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ADWGC Tokyo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 4925 p4p, 478 weight class) and Bertram Adelhard (ranked 2468 p4p, 280 weight class). Adelhard has chosen Volbeat - Still Counting as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bertram Adelhard!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adelhard as he avoids it easily.
Adelhard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Adelhard
Adelhard trying to move into half guard but instead Trump has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Adelhard
Adelhard is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Adelhard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trump haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump being controlled here momentarily.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Adelhard wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump 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.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Adelhard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adelhard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Adelhard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adelhard is keeping the position for now.
Adelhard looking for a sweep. Not yet Adelhard, not yet.
Adelhard keeps trying to improve his position.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Adelhard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adelhard wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
Trump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (2) Adelhard
Adelhard is trying to get back to half guard.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adelhard keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump happy to just control the position for now.
Trump definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adelhard tries to improve position but can't.
Trump passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Adelhard! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (7) vs (2) Adelhard
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adelhard is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trump content just to control the position here.
Adelhard can't escape the position.
Trump controlling the pace for now.
Trump wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trump mounts Adelhard! Really nice guard pass there!
Trump content just to control the position here.
Adelhard is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Trump controlling his opponent.
Trump prevents Adelhard from getting the reversal.
Adelhard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adelhard keeps working.
Well, if Trump 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard is in trouble now - Trump has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (2) Adelhard
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adelhard is looking to escape.
Trump controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard wants to control but Trump is having none of it.
Trump wants to take Adelhard's back but he can't do it this time.
Trump tries to control but Adelhard wriggling away.
Trump pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Trump wants to control the pace but Adelhard is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trump content just to control the position here.
Adelhard is desperately trying to improve his position but Trump has a good base and remains in mount.
Trump controlling the position easily from mount.
Adelhard is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to control but Adelhard wriggling away.
Adelhard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adelhard is looking to escape.
Adelhard tries to reverse the position but Trump maintains control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trump controlling the pace for now.
Adelhard tries to reverse the position but Trump maintains control.
Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trump looking to control but Adelhard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trump fails to take his opponent's back.
Adelhard working to try and regain half guard.
Trump controlling from the full mount.
Trump has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Trump seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Adelhard is holding on tight.
Trump wants to control the pace but Adelhard is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 22103 p4p, 591 weight class) and Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 3223 p4p, 360 weight class). Ebbitt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX-Ain't No Sunshine. Tommy Ebbitt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Ebbitt!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ebbitt drives through and clinches with Henry Jr against the cage.
Ebbitt pulls guard effortlessly.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ebbitt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ebbitt is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebbitt working a defensive guard here.
Henry Jr 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.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt has his foot on Henry Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Henry Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ebbitt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ebbitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ebbitt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry Jr defends it easily.
Ebbitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Ebbitt, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henry Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (3) vs (0) Ebbitt
Henry Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ebbitt is trying to improve his position.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr working away.
Henry Jr tries to move to mount but Ebbitt blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ebbitt tries to buck Henry Jr off but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Ebbitt is looking to regain half guard here but Henry Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Ebbitt is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
Henry Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ebbitt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ebbitt tries to bench press Henry Jr off him but Henry Jr keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to control the position but Ebbitt is working away.
Ebbitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ebbitt is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
Henry Jr tries to move to mount but Ebbitt blocks the move with his legs.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ebbitt is being controlled here.
Ebbitt tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ebbitt's face as Henry Jr controls the position.
Ebbitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ebbitt stops Henry Jr from passing to mount.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Ebbitt tries to buck Henry Jr off but Henry Jr is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ebbitt is trying to improve his position.
Ebbitt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Ebbitt works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Henry Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Henry Jr passes Ebbitt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ebbitt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ebbitt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry Jr defends well.
Ebbitt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry Jr controls the pace.
Ebbitt keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Ebbitt keeping moving, preventing Henry Jr from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ebbitt keeping moving, preventing Henry Jr from controlling successfully.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center inform us that Ebbitt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ebbitt working for a triangle but Henry Jr defends it easily.
