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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Maruim Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Danny Berkel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Berkel darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Berkel into the cage.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Berkel avoids it well and moves away.
Berkel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berkel with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Berkel
Maruim Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Berkel.
Silva trying to control but Berkel is working from the bottom.
Silva passes Berkel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Silva controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkel is looking to improve his position.
Silva is trying to control. Berkel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Berkel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (2) vs (4) Berkel#SUB2#
Berkel working for a choke but Silva reverses nicely into Berkel 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (4) Berkel
Silva trying to control but Berkel is working from the bottom.
Silva is pushing down on Berkel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berkel is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (7) vs (4) Berkel#SUB#
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Berkel defends it well.
Berkel reaches up and holds on to Silva to control the position.#T2#
Berkel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Berkel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva trying to control but Berkel is having none of it.
Berkel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Berkel wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berkel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Berkel is having none of it. #SUB#
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Berkel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
Berkel is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Berkel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva. #T4#
Berkel is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Berkel is having none of it.
Berkel is looking to get to half guard.
Silva mounts Berkel! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Silva is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Silva extends the arm and Berkel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maruim Silva!
A relieved looking Maruim Silva 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Springsteen Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jacky Costigan !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Costigan jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Costigan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Costigan uses from the top position.
Costigan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costigan being controlled here momentarily.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Costigan defends it easily.
#T1#
Costigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costigan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Costigan 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Costigan #SUB2#
Costigan is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Costigan
Lee controls the position.
Lee wants to control but Costigan is keeping him busy. #T2#
Costigan tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Costigan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Costigan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Costigan is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Costigan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Costigan . Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (5) vs (4) Costigan #T4#
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Costigan 's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costigan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Costigan tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Costigan is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Costigan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Costigan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee pulls Costigan in close to his closed guard and prevents Costigan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Costigan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costigan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee working a defensive guard but Costigan passes into half guard.
Lee won't allow Costigan to pass to mount.
Lee trying to control but Costigan postures up.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Costigan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Costigan is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
#T7##SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Costigan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lee. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (7) Costigan #SUB2#
Costigan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Costigan but great work by Lee. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (9) vs (7) Costigan #SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura but Costigan is defending well. #SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8##SUB#
Costigan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lee! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Costigan has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Springsteen Lee! |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jing Kong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Floruit Biggus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Biggus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biggus leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Biggus tries to counter it with a takedown but Kong pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Biggus moves into the clinch.
Kong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Biggus is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jing Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggus wants a takedown.
Kong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Biggus tries for a takedown but Kong manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is looking for a takedown.
Kong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Biggus prevents it.
#T1##TD2#
Biggus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kong (0) vs (2) Biggus
Biggus prevents Kong from improving his position.
Kong gets full guard.
Biggus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Biggus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kong. Score +3 for passing guard: Kong (0) vs (5) Biggus
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggus wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy. #T2#
Kong is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Biggus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Biggus but great work by Kong. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kong (4) vs (5) Biggus
Biggus regains half guard.
Biggus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Biggus working for a triangle but Kong defends it easily.
Kong forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Kong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Biggus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kong.
Kong prevents Biggus from improving his position.
Biggus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kong manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kong (7) vs (5) Biggus#T4#
Kong wants to take Biggus's back but he can't do it this time.
Kong mounts Biggus! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Kong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Biggus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggus tries to buck Kong off but Kong is having none of it.#T5#
Biggus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Biggus is trying to get back to full guard.
Kong trying to pass the guard but Biggus defending well. #SUB#
Kong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Biggus is just riding it out for now. Kong eventually gives up the hold.
Kong wants to take a breather but Biggus is having none of it. #T6#
Biggus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kong's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kong (7) vs (9) Biggus
Kong tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Biggus is persistently looking for the submission but Kong is defending it well.
Kong tries to roll but Biggus sticks to his back.
#T7#
Kong is working hard here to advance position.
Biggus is looking to control Kong but Kong is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Kong has hold of Biggus's leg, trying to break free but it's let Biggus lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Kong is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Biggus throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Floruit Biggus! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Gerald Humpdywonk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; John Johns!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Johns has Humpdywonk up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Johns turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johns manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Humpdywonk (0) vs (4) Johns
Humpdywonk prevents Johns from improving position.
Johns working away.#SUB2#
Johns swings around for an armbar but Humpdywonk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (2) vs (4) Johns
Humpdywonk tries to free his leg and advance position but Johns is retaining full guard.
Humpdywonk wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Johns seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johns wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humpdywonk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Humpdywonk trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
Johns has his hands on Humpdywonk's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Humpdywonk wants to pass the guard but Johns is keeping the position.
Johns looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Humpdywonk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Humpdywonk is trying to control the action in half guard but Johns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johns wants to get back to full guard.
Humpdywonk wants to pass the guard but Johns is defending well.
Humpdywonk wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johns is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (2) vs (6) Johns#SUB#
Humpdywonk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johns is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Johns slips nicely into half guard.
Humpdywonk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johns's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Humpdywonk (6) vs (6) Johns
Johns manages to reverse the position and now he's in Humpdywonk's guard. Nice work there by Johns.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (6) vs (8) Johns
Humpdywonk wants to sweep but no luck.
Johns passes into half guard.
Johns is trying to control the action in half guard but Humpdywonk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johns trying to mount his opponent but Humpdywonk defends it.
Humpdywonk gets back to full guard.
Humpdywonk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Humpdywonk looking for a sweep. Not yet Humpdywonk, not yet. #T3#
Johns passes Humpdywonk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Humpdywonk wants to control but Johns is keeping busy.
Humpdywonk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johns is looking to advance position but Humpdywonk won't allow it.
Johns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johns wants to take a breather but Humpdywonk is having none of it. #SUB2#
Johns is working for a submission of some sort.
Humpdywonk is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Humpdywonk is working hard here to advance position.
Johns passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Humpdywonk (6) vs (11) Johns
Humpdywonk is trying to escape the mount but Johns keeps good control and instead manages to take Humpdywonk's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Humpdywonk (6) vs (14) Johns
Johns is hanging on to Humpdywonk's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Johns 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, Humpdywonk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Humpdywonk looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Humpdywonk tries to escape but Johns has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Johns is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Humpdywonk won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Johns off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Johns! |
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