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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rob Fist Jr (ranked 4850 p4p, 468 weight class) and Bobolo Jubbly (ranked 4793 p4p, 0 weight class). Fist Jr comes into the arena with Rising Fire blaring out of the sound system. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rob Fist Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bobolo Jubbly!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fist Jr enables Jubbly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fist Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fist Jr (0) vs (2) Jubbly
Jubbly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jubbly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Jubbly 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jubbly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jubbly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jubbly is looking to advance position but Fist Jr won't allow it.
Jubbly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fist Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fist Jr tries to get to full guard but Jubbly has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly 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! Fist Jr is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobolo Jubbly!
The defeated Rob Fist Jr had this to say: '*Angrily Growling*'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Crazyhorse (ranked 7264 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Galvao (ranked 3627 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; James Crazyhorse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jorge Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Galvao closes the distance and clinches up with Crazyhorse, looking for a takedown. Galvao pushes Crazyhorse against the cage but Crazyhorse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crazyhorse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazyhorse shoots in and gets a takedown into Galvao's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazyhorse (2) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao is looking to cinch up a triangle. Crazyhorse throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Galvao's body to avoid the submission. Galvao has instead reached around Crazyhorse's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Galvao arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jorge Galvao! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rolf Ottke (ranked 6059 p4p, 79 weight class) and Xander Colton (ranked 3142 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ottke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beautiful Day- U2. Xander Colton 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Xander Colton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
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.
Colton rushes Ottke and presses him up against the cage.
Ottke has picked Colton up - he's going for a ride! Ottke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Colton
Ottke seems to be working for a kimura but Colton defends the submission attempt.
Ottke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Colton! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Colton
Ottke fails to move to back control.
Ottke working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Colton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Colton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Colton
Ottke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Colton uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (5) Colton
Ottke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Colton off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (9) vs (5) Colton
Colton showing good submission defense here.
Ottke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ottke trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is trying to stick to Colton's back but Colton is turning into Ottke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ottke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Colton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (9) vs (7) Colton
Colton won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Colton 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.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colton pushing down on Ottke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Colton wants to work for an arm triangle but Ottke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colton preventing the sweep.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Colton is proving a slippery customer.
Colton wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colton 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.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Colton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Colton has gone for a leg lock! Ottke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Colton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (11) vs (7) Colton
Ottke trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom.
Colton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (14) vs (7) Colton
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ottke advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (16) vs (7) Colton
Colton working to try and regain half guard.
Ottke tries to control but Colton wriggling away.
Ottke wants to take his opponent's back but Colton doesn't allow it.
Ottke moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Colton has worked his arm free - good work by Colton!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ottke swings around for an armbar but Colton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (16) vs (9) Colton
Ottke keeping full guard, as Colton tries to pass.
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ottke 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Colton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ottke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Colton has Ottke in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (18) vs (9) Colton
Colton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Colton keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Colton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (18) vs (11) Colton
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Colton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Colton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (20) vs (11) Colton
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke passes Colton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Colton is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Ottke 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but Colton defends it.
Colton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Colton is trying to get back to full guard.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Colton is working away.
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ottke seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Colton actively working from the bottom here.
Colton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to take a breather but Colton is having none of it.
Ottke stalling away here and it's allowed Colton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Colton wants to improve his position but instead Ottke has moved into half guard.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colton keeps working.
Colton wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colton has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Colton is trying to control but Ottke manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (23) vs (11) Colton
Ottke working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Colton turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ottke off and cradles Colton's limp body as Ottke celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rolf Ottke!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rolf Ottke made sure he mentioned Checkmate Fight Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colt Jones (ranked 3869 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabala Magaluff (ranked 1083 p4p, 144 weight class). Magaluff has chosen Shalom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Colt Jones ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kabala Magaluff!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Magaluff prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magaluff can't get the takedown.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Magaluff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones 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: Jones (2) vs (0) Magaluff
Magaluff tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Magaluff wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaluff is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaluff 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.
Magaluff wants to get back to full guard but Jones has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Magaluff
Magaluff wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magaluff working to try and regain half guard.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magaluff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Magaluff is defending well.
Magaluff trying to control but Jones postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones is pressing down on Magaluff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magaluff is holding on for now.
Jones is thwarting Magaluff's attempts to control the position.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Magaluff defending well.
Jones prevents Magaluff from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Jones 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.
Jones is trying to control. Magaluff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magaluff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magaluff seems keen to control Jones 's posture.
Magaluff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magaluff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magaluff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magaluff keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is fighting to break Magaluff's control of his arms but Magaluff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Magaluff wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jones wants to control but Magaluff is keeping him busy.
Jones is taking a breather. Magaluff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magaluff gets full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Magaluff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magaluff is pulling down on Jones 's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones , at least for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magaluff has control of Jones 's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Magaluff 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: Jones (5) vs (2) Magaluff
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magaluff preventing the sweep.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magaluff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is trying to control the position but Magaluff postures up.
Magaluff is fighting to break Jones 's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magaluff stopping the sweep attempt from Jones .
Jones has control of Magaluff's left arm, preventing Magaluff from doing any damage.
Magaluff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magaluff has Jones in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (7) vs (2) Magaluff
Magaluff managing to control the position.
Magaluff keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Magaluff looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaluff, not yet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Magaluff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Magaluff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff is looking to improve his position.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (10) vs (2) Magaluff
Jones controlling from mount.
Magaluff is trying to escape the mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Magaluff is trying to escape the mount.
Magaluff is still trying to improve position.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magaluff is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jones has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (13) vs (2) Magaluff
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.
Magaluff looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jones is hanging on to Magaluff's back as he tries to escape.
Jones tries to keep control of the position but Magaluff is staying busy.
Good control from Jones .
Magaluff prevents Jones from getting a body triangle.
Magaluff tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jones controlling his opponent.
Magaluff wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Magaluff wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to control the pace but Magaluff is squirming around nicely.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magaluff tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones wants to take his opponent's back but Magaluff doesn't allow it.
Jones tries to control but Magaluff wriggling away.
Magaluff is trying to escape the mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to control but Magaluff wriggling away.
Jones avoids the attempt from Magaluff to control.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Magaluff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Magaluff working to try and regain half guard.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Magaluff tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Magaluff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magaluff is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones avoids the attempt from Magaluff to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Colt Jones took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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