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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Elay Arson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arson sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arson (0) vs (2) Brown
Arson is trying to control but can't.
Arson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brown is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Arson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arson (0) vs (5) Brown
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arson is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Brown fails to move to back control.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is trying to take his opponent's back.
Arson is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Arson tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away. #T2##SUB2#
Brown working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Arson is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Brown wants to finish this one by submission but Arson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brown.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape.
Arson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape.
Arson 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: Arson (2) vs (5) Brown
Arson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is trying to keep Arson in close.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arson looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arson passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown trying to control here.
Arson wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Arson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Arson tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it. #SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Arson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Arson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arson.
Brown is not content to let Arson control the position.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown moves into full guard.
#T7#
Arson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arson (5) vs (5) Brown
Arson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Arson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arson's guard! Nice work there by Brown! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arson (5) vs (7) Brown
Arson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Arson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arson (7) vs (7) Brown
Arson tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Brown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Arson from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to control.
#SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Arson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Brown doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arson 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 Brown - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Brown! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Diego Lugano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Nogueira moves into the clinch.#TD#
Lugano jumps guard.
Lugano trying to control the position.
Lugano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (2) vs (0) Nogueira
Nogueira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lugano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nogueira wants to control but Lugano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nogueira is not content to let Lugano control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lugano is pressing down on Nogueira 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira is holding on for now. #T1#
Nogueira tries to roll over but Lugano keeps him under control.
Lugano trying to pass the guard but Nogueira defending well.
Lugano is trying to control. Nogueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Nogueira is in trouble now - Lugano has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lugano (5) vs (0) Nogueira
Lugano fails to advance to Nogueira 's back.
Nogueira wants to control but Lugano is having none of it.
Lugano fails to take his opponent's back.
Lugano controlling his opponent. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lugano trying to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira prevents Lugano from taking his back.#T4#
Lugano controlling the pace for now.
Nogueira prevents Lugano from taking his back.
Lugano takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lugano (8) vs (0) Nogueira
Nogueira tries to break free.
#T5#
Nogueira is keeping busy.
Lugano gets his hands free as Nogueira looks to control.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Nogueira showing good submission defense here.
Lugano trying to control.#T6#
Lugano controls the action.
Nogueira tries to escape but Lugano has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Lugano is looking for a choke. Nogueira gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Nogueira manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (8) vs (2) Nogueira
Nogueira stopping the sweep attempt from Lugano.#T7#
Nogueira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lugano is trying to hold Nogueira in close to prevent damage but Nogueira has managed to pass into half guard.
Lugano trying to control from the bottom.
Lugano is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira is thwarting Lugano's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Lugano is concentrating on defense, preventing Nogueira from advancing position.
Lugano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nogueira controlling the pace.
Nogueira is looking to advance position but Lugano won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lugano manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Lugano working a defensive guard here.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lugano is trying to control the position but Nogueira postures up.
Lugano looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Lugano keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lugano looking to control.
Lugano is controlling Nogueira 's posture.
Lugano keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Lugano controlling Nogueira 's posture.
Nogueira preventing the sweep.
Lugano wants to improve his position but instead Nogueira has moved into half guard.
Lugano is positioning himself well to prevent Nogueira advancing to mount. #T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lugano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lugano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lugano 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.
Lugano is adopting a defensive guard.
Lugano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (10) vs (2) Nogueira #T13#
Lugano is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lugano is looking to advance position but Nogueira won't allow it. #SUB#
Lugano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lugano wants to control but Nogueira is keeping him busy.
Lugano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nogueira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lugano is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lugano wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lugano takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Flibbo Banino!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Amudaev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amudaev (4) vs (0) Banino
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amudaev just content to control the position. #SUB#
Amudaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banino, who protects the arm well.
Amudaev trying to control the action but Banino is working from the bottom.
Banino is letting Amudaev control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banino is trying to control Amudaev's posture but Amudaev avoids it.
Banino tries to buck Amudaev off but Amudaev is having none of it.#SUB#
Amudaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banino, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Amudaev in the domination position with Banino hanging on.
Amudaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banino keeps working.
Banino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Amudaev off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amudaev (4) vs (4) Banino#SUB2#
Banino 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, Amudaev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Banino has got his arm under Amudaev's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Amudaev has spun round into Banino's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amudaev (6) vs (4) Banino#SUB2#
Banino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amudaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amudaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amudaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Amudaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amudaev advances to half guard.
Amudaev content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions off his back.
Amudaev trying to pass the guard but Banino defending well.
Amudaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Banino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Amudaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Banino tries to roll over but Amudaev keeps him under control.#SUB#
Amudaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banino has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banino is looking to control Amudaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banino avoid being mounted?
Amudaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Amudaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Banino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amudaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amudaev wants to pass to mount but Banino is defending the position. #T5##SUB2#
Banino is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Amudaev is tapping! Great win for Banino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Flibbo Banino! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Schuyler De Vries! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lemony Snicket!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Snicket clinches with his opponent.
De Vries looking for a takedown.
De Vries has Snicket pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snicket manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Vries has Snicket pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snicket manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schuyler De Vries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snicket prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Vries tries to score a body lock takedown but Snicket shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Vries is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snicket prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Snicket has clasped his hands together around De Vries's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: De Vries (0) vs (4) Snicket
Snicket happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries wants to control but Snicket postures up.#T1#
De Vries is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Snicket is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Vries is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A control attempt from De Vries but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Vries (0) vs (6) Snicket
Snicket has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Navy Street MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Snicket manages to capitalize on a mistake by De Vries to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Vries (0) vs (9) Snicket
I would not like to be De Vries right now.
#SUB2#
Snicket has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2#
De Vries turns into Snicket and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Vries (2) vs (9) Snicket#SUB2#
Snicket looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Vries slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snicket has his foot on De Vries's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Vries works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Snicket has his foot on De Vries's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Vries works his way back into a safe position though.
De Vries trying to control the position from guard on top but Snicket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Snicket has his foot on De Vries's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Vries works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
De Vries is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Snicket is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Snicket has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Vries (2) vs (11) Snicket
Snicket won't allow De Vries to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Snicket drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De Vries manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snicket has De Vries in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Vries (4) vs (11) Snicket
Snicket keeping moving, preventing De Vries from controlling successfully. #T4#
De Vries looking to pass the guard.
De Vries trying to control the position from guard on top but Snicket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Snicket throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Snicket is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! De Vries rolls with it to try and escape but Snicket cranks on the arm and De Vries is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lemony Snicket!
Our winner, Lemony Snicket, 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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