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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 10386 p4p, 602 weight class) and Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 5670 p4p, 517 weight class). Diallo has chosen Africa soukouss as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Youssoufa Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn Alliance drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (0) Diallo
Steel Penn Alliance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel Penn Alliance passes Diallo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diallo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn Alliance drops back looking for a leg! Diallo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diallo manages to kick Steel Penn Alliance off! Steel Penn Alliance jumps back into Diallo's guard.
Diallo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (2) Diallo
Steel Penn Alliance keeping full guard, as Diallo tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo passes Steel Penn Alliance's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn Alliance has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diallo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control here.
Diallo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diallo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diallo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is defending against the submission attempts here by Diallo.
Diallo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (5) Diallo
Diallo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn Alliance is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steel Penn Alliance is surviving well by controlling Diallo's body position as best he can.
Steel Penn Alliance 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.
Diallo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Penn Alliance is just riding it out for now. Diallo eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Jako Gym inform me that Diallo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn Alliance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diallo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from the bottom.
Diallo is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn Alliance'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.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a sweep. Diallo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn Alliance is working hard here to advance position.
Diallo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diallo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn Alliance defends it well.
Steel Penn Alliance gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep but no luck.
Diallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn Alliance working for submissions but it's allowed Diallo to get to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a sweep. Diallo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diallo wants to pass to mount but Steel Penn Alliance is defending the position.
Steel Penn Alliance manages to get to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn Alliance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (4) vs (5) Diallo
Steel Penn Alliance tries to free his leg and advance position but Diallo is retaining full guard.
Diallo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn Alliance is aware though and is defending well.
Diallo working a defensive guard here.
Diallo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diallo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking for a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance defends easily.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Diallo keeps moving.
Diallo trying to control the position.
Steel Penn Alliance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diallo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn Alliance has managed to get both his arms back between Diallo's legs - danger averted.
Diallo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn Alliance passes into half guard.
Diallo is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn Alliance is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diallo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diallo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diallo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Diallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Diallo is keeping the position.
Diallo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn Alliance defends it easily.
Diallo trying to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance pushes down on Diallo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (7) vs (5) Diallo
Diallo is trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diallo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Diallo is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diallo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel Penn Alliance's guard! Nice work there by Diallo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (7) vs (7) Diallo
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control the position but Diallo postures up.
Diallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diallo keeps trying to improve his position.
Diallo trying to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working from the bottom.
Diallo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn Alliance gets full guard.
Diallo looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn Alliance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (9) vs (7) Diallo
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn Alliance passes Diallo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Diallo is defending well.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a kimura but Diallo is defending it quite comfortably.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diallo is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn Alliance eventually gives up the hold.
Diallo is staying active underneath Steel Penn Alliance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diallo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diallo wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn Alliance's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn Alliance's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn Alliance (9) vs (11) Diallo
Diallo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steel Penn Alliance knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steel Penn Alliance for a finish.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to break free.
Diallo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Steel Penn Alliance has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diallo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn Alliance defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diallo's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diallo wins on points by 11 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Youssoufa Diallo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brotha Gracie (ranked 2881 p4p, 381 weight class) and Gawain Lot (ranked 20543 p4p, 682 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin'. Gawain Lot told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brotha Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gawain Lot!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lot gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Lot
Lot trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control but Lot is working from the bottom.
Lot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Lot
Gracie working for a triangle but Lot defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Lot
Gracie is not content to let Lot control the position.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie tries to buck Lot off but Lot is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lot wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Lot staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lot tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lot trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying active underneath Lot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lot is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lot seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (5) Lot
Lot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lot has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Lot. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (9) Lot
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lot trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Lot advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (6) vs (11) Lot
Lot looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Traveller boxing gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lot is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lot works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (14) Lot
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Lot trying to control.
Lot is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lot is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Lot. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lot's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (14) Lot
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stays in close to Lot's body and controls the position.
Lot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control but Lot is working from the bottom.
Lot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands and throws Lot's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (14) Lot
Lot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lot has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Lot is keeping him busy.
Lot gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Lot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lot wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Lot is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Lot is looking to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lot sees it coming and defends easily.
Lot is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Lot gets full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Lot.
Gracie trying to control but Lot is working from the bottom.
Lot wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lot has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (14) vs (14) Lot
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lot rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Lot! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (14) vs (16) Lot
Lot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie working for a triangle but Lot defends it easily.
