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ADWGC 9 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Kimura (ranked 8705 p4p, 466 weight class) and John Eugemia (ranked 7535 p4p, 450 weight class). Rickson Kimura had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Rickson Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Eugemia!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eugemia avoids it really well and circles away.
Eugemia tries to keep at a distance but Kimura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eugemia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eugemia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kimura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kimura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rickson Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Eugemia.
Eugemia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kimura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eugemia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Eugemia
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugemia prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Eugemia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is not content to let Eugemia control the position.
Well, if Eugemia 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.
Kimura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Eugemia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eugemia is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Eugemia wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Eugemia tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Kimura is staying active underneath Eugemia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura wants to control but Eugemia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura tries to roll over but Eugemia keeps him under control.
Eugemia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Eugemia wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Eugemia stalling away here and it's allowed Kimura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kimura has his hands on Eugemia's head, controlling the position.
Kimura 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: Kimura (2) vs (2) Eugemia
Kimura wants to control but Eugemia is keeping him busy.
Eugemia wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eugemia.
Eugemia trying to control the position here.
Eugemia trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Eugemia keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Eugemia is retaining full guard.
Kimura passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (2) Eugemia
Eugemia trying to control but Kimura flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (8) vs (2) Eugemia
Kimura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Eugemia is defending well though. Kimura let's go of the attempt for now.
Eugemia showing good submission defense here.
Eugemia wants to control his opponent's hands but Kimura gets his hands free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Eugemia right now.
Kimura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Eugemia is defending well though. Kimura let's go of the attempt for now.
Kimura is looking for the choke from the back position but Eugemia is controlling his hands well.
Eugemia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kimura's arms.
Kimura working for the choke.
Kimura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Eugemia is defending well though. Kimura let's go of the attempt for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia tries to escape the position.
Eugemia fending off the submission attempt from Kimura.
Eugemia tries to break free.
Kimura has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kimura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia trying to control the position but Kimura manages to sink in the hooks.
Eugemia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimura.
Eugemia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Eugemia is trying to break free.
Kimura is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Eugemia taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Kimura!
Rickson Kimura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3828 p4p, 330 weight class) and Watsz Mawe (ranked 2271 p4p, 219 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Joey clinches with his opponent.
Joey gets underhooks to prevent Mawe's takedown attempt.
Mawe wants a takedown but no success here.
Joey 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.
Mawe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joey passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (3) vs (0) Mawe
Joey trying to control the position but Mawe is working away.
Mawe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joey is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey is looking for a kimura here.
Mawe tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mawe! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (6) vs (0) Mawe
Mawe working to try and regain half guard.
Joey controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is working to get back to half guard.
Joey wants to control the pace but Mawe is squirming around nicely.
Mawe tries to lock up and control but Joey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mawe is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.
Joey wants to take Mawe's back but he can't do it this time.
Mawe is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mawe is looking to escape.
Mawe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joey wants to control the pace but Mawe is squirming around nicely.
Joey is really struggling to control Mawe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mawe can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mawe 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.
Joey prevents Mawe from improving his position.
Mawe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mawe.
Joey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey pushes down on Mawe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the pace.
Mawe is trying to maintain the position but Joey is very close to passing his half guard.
Mawe won't allow Joey to pass to mount.
Joey trying to control the action but Mawe is working from the bottom.
Joey is working for a submission of some sort.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is defending against the submission attempts here by Joey.
Mawe wants to sweep but Joey has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (9) vs (0) Mawe
Joey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Joey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey working away.
Joey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Joey looking to control but instead Mawe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mawe wants to get back to full guard.
Joey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mawe is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joey wants to take a breather but Mawe is having none of it.
Joey controlling the action here.
Joey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mawe! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (12) vs (0) Mawe
Mawe wants to control but Joey is having none of it.
Joey controlling from the full mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control the pace but Mawe is squirming around nicely.
Joey with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Joey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mawe for as long as he can get away with.
Mawe is working to get back to half guard.
Joey goes for an armbar but Mawe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mawe. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (12) vs (2) Mawe
Joey keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mawe looking to pass the guard.
Mawe trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey controls Mawe momentarily but Mawe frees himself.
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Joey controlling the position.
Joey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mawe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (14) vs (2) Mawe
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mawe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joey has managed to get both his arms back between Mawe's legs - danger averted.
Joey 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.
Mawe managing to control the position.
Joey 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.
Joey trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey won't allow Mawe to sweep him here.
Mawe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mawe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joey controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tribbiani Joey 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 featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 1086 p4p, 115 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 7038 p4p, 440 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kron Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kron Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Steel Penn
Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (6) Steel Penn
Steel Penn with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Silva 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.
Steel Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva is concentrating on defense, preventing Steel Penn from advancing position.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva is pulling down on Steel Penn's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel Penn has Silva in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (6) Steel Penn
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Steel Penn is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Steel Penn in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Steel Penn has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel Penn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva 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 Steel Penn. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (7) vs (8) Steel Penn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steel Penn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Steel Penn! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (7) vs (10) Steel Penn
Silva trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (9) vs (10) Steel Penn
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Steel Penn's legs - danger averted.