Henry Jr trying to control but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Ebbitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Ebbitt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henry Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henry Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henry Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Ebbitt controls Henry Jr momentarily but Henry Jr frees himself.
Henry Jr passes Ebbitt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ebbitt wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Ebbitt is defending the position.
Henry Jr trying to control the pace.
Henry Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ebbitt! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (6) vs (0) Ebbitt
Ebbitt regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Ebbitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry Jr is one step ahead there.
Ebbitt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry Jr passes into half guard.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ebbitt looking for submissions off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henry Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Ebbitt is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry Jr in particular looking to stall.
Henry Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ebbitt for as long as he can get away with.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ebbitt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry Jr is keen to just control but Ebbitt is a slippery customer.
Henry Jr prevents Ebbitt from improving his position.
Ebbitt is trying to maintain the position but Henry Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henry Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Ebbitt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ebbitt is looking to improve his position.
Henry Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ebbitt tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Ebbitt wants to control but Henry Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr controlling the action here.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ebbitt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ebbitt actively working from the bottom here.
Henry Jr moves into full mount! Ebbitt won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (9) vs (0) Ebbitt
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ebbitt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ebbitt and Henry Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ebbitt is looking to regain half guard here but Henry Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Henry Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Henry Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ebbitt is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
Ebbitt is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Ebbitt wants to control but Henry Jr postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A relieved looking Andrew Henry Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Tommy Ebbitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 3162 p4p, 352 weight class) and DJ Strawberry (ranked 3961 p4p, 428 weight class). Paulman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War is my Love . Strawberry has chosen Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; DJ Strawberry!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strawberry moves into range and clinches up with Paulman.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strawberry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strawberry pulls Paulman into 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.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paulman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Strawberry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Strawberry is retaining full guard.
Strawberry being controlled here, momentarily.
Strawberry trying to control the position.
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman stays in close to Strawberry's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking to control.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman advances to half guard.
Paulman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Strawberry reverses the position - he's now on top in Paulman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (0) vs (2) Strawberry
Strawberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strawberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Strawberry tries to pass.
Strawberry being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strawberry is one step ahead there.
Paulman is pulling down on Strawberry's head. It's preventing any offense from Strawberry, at least for the moment.
Strawberry looking to pass the guard.
Paulman is pulling down on Strawberry's head. It's preventing any offense from Strawberry, at least for the moment.
Strawberry wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Strawberry controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman pulls Strawberry in close to prevent any damage.
Strawberry drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Strawberry off! Strawberry jumps back into Paulman's guard.
Paulman is controlling Strawberry's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry 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.
Strawberry trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Strawberry 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.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strawberry manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (2) Strawberry
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman forces his way into half guard.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Strawberry defends it.
Strawberry is not content to let Paulman control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry trying to control here.
Paulman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strawberry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strawberry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman is taking a breather. Strawberry 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.
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Strawberry defends it.
Paulman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strawberry! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (2) Strawberry
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman wants to control the pace but Strawberry is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Strawberry wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to control the action but instead Strawberry gets a body lock and reverses into Paulman's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (5) vs (4) Strawberry
Strawberry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Paulman pulls Strawberry in close to his closed guard and prevents Strawberry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Strawberry 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strawberry's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (7) vs (4) Strawberry
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strawberry is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Strawberry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman won't allow Strawberry to sweep him here.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Russell Paulman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
DJ Strawberry spoke after the fight, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 2069 p4p, 246 weight class) and Carlton Lassiter (ranked 1862 p4p, 227 weight class). Aokison comes to the cage accompanied by Caroline. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ryu Aokison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlton Lassiter!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lassiter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aokison to the ground. Lassiter is now in Aokison's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aokison (0) vs (2) Lassiter
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Aokison is keeping the position.
Aokison wants to sweep here but Lassiter controlling him for the moment.
Lassiter looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Aokison seems keen to control Lassiter's posture.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Aokison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aokison pulls Lassiter in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison 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.