Lot trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Lot lying in Gracie's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gracie decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lot taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brotha Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Brotha Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dansen Chayambuka (ranked 4628 p4p, 525 weight class) and Spank Crank (ranked 2854 p4p, 378 weight class). Chayambuka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Spider Man. Spank Crank acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dansen Chayambuka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spank Crank!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chayambuka (0) vs (4) Crank
Chayambuka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chayambuka wants to control but Crank postures up.
Crank thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chayambuka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crank tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chayambuka can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chayambuka regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crank passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chayambuka (0) vs (7) Crank
Chayambuka tries to reverse the position but Crank maintains control.
Crank looking to control but Chayambuka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chayambuka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chayambuka is looking to escape.
Chayambuka is just holding on here. Crank manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chayambuka (0) vs (10) Crank
Chayambuka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crank gets his way!
Chayambuka tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chayambuka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crank gets his way!
Chayambuka tries to roll but Crank sticks to his back.
Chayambuka trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chayambuka tries to escape but Crank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crank controlling the position well here. Chayambuka rolled but Crank kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Crank working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chayambuka fending off the submission attempt from Crank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chayambuka breaks Crank's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chayambuka (2) vs (10) Crank
Crank keeping moving, preventing Chayambuka from controlling successfully.
Chayambuka looking to sit in guard and control but Crank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chayambuka (2) vs (12) Crank
Crank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crank won't allow Chayambuka to sweep him here.
Crank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crank forces his way into half guard.
Chayambuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crank passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chayambuka! Score +3 for passing guard: Chayambuka (2) vs (15) Crank
Chayambuka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chayambuka wants to hold on but Crank pushes him away.
Chayambuka has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Chayambuka (2) vs (18) Crank
Crank controlling well, preventing Chayambuka from escaping the position.
Chayambuka wants to control his opponent's hands but Crank gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chayambuka is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Crank has locked on a rear naked choke here! Chayambuka is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Spank Crank!
A very excited looking Spank Crank made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Dansen Chayambuka spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be the Master of the Ground Game one day. Just watch me.'. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 818 p4p, 128 weight class) and Alex Kamenski (ranked 6839 p4p, 629 weight class). Skovgaard comes to the cage accompanied by Second Reality. Alex Kamenski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Skovgaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Kamenski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenski fails with the takedown.
Alex Kamenski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenski slaps away a takedown attempt from Skovgaard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Kamenski tries to counter it with a takedown but Skovgaard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kamenski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (2) Kamenski
Kamenski is trying to control the action in half guard but Skovgaard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenski trying to control from Skovgaard's half guard. Skovgaard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kamenski trying to control but Skovgaard is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skovgaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Skovgaard, not yet.
Kamenski trying to control the position from guard on top but Skovgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenski preventing the sweep.
Skovgaard trying to control the position here.
Skovgaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenski is one step ahead there.
Kamenski trying to control but Skovgaard is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard wants to sweep but no luck.
Skovgaard 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: Skovgaard (2) vs (2) Kamenski
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kamenski! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (5) vs (2) Kamenski
Kamenski tries to hold on but Skovgaard pushes him away.
Kamenski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamenski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skovgaard trying to control but Kamenski is having none of it.
Kamenski is just holding on here. Skovgaard manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Skovgaard (8) vs (2) Kamenski
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kamenski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Good control from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard avoiding Kamenski 's attempts to control his hands.
Kamenski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Skovgaard.
Kamenski wants to control his opponent's hands but Skovgaard gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski rolls, trying to escape but Skovgaard keeps control of the position.
Will Skovgaard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Skovgaard is persistently looking for the submission but Kamenski is defending it well.
Skovgaard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kamenski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard is trying to stick to Kamenski's back but Kamenski is turning into Skovgaard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Skovgaard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kamenski. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (8) vs (4) Kamenski
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski looking to sit in guard and control but Skovgaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (10) vs (4) Kamenski
Skovgaard is pushing down on Kamenski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamenski is fighting to maintain full guard but Skovgaard has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skovgaard is controlling the pace.
Skovgaard works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (13) vs (4) Kamenski
Skovgaard seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kamenski is holding on tight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski tries to hold on but Skovgaard postures up.
Skovgaard has control of Kamenski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kamenski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Skovgaard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenski 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenski wants to sweep but Skovgaard has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (16) vs (4) Kamenski
Skovgaard trying to control the position but Kamenski is working away.
Kamenski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Skovgaard is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Skovgaard (18) vs (4) Kamenski
Skovgaard moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Skovgaard (21) vs (4) Kamenski
Kamenski tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is not going to allow Kamenski to sit and survive in this position.
