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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevina Gunter (ranked 3076 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piet Smit (ranked 2382 p4p, 305 weight class). Smit is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Baby Got Back. This should be a great matchup!
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Trevina Gunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Piet Smit!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunter.
Gunter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gunter (2) vs (0) Smit
Gunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smit looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gunter is defending well. Smit quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gunter has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Smit celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piet Smit!
A relieved looking Piet Smit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Huwan Bagwis (ranked 1303 p4p, 189 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 2455 p4p, 258 weight class). Brandis has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew as his entrance music. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Huwan Bagwis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brandis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandis tries to clinch up but Bagwis circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandis clinches up with Bagwis and pushes him back against the cage.
Brandis fails to pull guard.
Brandis tries to pull guard but Bagwis won't allow it.
Bagwis wants to take the fight to the mat but Brandis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brandis jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis pulls Bagwis in close to his closed guard and prevents Bagwis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bagwis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis pulls Bagwis in close to prevent any damage.
Brandis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagwis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagwis wants to pass the guard but Brandis is keeping the position.
Brandis has control of Bagwis's left arm, preventing Bagwis from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagwis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brandis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brandis looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandis, not yet.
Bagwis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bagwis passes Brandis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brandis is looking to control Bagwis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandis avoid being mounted?
Bagwis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis wants to get back to full guard.
Brandis trying to control but Bagwis postures up.
Bagwis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bagwis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brandis is pulling down on Bagwis's head to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bagwis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bagwis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brandis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagwis is aware though and is defending well.
Brandis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brandis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bagwis won't allow Brandis to sweep him here.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Bagwis tries to pass.
Bagwis is working hard here to advance position.
Brandis wants to sweep here but Bagwis controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandis is retaining full guard.
Brandis is controlling Bagwis's posture.
Bagwis stopping the sweep attempt from Brandis.
Bagwis stays in close to Brandis's body and controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis'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.
Brandis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bagwis is now in half guard.
Brandis is looking to control Bagwis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandis avoid being mounted?
Brandis tries to get to full guard but Bagwis has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brandis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brandis looking to control.
Brandis is looking to sweep but instead, Bagwis has passed into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control but Bagwis postures up.
Brandis tries to roll over but Bagwis keeps him under control.
Bagwis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brandis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bagwis is controlling the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis gets back to full guard.
Bagwis stopping the sweep attempt from Brandis.
Bagwis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bagwis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagwis is aware though and is defending well.
Brandis controls Bagwis momentarily but Bagwis frees himself.
Brandis 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bagwis (0) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis trying to control but Bagwis is working from the bottom.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagwis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Brandis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bagwis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brandis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis wins on points by 2 to 0.
A very excited looking Fletch Brandis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 Numero Deux (ranked 2598 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Gracie (ranked 5972 p4p, 0 weight class). Deux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Post Party Depression. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Numero Deux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Deux sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deux turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Deux (4) vs (0) Gracie
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.
Deux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deux tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie prevents Deux from improving position.
Deux passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Deux (6) vs (0) Gracie
Deux wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Deux.
Deux seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Deux's attempts to control the action.
Deux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Deux tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Deux jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gracie is not content to let Deux control the position.
Deux staying calm.
Gracie prevents Deux from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Deux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Deux easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Deux (8) vs (0) Gracie
Deux looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Deux (11) vs (0) Gracie
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Deux's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.
Deux patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Deux keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Deux is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Deux gets his hands free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deux is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Deux biding his time, looking for the opening.
Deux tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is having to fend off submission attempts from Deux, who is looking to sink in the choke. Deux doesn't have the hooks in though and Gracie manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (11) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deux 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.
Deux 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: Deux (13) vs (2) Gracie
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Deux tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deux is stalling in the full guard.
Deux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deux is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (13) vs (4) Gracie
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deux is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (15) vs (4) Gracie
Deux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Deux (18) vs (4) Gracie
Deux trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Deux has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Deux (20) vs (4) Gracie
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deux avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Deux has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Deux controlling the position easily from mount.
Deux wants to control but Gracie has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deux is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deux trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deux is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deux trying to control the pace.
Gracie trying to hold on to Deux's head to control him but Deux postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Deux is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deux takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Numero Deux thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Silva (ranked 5769 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Andersson (ranked 7158 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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; Helio Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andersson shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Andersson
Andersson passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva controlling the position well.
Silva is in trouble now - Andersson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Andersson
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andersson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.
Andersson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Andersson has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Andersson fails to take his opponent's back.
Silva holds on for dear life, controlling Andersson's posture momentarily.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Andersson has a good base and remains in mount.
Andersson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is controlling an arm, preventing Andersson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Silva is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Silva and Andersson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Andersson keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andersson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva prevents Andersson from moving into mount.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andersson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andersson's best efforts.
Andersson is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva is trying is best to control the position here.
Andersson 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.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva trying to control here.
Andersson is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andersson to get the leverage.
Silva controlling the position well.
Andersson is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Andersson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva keeping control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (8) Andersson
Andersson prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silva is surviving well by controlling Andersson's body position as best he can.
Andersson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Silva is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (8) Andersson
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andersson is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to hold Silva in close to prevent damage but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (2) vs (12) Andersson
Andersson is trying to stick to Silva's back but Silva is turning into Andersson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Andersson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (12) Andersson
Andersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andersson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Andersson is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (7) vs (12) Andersson
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is still trying to improve position.
Andersson keeps trying to improve his position.
Silva controlling the position.
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Andersson is trying to improve his position.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Andersson trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Andersson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Silva escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Silva! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (10) vs (12) Andersson
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Andersson 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.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
Andersson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (10) vs (16) Andersson
Silva tries to escape but Andersson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Andersson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Silva taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Andersson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Andersson!
A very excited looking Frank Andersson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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