Steel Penn has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (9) vs (12) Steel Penn
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva gets full guard.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (11) vs (12) Steel Penn
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn defends the submission attempt.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Steel Penn in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (11) vs (14) Steel Penn
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Silva 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.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to pass into half guard but Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (13) vs (14) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is trying to keep Silva in close.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel Penn's guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva is keen to just control but Steel Penn is a slippery customer.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Steel Penn defends it.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva 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: Silva (13) vs (16) Steel Penn
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (15) vs (16) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (15) vs (20) Steel Penn
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Silva manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Steel Penn.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (17) vs (20) Steel Penn
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Steel Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel Penn manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Steel Penn's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Silva stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 20 to 17.
During a confident post fight interview, Free Agent Steel Penn 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 featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 7716 p4p, 453 weight class) and Rap Tori (ranked 3176 p4p, 297 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tori has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tori works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Tori
Tori looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki pulls Tori in close to his closed guard and prevents Tori from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori sitting in guard here, content to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tori working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Tori tries to pass.
Tori trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to control but Tori passes easily into half guard.
Tori is pressing down on Aoki 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to hold on to Tori's head to control him but Tori postures up.
Aoki tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Tori wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aoki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tori trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tori is now in half guard.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Tori trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Tori content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Tori is controlling well.
Tori is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki trying to control but Tori postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tori working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Aoki 's thigh. Aoki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tori 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 Aoki . Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Tori
Aoki is not content to let Tori control the position.
Tori thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aoki looking for a sweep but Tori has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (7) Tori
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount but Tori keeps good control and instead manages to take Aoki 's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (10) Tori
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tori not allowing Aoki to control his hands.
Tori is looking for the choke from the back position but Aoki is controlling his hands well.
Tori is not going to allow Aoki to sit and survive in this position.
Aoki staying busy and making it hard for Tori to control.
Tori is hanging on to Aoki 's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tori looking for the choke but no joy.
Aoki breaks Tori's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (10) Tori
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Tori looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aoki passes into half guard.
Tori won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tori trying to control here.
Tori tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Aoki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (10) Tori
Tori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoki wants to take Tori's back but he can't do it this time.
Tori tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki is looking to work his way around to Tori's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tori is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to work his way around to Tori's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aoki tries to take Tori's back but instead Tori uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Tori is working away.
Tori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aoki 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aoki 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (5) vs (14) Tori
Tori looking to hold on to the position here but Aoki rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tori has gone for a leg lock! Aoki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (14) Tori
Aoki wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Aoki trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori working a defensive guard but Aoki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (10) vs (14) Tori
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 14 to 10.
A very excited looking Rap Tori rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 1903 p4p, 192 weight class) and The Steel Penn (ranked 3668 p4p, 325 weight class). Morrison comes into the arena with Diary of a Madman blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as The Steel Penn enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; The Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morrison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Morrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.
Steel Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (5) Steel Penn
Morrison seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel Penn dominates the positioning.
Morrison can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel Penn taking a breather here.
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.
Morrison is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Morrison wants to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morrison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
Morrison is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steel Penn trying to control the position but Morrison is working away.
Morrison prevents Steel Penn from improving position.
Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morrison is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Morrison tries to buck Steel Penn off but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Morrison is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Steel Penn!
A relieved looking The Steel Penn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 5685 p4p, 409 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 7540 p4p, 451 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui rushes Claudiano and presses him up against the cage.
Shui has picked Claudiano up - he's going for a ride! Shui dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Shui
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.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Shui content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Claudiano tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano trying to control but Shui postures up.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui looking to pass the guard.
Shui postures up.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Claudiano is controlling Shui's posture.
Shui slips nicely into half guard.
Shui seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is pressing down on Shui's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Claudiano pulls Shui in to control the position.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Claudiano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Claudiano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shui works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shui seems to be looking for submissions.
Shui 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.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is controlling Shui's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shui is trying to work for a kimura but Claudiano is defending well.
Shui wants to work for an arm triangle but Claudiano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shui prevents Claudiano from improving his position.
Shui trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano actively working from the bottom here.
Claudiano gets back to full guard.
Claudiano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Claudiano is looking to sweep but instead, Shui has passed into half guard.
Claudiano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to control from half guard but Claudiano is working away.
Claudiano tries to get to full guard but Shui has control of the leg.
Shui wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
Claudiano wants to improve his position but Shui is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui is keen to just control but Claudiano is a slippery customer.
Shui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Claudiano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shui.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Shui is looking to stall here but Claudiano recovers full guard.
Claudiano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shui defends it easily.
Claudiano wants to hit a switch here but Shui passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Claudiano there! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (0) vs (5) Shui
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shui tries to control but Claudiano wriggling away.
