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CACC 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dwight Dumile (ranked 6154 p4p, 57 weight class) and Luke Robinson (ranked 5247 p4p, 46 weight class). Dwight Dumile has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dwight Dumile! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dumile. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dumile (4) vs (0) Robinson
Dumile controls the position from side control.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Robinson is trying to escape the position but Dumile is controlling the position.
Dumile's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumile trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumile controlling the position from side mount.
Dumile tries to move to mount but Robinson blocks the move with his legs.
Dumile is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dumile works to advance to full mount. Robinson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dumile (6) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Dumile trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dumile controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumile seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robinson for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Dumile.
Dumile moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Dumile (9) vs (0) Robinson
Dumile controlling the position well here. Robinson rolled but Dumile kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson rolls, trying to escape but Dumile keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dumile controlling the positon.
Dumile not allowing Robinson to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Robinson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
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.
Dumile is trying to stick to Robinson's back but Robinson is turning into Dumile. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dumile's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robinson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dumile (9) vs (2) Robinson
Dumile is pulling down on Robinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robinson, at least for the moment.
Dumile not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dumile is controlling Robinson's posture.
Dumile could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson won't allow Dumile to sweep him here.
Dumile controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dumile is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dumile (11) vs (2) Robinson
Dumile trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumile is really struggling to control Robinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dumile defends well.
Dumile not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dumile doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dumile manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Dumile postures up.
Dumile sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dumile is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dumile continues to stall.
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dumile can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dumile engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dumile is one step ahead there.
Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dumile is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to control.
Dumile's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dumile looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dumile slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Dumile content to stall in guard here.
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dumile defends well.
Robinson looks winded!
Dumile controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dumile takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 3485 p4p, 320 weight class) and Tembo Laibon (ranked 22019 p4p, 530 weight class). 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tembo Laibon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laibon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bystrom to the mat! Bystrom manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (0) vs (2) Laibon
Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laibon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laibon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laibon wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is keeping the position.
Bystrom working for a triangle but Laibon defends it easily.
Laibon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Laibon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bystrom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bystrom has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (2) Laibon
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Laibon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laibon working for a triangle but Bystrom defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laibon is keeping the position for now.
Laibon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
Bystrom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bystrom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laibon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard.
Laibon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bystrom doesn't defend quickly enough and Laibon has managed to lock this one up! Can Bystrom escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Laibon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tembo Laibon!
Post fight, Tembo Laibon took to the microphone: 'My career starts now, six wins is just the beginning. Time to sign a contract and become world champion. '. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 12277 p4p, 623 weight class) and EA Poe (ranked 2778 p4p, 306 weight class). Poe has chosen Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Aurelio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; EA Poe!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aurelio forces Poe back against the ropes and clinches.
Aurelio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Poe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aurelio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aurelio has Poe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Aurelio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poe is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe is pressed up against the ropes. Aurelio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poe down to the mat. Poe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Aurelio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poe has Aurelio up against the ropes in a clinch.
Aurelio stops a takedown attempt from Poe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio wants to take the fight to the mat but Poe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Poe pulls guard.
Poe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aurelio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aurelio (0) vs (2) Poe
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Poe looking to sit in guard and control but Aurelio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aurelio (2) vs (2) Poe
Poe is pulling down on Aurelio's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe has an active guard here but Aurelio has managed to pass into half guard.
Poe has his hands clasped together around Aurelio's back. He's all about the action.
Poe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aurelio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aurelio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aurelio (2) vs (6) Poe
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aurelio is defending well though. Poe let's go of the attempt for now.
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.
Aurelio fending off the submission attempt from Poe.
Poe patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Poe is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aurelio is defending well though. Poe let's go of the attempt for now.
Poe trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe controlling from the back.
Aurelio defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Aurelio defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Poe tightening his grip on Aurelio, looking for the choke.
Aurelio staying busy and making it hard for Poe to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Poe working for the choke.
Poe looking for the RNC.
Aurelio trying to control the position but Poe manages to sink in the hooks.
Aurelio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Poe's arms.
Poe looking to break Aurelio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aurelio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Poe will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Poe looking for the RNC.
