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TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 20 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vicini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vicini lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (2) Vicini
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Vicini
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vicini holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vicini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vicini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dravezesdi.
Vicini tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Vicini is still trying to improve position.
Dravezesdi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Vicini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to sweep but Dravezesdi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (2) Vicini
Dravezesdi taking a breather here.
Vicini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dravezesdi's best efforts.#T3#
Vicini is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dravezesdi prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vicini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Vicini trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet. #T5#
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Dravezesdi is really struggling to control Vicini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dravezesdi won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi passes into half guard.
Vicini trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vicini sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Vicini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vicini is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Vicini looking for submissions off his back.
Dravezesdi moves into full mount! Vicini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.#T7#
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini is working to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Vicini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Vicini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (6) Vicini
I would not like to be Dravezesdi right now.
Vicini is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Vicini is persistently looking for the submission but Dravezesdi is defending it well.
Vicini just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi just trying to survive but Vicini is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9##SUB2#
Vicini looking for the choke from the back.
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
Vicini takes Dravezesdi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (8) vs (9) Vicini
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
Vicini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Vicini working for the choke.
Dravezesdi wants to control his opponent's hands but Vicini gets his hands free. #T10#
Dravezesdi prevents Vicini from getting a body triangle.
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini controlling the position easily from mount.
Dravezesdi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Vicini fails to move to back control.
Dravezesdi 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: Dravezesdi (10) vs (9) Vicini
Vicini wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Vicini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dravezesdi stalling. #T13#
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vicini manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petersen is defended easily by Ty.#TD#
Ty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petersen is trying to defend but Ty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Petersen
Ty prevents Petersen from improving his position.#SUB#
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ty has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ty pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Petersen is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudio Ty!
An out of breath Claudio Ty thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Priest tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Priest is trying to trip Diesel. He has hold of a leg but Diesel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Priest persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Diesel#SUB2#
Priest sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diesel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Priest 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 Diesel - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Jethro Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan stuffs the takedown.
MacGowan tries to counter with a takedown but Boudreaux is quick to defend against it.#TD#
MacGowan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Boudreaux
MacGowan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boudreaux is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boudreaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boudreaux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Boudreaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boudreaux wants to sweep but no luck.
Boudreaux keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boudreaux 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.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boudreaux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Boudreaux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacGowan passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Boudreaux
Boudreaux is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Boudreaux's face as MacGowan controls the position.
Boudreaux is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Boudreaux is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
Boudreaux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boudreaux manages to get to full guard.
Boudreaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boudreaux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Boudreaux#T4#
Boudreaux passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boudreaux wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Boudreaux sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Boudreaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Boudreaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Boudreaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5##SUB2#
Boudreaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MacGowan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fenrir MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boudreaux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Boudreaux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacGowan is just riding it out for now. Boudreaux eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Boudreaux is looking for a kimura but MacGowan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boudreaux to get the leverage. #T6#
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
Boudreaux is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boudreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Boudreaux trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T7#
Boudreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boudreaux passes into half guard.
Boudreaux trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Boudreaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Boudreaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boudreaux wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position. #T9#
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Boudreaux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boudreaux.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Boudreaux trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it. #SUB2#
Boudreaux 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.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Boudreaux wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Boudreaux trying to advance position but MacGowan counters by regaining guard.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is trying to keep Boudreaux in close.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux controlling from the top position.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #SUB2#
Boudreaux drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacGowan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (2) Boudreaux
MacGowan pushes down on Boudreaux's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13#
Boudreaux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacGowan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacGowan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (7) vs (6) Boudreaux#SUB2#
Boudreaux is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Boudreaux looking for the choke from the back.
Boudreaux is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Boudreaux 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, MacGowan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boudreaux is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14##SUB2#
MacGowan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boudreaux's arms. #SUB2#
MacGowan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Boudreaux breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan 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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