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TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; David Cain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cain prevents it.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cain prevents it.
Cruz has Cain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
David Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cruz.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Cain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Cruz instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain is looking for a takedown.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cain is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Cruz wants the takedown. Cain is fighting it off but Cruz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cain's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cain (0) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cain is keeping the position for now.
Cain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cain seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Cain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cain (2) vs (2) Cruz
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Cruz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cruz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cain is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cain pulls his head out easily.
Cain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz wants to control but Cain is keeping busy.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cain (2) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz trying to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Cain's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cain breaks Cruz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cain (4) vs (6) Cruz#T3#
Cain passes into half guard.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Cain is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cain pulls his head out easily.
Cruz is looking to control Cain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Cruz wants to get back to full guard but Cain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cain (7) vs (6) Cruz
The referee asks Cain politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cain prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Cain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Cain wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz wants to control but Cain postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cain (7) vs (10) Cruz
Cain trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5##SUB2#
Cruz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cain trying to control the hands but Cruz breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Cruz working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Cain is doing well to defend. Cruz seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Cain is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Cruz!
Michael Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Junkyard Dog! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Galanos scores with a takedown into Dog's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dog (0) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galanos is one step ahead there.
Galanos trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Galanos controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Galanos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Galanos 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.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Galanos pushing down on Dog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Galanos is trying to work for a kimura but Dog is defending well.
Dog wants to improve his position but Galanos is controlling well.
Galanos is looking to advance position but Dog won't allow it.
Dog is trying to maintain the position but Galanos is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Galanos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galanos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Galanos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dog gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Dog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dog (2) vs (2) Galanos
Dog preventing the sweep.
Dog trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Dog being controlled here momentarily. #T5##SUB2#
Galanos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galanos wants to sweep here but Dog controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Galanos is pulling down on Dog's head to control his posture.
Dog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Dog trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Galanos is retaining full guard.
Galanos has his hands on Dog's head, controlling the position.
Galanos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galanos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dog (2) vs (4) Galanos#T8#
Dog can't keep his opponent in guard - Galanos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galanos controlling the action here.
Dog is staying active underneath Galanos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galanos trying to control the pace.
Dog keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9#
Galanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dog does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galanos is working away from the top position though.
Dog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Dog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Dog works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
Galanos passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dog (2) vs (7) Galanos
Dog is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Galanos wants to control but Dog is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Galanos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Galanos 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 Dog's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
Dog struggling a bit here.
Dog is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Dog is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Galanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog keeps working.
Galanos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dog tries to improve position but can't.
Dog stops Galanos from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Galanos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dog rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Galanos's guard! Nice work there by Dog! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dog (4) vs (7) Galanos#T14#
Dog looking to sit in guard and control but Galanos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dog (4) vs (9) Galanos
Galanos preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos 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.
Dog trying to keep a closed guard but Galanos is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dog is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 9 to 4.
Hero Galanos thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Bobby Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bobby Jr moves into the clinch.
Bobby Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Bobby Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson pushes down on Bobby Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Bobby Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Bobby Jr trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Jr wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bobby Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bobby Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bobby Jr.#T1#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Bobby Jr is keeping the position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson pushes down on Bobby Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Bobby Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (0) Bobby Jr#SUB#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bobby Jr's legs. #T2##SUB#
Jackson has hold of Bobby Jr's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bobby Jr tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jackson cranks the arm and Bobby Jr screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bobby Jr, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tyrano Jackson!
Tyrano Jackson 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 22 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vicini gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Vicini#SUB2#
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Sparxx is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vicini is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Sparxx is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparxx pulls Vicini in close to his closed guard and prevents Vicini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vicini forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini trying to control from Sparxx's half guard. Sparxx has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Sparxx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx being controlled here, momentarily.
Sparxx is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Vicini trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Vicini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Vicini#T3#
Vicini just content to control the position.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but Sparxx denies him.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
Vicini controlling the position from side mount.
Vicini tries to move to mount but Sparxx blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
Sparxx gets back to half guard.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx gets full guard.#T5#
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
#T6#
Vicini wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx controlling the position.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicini controls the pace.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet. #T7##SUB#
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vicini is aware though and is defending well.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Vicini preventing the sweep. #T8#
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx 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: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparxx won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vicini looking for subs off his back but Sparxx has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T9##SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura here.
Vicini trying to hold on to Sparxx's head to control him but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it. #T10##SUB#
Vicini is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparxx.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11##SUB#
Sparxx 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 Sparxx. #SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicini wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Vicini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T12##SUB2#
Vicini actively working from the bottom here.
Sparxx is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparxx trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Vicini looking to control.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini is adopting a defensive guard.
Vicini trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Vicini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Dido Vicini, 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.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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