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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Doyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Miyagi clinches up against the cage.
Doyle is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Doyle gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doyle (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Doyle is controlling well.
Miyagi moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Miyagi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Doyle should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Miyagi has tightened it up now! Doyle should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Koryu Miyagi!
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; No Way! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Way wants to clinch up but Terrorelli keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Terrorelli shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Way manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Way (0) vs (2) Terrorelli
Terrorelli 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.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Terrorelli has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Terrorelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Way is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Way pulls Terrorelli in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Terrorelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Way not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Terrorelli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Terrorelli preventing the sweep.
Terrorelli wants to pass the guard but Way is keeping the position.#T3#
Terrorelli forces his way into half guard.
Way won't allow Terrorelli to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Terrorelli in particular looking to stall.
Way has his hands clasped together around Terrorelli's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Terrorelli is pressing down on Way's thigh, looking to free his foot. Way is holding on for now.
Terrorelli slows the pace down in half guard.
Way wants to control the action here but instead Terrorelli manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Way (0) vs (5) Terrorelli#T5#
Terrorelli wants to take his opponent's back but Way doesn't allow it.
Terrorelli controlling the pace for now.
Way is controlling an arm, preventing Terrorelli from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Terrorelli prevents Way from getting the reversal.#T6#
Terrorelli controlling from the full mount.
Way is working to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli controlling from mount. #T7#
Way is trying to reverse the position but instead Terrorelli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Way (0) vs (8) Terrorelli
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Way right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Terrorelli controlling the positon.
Terrorelli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Way trying to control the position but Terrorelli manages to sink in the hooks.
Way tries to escape but Terrorelli has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Terrorelli really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Way.
It looks like Terrorelli 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.
Terrorelli is not going to allow Way to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Way is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli is continuing to stall.#T11#
Well, with Terrorelli on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Way is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T12#
Let's hope that Terrorelli 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.
Way is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Terrorelli controlling the positon.
Well,Way is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Terrorelli gets his hands free as Way looks to control. #T13#
Way wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrorelli controls the action.
More stalling from Terrorelli.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Terrorelli.#SUB2#
Terrorelli tightening his grip on Way, looking for the choke. #T14#
What can Way do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Terrorelli tightening his grip on Way, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrorelli wins on points by 8 to 0.
Tobi Terrorelli 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Konstantin Kuznetsov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Irrawaddy dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kuznetsov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuznetsov (2) vs (0) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy is trying to keep Kuznetsov in close.
Kuznetsov controlling from the top position.
Irrawaddy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
Irrawaddy keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuznetsov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Irrawaddy is trying to keep Kuznetsov in close.
#T2#
Kuznetsov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov postures up.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irrawaddy pulls Kuznetsov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuznetsov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
Kuznetsov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Irrawaddy 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Irrawaddy trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Irrawaddy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kuznetsov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Irrawaddy 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.
Irrawaddy seems keen to control Kuznetsov's posture.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Irrawaddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Irrawaddy seems keen to control Kuznetsov's posture.#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irrawaddy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuznetsov controls the pace.
Irrawaddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuznetsov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuznetsov (2) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Kuznetsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetsov, not yet.
Kuznetsov can't keep his opponent in guard - Irrawaddy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Irrawaddy is pressing down on Kuznetsov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuznetsov is holding on for now. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Irrawaddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
Irrawaddy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Irrawaddy wants to pass to mount but Kuznetsov is defending the position.
Irrawaddy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Kuznetsov is looking for a sweep. Irrawaddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuznetsov gets full guard.
Irrawaddy trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetsov is retaining full guard.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position here. #T9#
Irrawaddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irrawaddy trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy stays in close to Kuznetsov's body and controls the position.
It looks like Irrawaddy 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.#T10#
Irrawaddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuznetsov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irrawaddy wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving. #T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kuznetsov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kuznetsov keeping full guard, as Irrawaddy tries to pass.
Irrawaddy is still trying to improve position.
Irrawaddy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Irrawaddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetsov is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Kuznetsov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Irrawaddy is looking to pass into half guard but Kuznetsov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuznetsov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuznetsov (4) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy pulls Kuznetsov in close to prevent any damage.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.
Kuznetsov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Irrawaddy 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: Kuznetsov (4) vs (4) Irrawaddy#T13#
Irrawaddy slows the pace down in half guard.
Irrawaddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuznetsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Irrawaddy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Kuznetsov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irrawaddy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kuznetsov is heads and Irrawaddy is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kuznetsov takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Konstantin Kuznetsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Khuchtei Bokhchuud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kutvonen instigates a clinch.
