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WVTSW S01 WK3A PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 1301 p4p, 156 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 19433 p4p, 487 weight class). Mike Schultz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kaz McStafferson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McStafferson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schultz! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McStafferson (4) vs (0) Schultz
McStafferson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schultz prevents McStafferson from improving position.
Schultz regains half guard there - taking advantage of McStafferson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McStafferson is trying to control. Schultz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McStafferson (7) vs (0) Schultz
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson is working for a guillotine from mount but Schultz frees his head quite easily.
McStafferson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Schultz has worked his arm free - good work by Schultz!
McStafferson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schultz, who protects the arm well.
McStafferson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McStafferson tries for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
McStafferson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schultz, who protects the arm well.
McStafferson taking a break here but Schultz is having none of it and regains half guard.
McStafferson is looking to pass Schultz's guard but actually Schultz recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson has gone for a leg lock! Schultz slips out almost immediately though and dives into McStafferson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McStafferson (7) vs (2) Schultz
McStafferson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schultz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McStafferson tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is working hard here to advance position.
Schultz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McStafferson (7) vs (5) Schultz
McStafferson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson tries to hold on but Schultz postures up.
McStafferson is looking to improve his position but Schultz isn't that keen on the idea.
Schultz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Schultz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
We've been hearing good reports from McStafferson'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.
McStafferson can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
McStafferson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Schultz controlling from mount.
McStafferson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson stops Schultz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
McStafferson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
McStafferson is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson gets back to half guard.
Schultz controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McStafferson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz stalling.
Schultz prevents McStafferson from improving his position.
McStafferson wants to get back to full guard but Schultz has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: McStafferson (7) vs (8) Schultz
McStafferson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz manages to capitalize on a mistake by McStafferson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: McStafferson (7) vs (11) Schultz
McStafferson tries to break free.
Schultz biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy McStafferson right now.
Schultz controlling from the back.
McStafferson trying to control but not successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
McStafferson tries to roll but Schultz sticks to his back.
McStafferson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McStafferson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Schultz.
You can see the frustration on McStafferson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Schultz keeps control of the position easily here as McStafferson tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 11 to 7.
Mike Schultz made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 4091 p4p, 357 weight class) and Freddy Penn (ranked 3922 p4p, 347 weight class). Silverio comes to the cage accompanied by Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio moves into the clinch.
Penn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silverio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silverio pulls guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn passes into half guard.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn wants to take a breather but Silverio is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silverio defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Penn 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.
Penn advances to half guard.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silverio regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Silverio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Penn
Silverio pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) Penn
Penn working for the choke.
Silverio 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 Penn gets his way!
Silverio turns into Penn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Penn
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Penn moves into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silverio has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (4) Penn
Silverio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
What's Penn going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silverio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (7) vs (8) Penn
Penn goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Silverio escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (9) vs (8) Penn
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Penn has his foot on Silverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverio works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Silverio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silverio works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (12) vs (8) Penn
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Penn is still trying to improve position.
Penn keeps trying to improve his position.
Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Silverio defends easily.
Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silverio escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (15) vs (8) Penn
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the position but Penn is working away.
Penn sneaks back into half guard.
Silverio prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is in trouble now - Silverio has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (18) vs (8) Penn
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Silverio tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Silverio has a good base and remains in mount.
Silverio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Silverio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silverio is looking to work his way around to Penn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Silverio avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penn tries to control Silverio's body but Silverio pushes him off. Penn squirms to his side and now Silverio has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (21) vs (8) Penn
You can see the frustration on Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Penn showing good submission defense here.
Penn rolls, trying to escape but Silverio keeps control of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn just trying to survive but Silverio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silverio is hanging on to Penn's back as he tries to escape.
Silverio doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (21) vs (10) Penn
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (23) vs (10) Penn
Penn working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (26) vs (10) Penn
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 26 to 10.
Carlos Silverio 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 middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Bjj (ranked 2836 p4p, 295 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 604 p4p, 77 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bjj Bjj! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Menezes moves into the clinch successfully.
Menezes pulls guard.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Bjj from controlling successfully.
Bjj is really struggling to control Menezes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bjj stays in close to Menezes's body and controls the position.
Bjj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bjj wants to control from the top but Menezes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjj content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj wants to pass the guard but Menezes is keeping the position.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Bjj from controlling successfully.
