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TWG 38 (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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Freddy Renard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sero Trdatyan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Renard has Trdatyan up against the cage in a clinch.
Trdatyan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Renard gets control of Trdatyan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Renard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Renard is controlling Trdatyan's posture.#SUB#
Renard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Renard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Renard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trdatyan is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trdatyan is looking to pass into half guard but Renard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Renard is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Renard (2) vs (0) Trdatyan
Trdatyan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Renard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trdatyan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Renard has Trdatyan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Renard (2) vs (2) Trdatyan#T1#
Renard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Renard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Trdatyan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Renard (2) vs (5) Trdatyan
Trdatyan working away.#T2#
Renard keeping his opponent close.
Renard is not content to let Trdatyan control the position.
Renard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Renard is looking for a sweep. Trdatyan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Renard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB#
Renard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trdatyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trdatyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Renard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Renard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trdatyan is aware though and is defending well.
Renard pulls Trdatyan in close to his closed guard and prevents Trdatyan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Renard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Renard pulls Trdatyan in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Renard working for a triangle but Trdatyan defends it easily.
#SUB#
Renard looking for a guillotine here but Trdatyan defends easily.
#T5#
Renard wants to sweep but no luck.
Trdatyan wants to control from the top but Renard keeps moving.
Trdatyan being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Renard has his foot on Trdatyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trdatyan works his way back into a safe position though.#T6##SUB#
Renard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Renard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Renard working a defensive guard here.
Renard keeping full guard, as Trdatyan tries to pass. #T7#
Renard looking for a sweep. Not yet Renard, not yet. #SUB#
Renard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Renard 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.
Trdatyan content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Trdatyan stopping the sweep attempt from Renard.#SUB#
Renard has his foot on Trdatyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trdatyan works his way back into a safe position though.
Renard is pulling down on Trdatyan's head. It's preventing any offense from Trdatyan, at least for the moment.
Renard wants to hit a sweep here but Trdatyan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Renard there! Score +3 for passing guard: Renard (2) vs (8) Trdatyan#T9#
Trdatyan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Renard is looking to escape.
Renard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Renard gets back to half guard.#T10#
Renard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Renard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Renard gets back to full guard.
Renard 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.#T11#
Renard has control of Trdatyan's left arm, preventing Trdatyan from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Trdatyan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Renard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Renard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Renard! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Renard (6) vs (8) Trdatyan
Renard controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Renard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Renard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T12#
Trdatyan being controlled for a moment.
Renard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Renard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Trdatyan looking for a sweep but Renard has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Renard (8) vs (8) Trdatyan
Trdatyan prevents Renard from taking his back.
Renard controlling his opponent.
Renard is looking to work his way around to Trdatyan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
Renard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Renard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Renard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Trdatyan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Trdatyan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Renard (8) vs (10) Trdatyan
Trdatyan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trdatyan wins on points by 10 to 8.
Freddy Renard was interviewed post fight and said 'Im going to be back!, train harder and smarter for the next fight, improve some weak spots and success will come...soon'. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Albert Blaird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takashi Minoko!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Blaird moves into the clinch successfully.
Blaird is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Minoko successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Blaird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Minoko looking for subs off his back but Blaird has passed one foot through into half guard.
Minoko is not content to let Blaird control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoko is pressing down on Blaird's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Minoko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaird controls the pace.#T1#
Minoko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blaird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minoko is trying to keep Blaird in close.
Blaird sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Blaird drops back looking for a leg! Minoko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minoko manages to kick Blaird off! Blaird jumps back into Minoko's guard.
Minoko trying to keep a closed guard but Blaird is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Minoko managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Minoko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blaird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blaird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blaird is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Blaird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Minoko is looking for a triangle but Blaird pushes his legs off easily.
Blaird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blaird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minoko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blaird trying to control the position from guard on top but Minoko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Minoko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Minoko trying to keep a closed guard but Blaird is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Minoko keeping full guard, as Blaird tries to pass.
Minoko trying to keep a closed guard but Blaird is proving a slippery customer.
Blaird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minoko is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Minoko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blaird stands and throws Minoko's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blaird (3) vs (0) Minoko#T5#
A lull in the action here as Blaird stalls from top position.#SUB#
Blaird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Minoko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minoko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blaird (3) vs (2) Minoko
Blaird is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minoko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minoko's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blaird (7) vs (2) Minoko
Minoko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6##SUB#
Blaird looking for the choke but no joy.
Minoko tries to break free.
Blaird avoiding Minoko 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Blaird controlling the position well here. Minoko rolled but Blaird kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
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Blaird patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minoko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blaird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minoko just trying to survive but Blaird is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Minoko can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Blaird is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minoko defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Minoko defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blaird's arms. #T8#
Blaird controlling well, preventing Minoko from escaping the position.
