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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Kekoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kekoa clinches up against the cage.
Kekoa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Regueiro just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Kekoa jumps into guard, dragging Regueiro to the mat.
Regueiro postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kekoa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Regueiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kekoa (2) vs (0) Regueiro
Kekoa 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.
Regueiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Kekoa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Regueiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kekoa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Kekoa 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.
#T1#
Regueiro is looking for a sweep. Kekoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kekoa 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.#SUB#
Kekoa seems to be working for a kimura but Regueiro defends the submission attempt.
Regueiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kekoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Regueiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kekoa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kekoa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Regueiro looking to control.
#SUB#
Kekoa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Regueiro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Regueiro has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kekoa (2) vs (2) Regueiro
Kekoa looking to control.
Kekoa keeping moving, preventing Regueiro from controlling successfully.
Kekoa seems keen to control Regueiro's posture.
Kekoa keeping moving, preventing Regueiro from controlling successfully. #T3#
Regueiro wants to pass the guard but Kekoa is keeping the position.
Kekoa 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: Kekoa (4) vs (2) Regueiro
Regueiro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kekoa (7) vs (2) Regueiro
Regueiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Regueiro tries to improve his position but Kekoa has taken his back! Kekoa has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Regueiro tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kekoa pushes Regueiro away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Kekoa!
An out of breath Eddie Kekoa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Markos Hadjilis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Elvul looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Hadjilis
Elvul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Elvul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hadjilis! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (5) vs (0) Hadjilis
Hadjilis gets back to half guard.
Elvul controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjilis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hadjilis trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Elvul stalling.
Elvul trying to control the action but Hadjilis is working from the bottom.
Hadjilis is looking to control Elvul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hadjilis avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Elvul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hadjilis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elvul.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Hadjilis wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hadjilis wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Elvul not doing much here.
#T3#
Hadjilis wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Hadjilis looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjilis is doing well to control the position and prevent Elvul from advancing to side control.
Elvul trying to control the pace. #T4#
Elvul wants to free his trapped foot but Hadjilis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Elvul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hadjilis trying to hold on to Elvul's head to control him but Elvul postures up.
Elvul is trying to control. Hadjilis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elvul is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Elvul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T5#
Hadjilis trying to control but Elvul postures up.
Hadjilis is staying active underneath Elvul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Hadjilis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hadjilis is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elvul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hadjilis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Elvul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Elvul is trying to control. Hadjilis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hadjilis is trying is best to control the position here.
Elvul wants to free his trapped foot but Hadjilis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Hadjilis has his hands clasped together around Elvul's back. He's all about the action.
Elvul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Elvul prevents Hadjilis from improving his position.
Elvul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (8) vs (0) Hadjilis
Elvul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Hadjilis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hadjilis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hadjilis wants to get back to full guard but Elvul has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (11) vs (0) Hadjilis
Elvul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Elvul avoids the attempt from Hadjilis to control.#T9#
Elvul controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Hadjilis reaches up to try and pull Elvul in and control his posture, but Elvul latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Hadjilis taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dreynos Elvul!
Dreynos Elvul 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dino Ebedi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gracias clinches. #TD#
Gracias jumps guard and drags Ebedi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ebedi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ebedi defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebedi stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Ebedi content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ebedi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Ebedi won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Gracias wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ebedi is now in half guard.
Ebedi content to control rather than advance.
Ebedi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ebedi prevents Gracias from improving his position.#T2#
Gracias has a hand on Ebedi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ebedi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (3) Ebedi
Gracias is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracias tries to improve his position but instead Ebedi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (6) Ebedi
Ebedi controls the position.
Gracias tries to roll but Ebedi sticks to his back.
#T3#
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
Ebedi controlling the position well here. Gracias rolled but Ebedi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracias is trying to break free.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebedi controls the action.
Gracias wants to escape the position.
Good control from Ebedi.#T5#
Gracias is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ebedi controlling well, preventing Gracias from escaping the position.
Gracias is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracias is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ebedi.
Gracias wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Ebedi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ebedi is continuing to stall.#T7#
Ebedi is hanging on to Gracias's back as he tries to escape.
What can Gracias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ebedi is hanging on to Gracias's back as he tries to escape.
Ebedi biding his time, controlling Gracias. #T8#
Gracias trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ebedi doesn't have the hooks in and Gracias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (6) Ebedi#T9#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Ebedi is keeping the position.
Gracias is pushing down on Ebedi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ebedi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracias wants to free his trapped foot but Ebedi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias is looking to pass Ebedi's guard but actually Ebedi recovers to full guard.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Ebedi is keeping the position.#T10#
Ebedi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ebedi keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Ebedi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (8) Ebedi#SUB#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Ebedi pushes his legs off easily.
Ebedi preventing the sweep.
Ebedi stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position.
Ebedi slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Well, if Ebedi 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.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Ebedi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gracias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ebedi pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Ebedi is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Ebedi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracias moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Gracias working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ebedi has passed into half guard!
#T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The adventures of Ebedi the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias has a hand on Ebedi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ebedi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (2) vs (11) Ebedi
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ebedi controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebedi wants to take Gracias's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebedi wins on points by 11 to 2.
A victorious Dino Ebedi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Dude McWrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
McWrestler clinches with his opponent.
McWrestler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Torres is defending well.#TD#
McWrestler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McWrestler (4) vs (0) Torres
McWrestler controlling the position from side mount.
Torres stops McWrestler from passing to mount.
Torres is letting McWrestler control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is trying to improve his position.#T1#
McWrestler taking a breather here.
McWrestler'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.
Further stalling from McWrestler.
McWrestler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Torres! Score +2 for reaching mount: McWrestler (6) vs (0) Torres
McWrestler controlling from mount.
Torres is trying desperately to improve position.
McWrestler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
McWrestler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.
Torres tries to hold on but McWrestler pushes him away.
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Torres is still trying to improve position.
McWrestler controlling from mount.
Torres is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
McWrestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
McWrestler controlling his opponent.
Torres is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
McWrestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McWrestler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
McWrestler continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McWrestler.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McWrestler is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T6##T7#
Torres controls the position.
McWrestler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Torres working to try and regain half guard.
McWrestler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Torres tries to hold on but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Torres tries to hold on but McWrestler pushes him away.
McWrestler looking to control and managing it successfully.
McWrestler continues to hold on tight.#T9#
McWrestler prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
McWrestler controlling the position easily from mount.
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
McWrestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Torres really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McWrestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
More hug and hope from McWrestler.
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
McWrestler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McWrestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
McWrestler avoids the attempt from Torres to control.
McWrestler controlling from mount.
Torres wants to hold on but McWrestler pushes him away.
Torres is looking to improve his position but McWrestler isn't that keen on the idea.
McWrestler controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McWrestler takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Dude McWrestler tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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