Lassiter is looking to advance position but Aokison has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (4) vs (2) Lassiter
Aokison content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is looking to improve his position but Aokison isn't that keen on the idea.
Aokison controlling his opponent.
Aokison looking to secure an arm triangle but Lassiter defends it well.
Lassiter is working to get back to half guard.
Aokison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter regains half guard.
Aokison works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (7) vs (2) Lassiter
Lassiter is squirming around, avoiding Aokison's attempts to control the action.
Aokison prevents Lassiter from getting the reversal.
Aokison wants to control the pace but Lassiter is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aokison controlling from the full mount.
Lassiter working to try and regain half guard.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Lassiter is looking to improve his position but Aokison isn't that keen on the idea.
Aokison controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lassiter is looking to escape.
Aokison controlling his opponent.
Aokison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aokison is really struggling to control Lassiter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter wants to control but Aokison is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Aokison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Aokison wants to control the pace but Lassiter is squirming around nicely.
Lassiter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aokison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aokison controlling from the full mount.
Aokison is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lassiter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lassiter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lassiter is looking to escape.
Lassiter is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aokison wants to control the pace but Lassiter is squirming around nicely.
Aokison controlling his opponent.
Lassiter is squirming around, avoiding Aokison's attempts to control the action.
Lassiter is looking to improve his position but Aokison isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aokison goes for an armbar but Lassiter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lassiter. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (7) vs (4) Lassiter
Aokison keeping full guard, as Lassiter tries to pass.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Lassiter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aokison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aokison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aokison! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (11) vs (4) Lassiter
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aokison staying calm.
Aokison has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lassiter! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aokison (13) vs (4) Lassiter
Lassiter working to try and regain half guard.
Aokison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aokison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aokison looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aokison controlling the pace for now.
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lassiter is looking to escape.
Aokison content just to control the position here.
Lassiter is looking to get to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Lassiter is squirming around, avoiding Aokison's attempts to control the action.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Aokison looking to control but Lassiter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aokison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aokison tries to control but Lassiter wriggling away.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aokison takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryu Aokison made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Penn (ranked 2907 p4p, 325 weight class) and Bosco Iwoba (ranked 1447 p4p, 174 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Penn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Everything in its right place. Iwoba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hercules*. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; James Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bosco Iwoba!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Iwoba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iwoba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Penn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Iwoba is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Penn to the mat. Penn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Iwoba
Iwoba advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Penn'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.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Iwoba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to hit a switch here but Iwoba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Penn there! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (5) Iwoba
Penn regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwoba trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iwoba trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to control.
Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Iwoba escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (8) Iwoba
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iwoba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Iwoba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Iwoba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Iwoba is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Iwoba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Iwoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iwoba looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is controlling Iwoba's posture.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iwoba manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (8) Iwoba
Iwoba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (10) Iwoba
Iwoba passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iwoba is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Iwoba.
Penn wants to get back to full guard but Iwoba has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (13) Iwoba
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penn is pressing down on Iwoba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Iwoba controls the pace.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iwoba defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iwoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iwoba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Iwoba forces his way into half guard.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Iwoba sits in half guard.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iwoba is working away from the top position though.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to control.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iwoba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iwoba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Iwoba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iwoba wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Iwoba is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn won't allow Iwoba to pass to mount.
Iwoba trying to advance position but Penn counters by regaining guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Iwoba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iwoba has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Iwoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iwoba trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Iwoba stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping full guard, as Iwoba tries to pass.
Iwoba trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Iwoba is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Iwoba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penn controls Iwoba momentarily but Iwoba frees himself.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Iwoba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Iwoba 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.
Penn controls Iwoba momentarily but Iwoba frees himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Iwoba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iwoba is aware though and is defending well.
Iwoba preventing the sweep.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn keeping full guard, as Iwoba tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iwoba is one step ahead there.
Penn controls Iwoba momentarily but Iwoba frees himself.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn 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.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iwoba is aware though and is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the position but Iwoba postures up.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iwoba defends well.