Menezes looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjj wants to control from the top but Menezes keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bjj 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.
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bjj wants to control from the top but Menezes keeps moving.
Bjj wants to pass the guard but Menezes is keeping the position.
Menezes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bjj defends it easily.
Menezes is trying to keep Bjj in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bjj forces his way into half guard.
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjj pulls his head out easily.
Bjj is stalling here. Menezes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bjj seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Menezes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bjj (0) vs (4) Menezes
The referee asks Menezes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Menezes prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bjj manages to get back to half guard.
Menezes prevents Bjj from improving his position.
Menezes wants to pass to mount but Bjj is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bjj wants to control but Menezes is keeping busy.
Bjj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bjj slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bjj pulls Menezes in close to prevent any damage.
Bjj escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menezes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bjj is trying to control the position but Menezes postures up.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bjj is retaining full guard.
Bjj is trying to control the position but Menezes postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menezes working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving.
Menezes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bjj looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjj, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bjj keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menezes pushing down on Bjj's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bjj has his hands clasped together around Menezes's back. He's all about the action.
Bjj is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Menezes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bjj gets full guard.
Menezes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bjj managing to control the position.
Bjj wants to control the position but Menezes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bjj is trying to maintain the position but Menezes is very close to passing his half guard.
Menezes wants to pass the guard but Bjj is defending well.
Menezes is trying to control. Bjj wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Menezes seems to be looking for submissions.
Bjj is looking for a sweep. Menezes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes is looking to advance position but Bjj won't allow it.
Menezes seems to be working for a kimura but Bjj defends the submission attempt.
Menezes moves into full mount! Bjj won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bjj (0) vs (7) Menezes
Bjj is trying desperately to improve position.
Menezes controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bjj sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bjj is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes.
Bjj tries to roll over but Menezes keeps him under control.
Bjj is trying to maintain the position but Menezes is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is looking to advance position but Bjj won't allow it.
Menezes slows the pace down in half guard.
Menezes prevents Bjj from improving his position.
Bjj wants to control but Menezes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bjj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Menezes is thwarting Bjj's attempts to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Menezes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bjj trying to get back to full guard but Menezes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bjj (0) vs (10) Menezes
Bjj is squirming around, avoiding Menezes's attempts to control the action.
Menezes avoids the attempt from Bjj to control.
Menezes tries to control but Bjj wriggling away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Menezes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bjj is now in Menezes's guard. A big mistake from Menezes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjj (2) vs (10) Menezes
Menezes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menezes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Bjj from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menezes looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Menezes wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 1382 p4p, 168 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 20078 p4p, 510 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dela Rosa! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jackson (4) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Dela Rosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to control. Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Dela Rosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (4) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dela Rosa's arms.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Dela Rosa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dela Rosa sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jackson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronald Dela Rosa!
In defeat, Kamden Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel (ranked 20161 p4p, 554 weight class) and Pavlo Bilous (ranked 2118 p4p, 233 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Pavlo Bilous!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bilous moves into the clinch successfully.
Steel wants the takedown. Bilous is fighting it off but Steel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bilous's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Bilous
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bilous is keeping the position for now.
Bilous is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bilous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bilous is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Bilous
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bilous from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Bilous advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (5) Bilous
Steel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bilous off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (6) vs (5) Bilous
I really don't envy Bilous right now.
Steel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bilous has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Steel controlling well, preventing Bilous from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel tries to get the hooks in deep but Bilous pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilous wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Steel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bilous defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bilous tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bilous regains half guard.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Bilous trying to control but Steel postures up.
Bilous gets full guard.
Bilous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bilous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel advances to half guard.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steel is thwarting Bilous's attempts to control the position.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bilous has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel seems to be looking for submissions.
Bilous is trying is best to control the position here.
Steel wants to take a breather but Bilous is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bilous defends it well.
Bilous is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bilous avoid being mounted?
Bilous gets back to full guard.
Bilous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (9) vs (5) Bilous
Bilous regains half guard there - taking advantage of Steel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bilous moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bilous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bilous has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Bilous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bilous is keeping the position for now.
Bilous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bilous is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bilous has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Bilous's legs - danger averted.
Bilous looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bilous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Bilous is keeping the position.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bilous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel postures up.
Bilous is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bilous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bilous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Steel is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel wants to control but Bilous is keeping him busy.