Bokhchuud is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bokhchuud has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kutvonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bokhchuud has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bokhchuud has Kutvonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kutvonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khuchtei Bokhchuud. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kutvonen has picked Bokhchuud up - he's going for a ride! Kutvonen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bokhchuud (0) vs (2) Kutvonen
Bokhchuud is trying to get back to full guard.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bokhchuud is concentrating on defense, preventing Kutvonen from advancing position.
Bokhchuud is trying to get back to full guard.
Bokhchuud is trying is best to control the position here.
Kutvonen wants to pass to mount but Bokhchuud is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kutvonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bokhchuud is just riding it out for now. Kutvonen eventually gives up the hold.
Bokhchuud tries to get to full guard but Kutvonen has control of the leg. #T1#
Bokhchuud trying to hold on to Kutvonen's head to control him but Kutvonen postures up.
Bokhchuud tries to get to full guard but Kutvonen has control of the leg.
Bokhchuud is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kutvonen in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Bokhchuud is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bokhchuud is looking to improve his position.
Bokhchuud trying to control here.
Bokhchuud manages to get to full guard.
Bokhchuud has control of Kutvonen's left arm, preventing Kutvonen from doing any damage.
Bokhchuud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kutvonen on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bokhchuud is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bokhchuud (2) vs (2) Kutvonen#T3#
Kutvonen 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: Bokhchuud (2) vs (4) Kutvonen
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kutvonen trying to mount his opponent but Bokhchuud defends it.
Bokhchuud keeping control of the position.
Bokhchuud wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bokhchuud keeps working.
Bokhchuud keeping hold of Kutvonen's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Bokhchuud is looking to improve his position.
Bokhchuud controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Bokhchuud is having none of it.
Bokhchuud moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bokhchuud wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Bokhchuud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutvonen is one step ahead there.
Bokhchuud pulls Kutvonen in to control the position.
Bokhchuud keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Bokhchuud trying to keep a closed guard but Kutvonen is proving a slippery customer.
Bokhchuud controlling the position.
Kutvonen postures up.
Bokhchuud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bokhchuud pulls Kutvonen in close to prevent any damage.
Bokhchuud is trying to control the position but Kutvonen postures up. #T6#
Bokhchuud is really struggling to control Kutvonen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bokhchuud 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kutvonen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bokhchuud pulls Kutvonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Kutvonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bokhchuud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutvonen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Bokhchuud is trying to get back to full guard.
Bokhchuud trying to hold on to Kutvonen's head to control him but Kutvonen postures up.
Bokhchuud is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kutvonen tries to pass to full mount but Bokhchuud defends it.
Bokhchuud wants to improve his position but Kutvonen is controlling well.
Bokhchuud regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bokhchuud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kutvonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bokhchuud wants to improve his position but instead Kutvonen has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Bokhchuud is trying to maintain the position but Kutvonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Bokhchuud is looking to improve his position.
Kutvonen trying to mount his opponent but Bokhchuud defends it.
Bokhchuud tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kutvonen is looking for a kimura here.
Bokhchuud is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Bokhchuud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kutvonen is working away from the top position though.
Bokhchuud is pressing down on Kutvonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bokhchuud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bokhchuud controlling Kutvonen's posture. #T10#
Bokhchuud keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Bokhchuud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bokhchuud is trying to control the position but Kutvonen postures up.
Bokhchuud pulls Kutvonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Kutvonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bokhchuud trying to keep a closed guard but Kutvonen is proving a slippery customer.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bokhchuud is keeping the position for now.
Bokhchuud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Bokhchuud wants to control the position but Kutvonen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bokhchuud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kutvonen is working away from the top position though.
Bokhchuud is pressing down on Kutvonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bokhchuud trying to control the position.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard.
Bokhchuud has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bokhchuud trying to control the position.
Bokhchuud looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kutvonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Kutvonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bokhchuud tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Bokhchuud trying to control here.
Kutvonen tries to pass to full mount but Bokhchuud defends it. #SUB2#
Kutvonen is looking for a kimura here.
Bokhchuud wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Bokhchuud is not content to let Kutvonen control the position.
Bokhchuud is trying to control but can't.
Bokhchuud tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Bokhchuud is controlling Kutvonen's trapped leg to prevent Kutvonen from advancing to side control.
Bokhchuud is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Bokhchuud is doing well to control the position and prevent Kutvonen from advancing to side control.
Kutvonen is thwarting Bokhchuud's attempts to control the position.
Kutvonen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bokhchuud! Score +3 for passing guard: Bokhchuud (2) vs (7) Kutvonen
Bokhchuud tries to hold on but Kutvonen postures up.
Bokhchuud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bokhchuud wants to control but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Bokhchuud is looking to improve his position but Kutvonen isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kutvonen wins on points by 7 to 2.
Lusmu Kutvonen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud was interviewed post fight and said 'Сайн байна "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'. |
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