Poe tightening his grip on Aurelio, looking for the choke.
Poe is not going to allow Aurelio to sit and survive in this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Poe controls the position.
Poe working for a choke but Aurelio is defending well.
Aurelio defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aurelio (4) vs (6) Poe
Poe working for a triangle but Aurelio defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Poe is trying to hold Aurelio in close to prevent damage but Aurelio has managed to pass into half guard.
Poe has a hand on Aurelio's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aurelio takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aurelio (7) vs (6) Poe
Poe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aurelio (10) vs (6) Poe
I really don't envy Poe right now.
Aurelio is not going to allow Poe to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Poe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poe trying to control the position but Aurelio manages to sink in the hooks.
Poe tries to roll but Aurelio sticks to his back.
Poe is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Aurelio off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Poe trying to control the position but Aurelio manages to sink in the hooks.
Poe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aurelio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Poe can't escape the position.
Poe trying to control the hands but Aurelio won't let him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Poe is really stuck here.
Poe trying to control but not successfully.
Aurelio controls the action.
Poe breaks Aurelio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aurelio (10) vs (8) Poe
Aurelio 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: Aurelio (12) vs (8) Poe
Poe is trying to control but Aurelio passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aurelio (15) vs (8) Poe
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Poe tries to bench press Aurelio off him but Aurelio keeps the position.
Poe keeps trying to improve his position.
Poe is still trying to improve position.
Poe can't do much from the bottom here.
Aurelio trying to control the action but Poe is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Poe is looking to regain half guard here but Aurelio keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Poe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aurelio just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Poe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Poe tries to bench press Aurelio off him but Aurelio keeps the position.
Poe regains half guard.
Poe wants to control but Aurelio is keeping busy.
Aurelio prevents Poe from improving his position.
Poe trying to control here.
Poe manages to get to full guard.
Aurelio sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Poe wants to improve his position but instead Aurelio has moved into half guard.
Poe keeping hold of Aurelio's head, controlling as best he can.
Poe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Poe looking for a kimura from the bottom but Aurelio passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aurelio (18) vs (8) Poe
Poe looks winded!
Poe is looking for a sweep.
Aurelio controls the position.
Poe tries to buck Aurelio off but Aurelio is having none of it.
Poe being controlled for a moment.
Poe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aurelio takes the fight on points by 18 to 8. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1602 p4p, 216 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17263 p4p, 644 weight class). Mamedov comes to the ring accompanied by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smiff drives through and clinches with Mamedov against the ropes.
Mamedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smiff uses from the top position.
Smiff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mamedov working for a triangle but Smiff defends it easily.
Mamedov trying to control the position.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamedov is keeping the position for now.
Mamedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamedov is retaining full guard.
Smiff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mamedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smiff has Mamedov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (2) vs (0) Smiff
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smiff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamedov trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mamedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiff is keeping the position for now.
Smiff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mamedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Mamedov wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Mamedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamedov'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.
Mamedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smiff's guard.
Smiff tries to roll over but Mamedov keeps him under control.
Mamedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (5) vs (0) Smiff
Mamedov mounts Smiff! Really nice guard pass there!
Smiff 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.
Well, if Mamedov 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.
Mamedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mamedov moves into full mount! Smiff won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (8) vs (0) Smiff
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff working to try and regain half guard.
Mamedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smiff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smiff keeps trying to improve his position.
Mamedov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Smiff told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smiff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smiff prevents Mamedov from taking his back.
Mamedov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (11) vs (0) Smiff
Mamedov trying to control.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff wants to escape the position.
Mamedov is persistently looking for the submission but Smiff is defending it well.
Smiff is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mamedov is looking for the choke from the back position but Smiff is controlling his hands well.
Smiff is keeping busy.
Mamedov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smiff knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smiff for a finish.
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.
Mamedov is cranking Smiff's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Smiff! He's tightened the choke and Smiff is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov 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.
In defeat, Quinoa Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 2074 p4p, 259 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 4241 p4p, 461 weight class). Amaury comes to the ring accompanied by Vultures Fly. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amaury moves into the clinch.