Bilous looking for submissions off his back.
Steel trying to control the action but Bilous is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bilous wants to get back to full guard.
Bilous wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Bilous 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.
Bilous is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
Steel prevents Bilous from improving his position.
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Bilous is working away.
Bilous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bilous sees it coming and defends easily.
Bilous is pressing down on Steel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bilous looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel advances to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bilous is trying to get back to full guard.
Bilous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Bilous trying to control but Steel postures up.
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bilous is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (9) vs (9) Bilous
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bilous keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Steel 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 Bilous gets his way!
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bilous keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Bilous doesn't have the hooks in and Steel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (11) vs (9) Bilous
Bilous keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bilous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bilous is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel drops back looking for a leg! Bilous is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bilous manages to kick Steel off! Steel jumps back into Bilous's guard.
Steel trying to control but Bilous is working from the bottom.
Bilous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel passes Bilous's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
Steel wants to control but Bilous is keeping him busy.
Steel trying to pass the guard but Bilous defending well.
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bilous wants to get back to full guard.
Steel wants to work for an arm triangle but Bilous is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bilous is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel prevents Bilous from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bilous is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Bilous is positioning himself well to prevent Steel advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
Bjj Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Pavlo Bilous was interviewed post fight and said 'Should have stayed away from that rave last night ugh I had a great time and got laid so atleast I have that '. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 16081 p4p, 569 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 10877 p4p, 560 weight class). Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pancake closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aguilar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Aguilar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pancake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aguilar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (2) Aguilar
Aguilar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pancake is pulling down on Aguilar's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is trying to keep Aguilar in close.
Aguilar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake trying to control the position here.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Aguilar is fighting to break Pancake's control of his arms but Pancake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Aguilar is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pancake being controlled here, momentarily.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake is trying to keep Aguilar in close.
Pancake wants to control but Aguilar passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aguilar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (5) Aguilar
Pancake is trying to improve his position.
Aguilar slows the pace down.
Pancake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control the position but Pancake is working away.
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face as Aguilar controls the position.
Aguilar working away.
Pancake is looking to reverse the position.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
Pancake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is trying to control Aguilar's posture but Aguilar avoids it.
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Aguilar just content to control the position.
Aguilar trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
Pancake trying to remain calm as Aguilar controls from the top position.
Pancake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Aguilar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pancake wants to control but Aguilar postures up.
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is letting Aguilar control him for a moment.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face as Aguilar controls the position.
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Pancake sneaks back into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar seems to be working for a kimura but Pancake defends the submission attempt.
My spies in Empire MMA Academy inform me that Aguilar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
Aguilar wants to take a breather but Pancake is having none of it.
Aguilar is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
Aguilar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is positioning himself well to prevent Aguilar advancing to mount.
Pancake is refusing to be controlled, as Aguilar sits in half guard.
Pancake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aguilar pulls his head out easily.
Pancake wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aguilar pulls his head out easily.
Aguilar controlling the pace.
Aguilar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pancake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aguilar wants to free his trapped foot but Pancake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pancake is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pancake wants to sweep but Aguilar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (8) Aguilar
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling from side mount.
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
Pancake tries to bench press Aguilar off him but Aguilar keeps the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is working hard here to advance position.
Pancake stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Pancake sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aguilar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pancake! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (11) Aguilar
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aguilar content just to control the position here.
Aguilar tries to control but Pancake wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Alvin Aguilar 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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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2532 p4p, 275 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1337 p4p, 161 weight class). Salvatore is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Reich mir die Hand. Enzo Salvatore has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore misses with a takedown attempt - St Pierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Pierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: St Pierre (4) vs (0) Salvatore
St Pierre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Salvatore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in St Pierre's guard! Nice work there by Salvatore! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (4) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salvatore is looking to advance position but St Pierre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St Pierre (8) vs (2) Salvatore
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.
St Pierre controlling the position easily from mount.
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
St Pierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salvatore manages to regain half guard. Good work.
St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Salvatore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and St Pierre has latched onto it... Big trouble! St Pierre pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Salvatore is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from St Pierre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus St Pierre!
A victorious Jesus St Pierre 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 bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 5568 p4p, 231 weight class) and Sub Machine (ranked 24318 p4p, 276 weight class). Mr Ward is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sub Machine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machine's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) Machine
Ward wants to control but Machine is keeping him busy.
