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WVTSW S01 WK4A PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Franky Yip (ranked 1984 p4p, 243 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12231 p4p, 544 weight class). Longfellow Deeds acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Franky Yip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deeds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yip closes the distance and clinches.
Deeds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yip has Deeds pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Deeds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yip has hold of one of Deeds's legs. Deeds is fighting the takedown attempt but Yip gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yip (2) vs (0) Deeds
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yip defends well.
Yip drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Deeds manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yip has Deeds in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (2) vs (2) Deeds
Yip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deeds defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deeds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yip working for a triangle but Deeds defends it easily.
Yip looking for a sweep. Not yet Yip, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yip's guard.
Yip is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yip keeps working.
Yip is trying to get back to full guard.
Yip is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
Yip won't allow Deeds to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
Yip regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yip keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds passes into half guard.
Yip tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Deeds seems to be working for a kimura but Yip defends the submission attempt.
Deeds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yip is just riding it out for now. Deeds eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Deeds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yip is just riding it out for now. Deeds eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deeds.
Deeds is pressing down on Yip's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yip is holding on for now.
Deeds prevents Yip from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yip manages to get to full guard.
Deeds won't allow Yip to sweep him here.
Yip has his foot on Deeds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deeds works his way back into a safe position though.
Deeds slips nicely into half guard.
Deeds is thwarting Yip's attempts to control the position.
Deeds trying to control the action but Yip is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yip wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yip wants to get back to full guard.
Yip is working hard here to advance position.
Deeds wants to free his trapped foot but Yip is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yip is staying active underneath Deeds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yip trying to control from the bottom.
Yip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yip manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds passes Yip's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (2) vs (5) Deeds
Deeds swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yip is now in Deeds's guard. A big mistake from Deeds there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (4) vs (5) Deeds
Yip pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Deeds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yip manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (4) vs (7) Deeds
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds pushing down on Yip's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yip tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Deeds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yip is just riding it out for now. Deeds eventually gives up the hold.
Yip wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.
Yip wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy.
Yip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deeds is working for a submission of some sort.
Yip actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yip tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Yip trying to control from the bottom.
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yip moves into full guard.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yip is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yip working for a triangle but Deeds defends it easily.
Yip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deeds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deeds stays in close to Yip's body and controls the position.
Yip can't keep his opponent in guard - Deeds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yip makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yip.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yip wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Yip regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Yip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yip pulls Deeds in close to prevent any damage.
Yip looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deeds passes into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deeds.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yip keeps working.
Yip works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yip wants to sweep here but Deeds controlling him for the moment.
Yip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deeds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar (ranked 10796 p4p, 566 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1336 p4p, 165 weight class). Aguilar's entrance music is Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. A fine choice. Salvatore is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Reich mir die Hand. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aguilar darts in and clinches Salvatore up against the ropes.
Aguilar is looking for a takedown.
Aguilar can't get the takedown.
Aguilar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salvatore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aguilar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salvatore is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Aguilar can't fight it off and eventually Salvatore manages to take the fight to the floor. Aguilar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aguilar (0) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Aguilar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (2) Salvatore
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
Aguilar postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar passes Salvatore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Salvatore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salvatore wants to sweep but no luck.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.
Salvatore wants to hit a switch here but Aguilar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Salvatore there! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (5) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore is looking to improve his position but Aguilar isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
Salvatore is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling the pace for now.
Aguilar looking to control but Salvatore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salvatore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salvatore is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to improve his position but instead Aguilar has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aguilar (8) vs (2) Salvatore
Aguilar trying to control momentarily.
Salvatore trying to control the position but Aguilar manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Salvatore right now.
Salvatore just trying to survive but Aguilar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling the position well here. Salvatore rolled but Aguilar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Salvatore is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Salvatore is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Salvatore is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Salvatore right now.
I really don't envy Salvatore right now.
Aguilar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Salvatore trying to control the hands but Aguilar won't let him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is in bad spot here.
Aguilar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Salvatore.
Aguilar is hanging on to Salvatore's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar keeps control of the position easily here as Salvatore tries to buck him off.
Salvatore wants to escape the position.
Aguilar trying to control momentarily.
Salvatore tries to break free.
Aguilar not allowing Salvatore to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Salvatore defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Aguilar controlling well, preventing Salvatore from escaping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salvatore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Salvatore trying to control the position but Aguilar manages to sink in the hooks.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Aguilar.
Aguilar continues to stall.
Salvatore just trying to survive but Aguilar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Aguilar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is in bad spot here.