Kamenski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Skovgaard is staying active.
Kamenski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Skovgaard gets his way!
Skovgaard is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski is in bad spot here.
Skovgaard struggling to keep hold of the position.
Skovgaard not allowing Kamenski to control his hands.
Kamenski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kamenski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Skovgaard off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kamenski is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Skovgaard wants to control but Kamenski is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard not allowing Kamenski to control his hands.
Kamenski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Skovgaard controlling from the full mount.
Skovgaard moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Skovgaard (24) vs (4) Kamenski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is looking for the choke from the back position but Kamenski is controlling his hands well.
Skovgaard gets his hands free as Kamenski looks to control.
Kamenski tries to escape but Skovgaard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Skovgaard working for the choke.
Skovgaard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Skovgaard has the hooks in. Kamenski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Skovgaard is looking for the choke from the back position but Kamenski is controlling his hands well.
Kamenski is trying to break free.
Kamenski trying to control the position but Skovgaard manages to sink in the hooks.
Skovgaard really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kamenski.
Skovgaard is persistently looking for the submission but Kamenski is defending it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski tries to roll but Skovgaard sticks to his back.
Kamenski trying to control the hands but Skovgaard won't let him.
Good control from Skovgaard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenski can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skovgaard takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
Valentin Skovgaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Steel Penn (ranked 3109 p4p, 397 weight class) and Konstantin Sokolov (ranked 1325 p4p, 206 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mr Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Konstantin Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sokolov as he avoids it easily.
Sokolov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sokolov rushes Steel Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Steel Penn has picked Sokolov up - he's going for a ride! Steel Penn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (0) Sokolov
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.
Sokolov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sokolov is trying to control but Steel Penn manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (0) Sokolov
We've been hearing good reports from Steel 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.
Steel Penn wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Steel Penn prevents Sokolov from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sokolov turns into him and now he's in Steel Penn's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (2) Sokolov
Sokolov looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (2) Sokolov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sokolov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel Penn has Sokolov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (4) Sokolov
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sokolov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Steel Penn doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Sokolov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Steel Penn - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Steel Penn!
Mr Steel Penn 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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 12573 p4p, 674 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 3557 p4p, 443 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Freddy Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee shoots in and bounces Jitsu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Jitsu
Jitsu is controlling Lee's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Jitsu has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Jitsu is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Jitsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Jitsu
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jitsu forces his way into half guard.
Jitsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee controlling the position well.
Jitsu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Jitsu looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lee is defending well. Jitsu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lee has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jitsu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiu Jitsu!
A victorious Jiu Jitsu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dalibor Drahomir (ranked 950 p4p, 148 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 3176 p4p, 406 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drahomir might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Outspoken. Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dalibor Drahomir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Keita fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keita tries to clinch but Drahomir is having none of it.
Drahomir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drahomir dives in for a single leg takedown but Keita sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keita feints the counter takedown.
Drahomir keeps the fight on the outside.
Keita shoots for a takedown but Drahomir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drahomir shoots in and bounces Keita off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drahomir (2) vs (0) Keita
Drahomir passes Keita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita gets full guard.
Drahomir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keita looking for a guillotine here but Drahomir defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drahomir trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drahomir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drahomir defends it easily.
Keita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Keita seems keen to control Drahomir's posture.
Drahomir passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (5) vs (0) Keita
Keita wants to control but Drahomir postures up.
Drahomir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keita knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita is defending against the submission attempts here by Drahomir.
Keita wants to control but Drahomir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Keita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keita has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Drahomir is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Keita. Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (8) vs (0) Keita
Keita tries to buck Drahomir off but Drahomir is having none of it.
Keita is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Keita is right now.
Keita gets back to half guard.
Keita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drahomir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drahomir trying to control but Keita is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking for a guillotine here but Drahomir defends easily.
Keita working for submissions but it's allowed Drahomir to get to half guard.
Drahomir is trying to control. Keita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drahomir is pressing down on Keita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keita is holding on for now.
Keita gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking to control.
Keita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drahomir is aware though and is defending well.
Drahomir passes into half guard.
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drahomir pulls his head out easily.
Drahomir wants to pass to mount but Keita is defending the position.
Keita felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Keita tries to get to full guard but Drahomir has control of the leg.
Keita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir trying to pass the guard but Keita defending well.
Keita wants to control but Drahomir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drahomir tries to pass to full mount but Keita defends it.