Minoko wants to control his opponent's hands but Blaird gets his hands free. #SUB#
Blaird is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blaird wants to control but Minoko is keeping busy.#SUB#
Blaird is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Minoko wants to control his opponent's hands but Blaird gets his hands free. #T9##SUB#
Blaird 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, Minoko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Minoko wants to escape the position.
#T10##SUB#
Blaird has the hooks in. Minoko is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Blaird passes his arm under Minoko's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Minoko taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Albert Blaird!
During a confident post fight interview, Albert Blaird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dick Spots! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kobe Okoro!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Spots tries to keep at a distance but Okoro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spots definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spots tries for a takedown but Okoro manages to get underhooks.
Okoro goes for a takedown attempt but Spots pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Spots clinches up with Okoro and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Okoro has Spots pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Okoro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Spots tumbling to the mat - Okoro dives into Spots's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spots (0) vs (2) Okoro
Okoro tries to free his leg and advance position but Spots is retaining full guard.
Okoro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro wants to pass the guard but Spots is keeping the position.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoro advances to half guard.
Okoro trying to control the pace.
Spots is looking to improve his position.
Okoro is looking to advance position but Spots won't allow it.
Okoro moves into full mount! Spots won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (0) vs (5) Okoro#T2#
Spots wants to control but Okoro is having none of it.
Okoro controlling the pace for now.
Okoro wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Spots is trying desperately to improve position.
Okoro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Okoro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Spots is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Okoro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Okoro is looking to take Spots's back but instead Spots gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Okoro seems content to control.
Okoro is pressing down on Spots's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spots is holding on for now.
Spots wants to improve his position but Okoro is controlling well.
Okoro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spots is looking for a sweep. Okoro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Okoro controlling the action here.
Okoro is continuing to stall.
Okoro tries to pass to full mount but Spots defends it. #T5#
Okoro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spots trying to control from the bottom.
Okoro controlling the action here.
Okoro is looking to pass Spots's guard but actually Spots recovers to full guard.
Okoro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spots looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spots can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okoro controls the pace.#T6#
The adventures of Okoro the control monster continue. Boring.
Spots tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okoro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Spots seems keen to control Okoro's posture.
Okoro passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spots is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Okoro moves into full mount! Spots won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (0) vs (8) Okoro
Okoro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spots on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spots tries to get out of the position.#T8#
More stalling from Okoro.
Okoro forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Spots (0) vs (11) Okoro
You can see the frustration on Spots's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Okoro biding his time, controlling Spots.
Okoro keeps control of the position as Spots tries to break free.
#T9#
Okoro has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Okoro 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.
Spots trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Spots rolls, trying to escape but Okoro keeps control of the position.
Okoro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Spots.
Spots manages to reverse the position and now he's in Okoro's guard. Nice work there by Spots.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (2) vs (11) Okoro
Okoro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Spots wants to control from the top but Okoro keeps moving.
Spots wants to pass the guard but Okoro is keeping the position.
Okoro pulls Spots in to control the position.
Spots trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spots passes Okoro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okoro has his hands clasped together around Spots's back. He's all about the action.
Okoro tries to roll over but Spots keeps him under control.
Okoro is controlling Spots's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T11#
Okoro is trying to control but can't.
Okoro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okoro keeping moving, preventing Spots from controlling successfully.
Okoro pulls Spots in close to prevent any damage.
Okoro keeping moving, preventing Spots from controlling successfully.
Okoro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Okoro with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T12#
Spots trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okoro has Spots pulled in close to control his posture.
Okoro keeping full guard, as Spots tries to pass.
Okoro has control of Spots's left arm, preventing Spots from doing any damage.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Okoro.#T13#
Spots passes Okoro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spots looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okoro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Spots is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okoro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spots.
Spots prevents Okoro from improving his position.
Spots is looking to take a break and control but Okoro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okoro has his hands clasped together around Spots's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Spots wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoro keeps working. #SUB#
Spots is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Okoro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Okoro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spots slows the pace down in half guard.
Okoro tries to get to full guard but Spots has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Spots is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okoro sees it coming and defends easily.
Spots wants to take a breather but Okoro is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoro wins on points by 11 to 2.
Kobe Okoro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Dick Spots had this to say: 'You ran wild on red dick spots! You might want to get that checked out tho. I Dont Even Know Where I Been!!'. |
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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; Marshall Praust! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kipley Pike!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Praust shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Praust (2) vs (0) Pike#SUB2#
Pike actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Praust in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pike tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Praust!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marshall Praust!
During a confident post fight interview, Marshall Praust thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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