Iwoba is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Iwoba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Iwoba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Iwoba moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (16) Iwoba
Penn looks to move to half guard but instead Iwoba has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (2) vs (18) Iwoba
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Penn is looking to improve his position but Iwoba isn't that keen on the idea.
Iwoba working for a guillotine from mount but Penn is in no mood to give up.
Iwoba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iwoba content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iwoba wins on points by 18 to 2.
Bosco Iwoba made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 10715 p4p, 613 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 3160 p4p, 351 weight class). Backlund comes to the cage accompanied by Dance Fucker. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Royce Gracie enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Backlund to the mat! Backlund manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backlund (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Backlund is keeping the position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Backlund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie pushes down on Backlund's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Backlund defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Backlund (4) vs (2) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Backlund looking for the RNC.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Backlund is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Backlund'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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Backlund working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Backlund to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Backlund won't let him.
Backlund looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie tries to roll but Backlund sticks to his back.
Gracie is trying to defend against the choke here but Backlund has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Backlund Tightens the hold and Gracie taps out furiously! Backlund displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 6090 p4p, 516 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12571 p4p, 593 weight class). Tisoaka comes to the cage accompanied by Festivo. Katuro Tisoaka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deeds moves into the clinch.
Deeds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tisoaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tisoaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deeds tries to avoid it but Tisoaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deeds to the ground. Deeds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deeds moves into the clinch successfully.
Tisoaka wants a takedown.
Tisoaka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deeds is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katuro Tisoaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tisoaka turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tisoaka (4) vs (0) Deeds
Deeds tries to control but Tisoaka manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (7) vs (0) Deeds
Deeds is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Deeds tries to roll but Tisoaka sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position but Tisoaka manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tisoaka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tisoaka has the hooks in. Deeds is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Deeds manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tisoaka's guard. Nice work there by Deeds.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (7) vs (2) Deeds
Tisoaka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tisoaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deeds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deeds 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is trying to keep Deeds in close.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Tisoaka keeps moving.
Tisoaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (7) vs (5) Deeds
Tisoaka tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds trying to control the position but Tisoaka is working away.
Tisoaka tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is working hard here to advance position.
Deeds is trying to get an arm triangle but Tisoaka is defending well.
Tisoaka tries to improve position but can't.
Tisoaka keeping his opponent close.
Tisoaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deeds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is being controlled here.
Tisoaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tisoaka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka trying to control from the bottom.
Tisoaka tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Tisoaka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deeds drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tisoaka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tisoaka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tisoaka! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tisoaka (11) vs (5) Deeds
Deeds tries to bench press Tisoaka off him but Tisoaka keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Deeds is looking for a sweep. Tisoaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds gets full guard.
Deeds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deeds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tisoaka is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to control the position but Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka passes Deeds's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Deeds is looking to control Tisoaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deeds avoid being mounted?
Deeds is trying to get back to full guard.
Tisoaka controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to take a breather but Deeds is having none of it.
Tisoaka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Deeds is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tisoaka is taking a breather. Deeds 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tisoaka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Deeds moves into full guard.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has his foot on Tisoaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tisoaka works his way back into a safe position though.
Deeds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (11) vs (7) Deeds
Tisoaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tisoaka trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Deeds manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (11) vs (10) Deeds
Tisoaka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tisoaka tries to hold on but Deeds postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to control the pace but Tisoaka is squirming around nicely.
Tisoaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Deeds has a good base and remains in mount.
Deeds controlling the pace for now.
Tisoaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Deeds has a good base and remains in mount.
Deeds trying to control but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Deeds wants to take Tisoaka's back here but Tisoaka is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds avoids the attempt from Tisoaka to control.
Tisoaka is trying to escape the mount.
Deeds jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tisoaka manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Deeds trying to control the position but Tisoaka is working away.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tisoaka has one of Deeds's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Tisoaka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but Tisoaka defending well.
