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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Felix Krnacova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brutalis Rhino!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rhino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rhino lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krnacova (0) vs (2) Rhino
Krnacova seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Rhino from controlling successfully.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rhino trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rhino drops back looking for a leg! Krnacova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krnacova manages to kick Rhino off! Rhino jumps back into Krnacova's guard.
Rhino wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova has control of Rhino's left arm, preventing Rhino from doing any damage.
Rhino wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Rhino preventing the sweep. #T1#
Krnacova is working hard here to advance position.
Rhino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krnacova swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rhino drops back looking for a leg! Krnacova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krnacova manages to kick Rhino off! Rhino jumps back into Krnacova's guard.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Krnacova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rhino defends it easily.
Rhino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krnacova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rhino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rhino trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Rhino has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Krnacova looking to control.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhino is one step ahead there.
Rhino trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova pulls Rhino in to control the position.
Rhino passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Krnacova (0) vs (5) Rhino#SUB2#
Rhino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krnacova, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rhino tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rhino has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Krnacova tries to buck Rhino off but Rhino is having none of it.
Rhino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krnacova keeps working.
Krnacova is trying to improve his position.
Rhino is looking to take a break and control but Krnacova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krnacova sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krnacova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rhino is working away from the top position though.
Krnacova gets full guard.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Rhino controlling him for the moment.
Rhino trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Krnacova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhino manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krnacova (2) vs (5) Rhino#T4#
Krnacova trying to control but Rhino is working from the bottom.
Krnacova passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Krnacova (5) vs (5) Rhino
You can see the frustration on Rhino's face as Krnacova controls the position.
Rhino is not content to let Krnacova control the position.
Rhino is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Krnacova tries for a kimura but Rhino is defending well.
Rhino is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Rhino sneaks back into half guard.
Rhino is looking to improve his position.
Krnacova controlling the action here.
Krnacova wants to pass to mount but Rhino is defending the position.
Krnacova wants to control but Rhino is keeping him busy.
Rhino is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Krnacova wants to work for an arm triangle but Rhino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rhino is refusing to be controlled, as Krnacova sits in half guard.
Rhino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Krnacova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhino swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rhino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krnacova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Rhino keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rhino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krnacova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Rhino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krnacova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rhino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krnacova defends it easily.
Rhino keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully. #T7#
Rhino looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhino, not yet. #SUB2#
Rhino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krnacova is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Rhino keeps moving.
Krnacova wants to pass the guard but Rhino is keeping the position.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rhino has his foot on Krnacova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krnacova works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Krnacova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krnacova has managed to get both his arms back between Rhino's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rhino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krnacova defends well.
Krnacova controlling from the top position. #T8#
Krnacova wants to pass the guard but Rhino is keeping the position.
Krnacova passes Rhino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rhino is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhino trying to control but Krnacova postures up.
Krnacova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krnacova uses his free foot to push down on Rhino's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rhino. Score +3 for passing guard: Krnacova (8) vs (5) Rhino#SUB#
Krnacova is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rhino to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rhino shrugs it off.
Rhino is looking to improve his position but Krnacova isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Rhino is squirming around, avoiding Krnacova's attempts to control the action.
Krnacova fails to take his opponent's back.
Rhino is desperately trying to improve his position but Krnacova has a good base and remains in mount.
Krnacova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhino is looking to escape. #SUB#
Krnacova is working for a guillotine from mount but Rhino frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Krnacova goes for an armbar but Rhino turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rhino. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krnacova (8) vs (7) Rhino
Rhino wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Rhino won't allow Krnacova to sweep him here.
Krnacova working a defensive guard here.
Rhino trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krnacova (10) vs (7) Rhino
We've been hearing that Krnacova has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Rhino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krnacova defends well.
Krnacova stays in close to Rhino's body and controls the position.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Krnacova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krnacova's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Rhino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krnacova defends it easily.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Krnacova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Krnacova seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhino for as long as he can get away with.
Krnacova trying to control but Rhino is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rhino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krnacova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krnacova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Krnacova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Rhino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krnacova defends it easily.#T12#
Krnacova slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Rhino actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Krnacova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rhino is just riding it out for now. Krnacova eventually gives up the hold.
Rhino won't allow Krnacova to pass to mount.
Krnacova slows the pace down in half guard.
Krnacova trying to mount his opponent but Rhino defends it. #SUB2#
Rhino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13##SUB#
Krnacova is working for a kimura but Rhino is defending it quite comfortably.
Rhino gets full guard.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Rhino keeps moving. #SUB2#
Krnacova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krnacova has managed to get both his arms back between Rhino's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rhino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krnacova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rhino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T14#
Krnacova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Krnacova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krnacova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rhino keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rhino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krnacova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Rhino keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krnacova takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Felix Krnacova thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Armad Bates! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bates shoots in and bounces Gomes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bates (2) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bates (2) vs (2) Gomes
Bates is adopting a defensive guard.
Bates keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Bates escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bates manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bates (4) vs (2) Gomes#T1#
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Bates is proving a slippery customer.
Bates trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bates's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
Bates sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomes's guard.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Bates seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gomes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Armad Bates!
Armad Bates seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pradak Kingstar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kingstar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OBrien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kingstar after a bit of a struggle.
OBrien can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Kingstar pulls guard successfully.
Kingstar keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Kingstar is trying to keep OBrien in close.
#SUB#
Kingstar pushes a forearm under OBrien's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, OBrien is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pradak Kingstar!
Pradak Kingstar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ramon Carlos !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Carlos takes the fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Carlos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Carlos has picked Flenderson up - he's going for a ride! Carlos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Carlos
Carlos tries to pass to full mount but Flenderson defends it.
Flenderson keeping control of the position.
Carlos wants to pass the guard but Flenderson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Carlos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flenderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carlos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Flenderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlos is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Carlos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Flenderson trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Carlos seems content to control.
Carlos is thwarting Flenderson's attempts to control the position.
Carlos tries to pass to full mount but Flenderson defends it. #T3#
Carlos slows the pace down in half guard.
Flenderson keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carlos in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Carlos 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carlos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carlos performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Flenderson wants to control but Carlos is keeping busy.
Flenderson is looking for a sweep. Carlos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carlos wants to pass to mount but Flenderson is defending the position.
Carlos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Flenderson trying to control here.
Flenderson tries to get to full guard but Carlos has control of the leg. #T6#
Carlos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Flenderson wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Carlos content to control rather than advance.
Carlos trying to mount his opponent but Flenderson defends it.
Carlos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flenderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Carlos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Flenderson wants to improve his position but Carlos is controlling well.
Carlos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carlos is trying to control the action in half guard but Flenderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carlos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Carlos is pressing down on Flenderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flenderson is holding on for now.
Carlos is controlling the pace.
Carlos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Flenderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (0) vs (5) Carlos #T10#
Carlos wants to take Flenderson's back but he can't do it this time.
Carlos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flenderson prevents Carlos from taking his back.
Carlos wants to control the pace but Flenderson is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Carlos moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (0) vs (8) Carlos
Flenderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Flenderson is working hard here to advance position.
Carlos trying to control.
Carlos has the hooks in. Flenderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Flenderson right now.
#T12#
Let's hope that Carlos 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.
Carlos not allowing Flenderson to control his hands.
Flenderson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Carlos is not going to allow Flenderson to sit and survive in this position.
Carlos keeps control of the position easily here as Flenderson tries to buck him off.
#T13##T14#
Will Carlos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Carlos tightening his grip on Flenderson, looking for the choke.
Carlos controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos wins on points by 8 to 0.
Ramon Carlos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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