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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roger Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Laurenz Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Thibodeaux, which made it look bad.
Thibodeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roger Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurenz Thibodeaux.
Gracie wants to clinch.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thibodeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Thibodeaux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Thibodeaux
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Thibodeaux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thibodeaux manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Thibodeaux's guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Gracie trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thibodeaux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thibodeaux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thibodeaux has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Thibodeaux#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie pushes a forearm under Thibodeaux's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thibodeaux is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Gracie!
After winning the bout, Roger Gracie 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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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edgar Frankies! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Frankies shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frankies (2) vs (0) Tamdfjsmf#SUB#
Frankies is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Tamdfjsmf is defending against the submission attempts here by Frankies.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frankies trying to control from half guard but Tamdfjsmf is working away.
Frankies not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to maintain the position but Frankies is very close to passing his half guard.
Frankies is pressing down on Tamdfjsmf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tamdfjsmf is holding on for now. #T1#
Tamdfjsmf is looking to control Frankies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tamdfjsmf avoid being mounted?
Tamdfjsmf is refusing to be controlled, as Frankies sits in half guard.
Frankies wants to advance to full mount but Tamdfjsmf doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Frankies tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamdfjsmf is retaining full guard.
Tamdfjsmf managing to control the position.
Tamdfjsmf wants to sweep here but Frankies controlling him for the moment.
Frankies wants to control from the top but Tamdfjsmf keeps moving.
Frankies tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamdfjsmf is retaining full guard. #T2#
Frankies controlling from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frankies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frankies is working hard here to advance position.
Frankies trying to control but Tamdfjsmf is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Frankies is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tamdfjsmf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tamdfjsmf has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frankies (2) vs (2) Tamdfjsmf
Frankies tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frankies holds on and takes a little breather.
Frankies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tamdfjsmf on the ground.
Tamdfjsmf slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Tamdfjsmf 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.
Frankies looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Frankies's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Tamdfjsmf wants to pass the guard but Frankies is keeping the position.
Tamdfjsmf 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.
Frankies trying to control the position here.
Frankies on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frankies tries to get out of the position.
Frankies looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Tamdfjsmf pushing down on Frankies's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frankies has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tamdfjsmf slows the pace down in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tamdfjsmf working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Frankies controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frankies doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tamdfjsmf. #SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frankies doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tamdfjsmf. #T6#
Tamdfjsmf trying to mount his opponent but Frankies defends it.
Frankies wants to get back to full guard.
Tamdfjsmf controlling the action here.
Tamdfjsmf prevents Frankies from improving his position.#T7#
Frankies is staying active underneath Tamdfjsmf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frankies keeping control of the position.
Tamdfjsmf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tamdfjsmf prevents Frankies from improving his position.#SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frankies sees it coming and defends easily.
Frankies wants to improve his position but Tamdfjsmf is controlling well.
Tamdfjsmf trying to mount his opponent but Frankies defends it. #T8#
Frankies regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frankies is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frankies (4) vs (2) Tamdfjsmf#SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf has his foot on Frankies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frankies works his way back into a safe position though.
Tamdfjsmf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf has his foot on Frankies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frankies works his way back into a safe position though.
Frankies tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamdfjsmf is retaining full guard. #T9#
Frankies trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tamdfjsmf manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frankies (4) vs (4) Tamdfjsmf
Frankies can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tamdfjsmf controls the pace.#SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tamdfjsmf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tamdfjsmf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frankies is keeping the position for now.
Frankies not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frankies pulls Tamdfjsmf in close to prevent any damage.
Frankies continues to stall.#T10#
Frankies 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: Frankies (6) vs (4) Tamdfjsmf#SUB#
Frankies is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tamdfjsmf has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frankies wants to advance to full mount but Tamdfjsmf doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frankies is aware though and is defending well.
Frankies looking to sit in guard and control but Tamdfjsmf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frankies (6) vs (6) Tamdfjsmf
Frankies has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tamdfjsmf has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frankies (6) vs (9) Tamdfjsmf#T11#
Frankies tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tamdfjsmf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Frankies looking for a sweep but Tamdfjsmf has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frankies (6) vs (11) Tamdfjsmf
Tamdfjsmf looking to control but Frankies is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frankies working to try and regain half guard.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control but Frankies is having none of it.
Frankies tries to reverse the position but Tamdfjsmf maintains control.
Frankies tries to hold on but Tamdfjsmf pushes him away. #T12#
Tamdfjsmf wants to control the pace but Frankies is squirming around nicely.
Frankies is just holding on here. Tamdfjsmf manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Frankies (6) vs (14) Tamdfjsmf
I really don't envy Frankies right now.
#SUB2#
Frankies defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf looking for the RNC.
Frankies can't escape the position.
Frankies trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Frankies tries to break free.
Frankies looking to control the position. #SUB2#
Frankies preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tamdfjsmf. #SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf looking for the choke from the back.
Frankies can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf looking for the choke but no joy.
Frankies trying to control the hands but Tamdfjsmf won't let him. #T14#
Tamdfjsmf has the hooks in. Frankies is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Frankies right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frankies prevents Tamdfjsmf from getting a body triangle.
Tamdfjsmf controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamdfjsmf wins on points by 14 to 6. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adryan Souza!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Souza leaves Vovchanchyn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Vovchanchyn has closed the distance and engaged Souza in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Souza is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn has Souza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is pressed up against the cage. Souza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vovchanchyn down to the mat. Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Souza to the mat but Souza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Souza goes for a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1##CL#
Vovchanchyn has Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Souza is trying to keep an underhook but Vovchanchyn manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (2) vs (0) Souza
Vovchanchyn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vovchanchyn trying to pass the guard but Souza defending well.
Souza is pressing down on Vovchanchyn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Souza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Vovchanchyn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vovchanchyn works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vovchanchyn looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Vovchanchyn trying to move into half guard but instead Souza has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (2) vs (2) Souza
Vovchanchyn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Souza pushing down on Vovchanchyn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Souza wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him busy. #T4#
Vovchanchyn tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Vovchanchyn defends the submission attempt.
Vovchanchyn is refusing to be controlled, as Souza sits in half guard. #T5#
Vovchanchyn tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position for now.
Well, if Souza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Souza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souza trying to control from half guard but Vovchanchyn is working away.
Vovchanchyn wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
Souza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Vovchanchyn defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Vovchanchyn keeping hold of Souza's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vovchanchyn trying to control from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn is controlling Souza's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Vovchanchyn is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Souza has latched onto it... Big trouble! Souza pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Vovchanchyn is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adryan Souza! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ozymandias. #TD2#
Robertson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson is keen to just control but Ozymandias is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Robertson is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Robertson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Robertson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ozymandias could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Robertson has cracked it and Ozymandias is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Robertson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Robertson!
Jake Robertson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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