Shui fails to advance to Claudiano's back.
Shui controlling from mount.
Claudiano tries to improve his position but instead Shui has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Claudiano (0) vs (8) Shui
Claudiano tries to escape but Shui has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano fending off the submission attempt from Shui.
Claudiano manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shui's guard. Nice work there by Claudiano.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (8) Shui
Claudiano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Claudiano pushing down on Shui's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shui preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shui is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shui is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shui knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Claudiano is just content to waste time from the top position. Shui takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano preventing the sweep.
Claudiano controlling from the top position.
Shui pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Claudiano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shui controls Claudiano momentarily but Claudiano frees himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Shui is keeping the position.
Shui is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Shui is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
Shui seems keen to control Claudiano's posture.
Claudiano won't allow Shui to sweep him here.
Shui is controlling Claudiano's posture.
Our spies down at at EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform us that Shui has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Claudiano passes into half guard.
Shui wants to control but Claudiano passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (8) Shui
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Claudiano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Claudiano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shui struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shui has escaped the position, nice work there.
Claudiano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shui is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shui tries to buck Claudiano off but Claudiano is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1957 p4p, 194 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 16147 p4p, 476 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes into the arena with Face The Pain blaring out of the sound system. Holzken has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morrison Jr.. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (0) Holzken
Holzken is looking to regain half guard here but Morrison Jr. keeps moving and retains side control.
Holzken manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (2) Holzken
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holzken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morrison Jr. is just riding it out for now. Holzken eventually gives up the hold.
Holzken is trying to control. Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. is looking to control Holzken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morrison Jr. avoid being mounted?
Holzken stalling.
Morrison Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Holzken sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holzken is trying to work for a kimura but Morrison Jr. is defending well.
Morrison Jr. wants to get back to full guard.
Holzken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morrison Jr. defends it well.
Morrison Jr.'s coaches at Mello MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. gets back to full guard.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Holzken should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Morrison Jr. has tightened it up now! Holzken should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Morrison Jr.!
An out of breath David Morrison Jr. 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 11427 p4p, 663 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 673 p4p, 104 weight class). Svensson has chosen Hells Bells - ACDC as his entrance music. Sven Svensson 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Svensson closes the distance and clinches.
Starseed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Starseed (4) vs (0) Svensson
Svensson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Starseed's best efforts.
Svensson trying to get back to full guard but Starseed takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (7) vs (0) Svensson
Starseed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Starseed prevents Svensson from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed manages to capitalize on a mistake by Svensson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Starseed (10) vs (0) Svensson
Svensson tries 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.
You can see the frustration on Svensson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Starseed.
Svensson wants to escape the position.
Starseed is riding his opponent, not letting Svensson buck him off.
Svensson tries to roll but Starseed sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Starseed controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson tries to escape but Starseed has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Svensson keeps trying to improve his position.
Svensson trying to control the position but Starseed manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Starseed controlling the positon.
Starseed keeps control of the position as Svensson tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starseed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Starseed'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.
Good control from Starseed.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Svensson is trying to break free.
Good control from Starseed.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to break free.
Starseed is riding his opponent, not letting Svensson buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to escape the position.
Starseed controlling the position well here. Svensson rolled but Starseed kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Svensson is in bad spot here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling the position well here. Svensson rolled but Starseed kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Svensson can't escape the position.
Starseed controlling from the back.
Svensson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Starseed seems content to control.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.
Svensson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Starseed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Starseed has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (13) vs (0) Svensson
Starseed trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Starseed in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Svensson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Starseed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starseed wants to control for a moment but Svensson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard but Starseed has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (16) vs (0) Svensson
Starseed controlling from the full mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed'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.
Svensson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed avoids the attempt from Svensson to control.
Starseed controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Starseed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svensson is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
Indigo Starseed retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Indigo Starseed said '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 featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 774 p4p, 92 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 747 p4p, 89 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Mata is avoiding it.
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Mata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Gracie
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Gracie controlling Mata's posture.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata being controlled here momentarily.
Mata won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has his hands on Mata's head, controlling the position.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mata defends well.
Mata passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Mata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping hold of Mata's head, controlling as best he can.
Mata moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mata wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to control here but Gracie has managed to regain half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Mata is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Mata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mata moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (0) Gracie
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What's Gracie going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Mata tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Mata moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (10) vs (0) Gracie
Mata trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Mata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mata wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie tries to hold on but Mata postures up.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Mata pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mata trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stops Mata from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mata wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie tries to control the position but Mata now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (13) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mata working for the choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mata.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mata.
Mata is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Mata is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Mata has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie 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.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (13) vs (2) Gracie
Mata 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.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control the position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mata is keeping the position for now.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (15) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mata has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (18) vs (2) Gracie
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie stops Mata from passing to mount.
Mata wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Mata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to take a breather but Gracie manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mata.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (18) vs (4) Gracie
Mata seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Dado Mata retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Dado Mata made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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