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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): 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 Wesley Snipes (ranked 4657 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Mondragon (ranked 5218 p4p, 497 weight class). Snipes comes into the arena with Xcon blaring out of the sound system. Esteban Mondragon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Wesley Snipes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snipes moves into the clinch successfully.
Mondragon jumps guard.
Mondragon has his feet on Snipes's thighs here. He's pushed Snipes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Snipes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esteban Mondragon!
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Wesley Snipes spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to hit the gym and step up.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Milton Wainwright (ranked 5986 p4p, 0 weight class) and Japparo Leo (ranked 6098 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Milton Wainwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Japparo Leo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wainwright instigates a clinch.
Leo tries for a takedown but Wainwright manages to get underhooks.
Wainwright jumps guard.
Wainwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wainwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wainwright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wainwright (2) vs (0) Leo
Leo wants to sweep here but Wainwright controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wainwright 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainwright trying to control but Leo is working from the bottom.
Wainwright could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wainwright passes Leo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wainwright performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wainwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leo tries to get to full guard but Wainwright has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leo trying to control but Wainwright postures up.
Leo is not content to let Wainwright control the position.
Wainwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leo tries to roll over but Wainwright keeps him under control.
Wainwright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leo is looking to improve his position.
Wainwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wainwright jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wainwright (5) vs (0) Leo
A lull in the action here.
Leo tries to bench press Wainwright off him but Wainwright keeps the position.
Wainwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leo keeps working.
Wainwright gets to mount! Leo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wainwright (7) vs (0) Leo
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leo is trying to escape the mount but Wainwright keeps good control and instead manages to take Leo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wainwright (10) vs (0) Leo
Wainwright is persistently looking for the submission but Leo is defending it well.
Wainwright working for a choke but Leo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wainwright controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leo fending off the submission attempt from Wainwright.
Leo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wainwright's guard. Nice work there by Leo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wainwright (10) vs (2) Leo
Leo content to stall in guard here.
Wainwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wainwright (12) vs (2) Leo
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leo wants to improve his position but instead Wainwright has moved into half guard.
Leo trying to control from the bottom.
Wainwright passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wainwright (15) vs (2) Leo
Leo tries to control the position but Wainwright now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wainwright (18) vs (2) Leo
You can see the frustration on Leo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wainwright's arms.
Wainwright avoiding Leo 's attempts to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wainwright.
Leo trying to control the action but Wainwright just sinks the hooks in.
Wainwright slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wainwright is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leo is really stuck here.
Wainwright not allowing Leo to control his hands.
What can Leo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wainwright patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wainwright working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leo is holding on to Wainwright 's glove but Wainwright gets free and slips his arm under Leo 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Leo is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Milton Wainwright! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Aalto (ranked 6194 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kribbson Diaz (ranked 2278 p4p, 282 weight class). Kribbson Diaz 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Aalto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kribbson Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aalto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aalto (0) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Diaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aalto! Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (0) vs (5) Diaz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aalto regains half guard.
Diaz trying to control from Aalto's half guard. Aalto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aalto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Aalto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aalto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz prevents Aalto from improving his position.
Diaz moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (0) vs (8) Diaz
Aalto can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aalto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aalto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aalto, who protects the arm well.
Diaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aalto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diaz but great work by Aalto. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aalto (4) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aalto wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aalto is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aalto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aalto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aalto (4) vs (12) Diaz
Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aalto fending off the submission attempt from Diaz.
Aalto wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Aalto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Aalto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diaz's guard. Nice work there by Aalto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aalto (6) vs (12) Diaz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aalto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aalto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aalto has picked Diaz up and slammed him! Diaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Aalto manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (9) vs (12) Diaz
Aalto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aalto but great work by Diaz. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aalto (9) vs (16) Diaz
Diaz advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aalto (9) vs (18) Diaz
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aalto is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aalto regains half guard.
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aalto is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aalto is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Aalto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Aalto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aalto! Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (9) vs (21) Diaz
Diaz can't control as he wanted to and Aalto manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz trying to control the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aalto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Diaz 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.
Aalto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aalto (13) vs (21) Diaz
Aalto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diaz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aalto is not going to allow Diaz to sit and survive in this position.
Diaz tries to break free.
Diaz has hold of Aalto's leg, trying to break free but it's let Aalto lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Diaz is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Aalto throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Aalto!
Michael Aalto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jean Cleaude Van Damme (ranked 4655 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Adobe (ranked 5642 p4p, 436 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jean Cleaude Van Damme! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Louie Adobe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Van Damme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Damme pulls Adobe into guard.
Adobe trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Damme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Damme looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adobe trying to control but Van Damme is working from the bottom.
Van Damme looking for a guillotine here but Adobe defends easily.
Adobe preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adobe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adobe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Damme is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adobe stopping the sweep attempt from Van Damme.
Van Damme keeping moving, preventing Adobe from controlling successfully.
Van Damme is looking for a triangle but Adobe pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adobe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van Damme working a defensive guard here.
Adobe tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Damme is retaining full guard.
Adobe wants to control from the top but Van Damme keeps moving.
Van Damme is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adobe defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adobe is stalling in the full guard.
Adobe trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Damme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adobe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Van Damme haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adobe wants to control from the top but Van Damme keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adobe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adobe wants to control from the top but Van Damme keeps moving.
Adobe looking to sit in guard and control but Van Damme gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Damme (2) vs (0) Adobe
Van Damme pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adobe is keeping the position for now.
Van Damme works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme is keen to just control but Adobe is a slippery customer.
Adobe trying to control here.
Van Damme prevents Adobe from improving his position.
Adobe trying to hold on to Van Damme's head to control him but Van Damme postures up.
Van Damme controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Adobe is looking for a sweep. Van Damme is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adobe is still trying to improve position.
Van Damme is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adobe defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Damme content to control rather than advance.
Adobe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Damme is working away from the top position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Van Damme is looking to advance position but Adobe won't allow it.
Adobe looking for submissions off his back.
Van Damme is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Van Damme passes into side control, despite Adobe's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Damme (5) vs (0) Adobe
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme staying calm.
Adobe struggling a bit here.
Adobe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Damme wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme controls the position from side control.
Adobe is trying to get back to half guard.
Adobe tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Van Damme easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Damme (7) vs (0) Adobe
Adobe is working to get back to half guard.
Adobe looks winded!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme controlling the pace for now.
Van Damme wants to finish this one by submission but Adobe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Van Damme.
Adobe wants to control but Van Damme is having none of it.
Van Damme 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Adobe tries to control the position but Van Damme now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Van Damme (10) vs (0) Adobe
Van Damme is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Adobe tries to break free.
Van Damme really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Adobe.
Adobe tries to escape but Van Damme has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Adobe's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Adobe right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Damme takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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