Salvatore trying to control the hands but Aguilar won't let him.
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.
Aguilar not allowing Salvatore to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
Aguilar wants to control the position but Salvatore frees himself and scrambles - Aguilar manages to regain control in side control.
Aguilar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salvatore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Salvatore 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.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore struggling a bit here.
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salvatore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Aguilar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aguilar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Salvatore is trying to control Aguilar's posture but Aguilar avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Aguilar is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Alvin Aguilar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2543 p4p, 284 weight class) and Tobias Pancake (ranked 16001 p4p, 573 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
St Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St Pierre (2) vs (0) Pancake
St Pierre postures up.
Pancake keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (2) vs (2) Pancake
St Pierre pulls Pancake in close to his closed guard and prevents Pancake from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake 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.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
St Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pancake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pancake trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
Pancake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass.
St Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pancake defends well.
Pancake trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Pancake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pancake is pushing down on St Pierre's leg trying to pass to half guard. St Pierre is fighting to maintain full guard but Pancake has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
Pancake is looking for a kimura but St Pierre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pancake to get the leverage.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre makes his way to full guard, as Pancake worked for a kimura.
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pancake is one step ahead there.
Pancake wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
St Pierre 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: St Pierre (4) vs (2) Pancake
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Pancake keeping control of the position.
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (4) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake controlling from the top position.
St Pierre working a defensive guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake won't allow St Pierre to sweep him here.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control St Pierre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pancake looking to sit in guard and control but St Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (6) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.
Pancake controls St Pierre momentarily but St Pierre frees himself.
St Pierre forces his way into half guard.
St Pierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
St Pierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (9) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Pierre is looking to work his way around to Pancake's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre's attempts to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre prevents Pancake from getting the reversal.
Pancake manages to regain half guard. Good work.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
Pancake tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but St Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.
Pancake regains full guard. Nicely done.
St Pierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but St Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
St Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (9) vs (6) Pancake
Pancake wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
St Pierre 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.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Pierre is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
St Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Pancake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pancake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, St Pierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
St Pierre moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
St Pierre takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Jesus St Pierre thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 15753 p4p, 412 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2104 p4p, 211 weight class). Holzken comes to the ring accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Diame Jr has chosen Get It On The Floor as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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 10 wins and 8 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diame Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holzken looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holzken (0) vs (4) Diame Jr
Holzken wants to control but Diame Jr postures up.
Holzken's coaches at Navy Street 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.
Holzken is trying to improve his position.
Diame Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
Diame Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holzken sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr is pressing down on Holzken's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holzken is holding on for now.
Holzken is not content to let Diame Jr control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holzken controls Diame Jr momentarily but Diame Jr frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diame Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holzken is pulling down on Diame Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Diame Jr, at least for the moment.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holzken is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to control.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holzken 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: Holzken (2) vs (4) Diame Jr
Holzken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diame Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holzken is pressing down on Diame Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diame Jr is holding on for now.
Holzken is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken uses his free foot to push down on Diame Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diame Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (5) vs (4) Diame Jr
Holzken avoids the attempt from Diame Jr to control.
Diame Jr is squirming around, avoiding Holzken's attempts to control the action.
Diame Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken tries to control but Diame Jr wriggling away.
Holzken controlling from mount.
Holzken forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (8) vs (4) Diame Jr
Holzken is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diame Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Holzken.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is riding his opponent, not letting Diame Jr buck him off.
Diame Jr is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Holzken controlling the positon.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Holzken's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Holzken looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Diame Jr is controlling Holzken 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (8) vs (6) Diame Jr
Diame Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holzken working for submissions but it's allowed Diame Jr to get to half guard.
Diame Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holzken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
Diame Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diame Jr wants to advance to full mount but Holzken doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Diame Jr 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.
Holzken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to control.
Diame Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holzken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holzken is pulling down on Diame Jr's head to control his posture.
Holzken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diame Jr stands and throws Holzken's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (8) vs (9) Diame Jr
Holzken is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diame Jr off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holzken (12) vs (9) Diame Jr
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diame Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Holzken trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diame Jr doesn't escape.
Diame Jr tries to escape the position.
Holzken tries to get the hooks in deep but Diame Jr pushed the leg off.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diame Jr is defending well though. Holzken let's go of the attempt for now.
Holzken is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Holzken looking for the choke but no joy.
Diame Jr tries to roll but Holzken sticks to his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to break Diame Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diame Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Holzken will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diame Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Holzken.
Holzken is really struggling to control Diame Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr tries to break free.
I would not like to be Diame Jr right now.
