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TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): New York 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Test Testyfives! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Kerr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kerr has Testyfives up against the cage in a clinch.
Kerr tries to score a body lock takedown but Testyfives shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kerr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Testyfives pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Kerr gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Testyfives (0) vs (2) Kerr
Kerr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Testyfives (0) vs (5) Kerr
Kerr 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 Testyfives's shoulder. That is not cool.
Testyfives is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Testyfives seems a little lost for a moment, as Kerr dominates the positioning.
Testyfives tries to buck Kerr off but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr takes a little break here. Testyfives wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kerr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kerr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Testyfives wants to control but Kerr postures up.
Testyfives is letting Kerr control him for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
More stalling from Kerr.#T3##T4#
Kerr with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T5#
Testyfives is looking to reverse the position.
Testyfives struggling a bit here.
Testyfives is being controlled here.
It looks like Kerr 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.#T6#
Let's hope that Kerr 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.
Testyfives tries to buck Kerr off but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr happy to just control the position for now.
Testyfives is trying to control Kerr's posture but Kerr avoids it. #T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr takes a little break here. Testyfives wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8#
Kerr is continuing to stall.
Testyfives is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Kerr just content to control the position. #T10##T11#
Testyfives is looking to reverse the position.
Kerr 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 Testyfives's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kerr.#T13#
The adventures of Kerr the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kerr wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Numero Deux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Justin Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Deux takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrews goes for a takedown attempt but Deux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andrews looks winded!#CL#
Deux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andrews goes for a takedown attempt but Deux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Deux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Numero Deux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Andrews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Deux manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Deux is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Andrews has his hands clasped together but Deux extends and breaks Andrews's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Deux.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Numero Deux!
Numero Deux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Deividas Vilkas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Will Wrecks!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Vilkas moves into the clinch successfully.
Vilkas is trying to pull guard but Wrecks has him pressed against the cage.
Vilkas is trying to pull guard but Wrecks has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vilkas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wrecks tries to score a body lock takedown but Vilkas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1##TD2#
Wrecks wants the takedown. Vilkas is fighting it off but Wrecks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vilkas's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vilkas (0) vs (2) Wrecks
Vilkas 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.
Wrecks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilkas is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Wrecks trying to control but Vilkas is working from the bottom.
Wrecks looking to pass the guard.
Vilkas working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Wrecks trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilkas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilkas trying to keep a closed guard but Wrecks is proving a slippery customer.
Wrecks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilkas is keeping the position for now.
Vilkas has his hands on Wrecks's head, controlling the position.
Wrecks preventing the sweep. #T4#
Wrecks wants to control from the top but Vilkas keeps moving.
Wrecks 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.
Vilkas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wrecks won't allow Vilkas to sweep him here. #T5#
Wrecks wants to control from the top but Vilkas keeps moving.
Vilkas is trying to control the position but Wrecks postures up.
Vilkas seems keen to control Wrecks's posture.
Wrecks wants to control from the top but Vilkas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrecks looking to pass the guard.
Wrecks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6#
Vilkas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wrecks pushing down on Vilkas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wrecks is pressing down on Vilkas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vilkas is holding on for now.
Wrecks not doing much here.
Wrecks is pressing down on Vilkas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vilkas is holding on for now. #T7#
Vilkas is controlling Wrecks's trapped leg to prevent Wrecks from advancing to side control.
Wrecks passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilkas (0) vs (5) Wrecks
Wrecks wants to take a breather but Vilkas manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wrecks. #T8#
Vilkas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wrecks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wrecks trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilkas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrecks stopping the sweep attempt from Vilkas.
Wrecks wants to pass the guard but Vilkas is keeping the position.#T9#
Wrecks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vilkas keeping moving, preventing Wrecks from controlling successfully.
Wrecks stands and throws Vilkas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilkas (0) vs (8) Wrecks
A lull in the action here as Wrecks stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Vilkas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Vilkas is not content to let Wrecks control the position.
Vilkas trying to remain calm as Wrecks controls from the top position.
Vilkas can't do much from the bottom here.
Wrecks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vilkas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T11#
Wrecks tries to advance to mount but Vilkas denies him.
Wrecks is still trying to improve position.
Vilkas can't do much from the bottom here.
Vilkas is trying to escape the position but Wrecks is controlling the position. #T12#
Vilkas manages to get back to half guard.
Wrecks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilkas (0) vs (11) Wrecks
Wrecks fails to move to back control.
Vilkas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wrecks tries to control but Vilkas wriggling away. #T13#
Wrecks wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wrecks controlling from mount. #T14#
Vilkas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vilkas prevents Wrecks from taking his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vilkas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrecks wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Crazyhorse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Covid Gonna Get!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gonna Get tries to keep at a distance but Crazyhorse has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Gonna Get pulls Crazyhorse into guard.
Gonna Get is trying to keep Crazyhorse in close.
#SUB2#
Gonna Get looking for a triangle here. Crazyhorse is fighting it but it looks tight! Gonna Get pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Crazyhorse is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Covid Gonna Get!
Covid Gonna Get 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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