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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Casper Alvbris and Andrew Johannsenn. Alvbris comes into the arena with Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc. blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Casper Alvbris has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Casper Alvbris seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Casper Alvbris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Andrew Johannsenn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alvbris clinches up against the cage.
Johannsenn decides to pull guard.
Alvbris wants to control from the top but Johannsenn keeps moving.
Alvbris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johannsenn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvbris'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.
Alvbris trying to control the position from guard on top but Johannsenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johannsenn working for a triangle but Alvbris defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvbris trying to control but Johannsenn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvbris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johannsenn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvbris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johannsenn is pulling down on Alvbris's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvbris, at least for the moment.
Alvbris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvbris trying to control but Johannsenn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannsenn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johannsenn keeping moving, preventing Alvbris from controlling successfully.
Johannsenn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johannsenn keeping moving, preventing Alvbris from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alvbris seems to be working for a kimura but Johannsenn defends the submission attempt.
Alvbris wants to work for an arm triangle but Johannsenn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johannsenn trying to control here.
Johannsenn is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Alvbris has latched onto it... Big trouble! Alvbris pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Johannsenn is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Alvbris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casper Alvbris! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens and Andrew Johannsenn. Chooooooooon! I think Stevens might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Johannsenn!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stevens shoots for a double leg takedown but Johannsenn sprawls well. He's pushed Stevens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevens clinches.
Johannsenn gets control of Stevens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johannsenn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens trying to control but Johannsenn is working from the bottom.
Johannsenn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stevens content to stall in guard here.
Johannsenn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stevens content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johannsenn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johannsenn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johannsenn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stevens (0) vs (4) Johannsenn
Johannsenn tries to advance to mount but Stevens denies him.
Johannsenn slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannsenn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (4) Johannsenn
Stevens controlling the action here.
Stevens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johannsenn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannsenn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevens is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johannsenn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stevens is looking for a kimura but Johannsenn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Johannsenn is having none of it.
Stevens wants to pass to mount but Johannsenn is defending the position.
Stevens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Johannsenn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannsenn is looking to control Stevens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johannsenn avoid being mounted?
Johannsenn won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johannsenn keeps working.
Johannsenn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevens is looking for a kimura but Johannsenn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Johannsenn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johannsenn tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Johannsenn looks winded!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevens stalling.
Johannsenn is in trouble now - Stevens has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (5) vs (4) Johannsenn
Johannsenn is looking to improve his position but Stevens isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stevens controlling the position easily from mount.
Stevens manages to capitalize on a mistake by Johannsenn to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stevens (8) vs (4) Johannsenn
Stevens controls the position.
Stevens is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johannsenn is defending well though. Stevens let's go of the attempt for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking for the RNC.
Stevens is persistently looking for the submission but Johannsenn is defending it well.
Stevens trying to control.
Stevens has got one arm under Johannsenn's chin. This could be trouble... Johannsenn trying to control the other hand but Stevens gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Johannsenn has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Stevens! |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Johannsenn and Ben Bikermann. Bikermann has chosen Metallica - Master of Puppets as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrew Johannsenn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johannsenn forces Bikermann back against the cage and clinches.
Bikermann tries to score a body lock takedown but Johannsenn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bikermann has Johannsenn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johannsenn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bikermann wants the takedown. Johannsenn is fighting it off but Bikermann persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johannsenn's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johannsenn (0) vs (2) Bikermann
Johannsenn working a defensive guard here.
Johannsenn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bikermann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bikermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bikermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johannsenn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bikermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bikermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bikermann drops back looking for a leg! Johannsenn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johannsenn manages to kick Bikermann off! Bikermann jumps back into Johannsenn's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johannsenn keeping moving, preventing Bikermann from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann 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.
Bikermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bikermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johannsenn controlling the position.
Bikermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bikermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bikermann wants to control from the top but Johannsenn keeps moving.
Johannsenn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bikermann defends it easily.
Johannsenn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bikermann on the ground.
Bikermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Johannsenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannsenn working for a triangle but Bikermann defends it easily.
Johannsenn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bikermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bikermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johannsenn is breathing heavily.
Bikermann has gone for a leg lock! Johannsenn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bikermann's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johannsenn (2) vs (2) Bikermann
Bikermann is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Johannsenn frees his head nicely. Oh but Bikermann has switched to an armbar! Johannsenn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ben Bikermann! |
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