Keita actively working from the bottom here.
Drahomir moves into full mount! Keita won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (11) vs (0) Keita
Drahomir takes Keita's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Keita is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Drahomir (14) vs (0) Keita
Keita is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Drahomir gets his way!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to break free.
Keita just trying to survive but Drahomir is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Drahomir wants to control but Keita is keeping busy.
Drahomir just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Keita is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Drahomir gets his way!
Keita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir tries to pass to full mount but Keita defends it.
Drahomir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keita wants to control but Drahomir is keeping busy.
Keita looking for submissions off his back.
Keita looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control from the bottom.
Drahomir tries to pass to full mount but Keita defends it.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drahomir is pressing down on Keita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keita is holding on for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drahomir pulls his head out easily.
Keita is trying to get back to full guard.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keita wants to improve his position but Drahomir is controlling well.
Drahomir wants to free his trapped foot but Keita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Keita wants to get back to full guard but Drahomir has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (17) vs (0) Keita
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to bench press Drahomir off him but Drahomir keeps the position.
Drahomir trying to control the position but Keita is working away.
Drahomir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drahomir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keita has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drahomir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keita has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Keita is looking for a sweep. Drahomir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keita looking for submissions off his back.
Keita with the active half guard here but Drahomir passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (20) vs (0) Keita
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita is not content to let Drahomir control the position.
Keita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drahomir tries for a kimura but Keita is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drahomir tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drahomir takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
Dalibor Drahomir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 11379 p4p, 678 weight class) and Steel Grappler (ranked 19506 p4p, 658 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Steel Grappler enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grappler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Starseed on his heels. He'll look to pass Starseed's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (0) vs (2) Grappler
Grappler looking to pass the guard.
Grappler trying to control but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starseed keeping full guard, as Grappler tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler controlling from the top position.
Starseed 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.
Starseed keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler wants to pass the guard but Starseed is keeping the position.
Starseed looking to control.
Grappler looking to pass the guard.
Starseed has his hands on Grappler's head, controlling the position.
Grappler looking to pass the guard.
Starseed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler wants to pass the guard but Starseed is keeping the position.
Grappler wants to control from the top but Starseed keeps moving.
Grappler advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (0) vs (5) Grappler
Grappler tries to advance to mount but Starseed denies him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is looking for a sweep.
Grappler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Grappler tries for a kimura but Starseed is defending well.
Starseed tries to improve position but can't.
Grappler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Starseed has escaped the position, nice work there.
Starseed tries to bench press Grappler off him but Grappler keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Starseed is looking to regain half guard here but Grappler keeps moving and retains side control.
Grappler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grappler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Starseed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grappler swings around for an armbar but Starseed sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grappler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (5) Grappler
Starseed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grappler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Starseed is working away from the top position though.
Grappler wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
Grappler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Starseed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Starseed moves into full mount! Grappler won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (5) vs (5) Grappler
Grappler is desperately trying to improve his position but Starseed has a good base and remains in mount.
Grappler is just holding on here. Starseed manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Starseed (8) vs (5) Grappler
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Starseed's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Starseed has the hooks in. Grappler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Grappler tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grappler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Starseed's guard. Nice work there by Grappler.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (8) vs (7) Grappler
Grappler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starseed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grappler trying to control but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grappler trying to control but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Grappler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grappler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starseed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grappler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Starseed dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (10) vs (7) Grappler
Starseed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grappler looking for a sweep. Not yet Grappler, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starseed manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (10) vs (9) Grappler
Grappler is fighting to break Starseed's control of his arms but Starseed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grappler trying to move into half guard but instead Starseed has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (12) vs (9) Grappler
Starseed preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starseed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well,Starseed is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Starseed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grappler for as long as he can get away with.
Grappler 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: Starseed (12) vs (11) Grappler
Grappler is trying to control the action in half guard but Starseed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grappler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Starseed defends it well.
Grappler wants to pass to mount but Starseed is defending the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed moves into full guard.
Grappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grappler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starseed is keeping the position for now.
Grappler is looking to advance position but Starseed has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (16) vs (11) Grappler
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
Grappler keeps trying to improve his position.
Grappler tries to lock up and control but Starseed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grappler is desperately trying to improve his position but Starseed has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grappler wants to control but Starseed passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (19) vs (11) Grappler
And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed takes the fight on points by 19 to 11.
Indigo Starseed retains his light heavyweight title!