Martinez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amaury pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Amaury jumps guard and drags Martinez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amaury is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Amaury keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Amaury has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martinez 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 Amaury. Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (3) Martinez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez swings around for an armbar but Amaury sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Martinez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (2) vs (3) Martinez
Amaury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amaury 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaury drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Amaury off! Amaury jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Amaury trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez wants to sweep here but Amaury controlling him for the moment.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amaury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaury pushes down on Martinez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
Martinez won't allow Amaury to pass to mount.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Amaury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez trying to control but Amaury postures up.
Amaury is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amaury is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amaury works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (5) vs (3) Martinez
Amaury is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Martinez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martinez shrugs it off.
Martinez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (5) vs (5) Martinez
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Amaury looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amaury keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Amaury looking to control.
Amaury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Amaury keeps moving.
Amaury throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Amaury keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Amaury throws his legs up looking for a submission but Martinez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (5) vs (8) Martinez
Amaury is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Amaury is looking for a sweep.
Amaury wants to control but Martinez postures up.
Martinez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Amaury rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Martinez's guard! Nice work there by Amaury! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (7) vs (8) Martinez
Amaury drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martinez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Amaury has Martinez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (7) vs (10) Martinez
Martinez postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Amaury looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
Amaury has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Amaury is keeping the position.
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amaury looking to control.
Martinez passes into half guard.
Martinez is just content to waste time from the top position. Amaury takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amaury is keeping the position for now.
Amaury controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Amaury looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Amaury not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Amaury has an active guard here but Martinez has managed to pass into half guard.
Martinez is looking to stall here but Amaury recovers full guard.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amaury keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Amaury is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amaury seems keen to control Martinez's posture.
Amaury trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amaury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amaury is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Amaury is tightening it up a little... Martinez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Martinez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Martinez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Amaury!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mozes Amaury!
Mozes Amaury 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 featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Jennings (ranked 3760 p4p, 329 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1653 p4p, 193 weight class). Sagaki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Takumi Sagaki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Joe Jennings! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sagaki. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jennings (0) vs (4) Sagaki
Sagaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jennings sneaks back into half guard.
Jennings is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fist of Fury Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sagaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sagaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sagaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Jennings is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jennings is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jennings sees it coming and defends easily.
Jennings tries to roll over but Sagaki keeps him under control.
Sagaki wants to pass to mount but Jennings is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sagaki seems to be working for a kimura but Jennings defends the submission attempt.
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.
Jennings is trying to maintain the position but Sagaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Sagaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura but Jennings is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sagaki to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagaki pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Jennings is trying to get back to full guard.
Sagaki tries to pass to full mount but Jennings defends it.
Jennings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sagaki is working away from the top position though.
Sagaki tries to pass to full mount but Jennings defends it.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki trying to control from half guard but Jennings is working away.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sagaki wants to pass to mount but Jennings is defending the position.
Jennings works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jennings pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage.
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Jennings is keeping the position.
Sagaki keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is trying to control the position but Sagaki postures up.
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Jennings is keeping the position.
Jennings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagaki is aware though and is defending well.
Sagaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jennings is keeping the position for now.
Jennings controls Sagaki momentarily but Sagaki frees himself.
Jennings has control of Sagaki's left arm, preventing Sagaki from doing any damage.
Jennings looking for a sweep. Not yet Jennings, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jennings keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Sagaki trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Sagaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jennings looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jennings looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jennings! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (4) vs (4) Sagaki
Sagaki is looking for a sweep.
Jennings has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jennings (6) vs (4) Sagaki
Jennings fails to take his opponent's back.
Sagaki is looking to improve his position but Jennings isn't that keen on the idea.
Sagaki has given up his back. Will we see Jennings going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jennings (9) vs (4) Sagaki
Jennings is trying to stick to Sagaki's back but Sagaki is turning into Jennings. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jennings's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sagaki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (9) vs (6) Sagaki
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jennings looking for a sweep. Not yet Jennings, not yet.
Sagaki is looking to advance position but Jennings has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (13) vs (6) Sagaki
Sagaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jennings wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sagaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sagaki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jennings.
