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TWGC 28 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Haller (ranked 3252 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killua Zoldyck (ranked 5360 p4p, 131 weight class). David Haller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; David Haller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Killua Zoldyck!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zoldyck gets a clinch.
Zoldyck drags the fight down to the ground.
Zoldyck looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zoldyck is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haller (0) vs (2) Zoldyck
Zoldyck trying to control the position from guard on top but Haller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haller is pulling down on Zoldyck's head. It's preventing any offense from Zoldyck, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyck wants to control from the top but Haller keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Haller's guard.
Haller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haller tries to get out of the position.
Haller is trying to get back to full guard.
Zoldyck wants to pass to mount but Haller is defending the position.
Zoldyck is trying to control. Haller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Zoldyck 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.
Haller is refusing to be controlled, as Zoldyck sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zoldyck prevents Haller from improving his position.
Zoldyck is looking to advance position but Haller won't allow it.
Haller wants to improve his position but Zoldyck is controlling well.
Zoldyck wants to control but Haller is keeping him busy.
Zoldyck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haller wants to get back to full guard.
Zoldyck wants to control but Haller is keeping him busy.
Zoldyck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Haller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoldyck tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haller is concentrating on defense, preventing Zoldyck from advancing position.
Haller is refusing to be controlled, as Zoldyck sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zoldyck wants to control but Haller is keeping him busy.
Haller trying to hold on to Zoldyck's head to control him but Zoldyck postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Haller is refusing to be controlled, as Zoldyck sits in half guard.
Haller wants to control but Zoldyck is keeping busy.
Haller is refusing to be controlled, as Zoldyck sits in half guard.
Zoldyck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zoldyck is trying to control the action in half guard but Haller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck tries to pass to full mount but Haller defends it.
Zoldyck frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Haller (0) vs (5) Zoldyck
Haller tries to hold on but Zoldyck pushes him away.
Zoldyck wants to control the pace but Haller is squirming around nicely.
Haller is looking to improve his position but Zoldyck isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Haller is squirming around, avoiding Zoldyck's attempts to control the action.
Haller is looking to get to half guard.
Zoldyck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haller wants to control but Zoldyck is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haller is looking to escape.
Zoldyck controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck tries to control but Haller wriggling away.
Haller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haller is squirming around, avoiding Zoldyck's attempts to control the action.
Haller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Haller is squirming around, avoiding Zoldyck's attempts to control the action.
Haller is looking to improve his position but Zoldyck isn't that keen on the idea.
Zoldyck trying to control but Haller is having none of it.
Zoldyck sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zoldyck tries to control but Haller wriggling away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck prevents Haller from getting the reversal.
Well,Haller is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Zoldyck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haller is looking to escape.
Haller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zoldyck looking to control but Haller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck controlling from mount.
Zoldyck tries to control but Haller wriggling away.
Haller is looking to improve his position but Zoldyck isn't that keen on the idea.
Zoldyck controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck tries to control but Haller wriggling away.
Haller is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zoldyck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haller is looking to escape.
Haller is looking to improve his position but Zoldyck isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoldyck wins on points by 5 to 0.
The defeated David Haller had this to say: 'WTF???'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Foden (ranked 5902 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Judge (ranked 5921 p4p, 145 weight class). Judge is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Game- Disturbed. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Luke Foden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Foden to the ground. Judge is now in Foden's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Foden (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foden dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foden (2) vs (2) Judge
Foden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge is pulling down on Foden's head. It's preventing any offense from Foden, at least for the moment.
Foden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Foden from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Judge can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge 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 one minute gone in the round.
Foden trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge keeping full guard, as Foden tries to pass.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Foden from controlling successfully.
Judge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Judge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foden defends it easily.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Foden from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge trying to control the position here.
Foden stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Judge has his hands on Foden's head, controlling the position.
Foden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge pulls Foden in close to his closed guard and prevents Foden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Foden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Judge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Foden tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
Judge is controlling Foden's posture.
Foden forces his way into half guard.
Foden wants to control but Judge is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judge keeping hold of Foden's head, controlling as best he can.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.
Foden wants to control but Judge is keeping him busy.
Judge keeping hold of Foden's head, controlling as best he can.
Judge is looking for a sweep. Foden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foden controlling the pace.
Judge is positioning himself well to prevent Foden advancing to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Judge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judge managing to control the position.
Foden wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Foden won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judge has his hands on Foden's head, controlling the position.
Foden wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Foden is fighting to break Judge's control of his arms but Judge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Foden from controlling successfully.
Foden is fighting to break Judge's control of his arms but Judge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Judge 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.
Foden trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Foden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Judge holds on and takes a little breather.
Foden trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge has Foden pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foden defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Foden trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge pulls Foden in to control the position.
Foden content to stall in guard here.
Judge pulls Foden in to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Judge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Judge.
Foden stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Foden trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foden being controlled here momentarily.
Judge with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Foden trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Judge has Foden pulled in close to control his posture.
Judge wants to sweep but no luck.
Judge trying to control the position here.
Foden wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Judge is pulling down on Foden's head to control his posture.
Foden trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge is adopting a defensive guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Foden wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judge is still trying to improve position.
Judge is pulling down on Foden's head to control his posture.
Foden wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge is pulling down on Foden's head to control his posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Foden wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Judge gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Judge wins on points by 3 to 2.
Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dar Jee (ranked 5858 p4p, 276 weight class) and Mom Cheating (ranked 2974 p4p, 319 weight class). Jee comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody Knows My Name. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dar Jee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mom Cheating!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jee darts in and clinches Cheating up against the cage.
Jee tries to pull guard but Cheating won't allow it.
Cheating has Jee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cheating pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jee tumbling to the mat - Cheating dives into Jee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jee (0) vs (2) Cheating
Jee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jee (2) vs (2) Cheating
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheating keeping full guard, as Jee tries to pass.
Jee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cheating manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jee has Cheating in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jee (2) vs (4) Cheating
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jee being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Cheating 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.
Jee 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Jee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cheating gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cheating slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cheating can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheating 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.
Cheating's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jee working a defensive guard here.
Jee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cheating doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cheating manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cheating sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cheating stopping the sweep attempt from Jee.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cheating is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jee trying to keep a closed guard but Cheating is proving a slippery customer.
Cheating showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cheating can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cheating sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jee trying to control the position.
Cheating controlling from the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jee looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cheating is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cheating won't allow Jee to sweep him here.
Jee being controlled here, momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jee pulls Cheating in to control the position.
Cheating not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cheating got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cheating has managed to get both his arms back between Jee's legs - danger averted.
Cheating is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheating is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jee is trying to keep Cheating in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheating controls the pace.
Jee pulls Cheating in close to prevent any damage.
Cheating 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.
Jee is pulling down on Cheating's head. It's preventing any offense from Cheating, at least for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cheating content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jee 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheating wins on points by 4 to 2.
After the big win, Mom Cheating made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Terrell Bryant (ranked 5120 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Jacque Custo (ranked 4850 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Terrell Bryant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jean Jacque Custo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Custo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Custo gets a double leg takedown into Bryant's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bryant (0) vs (2) Custo
Bryant working a defensive guard here.
Bryant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bryant 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.
Custo sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Custo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Custo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryant is keeping the position for now.
Bryant being controlled here, momentarily.
Bryant is trying to control the position but Custo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bryant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bryant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bryant looking to control.
Custo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custo wants to pass the guard but Bryant is keeping the position.
Custo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bryant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bryant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Custo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Custo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Custo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bryant keeping full guard, as Custo tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Custo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bryant has tightened it up now! Custo 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 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Terrell Bryant! |
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