Machine wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward is working for a kimura but Machine is defending it quite comfortably.
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machine defends it well.
Ward passes into side control, despite Machine's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (5) vs (0) Machine
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine is not content to let Ward control the position.
Ward tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ward has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machine is not content to let Ward control the position.
Ward is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machine, who protects the arm well.
Ward has control of an arm but Machine manages to advance to Ward's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (5) vs (4) Machine
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ward is squirming around, avoiding Machine's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Ward'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.
Machine controlling from the full mount.
Ward is trying to escape the mount.
Ward is controlling an arm, preventing Machine from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ward 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machine's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (9) vs (4) Machine
Machine fending off the submission attempt from Ward.
Machine defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ward's arms.
Ward is looking for the choke from the back position but Machine is controlling his hands well.
Ward is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Machine knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Machine for a finish.
Machine can't escape the position.
Ward has managed to slip his arm under Machine's chin. This could be all over... yep, Machine is tapping out! Submission win for Ward.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward 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 bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 747 p4p, 44 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2200 p4p, 120 weight class). Pavlov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Marilson Coutinho has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Coutinho pushes Pavlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Coutinho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coutinho jumps guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov is sitting in close to Coutinho's body. Coutinho has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pavlov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pavlov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Coutinho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marilson Coutinho! |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4413 p4p, 209 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 2224 p4p, 122 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hoyle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoyle lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (0) Barbosa
Barbosa controls Hoyle momentarily but Hoyle frees himself.
Hoyle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (2) Barbosa
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoyle is retaining full guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Hoyle keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to control the position here.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hoyle'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.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa stands and throws Hoyle's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (2) vs (5) Barbosa
Hoyle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barbosa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hoyle (6) vs (5) Barbosa
Hoyle looking for the choke from the back.
Hoyle 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, Barbosa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barbosa is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barbosa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hoyle's guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (6) vs (7) Barbosa
Barbosa won't allow Hoyle to sweep him here.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoyle is keeping the position for now.
Hoyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoyle, not yet.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Hoyle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (8) vs (7) Barbosa
Barbosa is trying to keep Hoyle in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Hoyle tries to pass.
Barbosa 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: Hoyle (8) vs (9) Barbosa
Barbosa is keen to just control but Hoyle is a slippery customer.
Hoyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.
Hoyle is defending against the submission attempts here by Barbosa.
Barbosa prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Hoyle is having none of it.
Hoyle has a hand on Barbosa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barbosa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (8) vs (12) Barbosa
Hoyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Barbosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Barbosa looking to control but Hoyle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoyle gets back to half guard.
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Hoyle defends it.
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoyle.
Hoyle controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself.
Barbosa trying to control but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
Hoyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barbosa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (10) vs (12) Barbosa
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Hoyle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Hoyle trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa looking to control.
Hoyle advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (13) vs (12) Barbosa
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to reverse the position.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Hoyle 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.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is trying to control but can't.
Barbosa is trying to control but Hoyle manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (16) vs (12) Barbosa
Barbosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barbosa wants to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
Barbosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barbosa won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa trying to control but Hoyle postures up.
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Hoyle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barbosa wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoyle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hoyle moves into full mount! Barbosa won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (19) vs (12) Barbosa
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to lock up and control but Hoyle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoyle is looking to work his way around to Barbosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hoyle tries to control but Barbosa wriggling away.
Barbosa stops Hoyle from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hoyle manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barbosa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (22) vs (12) Barbosa
Hoyle 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, Barbosa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barbosa can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barbosa rolls, trying to escape but Hoyle keeps control of the position.
Hoyle has got his arm under Barbosa's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Barbosa has spun round into Hoyle's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (22) vs (14) Barbosa
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hoyle keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Hoyle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barbosa controls the pace.
Hoyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Hoyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (24) vs (14) Barbosa
Barbosa controls Hoyle momentarily but Hoyle frees himself.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Hoyle trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa 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.
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoyle controls the pace.
Hoyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoyle defends well.
Hoyle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoyle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
Barbosa is trying to keep Hoyle in close.
Barbosa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoyle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hoyle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (27) vs (14) Barbosa
Hoyle wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa wants to control but Hoyle postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 27 to 14.
Aaron Hoyle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Caio Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '. |
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