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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): 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 Shaka Zulu (ranked 2352 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Gee (ranked 5283 p4p, 0 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Gee!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gee gets tackled into the cage by Zulu. Zulu maintains the clinch.
Gee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zulu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (0) vs (4) Gee
Zulu tries to break free.
Zulu fending off the submission attempt from Gee.
Gee keeps control of the position as Zulu tries to break free.
Gee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gee is trying to stick to Zulu's back but Zulu is turning into Gee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zulu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (4) Gee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zulu sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu is looking to advance position but Gee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (2) vs (8) Gee
Zulu wants to hold on but Gee pushes him away.
Zulu's coaches at Empire Vale Tudo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Zulu can't escape the position.
Zulu is working hard here to advance position.
Gee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zulu is looking to escape.
Zulu regains half guard.
Gee is looking to take a break and control but Zulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu 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.
Zulu gets back to full guard.
Gee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zulu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zulu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is trying to keep Gee in close.
Zulu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gee won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Gee tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Zulu is looking for a triangle but Gee pushes his legs off easily.
Gee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zulu is keeping the position for now.
Zulu looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gee wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Zulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gee is one step ahead there.
Zulu is pulling down on Gee's head to control his posture.
Zulu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gee passes into half guard.
Zulu moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gee wants to pass the guard but Zulu is keeping the position.
Gee wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Zulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gee trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zulu is keeping the position for now.
Zulu has his foot on Gee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gee works his way back into a safe position though.
Zulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zulu is keeping the position for now.
Zulu working for a triangle but Gee defends it easily.
Zulu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gee defends it easily.
Zulu has his foot on Gee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gee works his way back into a safe position though.
Gee wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Zulu has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gee doesn't defend quickly enough and Zulu has managed to lock this one up! Can Gee escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zulu on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shaka Zulu!
Shaka Zulu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Clarence Frost (ranked 6578 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 5270 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Clarence Frost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Frost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stark.
Frost wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frost pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
Stark is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frost dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frost (2) vs (0) Stark
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frost defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark has his foot on Frost's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frost works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost content to stall in guard here.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking for a triangle here. Frost is fighting it but it looks tight! Stark pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Frost is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Stark! |
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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 Adel Sadeq (ranked 3770 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus St Stone (ranked 3516 p4p, 332 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Adel Sadeq! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Marcus St Stone!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
St Stone clinches with his opponent.
Sadeq is working for takedown but St Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
St Stone pulls guard.
Sadeq trying to control the position from guard on top but St Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Stone controls Sadeq momentarily but Sadeq frees himself.
Sadeq trying to control but St Stone is working from the bottom.
Sadeq passes into half guard.
St Stone is trying to maintain the position but Sadeq is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadeq tries to pass the half guard into mount. St Stone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sadeq is trying to control. St Stone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sadeq not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. St Stone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Stone has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sadeq should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, St Stone has tightened it up now! Sadeq should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus St Stone!
A less than humble Marcus St Stone 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Tomson (ranked 3318 p4p, 0 weight class) and Golden Sage Lll (ranked 5589 p4p, 426 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Golden Sage Lll!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sage Lll closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomson circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sage Lll has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tomson leaves Sage Lll with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tomson clinches.
Sage Lll jumps guard but Tomson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Golden Sage Lll.
Sage Lll tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tomson tightens his grip and picks Sage Lll up, before dumping him to the ground. Sage Lll manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tomson (2) vs (0) Sage Lll
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tomson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sage Lll to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tomson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sage Lll pulls down on the head and he's put Tomson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Golden Sage Lll!
A very excited looking Golden Sage Lll 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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