Tisoaka trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (11) vs (13) Deeds
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Deeds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tisoaka is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
Tisoaka is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Deeds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tisoaka trying to control from the bottom.
Tisoaka wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deeds in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds wins on points by 13 to 11.
Katuro Tisoaka was interviewed post fight and said 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 1432 p4p, 173 weight class) and Pablo Pablos (ranked 2524 p4p, 285 weight class). Bone comes into the arena with You'll Never Walk Alone blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Pablo Pablos!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pablos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bone defends well and Pablos ends up having to push Bone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pablos looks for a takedown but Bone sprawls well.
Bone feints and as Pablos raises his hands in defense, Bone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (0) Pablos
Pablos trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablos is pulling down on Bone's head. It's preventing any offense from Bone, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Pablos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pablos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pablos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pablos is keeping the position for now.
Bone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pablos looking to control.
Bone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bone postures up.
Bone preventing the sweep.
Bone advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (5) vs (0) Pablos
Bone trying to control the position but Pablos is working away.
Bone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bone in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pablos keeps trying to improve his position.
Bone trying to control the position but Pablos is working away.
Pablos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bone has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bone (7) vs (0) Pablos
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is squirming around, avoiding Bone's attempts to control the action.
Pablos is looking to improve his position but Bone isn't that keen on the idea.
Bone looking to control but Pablos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bone fails to move to back control.
Pablos regains half guard.
Bone moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (10) vs (0) Pablos
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pablos gets back to half guard.
Pablos is looking for a sweep. Bone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pablos looking for subs from the bottom but Bone mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (13) vs (0) Pablos
Bone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pablos is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bone has control of Pablos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pablos regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pablos gets back to half guard.
Bone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pablos sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pablos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pablos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pablos is trying to control the position but Bone postures up.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pablos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bone trying to control but Pablos is working from the bottom.
Bone preventing the sweep.
Bone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bone passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (16) vs (0) Pablos
Pablos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bone presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bone (18) vs (0) Pablos
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bone avoids the attempt from Pablos to control.
Pablos prevents Bone from taking his back.
Bone tries to control but Pablos wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to control the action but instead Pablos gets a body lock and reverses into Bone's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (18) vs (2) Pablos
Bone 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: Bone (20) vs (2) Pablos
Bone trying to pass the guard but Pablos defending well.
Bone controlling the action here.
Pablos is trying to get back to full guard.
Pablos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pablos.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pablos is keeping the position for now.
Bone wants to control from the top but Pablos keeps moving.
Bone passes into half guard.
Pablos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pablos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bone is thwarting Pablos's attempts to control the position.
Bone is controlling the pace.
Pablos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bone trying to control from half guard but Pablos is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pablos tries to get to full guard but Bone has control of the leg.
Pablos is trying to maintain the position but Bone is very close to passing his half guard.
Bone prevents Pablos from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pablos actively working from the bottom here.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Pablos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Joe Bone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Pablo Pablos was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 14453 p4p, 609 weight class) and Percy Schmeiser (ranked 3561 p4p, 395 weight class). Schmeiser is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by David vs Monsanto. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 8 losses; Percy Schmeiser!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schmeiser gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schmeiser turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Schmeiser manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Officer (0) vs (4) Schmeiser
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Schmeiser has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Officer struggling a bit here.
Schmeiser trying to control the position but Officer is working away.
Officer being controlled for a moment.
Officer struggling a bit here.
Officer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schmeiser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Officer gets back to half guard.
Schmeiser takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser wants to free his trapped foot but Officer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schmeiser controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer trying to hold on to Schmeiser's head to control him but Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser controlling the pace.
Schmeiser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Officer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schmeiser.
Officer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schmeiser trying to pass the guard but Officer defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmeiser controlling the action here.
Schmeiser is thwarting Officer's attempts to control the position.
Schmeiser is trying to work for a kimura but Officer is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser slows the pace down in half guard.
Officer is looking for a sweep. Schmeiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmeiser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Officer trying to control here.
