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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 25103 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 176 p4p, 19 weight class). Savitaipale has chosen Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savitaipale wants to counter the offense by Shui and move into the clinch position.
Shui gets tackled into the cage by Savitaipale. Savitaipale maintains the clinch.
Shui has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Savitaipale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Savitaipale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shui after a bit of a struggle.
Savitaipale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shui after a bit of a struggle.
Lin Shui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Shui wants the takedown. Savitaipale is fighting it off but Shui persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Savitaipale's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shui (2) vs (0) Savitaipale
Shui 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.
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Shui controlling him for the moment.
Shui might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shui tries to free his leg and advance position but Savitaipale is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale wants to control but Shui passes easily into half guard.
Shui is trying to control the action in half guard but Savitaipale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale is in trouble now - Shui has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (5) vs (0) Savitaipale
Savitaipale is in all sorts of trouble here.
Savitaipale tries to improve his position but instead Shui has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shui (8) vs (0) Savitaipale
Shui trying to control momentarily.
Savitaipale can't escape the position.
Shui not allowing Savitaipale to control his hands.
Shui keeps control of the position as Savitaipale tries to break free.
Savitaipale is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Savitaipale tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shui content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shui controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savitaipale working to try and regain half guard.
Savitaipale has given up his back here. Will Shui look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Shui (11) vs (0) Savitaipale
Shui doesn't have the hooks in and Savitaipale manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (11) vs (2) Savitaipale
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is fighting to break Shui's control of his arms but Shui is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savitaipale is looking to pass into half guard but Shui pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shui is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (13) vs (2) Savitaipale
Shui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shui passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (16) vs (2) Savitaipale
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep.
Shui wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Shui tries for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending well.
Savitaipale is trying to improve his position.
Savitaipale is not content to let Shui control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale struggling a bit here.
Shui wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is trying to improve his position.
Shui is trying to get an arm triangle but Savitaipale is defending well.
Savitaipale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shui's best efforts.
Savitaipale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shui trying to mount his opponent but Savitaipale defends it.
Savitaipale is refusing to be controlled, as Shui sits in half guard.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui controlling the action here.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Shui is controlling well.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Shui's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savitaipale keeping full guard, as Shui tries to pass.
Shui trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shui stacks Savitaipale on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shui! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (19) vs (2) Savitaipale
Savitaipale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (19) vs (4) Savitaipale
Shui controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Shui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura here.
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is looking to advance position but Shui won't allow it.
Shui wants to get back to full guard.
Shui keeping control of the position.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Shui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shui looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale seems to be working for a kimura but Shui defends the submission attempt.
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura but Shui is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savitaipale to get the leverage.
Savitaipale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savitaipale is working away from the top position though.
Savitaipale trying to control from half guard but Shui is working away.
Shui trying to control but Savitaipale postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking to improve his position.
Savitaipale wants to control but Shui is keeping him busy.
Shui wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Savitaipale seems to be working for a kimura but Shui defends the submission attempt.
Savitaipale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shui sees it coming and defends easily.
Savitaipale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shui doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savitaipale.
Shui trying to control from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shui is defending against the submission attempts here by Savitaipale.
Shui gets full guard.
Shui looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Savitaipale looking to sit in guard and control but Shui gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (21) vs (4) Savitaipale
Savitaipale working for a triangle but Shui defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
Shui wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Shui tries to free his leg and advance position but Savitaipale is retaining full guard.
Shui showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shui won't allow Savitaipale to sweep him here.
Shui wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Shui looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Shui engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savitaipale looking for a guillotine here but Shui defends easily.
Savitaipale wants to hit a sweep here but Shui passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savitaipale there! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (24) vs (4) Savitaipale
Savitaipale is just holding on here. Shui manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shui (27) vs (4) Savitaipale
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui doesn't have the hooks in and Savitaipale manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (27) vs (6) Savitaipale
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Savitaipale sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Shui doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Savitaipale paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Shui - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lin Shui!
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1705 p4p, 94 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 1071 p4p, 133 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 10 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Mata or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrison Jr., which made it look bad.
Morrison Jr. changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Morrison Jr. gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (2) Mata
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Mata to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrison Jr. has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the action in half guard but Mata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mata moves into full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (2) Mata
Morrison Jr. taking a breather here.
Mata looking for a sweep but Morrison Jr. has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (2) Mata
Morrison Jr. moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mata has worked his arm free - good work by Mata!
Morrison Jr. gets to mount! Mata was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (2) Mata
Mata 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison Jr. controlling the position easily from mount.
Morrison Jr. jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mata is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mata and Morrison Jr. has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Mata looking for a sweep but Morrison Jr. has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (2) Mata
Mata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (4) Mata
Morrison Jr. working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Mata wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Mata passes Morrison Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mata puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mata is keen to just control but Morrison Jr. is a slippery customer.
