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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chester Bowen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Floyd Adams!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Bowen as Adams shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bowen pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bowen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bowen looking for a triangle here. Adams is fighting it but it looks tight! Bowen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Adams is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chester Bowen!
Chester Bowen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dr Zoidberg Office, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Chuck Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tom Jones!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (0) vs (4) Jones
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones takes a little break here. Lee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones is continuing to stall.
Jones moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (0) vs (6) Jones
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Let's hope that Jones 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.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee has given up his back. Will we see Jones going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (0) vs (9) Jones
That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jones has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jones is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to escape the position.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lee doesn't escape.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
Yet more stalling tactics from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Lee right now.
More stalling from Jones.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has good solid back control here.
Jones is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Jones.
Lee tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lee.
Jones with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
Jones controlling from the back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to break free.
Jones controlling from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Lee right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
Jones controls the position.
The adventures of Jones the control monster continue. Boring.
Lee can't escape the position.
Jones biding his time, controlling Lee.
Jones has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
Jones has good solid back control here.
Jones controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Jones really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lee.
Lee tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Jones is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones controls the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Good control from Jones.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 9 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Tom Jones thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tyler Hines! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Phat Bhoy!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hines closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bhoy to the mat! Bhoy manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hines (2) vs (0) Bhoy
Hines looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bhoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hines preventing the sweep.
Bhoy trying to keep a closed guard but Hines is proving a slippery customer.
Hines stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bhoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hines controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hines preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hines (5) vs (0) Bhoy
Hines is trying to get an arm triangle but Bhoy is defending well.
Hines in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bhoy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyler Hines! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Frankie Logan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vrjalya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Logan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Logan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vrjalya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Logan but Logan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vrjalya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Logan was covering up waiting for the punch and Vrjalya finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Logan (0) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya controlling from the top position.
Logan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Logan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
Logan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Logan (2) vs (2) Vrjalya
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Logan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Logan forces his way into half guard.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep. Logan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vrjalya is still trying to improve position.
Vrjalya trying to control but Logan postures up.
Logan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Logan (5) vs (2) Vrjalya
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan wants to control the pace but Vrjalya is squirming around nicely.
Logan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vrjalya is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vrjalya working to try and regain half guard.
Logan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vrjalya is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vrjalya can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan content just to control the position here.
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Logan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vrjalya is looking to escape.
Vrjalya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Logan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Logan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Logan controlling his opponent.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position but Logan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya wants to control but Logan is having none of it.
Vrjalya is trying to escape the mount.
Logan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vrjalya is squirming around, avoiding Logan's attempts to control the action.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Logan controlling his opponent.
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vrjalya is squirming around, avoiding Logan's attempts to control the action.
Vrjalya is trying desperately to improve position.
Vrjalya tries to lock up and control but Logan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vrjalya tries to reverse the position but Logan maintains control.
Vrjalya 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: Logan (5) vs (4) Vrjalya
Logan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vrjalya manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Logan (7) vs (4) Vrjalya
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Logan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Logan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Logan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Logan (10) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya tries to reverse the position but Logan maintains control.
Logan controlling the position easily from mount.
Logan wants to control the pace but Vrjalya is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya tries to hold on but Logan postures up.
Logan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vrjalya tries to hold on but Logan pushes him away.
Logan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vrjalya is surviving well by controlling Logan's body position as best he can.
Logan prevents Vrjalya from getting the reversal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Logan wants to finish this one by submission but Vrjalya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Logan.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to improve his position but Logan has a good base and remains in mount.
Logan tries to control but Vrjalya wriggling away.
Logan content just to control the position here.
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vrjalya is in all sorts of trouble here.
Logan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya tries to lock up and control but Logan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Logan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vrjalya is looking to escape.
Logan controlling the pace for now.
Logan trying to control but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya working to try and regain half guard.
Vrjalya keeps trying to improve his position.
Vrjalya slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Logan not doing much here.
Vrjalya is staying active underneath Logan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.
Logan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Logan (13) vs (4) Vrjalya
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya wants to control but Logan is having none of it.
Logan prevents Vrjalya from getting the reversal.
Logan looking to control but Vrjalya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to improve his position but Logan has a good base and remains in mount.
Logan avoids the attempt from Vrjalya to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to improve his position but Logan has a good base and remains in mount.
Logan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Logan'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.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Logan trying to control but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Logan is trying to control. Vrjalya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Logan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Logan (16) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya tries to reverse the position but Logan maintains control.
Vrjalya is squirming around, avoiding Logan's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Logan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to improve his position but Logan has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
A relieved looking Frankie Logan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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