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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Jones successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Tsmfimsfnd has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tsmfimsfnd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tsmfimsfnd (0) vs (2) Jones#SUB#
Tsmfimsfnd has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones trying to control but Tsmfimsfnd is working from the bottom.
Tsmfimsfnd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tsmfimsfnd tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pushing down on Tsmfimsfnd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsmfimsfnd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Tsmfimsfnd is defending well.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jones in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tsmfimsfnd tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Jones!
Jack Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Sergeev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mauri Lahtela!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lahtela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Lahtela successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sergeev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lahtela swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lahtela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sergeev is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lahtela looking for a guillotine here but Sergeev defends easily.
Lahtela being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeev looking to pass the guard.
Sergeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lahtela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sergeev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Sergeev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lahtela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sergeev has managed to get both his arms back between Lahtela's legs - danger averted.
Sergeev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sergeev wants to pass the guard but Lahtela is keeping the position.
Lahtela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sergeev 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. #T2#
Sergeev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lahtela is keeping the position for now.
Sergeev pushes down on Lahtela's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lahtela trying to control from the bottom.
Lahtela tries to get to full guard but Sergeev has control of the leg. #SUB#
Sergeev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sergeev trying to control the action but Lahtela is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Sergeev 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.
Lahtela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sergeev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sergeev is working for a kimura but Lahtela is defending it quite comfortably.
Sergeev controlling the pace. #T4#
Sergeev works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sergeev (3) vs (0) Lahtela
Lahtela has given up his back here. Will Sergeev look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Sergeev (6) vs (0) Lahtela#SUB#
Sergeev tightening his grip on Lahtela, looking for the choke.
Lahtela trying to control but not successfully.
Lahtela tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Lahtela is looking to get to half guard.
Sergeev wants to take his opponent's back but Lahtela doesn't allow it.
Sergeev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lahtela is looking to escape.
Sergeev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sergeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lahtela is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6##SUB#
Sergeev quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Sergeev but it's paid off an Lahtela is forced to tap! Nice work by Sergeev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Sergeev! |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wanderlei Shogun! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Tupp!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tupp closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Tupp lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shogun (0) vs (2) Tupp
Shogun is looking to improve his position.
Tupp takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tupp passes into side control, despite Shogun's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shogun (0) vs (5) Tupp
Shogun can't do much from the bottom here.
Tupp is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shogun's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Shogun wants to control but Tupp postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tupp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here as Tupp stalls from top position.
It looks like Tupp 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.
Shogun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Shogun is looking to regain half guard here but Tupp keeps moving and retains side control.
Shogun trying to remain calm as Tupp controls from the top position.
Shogun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shogun tries to get out of the position.
You can see the frustration on Shogun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in Power Plant MMA inform me that Tupp has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Shogun's face as Tupp controls the position.
Shogun sneaks back into half guard.
Tupp moves into full mount! Shogun won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Shogun (0) vs (8) Tupp
Shogun is controlling an arm, preventing Tupp from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupp controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Tupp is continuing to stall.
Shogun tries to control Tupp's body but Tupp pushes him off. Shogun squirms to his side and now Tupp has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shogun (0) vs (11) Tupp
Tupp has good solid back control here. #T5#
I really don't envy Shogun right now.
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Shogun is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tupp just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Tupp's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Tupp 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.#T7#
Shogun trying to control the hands but Tupp breaks the grip.
Tupp controlling the position well here. Shogun rolled but Tupp kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tupp.#SUB2#
Shogun fending off the submission attempt from Tupp.
Good control from Tupp.#T8##SUB2#
Tupp is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tupp is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Shogun tries to escape but Tupp has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tupp controlling from the back.
Shogun rolls, trying to escape but Tupp keeps control of the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Tupp is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shogun defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Shogun defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Tupp has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Shogun! Can he survive? No! He's out! Tupp gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Tupp!
Jack Tupp made sure to mention his sponsor, Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Msujfnaud Mspomfad!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mspomfad keeps the fight on the outside.
Mspomfad slaps away a takedown attempt from Makarov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mspomfad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makarov's waist but Makarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mspomfad off to one side. #CL#
Makarov closes the distance and pushes Mspomfad back into the cage.
Makarov is working for takedown but Mspomfad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Makarov is pressed up against the cage. Mspomfad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makarov down to the mat. Makarov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Makarov closes the distance and pushes Mspomfad back into the cage.
Makarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mspomfad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Makarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makarov has Mspomfad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mspomfad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov looking for a takedown.
Mspomfad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makarov after a bit of a struggle.
Mspomfad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Makarov.
#TD2#
Mspomfad has picked Makarov up - he's going for a ride! Mspomfad dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (0) vs (2) Mspomfad#T1#
Mspomfad is keen to just control but Makarov is a slippery customer.
Mspomfad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makarov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Makarov trying to control but Mspomfad postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Makarov is defending against the submission attempts here by Mspomfad.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mspomfad is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Mspomfad is trying to control the action in half guard but Makarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makarov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mspomfad performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Mspomfad is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Mspomfad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mspomfad is trying to control the action in half guard but Makarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Mspomfad 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.
Makarov is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Makarov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mspomfad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makarov sees it coming and defends easily.
Makarov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Makarov is pressing down on Mspomfad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Makarov working a defensive guard but Mspomfad manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (0) vs (5) Mspomfad
Mspomfad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makarov keeps working.
Makarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Mspomfad is trying to get an arm triangle but Makarov is defending well.
Makarov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mspomfad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Makarov is not content to let Mspomfad control the position. #SUB2#
Mspomfad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Makarov is looking for a sweep.
Makarov is trying to work for a sweep but Mspomfad has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (0) vs (7) Mspomfad#T8#
Mspomfad wants to control the action but instead Makarov gets a body lock and reverses into Mspomfad's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (7) Mspomfad
Mspomfad keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Makarov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Mspomfad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makarov defends well.
Mspomfad pulls Makarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Makarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makarov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T9##SUB2#
Mspomfad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makarov defends well.
Mspomfad looks winded!
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mspomfad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mspomfad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makarov controls the pace.
Makarov'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.#T10#
Makarov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mspomfad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makarov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makarov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Mspomfad.#T11##SUB2#
Mspomfad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makarov defends well.
Mspomfad keeping full guard, as Makarov tries to pass.
Makarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mspomfad for as long as he can get away with.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mspomfad is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Makarov controlling from the top position.
Further stalling from Makarov.#SUB2#
Mspomfad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mspomfad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makarov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (9) Mspomfad
Makarov wants to sweep here but Mspomfad controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Makarov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mspomfad stacks Makarov 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 Mspomfad! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (2) vs (12) Mspomfad#T13##SUB2#
Mspomfad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makarov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mspomfad laying and praying for a moment but Makarov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mspomfad controlling the action here.#T14#
Mspomfad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makarov keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mspomfad wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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