Mata is stalling here. Morrison Jr. is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mata seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morrison Jr. has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison Jr. (15) vs (4) Mata
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Mata tries to buck Morrison Jr. off but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Mata trying to remain calm as Morrison Jr. controls from the top position.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mata manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morrison Jr.'s best efforts.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mata wants to control but Morrison Jr. passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (18) vs (4) Mata
You can see the frustration on Mata's face as Morrison Jr. controls the position.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Morrison Jr. is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mata tries to buck Morrison Jr. off but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mata is trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. takes a little break here. Mata wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mata sees it coming and defends easily.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from half guard but Mata is working away.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata is trying to push Morrison Jr. off with his feet but Morrison Jr. grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Mata's ankles and Mata is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). David Morrison Jr.!
A very excited looking David Morrison Jr. 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Franky Yip (ranked 5247 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Gniewek (ranked 1693 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Franky Yip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Julian Gniewek!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gniewek has managed to clinch.
Gniewek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yip gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gniewek manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gniewek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yip is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Gniewek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gniewek keeping full guard, as Yip tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gniewek looking for a sweep. Not yet Gniewek, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gniewek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yip manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (0) vs (2) Gniewek
Gniewek tries to free his leg and advance position but Yip is retaining full guard.
Yip bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gniewek's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (2) vs (2) Gniewek
Yip tries to free his leg and advance position but Gniewek is retaining full guard.
Gniewek 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yip works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gniewek tries to roll over but Yip keeps him under control.
Gniewek is refusing to be controlled, as Yip sits in half guard.
Yip has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yip looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek is defending against the submission attempts here by Yip.
Gniewek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yip pulls his head out easily.
Yip is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gniewek sees it coming and defends easily.
Gniewek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yip stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gniewek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Gniewek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gniewek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (2) vs (4) Gniewek
Yip looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gniewek is one step ahead there.
Gniewek trying to control but Yip is working from the bottom.
Gniewek postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gniewek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gniewek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yip keeping moving, preventing Gniewek from controlling successfully.
Gniewek wants to pass the guard but Yip is keeping the position.
Gniewek passes Yip's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gniewek is pressing down on Yip's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yip is holding on for now.
Gniewek prevents Yip from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yip slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yip is looking for a triangle here but Gniewek uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (2) vs (7) Gniewek
Gniewek is trying to get an arm triangle but Yip is defending well.
Gniewek tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yip wants to control but Gniewek postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek tries to move to mount but Yip blocks the move with his legs.
Yip tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yip looking for a sweep but Gniewek has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yip (2) vs (9) Gniewek
Yip really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yip is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yip is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gniewek has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yip (2) vs (12) Gniewek
Yip tries to break free.
Gniewek is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Yip is defending well though. Gniewek let's go of the attempt for now.
Yip rolls, trying to escape but Gniewek keeps control of the position.
Gniewek looking for the choke but no joy.
Gniewek is not going to allow Yip to sit and survive in this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek keeps control of the position as Yip tries to break free.
Gniewek has good solid back control here.
Yip fending off the submission attempt from Gniewek.
Gniewek struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yip has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Yip is trying to break free.
Yip defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Yip fending off the submission attempt from Gniewek.
Yip tries to escape but Gniewek has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek is looking for the choke from the back position but Yip is controlling his hands well.
Yip preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gniewek.
Well, with Gniewek on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Yip is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Yip is in bad spot here.
Gniewek trying to control.
Gniewek looking for the RNC.
Gniewek doesn't have the hooks in and Yip manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (4) vs (12) Gniewek
Yip stopping the sweep attempt from Gniewek.
Gniewek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gniewek wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek keeping full guard, as Yip tries to pass.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Gniewek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yip preventing the sweep.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Gniewek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gniewek working a defensive guard but Yip manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (7) vs (12) Gniewek
Gniewek can't do much from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek regains half guard.
Gniewek is staying active underneath Yip, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yip slows the pace down in half guard.
Yip wants to control but Gniewek is keeping him busy.
Gniewek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yip is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gniewek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek trying to control but Yip postures up.
Yip is working for a kimura but Gniewek is defending it quite comfortably.
Gniewek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yip wants to control from the top but Gniewek keeps moving.
Yip drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gniewek dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (7) vs (14) Gniewek
Yip working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gniewek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gniewek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gniewek defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yip looking for a guillotine here but Gniewek defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gniewek wins on points by 14 to 7.
Julian Gniewek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 684 p4p, 105 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 2245 p4p, 277 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Trump
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Trump is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage.
Trump is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Trump
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump wants to take his opponent's back but Hunt doesn't allow it.
Trump goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hunt turns into him and now he's in Trump's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Trump
Hunt is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away.
Hunt passes into side control, despite Trump's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (5) Trump
Trump regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Trump won't allow it.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (8) vs (5) Trump
Hunt fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trump is looking to get to half guard.
Trump tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trump tries to control the position but Hunt now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (11) vs (5) Trump
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to escape the position.
Trump 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.
Hunt not allowing Trump to control his hands.
Hunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Trump right now.
Trump has hold of Hunt's leg, trying to break free but it's let Hunt lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Trump is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Hunt throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
Our winner, Paul Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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