Schmeiser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Officer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schmeiser is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Officer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Schmeiser is taking a breather. Officer 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.
Schmeiser wants to take a breather but Officer is having none of it.
Officer tries to roll over but Schmeiser keeps him under control.
Schmeiser wants to free his trapped foot but Officer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Officer wants to control but Schmeiser is keeping busy.
Officer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser wants to free his trapped foot but Officer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schmeiser with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Officer is trying is best to control the position here.
Officer is trying to get back to full guard.
Officer wants to control but Schmeiser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schmeiser trying to control the pace.
Schmeiser prevents Officer from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to hold on to Schmeiser's head to control him but Schmeiser postures up.
Officer is trying to get back to full guard.
Schmeiser content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schmeiser is looking to take a break and control but Officer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schmeiser prevents Officer from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schmeiser with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schmeiser seems to be working for a kimura but Officer defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Officer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Officer is trying to maintain the position but Schmeiser is very close to passing his half guard.
Schmeiser keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Officer trying to hold on to Schmeiser's head to control him but Schmeiser postures up.
Officer tries to roll over but Schmeiser keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer is positioning himself well to prevent Schmeiser advancing to mount.
Schmeiser seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schmeiser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Officer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schmeiser might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Officer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Officer is positioning himself well to prevent Schmeiser advancing to mount.
Officer wants to get back to full guard but Schmeiser has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (0) vs (7) Schmeiser
Officer is looking to regain half guard here but Schmeiser keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Officer's face as Schmeiser controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Officer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schmeiser is controlling the pace.
Officer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schmeiser controlling the action here.
Officer is looking to improve his position.
Schmeiser with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schmeiser trying to control from half guard but Officer is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Officer is controlling Schmeiser's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Schmeiser stalling.
Schmeiser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Officer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schmeiser.
Schmeiser prevents Officer from improving his position.
Officer trying to control here.
Officer tries to get to full guard but Schmeiser has control of the leg.
Officer is controlling Schmeiser's trapped leg to prevent Schmeiser from advancing to side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer is looking for a sweep. Schmeiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmeiser seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schmeiser wants to free his trapped foot but Officer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schmeiser controlling the pace.
Schmeiser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Officer defends it well.
Officer is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Officer trying to control here.
Officer gets full guard.
Schmeiser won't allow Officer to sweep him here.
Schmeiser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Officer is trying to keep Schmeiser in close.
Officer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schmeiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Officer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Officer looking to control.
Schmeiser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Officer is keeping the position for now.
Officer trying to control the position here.
Officer keeping moving, preventing Schmeiser from controlling successfully.
Officer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmeiser controls the pace.
Schmeiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Officer is retaining full guard.
Officer looking for a sweep. Not yet Officer, not yet.
Well,Officer is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Officer holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Officer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (2) vs (7) Schmeiser
Officer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer preventing the sweep.
Officer trying to control but Schmeiser is working from the bottom.
Schmeiser wants to sweep but no luck.
Schmeiser trying to control the position.
Schmeiser wants to sweep here but Officer controlling him for the moment.
Schmeiser looking to control.
Officer preventing the sweep.
Officer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmeiser is keeping the position for now.
Schmeiser is looking for a triangle but Officer pushes his legs off easily.
Schmeiser wants to sweep here but Officer controlling him for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer 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.
Officer tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmeiser is retaining full guard.
Officer stopping the sweep attempt from Schmeiser.
Officer tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmeiser is retaining full guard.
Officer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Officer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schmeiser for as long as he can get away with.
Schmeiser is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmeiser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4428 p4p, 448 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7393 p4p, 567 weight class). Byhenikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harbinger. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 13 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Byhenikov defends well and Tamland ends up having to push Byhenikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tamland scores with a takedown into Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (0) Byhenikov
Tamland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byhenikov is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Tamland controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov 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: Tamland (2) vs (2) Byhenikov
Tamland 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.
Tamland is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov seems to be working for a kimura but Tamland defends the submission attempt.
Byhenikov prevents Tamland from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tamland is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Igor Byhenikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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