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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Singleton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Octavio's waist but Octavio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singleton off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Octavio looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (0) Singleton
Singleton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Singleton holds on and takes a little breather.
Singleton looking to control.
Singleton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Octavio is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singleton has Octavio pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Octavio stopping the sweep attempt from Singleton.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Singleton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (2) Singleton
Singleton stopping the sweep attempt from Octavio.
Singleton being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Singleton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Singleton 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.
Octavio wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Singleton is now in half guard. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Octavio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Octavio keeping full guard, as Singleton tries to pass.
Octavio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singleton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (4) vs (2) Singleton
Singleton trying to control the position here.
Singleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Singleton 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.
Singleton has his hands on Octavio's head, controlling the position.
Octavio content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Octavio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Singleton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Singleton wants to improve his position but Octavio is controlling well.
Octavio is controlling the pace.
Singleton is trying is best to control the position here. #T6#
Singleton is trying to get back to full guard.
Singleton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Singleton is controlling Octavio's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Singleton wants to improve his position but Octavio is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Octavio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Singleton is trying to control but can't.
Singleton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Octavio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Singleton has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singleton is looking for a sweep. Octavio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Singleton has a hand on Octavio's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Octavio takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (7) vs (2) Singleton
Singleton tries to control Octavio's body but Octavio pushes him off. Singleton squirms to his side and now Octavio has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Octavio (10) vs (2) Singleton
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Singleton can't escape the position.
#T9#
Octavio is riding his opponent, not letting Singleton buck him off.
Singleton tries to escape but Octavio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Singleton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Octavio.
Singleton breaks Octavio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (10) vs (4) Singleton
Octavio 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.
Singleton wants to control from the top but Octavio keeps moving. #T10#
Octavio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singleton being controlled here momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Octavio wants to sweep here but Singleton controlling him for the moment.
Octavio pulls Singleton in close to his closed guard and prevents Singleton from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Singleton controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Singleton wants to pass the guard but Octavio is keeping the position.
Singleton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Singleton stopping the sweep attempt from Octavio.
Octavio trying to control the position here. #T13#
Octavio controls Singleton momentarily but Singleton frees himself.
Octavio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Octavio wants to sweep but no luck.
Octavio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Singleton content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Singleton wants to control from the top but Octavio keeps moving.
Octavio 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: Octavio (12) vs (4) Singleton
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Octavio wants to take a breather but Singleton is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Pablo Octavio thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 27 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bandito gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Arby
Arby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito has control of Arby's left arm, preventing Arby from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Arby stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arby manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Arby
Bandito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arby controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself. #T3#
Arby wants to sweep but no luck.
Arby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (4) Arby
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arby is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg. #T4#
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Bandito trying to hold on to Arby's head to control him but Arby postures up.
Arby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5#
Arby wants to take a breather but Bandito is having none of it.
Arby wants to pass to mount but Bandito is defending the position.
Arby content to control rather than advance.
Bandito trying to get back to full guard but Arby takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (7) Arby#T6#
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Bandito manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bandito keeping hold of Arby's head, controlling as best he can.
Arby trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T8#
Arby is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it.
Arby controlling the action here.
Bandito won't allow Arby to pass to mount.
Arby trying to control from Bandito's half guard. Bandito has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T9#
Bandito pulls Arby in close to prevent any damage.
Bandito being controlled here, momentarily.
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
Arby wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.
Arby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Arby might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11#
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arby is one step ahead there.
Arby is fighting to break Bandito's control of his arms but Bandito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bandito working a defensive guard but Arby manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (10) Arby#T12#
Arby taking a breather here.
Arby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working.
The referee asks Arby politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Arby prefers to stall for the moment though.#T13#
Arby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working.
Who's going to make the next move?
Arby wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy. #T14#
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Katelynn Arby 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Luke Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Makarov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Makarov manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Penn (0) vs (4) Makarov
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Penn being controlled for a moment.
Penn keeping his opponent close.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Makarov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (0) vs (6) Makarov
Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Penn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Makarov not doing much here.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makarov tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Makarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Makarov is taking a breather. Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Penn wants to sweep but Makarov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (9) Makarov#T4#
Penn tries to bench press Makarov off him but Makarov keeps the position.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makarov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (4) vs (9) Makarov
Makarov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Penn is hanging on to Makarov's back as he tries to escape.
Makarov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Makarov rolls, trying to escape but Penn keeps control of the position.
Makarov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T5#
Penn avoiding Makarov 's attempts to control his hands.
Makarov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Makarov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Penn.
Penn is not going to allow Makarov to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Makarov rolls, trying to escape but Penn keeps control of the position.
Penn controlling from the back.
Makarov tries to roll but Penn sticks to his back.
What can Makarov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Makarov breaks Penn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (11) Makarov#T7#
Makarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Makarov is proving a slippery customer.
Penn trying to control the position here.
Makarov 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. #T8##SUB#
Penn has his foot on Makarov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makarov works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makarov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (6) vs (11) Makarov
Makarov has Penn pulled in close to control his posture.
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Penn wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Makarov has control of Penn's left arm, preventing Penn from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makarov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (6) vs (13) Makarov
Makarov stays in close to Penn's body and controls the position.
Makarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Penn seems keen to control Makarov's posture.
Makarov content to stall in guard here.
Penn has control of Makarov's left arm, preventing Makarov from doing any damage. #T13#
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn is really struggling to control Makarov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Makarov won't allow Penn to sweep him here. #T14#
Penn has control of Makarov's left arm, preventing Makarov from doing any damage.
Penn continues to stall.
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Makarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 13 to 6.
An out of breath Sergey Makarov 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Marshall Praust! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Praust gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kelly tries to score a body lock takedown but Praust shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kelly goes for a takedown attempt but Praust pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Praust clinches up with Kelly and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kelly pulls guard.
Praust trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Praust tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Praust manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Praust (0) vs (2) Kelly#T1#
Praust trying to keep a closed guard but Kelly is proving a slippery customer.
Kelly stands and throws Praust's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Praust (0) vs (5) Kelly
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Praust keeps working.
Praust tries to bench press Kelly off him but Kelly keeps the position.
Kelly takes a little break here. Praust wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Praust is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Praust tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kelly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Praust is working hard here to advance position.
Praust struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Kelly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kelly is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Praust gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Praust wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
Kelly prevents Praust from improving his position.
Kelly wants to take a breather but Praust is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kelly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Praust doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kelly.
Praust is pressing down on Kelly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Praust seems keen to control Kelly's posture.#T4#
Kelly passes into half guard.
Praust is in trouble now - Kelly has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Praust (0) vs (8) Kelly
Praust regains half guard.
Praust won't allow Kelly to pass to mount.
Praust is positioning himself well to prevent Kelly advancing to mount.
Praust trying to control here.
#T5#
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Praust is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Praust is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Praust is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kelly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kelly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Praust (4) vs (8) Kelly
Kelly is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Praust go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Praust is hanging on to Kelly's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Praust looking for the choke but no joy.
Kelly is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6##SUB#
Kelly is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Praust is trying to stick to Kelly's back but Kelly is turning into Praust. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Praust's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kelly. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Praust (4) vs (10) Kelly#SUB#
Praust looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kelly is defending well. Praust quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kelly has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Praust celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marshall Praust!
An out of breath Marshall Praust 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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