Sagaki is trying to escape the mount but Jennings keeps good control and instead manages to take Sagaki's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jennings (16) vs (6) Sagaki
Jennings is looking to control Sagaki but Sagaki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sagaki 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.
Sagaki rolls, trying to escape but Jennings keeps control of the position.
Sagaki is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jennings prevents Sagaki from getting the reversal.
Jennings working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sagaki stops Jennings from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sagaki is trying to escape the mount.
Jennings seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sagaki is holding on tight.
Sagaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sagaki is pressing down on Jennings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jennings defends it easily.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Sagaki controls Jennings momentarily but Jennings frees himself.
Sagaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jennings defends it easily.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jennings is working hard here to advance position.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jennings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagaki is keeping the position for now.
Jennings works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sagaki wants to improve his position but Jennings is controlling well.
Sagaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jennings pushes down on Sagaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sagaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jennings trying to mount his opponent but Sagaki defends it.
Jennings is thwarting Sagaki's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Jennings is trying to control. Sagaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sagaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sagaki is in trouble now - Jennings has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jennings (19) vs (6) Sagaki
Jennings looking to control but Sagaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jennings seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sagaki is holding on tight.
Sagaki is working to get back to half guard.
Jennings works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jennings (22) vs (6) Sagaki
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Jennings is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sagaki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sagaki breaks Jennings's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (22) vs (8) Sagaki
Sagaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jennings is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jennings has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (24) vs (8) Sagaki
Jennings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jennings is one step ahead there.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jennings can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jennings looking to pass the guard.
Jennings preventing the sweep.
Sagaki has his foot on Jennings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jennings works his way back into a safe position though.
Sagaki has his foot on Jennings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jennings works his way back into a safe position though.
Jennings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagaki is keeping the position for now.
Jennings pushing down on Sagaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sagaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jennings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jennings's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (24) vs (12) Sagaki
Jennings is trying to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki looking to break Jennings's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jennings remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sagaki will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sagaki looks winded!
Sagaki looking for the choke but no joy.
Sagaki looking for the choke but no joy.
Jennings wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jennings defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sagaki's arms.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki avoiding Jennings 's attempts to control his hands.
Jennings fending off the submission attempt from Sagaki.
Sagaki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jennings defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jennings rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sagaki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jennings's thigh. Jennings counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jennings takes the fight on points by 24 to 12.
Joe Jennings was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1576 p4p, 185 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 2703 p4p, 267 weight class). Bok comes into the arena with Give It Revolution blaring out of the sound system. MacFarlane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Foggy Dew. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bok shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacFarlane's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) MacFarlane
MacFarlane looking for a sweep. Not yet MacFarlane, not yet.
Bok is fighting to break MacFarlane's control of his arms but MacFarlane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bok content to stall in guard here.
MacFarlane working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacFarlane holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane has an active guard here but Bok has managed to pass into half guard.
MacFarlane is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok is looking for a kimura but MacFarlane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bok is looking for a kimura but MacFarlane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
MacFarlane is trying to control but can't.
Bok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacFarlane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bok.
MacFarlane moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok trying to control but MacFarlane is working from the bottom.
MacFarlane keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) MacFarlane
Bok working away.
Bok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacFarlane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacFarlane is looking to regain half guard here but Bok keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bok working away.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacFarlane keeps working.
You can see the frustration on MacFarlane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane tries to improve position but can't.
Bok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacFarlane, who protects the arm well.
Bok trying to control the position but MacFarlane is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacFarlane looking for a sweep but Bok has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (7) vs (0) MacFarlane
Bok has hold of MacFarlane's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MacFarlane manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
MacFarlane tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacFarlane is looking to escape.
MacFarlane tries to hold on but Bok postures up.
Bok is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacFarlane is surviving well by controlling Bok's body position as best he can.
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bok.
Bok avoids the attempt from MacFarlane to control.
Bok tries to control but MacFarlane wriggling away.
MacFarlane tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
MacFarlane is working to get back to half guard.
Bok wants to control the pace but MacFarlane is squirming around nicely.
Bok working for a submission but MacFarlane is keeping him at bay.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane is looking to get to half guard.
