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020 Grappling 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jim Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gustafsson tries to clinch there but Fish circles away.
Fish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Fish has closed the distance and engaged Gustafsson in a clinch.
#TD#
Fish pulls Gustafsson into guard.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fish holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment.
Gustafsson trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Gustafsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustafsson has managed to get both his arms back between Fish's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gustafsson is stalling in the full guard.
Fish pulls Gustafsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gustafsson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fish looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fish looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fish! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (4) vs (0) Gustafsson#SUB#
Fish goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gustafsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fish but great work by Gustafsson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (4) vs (4) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustafsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Fish is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fish, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fish, who protects the arm well.
Gustafsson tries to move to mount but Fish blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Gustafsson is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustafsson is staying tight to Fish's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Fish is working from the bottom.
Fish is trying to control Gustafsson's posture but Gustafsson avoids it.
Gustafsson wants to control but Fish is keeping him busy. #T5##SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fish stops Gustafsson from passing to mount.
Fish struggling a bit here.
Fish is trying to improve his position.#T6##SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Fish is defending well.
Fish can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fish is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fish is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Gustafsson!
A victorious Emil Gustafsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maykit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maykit lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (0) Chriss
Chriss working a defensive guard here.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
Chriss wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chriss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maykit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maykit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chriss looking for a sweep. Not yet Chriss, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Maykit pushes his legs off easily.
Maykit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chriss is keeping the position for now.
Maykit stands and throws Chriss's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (0) Chriss#T1#
Chriss manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (5) vs (2) Chriss#SUB2#
Chriss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maykit gets full guard.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chriss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chriss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit wants to sweep here but Chriss controlling him for the moment.
Chriss pushes down on Maykit's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Maykit gets full guard.#SUB#
Maykit has his foot on Chriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chriss works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Maykit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chriss defends it easily.
Maykit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Chriss has gone for a leg lock! Maykit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chriss's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (7) vs (2) Chriss
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Chriss is retaining full guard.
Chriss wants to sweep but no luck.
Maykit forces his way into half guard.
Chriss trying to hold on to Maykit's head to control him but Maykit postures up.
#SUB#
Maykit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Chriss moves into full guard.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
Chriss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maykit is one step ahead there.
Maykit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (10) vs (2) Chriss
Chriss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maykit's best efforts.#SUB#
Maykit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Chriss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chriss has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 020 Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Chriss is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maykit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chriss! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (13) vs (2) Chriss
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss is trying desperately to improve position.
Maykit forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (16) vs (2) Chriss#SUB#
Maykit 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, Chriss has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chriss tries to escape but Maykit has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Maykit tightening his grip on Chriss, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Maykit is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chriss knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chriss for a finish. #T5#
Maykit is trying to stick to Chriss's back but Chriss is turning into Maykit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maykit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chriss. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (16) vs (4) Chriss#SUB#
Maykit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chriss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chriss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maykit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (18) vs (4) Chriss
Maykit trying to move into half guard but instead Chriss has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (18) vs (6) Chriss
Chriss wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving. #SUB#
Maykit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chriss is aware though and is defending well.
Chriss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now.
Chriss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Chriss looking to pass the guard.
Maykit 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: Maykit (20) vs (6) Chriss
Maykit passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (23) vs (6) Chriss#SUB#
Maykit is trying to get an arm triangle but Chriss is defending well.
Maykit tries to move to mount but Chriss blocks the move with his legs.
Maykit advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maykit (25) vs (6) Chriss#SUB#
Maykit working for a submission but Chriss is keeping him at bay.
Chriss is trying to escape the mount.
#T7##SUB#
Maykit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maykit is working for a guillotine from mount but Chriss frees his head quite easily.
Maykit moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (28) vs (6) Chriss
Chriss tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chriss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chriss is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chriss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chriss prevents Maykit from taking his back.#SUB#
Maykit looking for a guillotine from mount but Chriss is having none of it. #T8#
Chriss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Maykit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chriss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Maykit is looking to take Chriss's back but instead Chriss gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Maykit is looking for a kimura but Chriss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maykit to get the leverage.
Maykit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chriss! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (31) vs (6) Chriss#SUB#
Maykit working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Chriss looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Maykit! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Woodie Maykit! |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Murhapuro rushes Muffin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murhapuro told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Murhapuro jumps guard but Muffin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Muffin is trying to trip Murhapuro. He has hold of a leg but Murhapuro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Muffin persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (0) Murhapuro
Muffin trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Murhapuro has Muffin pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Muffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Muffin drops back looking for a leg! Murhapuro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murhapuro manages to kick Muffin off! Muffin jumps back into Murhapuro's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Muffin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (5) vs (0) Murhapuro
Muffin trying to control the position but Murhapuro is working away. #SUB#
Muffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Muffin tries for a kimura but Murhapuro is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Muffin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Muffin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murhapuro, who protects the arm well.
Murhapuro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muffin . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Muffin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Murhapuro is trying to escape and Muffin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Murhapuro is forced to tap! Nice work there by Muffin ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mc Muffin !
Mc Muffin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bradley Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Robertson gets caught napping as Wong dives in and scores a takedown. Robertson manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wong (2) vs (0) Robertson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Wong trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson has his hands on Wong's head, controlling the position.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson pulls Wong in to control the position. #SUB2#
Robertson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robertson pulls Wong in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Wong content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Wong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robertson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wong has managed to get both his arms back between Robertson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Wong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Robertson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Robertson working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
#T3#
Robertson is trying to keep Wong in close.
Wong wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Robertson looking for a guillotine here but Wong defends easily.
#SUB2#
Wong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robertson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wong has managed to get both his arms back between Robertson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Robertson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Wong 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.
Robertson trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Robertson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Robertson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Robertson trying to control the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Robertson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wong defends well.#SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robertson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7##SUB2#
Robertson working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
Wong trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom. #T8#
Wong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been informed that Robertson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Robertson looking for a guillotine here but Wong defends easily.
#T9#
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wong trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Robertson has his foot on Wong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wong works his way back into a safe position though.#T10#
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Robertson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wong content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Robertson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11##SUB2#
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Wong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wong wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Robertson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Robertson working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
#T12##SUB2#
Wong is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Robertson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wong is looking to defend but Robertson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wong! Robertson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wong taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bradley Robertson!
In his post fight interview, Bradley Robertson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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