Holzken looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Diame Jr right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diame Jr doesn't escape.
Holzken tries to get the hooks in deep but Diame Jr pushed the leg off.
Holzken looking to hold on to the position here but Diame Jr rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Diame Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken pushes down on Diame Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Rodney Holzken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Segey Taranin (ranked 1948 p4p, 198 weight class) and Ebyn Dall (ranked 601 p4p, 74 weight class). Dall has chosen Under the Blood as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Segey Taranin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ebyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Taranin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taranin (0) vs (2) Dall
Taranin is trying to keep Dall in close.
Taranin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well.
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Taranin defends it.
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Taranin is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taranin (4) vs (2) Dall
Dall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Taranin's guard. Nice work there by Dall.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (4) vs (4) Dall
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
Dall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
Dall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dall has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall passes Taranin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taranin defends it well.
Taranin is trying to control but can't.
Taranin actively working from the bottom here.
Dall is looking to advance position but Taranin won't allow it.
Taranin tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (4) vs (7) Dall
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taranin looking for a sweep but Dall has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Taranin (4) vs (9) Dall
Taranin working to try and regain half guard.
Taranin tries to hold on but Dall pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dall fails to advance to Taranin's back.
Dall avoids the attempt from Taranin to control.
Taranin can't escape the position.
Dall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Taranin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taranin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dall presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Taranin (4) vs (11) Dall
Dall is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Taranin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Taranin shrugs it off.
Taranin is looking to get to half guard.
Dall looking to secure an arm triangle but Taranin defends it well.
Taranin is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dall working for a submission but Taranin is keeping him at bay.
Dall working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dall is working for a guillotine from mount but Taranin frees his head quite easily.
Dall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Taranin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taranin regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Taranin'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.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Taranin is defending well.
Taranin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taranin wants to control but Dall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taranin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dall works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (4) vs (14) Dall
Dall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Taranin has worked his arm free - good work by Taranin!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to control but Dall postures up.
Taranin trying his best to control but Dall has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Taranin (4) vs (16) Dall
Dall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Taranin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Taranin and Dall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Taranin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dall easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Taranin (4) vs (18) Dall
Dall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Taranin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Taranin (4) vs (21) Dall
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to roll but Dall sticks to his back.
Dall doesn't have the hooks in and Taranin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (6) vs (21) Dall
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taranin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taranin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taranin defends well.
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taranin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Taranin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taranin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taranin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taranin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taranin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taranin defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (6) vs (23) Dall
Dall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taranin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taranin has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (8) vs (23) Dall
Taranin trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dall has his foot on Taranin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranin works his way back into a safe position though.
Dall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taranin 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 Dall. Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (11) vs (23) Dall
Dall is trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dall 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.
Dall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taranin pulls his head out easily.
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dall wants to get back to full guard but Taranin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (14) vs (23) Dall
You can see the frustration on Dall's face as Taranin controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dall wins on points by 23 to 14.
During a confident post fight interview, Ebyn Dall 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 bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 5541 p4p, 245 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2184 p4p, 122 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 12 wins and 13 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coutinho swivels and escapes.
Coutinho has Ward up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coutinho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ward 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.
Coutinho pulls guard.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coutinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward stands and throws Coutinho's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (3) vs (0) Coutinho
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Coutinho is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Coutinho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ward but great work by Coutinho. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (3) vs (4) Coutinho
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ward manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coutinho's best efforts.
Ward trying to hold on to Coutinho's head to control him but Coutinho postures up.
Coutinho seems to be working for a kimura but Ward defends the submission attempt.
Ward trying to hold on to Coutinho's head to control him but Coutinho postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coutinho is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coutinho to get the leverage.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coutinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coutinho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward moves into full guard.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Coutinho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coutinho defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coutinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coutinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coutinho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to roll over but Coutinho keeps him under control.
Ward is looking to control Coutinho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ward throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coutinho escapes and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (3) vs (7) Coutinho
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ward regains half guard.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ward working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Coutinho has passed into half guard!
Coutinho is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coutinho is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ward! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (3) vs (10) Coutinho
Ward is trying to escape the mount.
Ward is trying to reverse the position but instead Coutinho has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ward (3) vs (13) Coutinho
Coutinho controlling well, preventing Ward from escaping the position.
Ward tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ward is looking to escape.
Ward is desperately trying to improve his position but Coutinho has a good base and remains in mount.
Ward tries to improve his position but Coutinho has taken his back! Coutinho has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ward tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Coutinho pushes Ward away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marilson Coutinho! |
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