Bok trying to control but MacFarlane is having none of it.
MacFarlane is looking to get to half guard.
MacFarlane is still trying to improve position.
MacFarlane wants to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action.
MacFarlane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacFarlane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bok seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacFarlane is holding on tight.
Bok trying to control but MacFarlane is having none of it.
Bok avoids the attempt from MacFarlane to control.
MacFarlane is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane wants to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Bok looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
MacFarlane tries to hold on but Bok postures up.
MacFarlane is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Bok working for a guillotine from mount but MacFarlane is in no mood to give up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bok wants to control the pace but MacFarlane is squirming around nicely.
Bok avoids the attempt from MacFarlane to control.
MacFarlane is just holding on here. Bok manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bok (10) vs (0) MacFarlane
Bok looking for the choke from the back.
Bok gets his hands free as MacFarlane looks to control.
MacFarlane is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bok off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bok gets his hands free as MacFarlane looks to control.
Bok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. MacFarlane is defending well though. Bok let's go of the attempt for now.
MacFarlane 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 Bok gets his way!
Bok has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bok working for a choke but MacFarlane is defending well.
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.
Bok 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, MacFarlane has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
MacFarlane looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bok is hanging on to MacFarlane's back as he tries to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to break MacFarlane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacFarlane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bok will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bok gets his hands free as MacFarlane looks to control.
MacFarlane can't escape the position.
MacFarlane wants to control his opponent's hands but Bok gets his hands free.
Bok controlling well, preventing MacFarlane from escaping the position.
Bok looking to break MacFarlane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacFarlane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bok will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
MacFarlane just trying to survive but Bok is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bok tries to get the hooks in deep but MacFarlane pushed the leg off.
Bok is persistently looking for the submission but MacFarlane is defending it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane trying to control the position but Bok manages to sink in the hooks.
MacFarlane 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 Bok gets his way!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bok's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacFarlane can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacFarlane trying to control but not successfully.
Bok is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but MacFarlane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Maxim Bok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rian MacFarlane was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 1548 p4p, 214 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19595 p4p, 591 weight class). Bone comes to the ring accompanied by You'll Never Walk Alone. Joe Bone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 12 wins and 5 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bone. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bone (4) vs (0) Dela Rosa
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dela Rosa is trying to escape the position but Bone is controlling the position.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep.
Bone passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dela Rosa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bone (6) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa wants to hold on but Bone pushes him away.
Bone controlling from mount.
Bone is looking to work his way around to Dela Rosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dela Rosa is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa tries to improve his position but Bone has taken his back! Bone has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dela Rosa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bone pushes Dela Rosa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Bone!
Our winner, Joe Bone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 2398 p4p, 291 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 5325 p4p, 494 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Royce Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silverio jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silverio working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Silverio 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.
Silverio has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Silverio
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silverio tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (0) Silverio
Gracie has the hooks in. Silverio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is looking to control Silverio but Silverio is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silverio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Silverio is in bad spot here.
Silverio staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
Silverio wants to escape the position.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
Gracie avoiding Silverio 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Silverio right now.
Good control from Gracie.
Silverio tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five 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.
Gracie is trying to stick to Silverio's back but Silverio is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silverio. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (2) Silverio
Gracie is trying to hold Silverio in close to prevent damage but Silverio has managed to pass into half guard.
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silverio trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Silverio wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Silverio keeps trying to improve his position.
Silverio is looking for a kimura here.
Silverio is looking to pass Gracie's guard but actually Gracie recovers to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Silverio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (5) Silverio
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silverio's guard! Nice work there by Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (5) Silverio
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the position.
Silverio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Silverio wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silverio there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (14) vs (5) Silverio
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio gets back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio 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.
Gracie postures up.
Silverio 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
Royce Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 6092 p4p, 520 weight class) and Vito Mazzini (ranked 1745 p4p, 228 weight class). Mazzini has chosen Fade To Black 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Red Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mazzini shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cup napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cup (0) vs (4) Mazzini
Cup wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Mazzini has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cup's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cup is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Mazzini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vito Mazzini!
An out of breath Vito Mazzini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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