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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isaia Palamo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ross Nyland!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Palamo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nyland.
Nyland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palamo tries to avoid it but Nyland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palamo to the ground. Palamo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Palamo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Palamo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Palamo (4) vs (0) Nyland
Nyland sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Palamo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Palamo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Palamo is looking for a kimura but Nyland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palamo to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyland tries to roll over but Palamo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Palamo is working for a submission of some sort.
Palamo is looking to advance position but Nyland won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Palamo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Palamo is looking for a kimura but Nyland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palamo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Palamo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nyland has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Nyland is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Palamo in particular looking to stall.
Nyland trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Palamo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nyland is just riding it out for now. Palamo eventually gives up the hold.
Nyland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palamo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nyland is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Palamo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palamo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Palamo (7) vs (0) Nyland#T3##SUB#
Palamo has hold of Nyland's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nyland manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Palamo 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! Palamo extends the arm and Nyland is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaia Palamo!
A relieved looking Isaia Palamo 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 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; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki closes the distance and pushes Cartwright back into the cage.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Matariki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Matariki has Cartwright pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Matariki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cartwright tumbling to the mat - Matariki dives into Cartwright's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Matariki
Cartwright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matariki trying to move into half guard but instead Cartwright has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (2) Matariki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Cartwright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Cartwright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Matariki is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Matariki is controlling Cartwright's trapped leg to prevent Cartwright from advancing to side control.
Matariki wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matariki trying to control here.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Cartwright is pressing down on Matariki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matariki is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Matariki keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Cartwright prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matariki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Matariki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cartwright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cartwright's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (2) vs (6) Matariki#T5#
Cartwright holding on to Matariki's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Matariki not allowing Cartwright to control his hands.
Cartwright breaks Matariki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (4) vs (6) Matariki
Matariki controlling Cartwright's posture.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Matariki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (4) vs (10) Matariki
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cartwright is trying to control but Matariki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (4) vs (13) Matariki
Cartwright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well. #T7#
Cartwright is controlling Matariki's trapped leg to prevent Matariki from advancing to side control.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright is trying to hold Matariki in close to prevent damage but Matariki has managed to pass into half guard.
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Matariki has control of the leg.
Cartwright keeping hold of Matariki's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Matariki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matariki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matariki wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #SUB#
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matariki is aware though and is defending well.
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.#SUB#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Matariki should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Matariki 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 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carr Cartwright! |
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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; Jacques Bonaparte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sauvage Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bonaparte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Bonaparte clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Bonaparte decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Bonaparte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thibodeaux is stalling in the full guard.
Bonaparte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thibodeaux on the ground.#SUB#
Bonaparte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thibodeaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonaparte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thibodeaux has managed to get both his arms back between Bonaparte's legs - danger averted.
Thibodeaux 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. #T1##SUB#
Bonaparte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Bonaparte wants to improve his position but instead Thibodeaux has moved into half guard.
Bonaparte trying to control here.
Bonaparte is looking for a sweep. Thibodeaux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bonaparte's coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bonaparte tries to roll over but Thibodeaux keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura but Bonaparte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thibodeaux to get the leverage.
Bonaparte is refusing to be controlled, as Thibodeaux sits in half guard.
Thibodeaux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bonaparte is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura but Bonaparte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thibodeaux to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bonaparte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bonaparte sees it coming and defends easily.
Bonaparte wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura here.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Bonaparte is keeping him busy. #T4#
Thibodeaux uses his free foot to push down on Bonaparte's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bonaparte. Score +3 for passing guard: Bonaparte (0) vs (3) Thibodeaux
Thibodeaux trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux wants to finish this one by submission but Bonaparte is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to control the pace but Bonaparte is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Bonaparte working to try and regain half guard.
Bonaparte is squirming around, avoiding Thibodeaux's attempts to control the action.
Thibodeaux is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thibodeaux looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bonaparte can't escape the position.
Thibodeaux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Thibodeaux moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Bonaparte (0) vs (6) Thibodeaux
Will Thibodeaux go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bonaparte turns into Thibodeaux and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bonaparte (2) vs (6) Thibodeaux#SUB2#
Thibodeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonaparte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonaparte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bonaparte tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard. #T7#
Bonaparte trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Bonaparte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bonaparte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonaparte has managed to get both his arms back between Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bonaparte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thibodeaux looking to control.
