipski is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lipski wants to sweep but no luck.
Lipski working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (3) vs (0) Lipski
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lipski tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Lipski keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipski looks winded!
Silva taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lipski for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipski can't do much from the bottom here.
Lipski tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva continues to stall.
Lipski tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Lipski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lipski is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lipski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lipski is being controlled here.
Lipski is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silva'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.
Lipski is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lipski gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lipski is looking to improve his position.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Lipski defends it.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (6) vs (0) Lipski
Lipski seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Lipski tries to improve position but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lipski is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls the position.
Lipski struggling a bit here.
Lipski trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lipski is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lipski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lipski tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lipski is looking for a sweep.
Silva controlling the position from side mount.
Lipski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
More hug and hope from Silva.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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