Indigo Starseed looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 3520 p4p, 437 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 585 p4p, 94 weight class). Teló comes to the cage accompanied by Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Svensson has chosen Hells Bells - ACDC as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló has managed to clinch.
Svensson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teló after a bit of a struggle.
Svensson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svensson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Michel Teló has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Svensson.
Teló goes for a takedown attempt but Svensson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Teló rushes Svensson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson is trying to trip Teló. He has hold of a leg but Teló is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Svensson persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teló (0) vs (2) Svensson
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
Teló will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló 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.
Svensson wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson is fighting to break Teló's control of his arms but Teló is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Svensson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teló has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Svensson has managed to get both his arms back between Teló's legs - danger averted.
Svensson preventing the sweep.
Svensson tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
Svensson is looking to advance position but Teló has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teló (4) vs (2) Svensson
Teló is stalling here but it's allowed Svensson to get half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svensson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.
Teló frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (7) vs (2) Svensson
Teló prevents Svensson from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson keeps trying to improve his position.
Teló trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Svensson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Teló works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Teló (10) vs (2) Svensson
Teló controlling from the back.
Teló trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson can't escape the position.
Teló tightening his grip on Svensson, looking for the choke.
Teló seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Svensson's chin but Svensson turns very nicely into Teló's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Svensson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (10) vs (4) Svensson
Teló looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Svensson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to improve his position but Svensson is controlling well.
Svensson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Teló's thigh. Teló counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Teló working for a triangle but Svensson defends it easily.
Svensson trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teló looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Svensson passes into half guard.
Teló wants to control but Svensson is keeping busy.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Teló moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Teló working a defensive guard here.
Teló looking for subs off his back but Svensson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Svensson is stalling here. Teló is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Svensson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Teló has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teló (14) vs (4) Svensson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to reverse the position.
Teló wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
Svensson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Svensson tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to free his trapped foot but Svensson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Teló perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Teló is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Svensson reverses the position - he's now on top in Teló's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (14) vs (6) Svensson
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
Teló wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeping full guard, as Svensson tries to pass.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Svensson won't allow Teló to sweep him here.
Teló has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Svensson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teló trying to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló is looking for a triangle here but Svensson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (14) vs (9) Svensson
You can see the frustration on Teló's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló tries to buck Svensson off but Svensson is having none of it.
Teló is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Svensson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Teló (14) vs (11) Svensson
Svensson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Teló manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Teló can't do much from the bottom here.
Svensson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Teló's legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control the position but Teló is working away.
Teló tries to buck Svensson off but Svensson is having none of it.
Svensson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Teló (14) vs (13) Svensson
Teló tries to hold on but Svensson postures up.
Teló regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Svensson pulls his head out easily.
Teló is refusing to be controlled, as Svensson sits in half guard.
Svensson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (14) vs (16) Svensson
Teló tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svensson wins on points by 16 to 14.
After the big win, Sven Svensson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 656 p4p, 101 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 2222 p4p, 313 weight class). Galanos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galanos leaves Shifter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Galanos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shifter to the mat! Shifter manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Shifter
Galanos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galanos trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Galanos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control the position here.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.
Shifter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galanos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (0) Shifter
Shifter tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to control Galanos's posture but Galanos avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Shifter manages to get back to half guard.
Galanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shifter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shifter.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos content to stall in guard here.
Galanos trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Galanos forces his way into half guard.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Still in half guard, Galanos seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galanos is working away from the top position though.
Galanos trying to control the pace.
Shifter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EMPIRE BJJ Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galanos pulls his head out easily.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Shifter wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shifter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (8) vs (0) Shifter
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galanos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shifter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Galanos taking a breather here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to work for a sweep but Galanos has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (10) vs (0) Shifter
Shifter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shifter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shifter is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action.
Shifter tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control the pace but Shifter is squirming around nicely.
Shifter wants to control but Galanos is having none of it.
Shifter can't escape the position.
Galanos wants to control the pace but Shifter is squirming around nicely.
Shifter tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Galanos looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos tries to control but Shifter wriggling away.
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Galanos looking to control but Shifter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to control but Shifter is having none of it.
Galanos wants to finish this one by submission but Shifter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Galanos.
Shifter regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galanos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galanos tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
Galanos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shifter is looking to control Galanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shifter avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is just content to waste time from the top position. Shifter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter is adopting a defensive guard.
Galanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shifter wants to sweep here but Galanos controlling him for the moment.
Galanos postures up.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Hero Galanos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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