#T8#
Bonaparte trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonaparte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bonaparte sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux working for a triangle but Bonaparte defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Thibodeaux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonaparte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Bonaparte wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving.
Bonaparte wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.
Bonaparte trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Bonaparte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle but Bonaparte pushes his legs off easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bonaparte tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bonaparte drops back looking for a leg! Thibodeaux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thibodeaux manages to kick Bonaparte off! Bonaparte jumps back into Thibodeaux's guard. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Thibodeaux is trying to keep Bonaparte in close.
Bonaparte trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bonaparte drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonaparte jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bonaparte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thibodeaux is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bonaparte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Thibodeaux keeping full guard, as Bonaparte tries to pass. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle but Bonaparte pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Bonaparte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bonaparte thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bonaparte being controlled here momentarily. #T13##SUB#
Bonaparte thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bonaparte trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux has control of Bonaparte's left arm, preventing Bonaparte from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T14#
Bonaparte trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonaparte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thibodeaux looking to control.
Bonaparte trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonaparte postures up.
Bonaparte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thibodeaux wins on points by 6 to 2. |
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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 1 losses; Rubadub Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cold Hotman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dubberly darts in looking for a takedown but Hotman gets double underhooks and turns Dubberly into the cage.
Hotman wants to counter with a clinch but Dubberly pushes him away.
Dubberly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hotman.
Dubberly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hotman after a bit of a struggle.
Hotman stops a takedown attempt from Dubberly.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubadub Dubberly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubberly looking for a takedown.
Dubberly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hotman after a bit of a struggle.
Dubberly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hotman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hotman can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hotman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dubberly fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dubberly is defended easily by Hotman.
Hotman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dubberly.
Dubberly darts in looking for a takedown but Hotman gets double underhooks and turns Dubberly into the cage.
Dubberly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hotman is defending well.
Hotman prevents the takedown attempt.
Hotman is trying to drag Dubberly to the mat but Dubberly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dubberly gets underhooks to prevent Hotman's takedown attempt.
Hotman has Dubberly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dubberly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dubberly has Hotman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hotman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hotman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dubberly after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Dubberly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hotman is defending well.
Dubberly has Hotman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hotman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hotman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hotman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dubberly tries to score a body lock takedown but Hotman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hotman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hotman prevents the takedown attempt.
Hotman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hotman goes for a takedown attempt but Dubberly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Hotman. No joy for Dubberly on that attempt. #TD#
Dubberly gets a double leg takedown into Hotman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (0) Hotman#T3#
Dubberly is looking to advance position but Hotman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dubberly (2) vs (4) Hotman
Dubberly is desperately trying to improve his position but Hotman has a good base and remains in mount.
Dubberly is working hard here to advance position.
Hotman wants to control the pace but Dubberly is squirming around nicely.
Dubberly is looking to improve his position but Hotman isn't that keen on the idea.
Dubberly is squirming around, avoiding Hotman's attempts to control the action.
Dubberly manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dubberly is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Dubberly looking for submissions off his back.
Dubberly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dubberly manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dubberly looking for subs off his back but Hotman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dubberly is controlling Hotman's trapped leg to prevent Hotman from advancing to side control.
Dubberly moves into full guard.
#T5#
Dubberly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hotman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (4) vs (4) Hotman#SUB#
Dubberly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dubberly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Hotman is keeping the position.
Dubberly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hotman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hotman is trying to maintain the position but Dubberly is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dubberly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hotman is just riding it out for now. Dubberly eventually gives up the hold.
Dubberly moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (7) vs (4) Hotman#T6##SUB#
Dubberly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hotman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hotman prevents Dubberly from moving into mount.
Hotman wants to control but Dubberly postures up.#SUB#
Dubberly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dubberly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hotman tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Dubberly has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hotman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubberly (9) vs (4) Hotman#SUB#
Dubberly has control of Hotman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hotman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hotman wants to hold on but Dubberly pushes him away.
Hotman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dubberly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dubberly moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hotman has worked his arm free - good work by Hotman!
Dubberly tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hotman is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Hotman is trying to control Dubberly's posture but Dubberly avoids it. #SUB#
Dubberly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hotman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hotman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Dubberly has hold of Hotman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hotman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dubberly cranks the arm and Hotman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hotman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rubadub Dubberly!
Rubadub Dubberly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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