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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Finals - 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 51 wins and 37 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 55 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mondragon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jiurgite's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Jiurgite won't allow it.
Well, if Mondragon 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#
It looks like Mondragon 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.
Jiurgite manages to get to full guard.
Jiurgite wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jiurgite trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jiurgite holds on and takes a little breather.
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Mondragon is fighting to break Jiurgite's control of his arms but Jiurgite is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Jiurgite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jiurgite seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jiurgite has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Jiurgite is controlling Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Jiurgite trying to control the position here. #T7#
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
Jiurgite seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Jiurgite controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jiurgite has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Mondragon 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. #T9#
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is keeping the position.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but instead Mondragon has moved into half guard.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Jiurgite trying to get back to full guard but Mondragon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Jiurgite wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.#T11#
Jiurgite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Jiurgite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount.
Mondragon tries to control but Jiurgite wriggling away.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Jiurgite wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Jiurgite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Jiurgite is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Jiurgite reaches up to try and control the position but Mondragon seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jiurgite rolls and tries to escape and now Mondragon has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (0) vs (8) Mondragon
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.
Jiurgite can't escape the position.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jiurgite.
Jiurgite is really stuck here.
#T14#
Mondragon is not going to allow Jiurgite to sit and survive in this position.
Jiurgite tries to break free.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Elrey Dorado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 3 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vakhvakhishvili drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dorado (0) vs (4) Vakhvakhishvili
Dorado is looking to regain half guard here but Vakhvakhishvili keeps moving and retains side control.
Dorado is holding Vakhvakhishvili down, trying to stall.
Dorado is trying to control Vakhvakhishvili's posture but Vakhvakhishvili avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dorado keeps working.
Vakhvakhishvili controls the position.
Vakhvakhishvili working away.
Vakhvakhishvili is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dorado will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dorado struggling a bit here.#T2#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dorado keeps working.
Vakhvakhishvili working away.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling from side mount. #T3#
Vakhvakhishvili working away.
Dorado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vakhvakhishvili wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vakhvakhishvili controls the position.
Dorado is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vakhvakhishvili's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Vakhvakhishvili 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.
#T4#
Dorado is trying to get back to full guard.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to pass the guard but Dorado defending well. #T5##SUB#
Dorado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vakhvakhishvili pulls his head out easily.
Vakhvakhishvili prevents Dorado from improving his position.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the pace. #T6#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to pass the guard but Dorado is defending well.
Dorado is looking to control Vakhvakhishvili's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dorado avoid being mounted?
Vakhvakhishvili controlling the action here.
Dorado trying to control but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
#T7#
Dorado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been informed that Vakhvakhishvili has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dorado 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.
Dorado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vakhvakhishvili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control from the top but Dorado keeps moving. #SUB#
Dorado working for a triangle but Vakhvakhishvili defends it easily.
Vakhvakhishvili being controlled here momentarily. #T9#
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Vakhvakhishvili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorado managing to control the position. #T10#
Vakhvakhishvili passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (0) vs (7) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili happy to just control the position for now.
Dorado is trying to control Vakhvakhishvili's posture but Vakhvakhishvili avoids it. #T11#
The referee asks Vakhvakhishvili politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vakhvakhishvili prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dorado gets back to half guard.
Dorado is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Dorado trying to control but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
Dorado tries to roll over but Vakhvakhishvili keeps him under control.
Dorado is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dorado is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Dorado tries to roll over but Vakhvakhishvili keeps him under control.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dorado manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Vakhvakhishvili stands and throws Dorado's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (0) vs (10) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Dorado is keeping him busy.
Vakhvakhishvili in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorado wants to control but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vakhvakhishvili wins on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Valeri Vakhvakhishvili 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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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 London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 124 wins and 82 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mcgillicutty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Diesel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcgillicutty seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Diesel 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Mcgillicutty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (2) Diesel
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel pulls Mcgillicutty in to control the position. #T3#
Mcgillicutty preventing the sweep.
Mcgillicutty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel seems keen to control Mcgillicutty's posture.
Mcgillicutty stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Mcgillicutty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Mcgillicutty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diesel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mcgillicutty slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcgillicutty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (4) Diesel#T5#
Mcgillicutty has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture.
Diesel stays in close to Mcgillicutty's body and controls the position.
Mcgillicutty is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Mcgillicutty working a defensive guard but Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Mcgillicutty is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty defending well.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Mcgillicutty trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
#T8#
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty trying to control from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty keeping control of the position.
Diesel prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.#T9#
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mcgillicutty works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Mcgillicutty pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Diesel stays in close to Mcgillicutty's body and controls the position.
Mcgillicutty wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
#T11#
Mcgillicutty trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Mcgillicutty won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Diesel is thwarting Mcgillicutty's attempts to control the position.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Diesel to pass to mount. #T13#
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Mcgillicutty trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mcgillicutty has his hands clasped together around Diesel's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Mcgillicutty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diesel controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 4 to 2.
Kurt Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Singleton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (0) Riley
Riley has Singleton pulled in close to control his posture.
Riley 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: Singleton (2) vs (2) Riley
Riley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Singleton trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley looking to pass the guard. #T1#
I've been told that Riley has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Singleton pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Singleton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Singleton is trying to control the position but Riley postures up.
Singleton wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Singleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Singleton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Riley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Singleton controlling the position.
Riley stays in close to Singleton's body and controls the position.
Riley passes into half guard. #T4#
Riley is trying to control the action in half guard but Singleton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Singleton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Riley wants to take a breather but Singleton is having none of it.
Riley wants to free his trapped foot but Singleton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Singleton is trying to maintain the position but Riley is very close to passing his half guard.
Riley not doing much here.
Singleton wants to control but Riley is keeping busy.
Singleton keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Riley is trying to control the action in half guard but Singleton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Singleton! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (2) vs (5) Riley#T7#
Riley controlling from the full mount.
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Singleton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Riley trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riley trying to mount his opponent but Singleton defends it.
Singleton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T9#
Riley prevents Singleton from improving his position.
Riley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singleton keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singleton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riley's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Singleton (6) vs (5) Riley
Singleton controlling the position well here. Riley rolled but Singleton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Riley tries to escape the position.
Singleton controlling the position well here. Riley rolled but Singleton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Riley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T11#
What can Riley do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Riley trying to control the action but Singleton just sinks the hooks in.
Riley is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Riley right now.
#T13#
Riley trying to control but not successfully.
Singleton keeps control of the position as Riley tries to break free.
Singleton has good solid back control here. #T14#
Singleton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Riley for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Singleton takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A victorious Tubbs Singleton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Billy Riley spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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