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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jordi Joestar (ranked 2229 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Machado (ranked 6305 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Joestar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stand Proud. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jordi Joestar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Xander Machado!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Machado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joestar but Joestar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Machado tries to get set, Joestar tries to push him back and clinch up but Machado manages to avoid the attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joestar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Machado tries to get set, Joestar tries to push him back and clinch up but Machado manages to avoid the attempt.
Jordi Joestar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xander Machado.
Joestar moves into the clinch successfully.
Machado has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Joestar after a bit of a struggle.
Joestar stops a takedown attempt from Machado.
Joestar pulls guard effortlessly.
Joestar trying to control the position.
Joestar is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar working a defensive guard here.
Joestar 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: Joestar (2) vs (0) Machado
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Joestar'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.
Machado is looking to get back to full guard here but Joestar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (5) vs (0) Machado
Joestar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to improve position but can't.
Machado is not content to let Joestar control the position.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (5) vs (2) Machado
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar wants to control the action here but instead Machado manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (5) vs (5) Machado
Machado wants to take Joestar's back here but Joestar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Machado takes Joestar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Joestar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Joestar (5) vs (8) Machado
Joestar trying to control the hands but Machado won't let him.
Joestar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Joestar tries to roll but Machado sticks to his back.
Joestar is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado tries to get the hooks in deep but Joestar pushed the leg off.
Joestar tries to escape the position.
Machado tries to get the hooks in deep but Joestar pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Joestar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Machado's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Joestar trying to control the action but Machado just sinks the hooks in.
Joestar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Machado's guard. Nice work there by Joestar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (7) vs (8) Machado
Machado looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Joestar has picked Machado up and slammed him! Machado can't keep hold of the triangle and Joestar manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (10) vs (8) Machado
Machado is looking for a sweep.
Joestar wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Machado has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joestar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machado, who protects the arm well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joestar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Joestar wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
Machado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joestar off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joestar (10) vs (12) Machado
Joestar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Machado biding his time, controlling Joestar.
Joestar wants to control his opponent's hands but Machado gets his hands free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joestar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Joestar is looking to improve his position but Machado isn't that keen on the idea.
Joestar is squirming around, avoiding Machado's attempts to control the action.
Joestar gets back to half guard.
Joestar is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joestar avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joestar wants to get back to full guard.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joestar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machado is still trying to improve position.
Machado is keen to just control but Joestar is a slippery customer.
Joestar won't allow Machado to pass to mount.
Machado is taking a breather. Joestar 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.
Joestar wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machado uses his free foot to push down on Joestar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Joestar. Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (10) vs (15) Machado
Machado manages to capitalize on a mistake by Joestar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Joestar (10) vs (18) Machado
Joestar is trying to break free.
Joestar turns into Machado and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (12) vs (18) Machado
Joestar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joestar is looking to advance position but Machado has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joestar (12) vs (22) Machado
Joestar can't escape the position.
Machado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joestar is looking to escape.
Joestar tries to hold on but Machado pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Machado content just to control the position here.
Machado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joestar is looking to escape.
Joestar is trying desperately to improve position.
Joestar regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joestar tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Joestar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joestar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joestar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (14) vs (22) Machado
Joestar trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joestar looking to sit in guard and control but Machado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (14) vs (24) Machado
Joestar keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joestar controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado forces his way into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Machado prevents Joestar from improving his position.
Machado works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (14) vs (27) Machado
Joestar wants to control but Machado postures up.
Machado tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joestar's legs.
You can see the frustration on Joestar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Machado advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Joestar (14) vs (29) Machado
Joestar regains half guard.
Machado wants to control but Joestar is keeping him busy.
Machado trying to mount his opponent but Joestar defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado is trying to control. Joestar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joestar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machado wins on points by 29 to 14.
A very excited looking Xander Machado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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