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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Curley Cal (ranked 6677 p4p, 480 weight class) and Tor KillsInWater (ranked 24124 p4p, 0 weight class). Tor KillsInWater has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Curley Cal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tor KillsInWater!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by KillsInWater. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cal (0) vs (4) KillsInWater
KillsInWater is staying tight to Cal's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that KillsInWater 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cal is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks KillsInWater politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. KillsInWater prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like KillsInWater might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KillsInWater's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Cal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Cal is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater is staying tight to Cal's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cal tries to buck KillsInWater off but KillsInWater is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Cal's face as KillsInWater controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cal is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Cal's face as KillsInWater controls the position.
KillsInWater working away.
Cal is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here as KillsInWater stalls from top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from KillsInWater.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from KillsInWater.
More stalling from KillsInWater.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater is continuing to stall.
KillsInWater with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of KillsInWater the control monster continue. Boring.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cal is looking to regain half guard here but KillsInWater keeps moving and retains side control.
Cal struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
KillsInWater wins on points by 4 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Potato Squash (ranked 5609 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 7782 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Potato Squash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Squash, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Squash against the cage but Squash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Squash half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Squash, which made it look bad.
Squash attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Potato Squash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Gracie.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
We've been informed that Gracie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Squash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Squash as he avoids it easily.
Squash tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Squash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Squash drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Squash tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Squash attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Squash counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Squash (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie looks winded!
Squash controlling from the top position.
Squash advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squash frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (5) vs (0) Gracie
Squash with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Squash has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gracie is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Potato Squash! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jaun Blanco (ranked 5935 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gatekeeper Devil (ranked 4215 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jaun Blanco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gatekeeper Devil!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blanco fails with the takedown.
Devil wants to counter the offense by Blanco and move into the clinch position.
Blanco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Devil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blanco (0) vs (2) Devil
Devil is looking for a kimura but Blanco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Devil to get the leverage.
Devil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blanco tries to get to full guard but Devil has control of the leg.
Devil seems to be looking for submissions.
Devil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blanco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Devil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blanco defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco is looking to improve his position.
Blanco is defending against the submission attempts here by Devil.
Blanco moves into full guard.
Devil forces his way into half guard.
Devil is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil wants to work for an arm triangle but Blanco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanco is defending against the submission attempts here by Devil.
Blanco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blanco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Devil sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blanco's guard.
Blanco has a hand on Devil's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Devil takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Blanco (0) vs (5) Devil
Devil prevents Blanco from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco has given up his back here. Will Devil look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Blanco (0) vs (8) Devil
Blanco tries to break free.
Blanco trying to control the action but Devil just sinks the hooks in.
Devil is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Blanco with him. Blanco is trying to defend but Devil has an arm under the chin now! Blanco grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gatekeeper Devil!
In defeat, Jaun Blanco stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't train hard like I should have'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Crisis Smoove (ranked 3437 p4p, 393 weight class) and Nash Meckley (ranked 6494 p4p, 562 weight class). Meckley has chosen Weili Zhang walkout as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Crisis Smoove! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nash Meckley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Meckley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meckley has Smoove pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Meckley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smoove tumbling to the mat - Meckley dives into Smoove's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smoove (0) vs (2) Meckley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meckley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smoove 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.
Smoove not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smoove escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meckley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Meckley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meckley has gone for a leg lock! Smoove slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meckley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smoove (2) vs (2) Meckley
Smoove passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smoove (5) vs (2) Meckley
Meckley is trying to work for a sweep but Smoove has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smoove (7) vs (2) Meckley
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smoove moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Smoove (10) vs (2) Meckley
Smoove controlling well, preventing Meckley from escaping the position.
Meckley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoove doesn't have the hooks in and Meckley manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smoove (10) vs (4) Meckley
Meckley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Meckley 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smoove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meckley is one step ahead there.
Meckley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meckley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smoove is keeping the position for now.
Meckley has gone for a leg lock! Smoove slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meckley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smoove (12) vs (4) Meckley
Meckley controlling the position.
Smoove wants to control from the top but Meckley keeps moving.
Smoove drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smoove jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smoove trying to control but Meckley is working from the bottom.
Smoove is breathing heavily.
Meckley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smoove can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoove wants to control from the top but Meckley keeps moving.
Meckley is pulling down on Smoove's head. It's preventing any offense from Smoove, at least for the moment.
Meckley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smoove is aware though and is defending well.
Meckley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meckley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smoove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Meckley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smoove stacks Meckley 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 Smoove! Score +3 for passing guard: Smoove (15) vs (4) Meckley
Meckley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smoove (17) vs (4) Meckley
Meckley wants to hold on but Smoove pushes him away.
Meckley can't escape the position.
Smoove trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smoove is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Meckley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Meckley working to try and regain half guard.
Smoove avoids the attempt from Meckley to control.
Smoove tries to control but Meckley wriggling away.
Meckley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smoove. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smoove is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Meckley is surviving well by controlling Smoove's body position as best he can.
Meckley holds on, trying desperately to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smoove tries to control but Meckley wriggling away.
Meckley tries to lock up and control but Smoove gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Meckley is desperately trying to improve his position but Smoove has a good base and remains in mount.
Meckley holds on, trying desperately to control.
Meckley is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Meckley tries to hold on but Smoove pushes him away.
Meckley reaches up and holds on to Smoove to control the position.
Meckley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Meckley controlling the position well.
Smoove wants to take a breather but Meckley is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Meckley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Meckley is looking for a sweep. Smoove is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smoove stalling away here and it's allowed Meckley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Meckley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meckley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smoove trying to control but Meckley is working from the bottom.
Smoove stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meckley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Meckley holds on and takes a little breather.
Meckley looking for a guillotine here but Smoove defends easily.
Smoove trying to control but Meckley is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Meckley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smoove 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.
Smoove drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Meckley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smoove has Meckley in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smoove (17) vs (6) Meckley
Meckley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meckley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smoove is trying to control the position but Meckley postures up.
Meckley drops back looking for a leg! Smoove is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smoove manages to kick Meckley off! Meckley jumps back into Smoove's guard.
Smoove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meckley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Meckley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Meckley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Meckley 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.
Meckley stays in close to Smoove's body and controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smoove is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meckley drops back looking for a leg! Smoove is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smoove manages to kick Meckley off! Meckley jumps back into Smoove's guard.
Meckley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smoove controls Meckley momentarily but Meckley frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smoove takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
A relieved looking Crisis Smoove thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nash Meckley had this to say: 'Gonna come back stronger!'. |
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