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CACC 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 10748 p4p, 618 weight class) and Brandon Walker (ranked 18770 p4p, 609 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Indigo Starseed has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Indigo Starseed seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brandon Walker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walker dives in and scores a takedown into Starseed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (0) vs (2) Walker
Starseed is controlling Walker's posture.
Starseed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Starseed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Starseed manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Starseed's guard.
Starseed is trying to keep Walker in close.
Starseed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (2) Walker
Starseed works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (5) vs (2) Walker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Starseed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Walker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Walker is controlling an arm, preventing Starseed from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Walker is working to get back to half guard.
Walker tries to hold on but Starseed pushes him away.
Starseed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Starseed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Starseed working for a guillotine from mount but Walker is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Starseed tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Walker tries to lock up and control but Starseed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Starseed seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Walker is holding on tight.
Walker wants to hold on but Starseed pushes him away.
Walker 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: Starseed (5) vs (4) Walker
Starseed trying to control the position.
Walker passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Starseed has his hands clasped together around Walker's back. He's all about the action.
Starseed is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to take a breather but Starseed is having none of it.
Starseed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starseed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Starseed's legs - danger averted.
Walker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Starseed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Starseed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Starseed! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (9) vs (4) Walker
Walker struggling a bit here.
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.
Starseed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is not content to let Starseed control the position.
Starseed has hold of Walker's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Walker tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Starseed cranks the arm and Walker screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Walker, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Indigo Starseed!
An out of breath Indigo Starseed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 6422 p4p, 511 weight class) and Oscar Stolt (ranked 5516 p4p, 477 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Oscar Stolt enters 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 5 losses; Red Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Oscar Stolt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cup pushes Stolt up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stolt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cup is trying to keep an underhook but Stolt manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (0) vs (2) Stolt
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.
Cup trying to control here.
Cup wants to get back to full guard.
Cup trying to control from the bottom.
Cup is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cup actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup is looking to improve his position.
Cup holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stolt prevents Cup from improving his position.
Cup looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cup wants to control but Stolt is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup is trying to get back to full guard.
Stolt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cup knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cup trying to get back to full guard but Stolt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (5) Stolt
Cup wants to control but Stolt is having none of it.
Cup really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to hold on but Stolt pushes him away.
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.
Cup slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cup wants to control but Stolt is keeping busy.
Cup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cup has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stolt is working away from the top position though.
Cup is refusing to be controlled, as Stolt sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to get back to full guard but Stolt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (8) Stolt
Cup is looking to improve his position but Stolt isn't that keen on the idea.
Cup wants to control but Stolt is having none of it.
Cup is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking to get to half guard.
Cup tries to hold on but Stolt pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stolt is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cup has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Stolt's lack of action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stolt is thwarting Cup's attempts to control the position.
Cup keeping hold of Stolt's head, controlling as best he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cup is trying to control but Stolt passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (11) Stolt
Cup can't do much from the bottom here.
Cup gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cup (0) vs (13) Stolt
Cup wants to control but Stolt is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cup can't escape the position.
Stolt avoids the attempt from Cup to control.
Cup gets back to half guard.
Cup wants to control but Stolt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (16) Stolt
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cup is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
Cup can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stolt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cup (0) vs (18) Stolt
Stolt tries to control but Cup wriggling away.
Cup is working to get back to half guard.
Cup tries to hold on but Stolt pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stolt wants to take Cup's back here but Cup is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cup tries to reverse the position but Stolt maintains control.
Cup 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.
Cup is doing well to control the position and prevent Stolt from advancing to side control.
Cup is trying to maintain the position but Stolt is very close to passing his half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking for submissions off his back.
Cup is trying to maintain the position but Stolt is very close to passing his half guard.
Stolt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup wants to improve his position but Stolt is controlling well.
Cup is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup wants to sweep but Stolt has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (21) Stolt
And that's the end of the fight!
Stolt wins on points by 21 to 0.
A victorious Oscar Stolt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Knight (ranked 4224 p4p, 428 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 5648 p4p, 480 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverio's choice of entrance music: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Kenny Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Carlos Silverio!
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?
Knight darts in and clinches Silverio up against the ropes.
Silverio jumps into guard, dragging Knight to the mat.
Knight slips nicely into half guard.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Knight wants to work for an arm triangle but Silverio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverio is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
Knight prevents Silverio from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silverio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight.
Knight is pressing down on Silverio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverio is holding on for now.
Silverio is not content to let Knight control the position.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is working for a submission of some sort.
Silverio is pressing down on Knight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silverio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Knight has gone for a leg lock! Silverio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Knight's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (0) vs (2) Silverio
Knight looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silverio has picked Knight up and slammed him! Knight can't keep hold of the triangle and Silverio manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (0) vs (5) Silverio
Knight tries to bench press Silverio off him but Silverio keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight is trying to control Silverio's posture but Silverio avoids it.
Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (2) vs (5) Silverio
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Knight seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.
Silverio manages to get to full guard.
Silverio trying to control the position.
Silverio 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: Knight (2) vs (7) Silverio
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.
Knight is looking to get back to full guard here but Silverio has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (2) vs (10) Silverio
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to control Silverio's posture but Silverio avoids it.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight is trying to work for a sweep but Silverio has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Knight (2) vs (12) Silverio
Silverio is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knight to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knight shrugs it off.
Knight keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silverio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silverio looking to secure an arm triangle but Knight defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to escape the mount.
Silverio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Silverio looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knight tries to improve his position but Silverio has taken his back! Silverio has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Knight tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Silverio pushes Knight away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Paddy (ranked 4242 p4p, 464 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 2267 p4p, 302 weight class). Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Max Paddy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Max Paddy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Max Paddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paddy clinches up against the ropes.
Paulman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Paddy (0) vs (4) Paulman
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.
Paddy is letting Paulman control him for a moment.
Paulman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paddy is looking to regain half guard here but Paulman keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Paddy is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Paulman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Paulman prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman working away.
Paulman staying calm.
Paddy is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddy is trying to control Paulman's posture but Paulman avoids it.
Paulman trying to control the position but Paddy is working away.
Paulman takes a little break here. Paddy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Paddy regains half guard.
Paddy is looking to improve his position.
Paulman slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Paulman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddy tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Paddy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hilo Hit Squad, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Paulman is taking a breather. Paddy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Paddy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paddy (4) vs (4) Paulman
Paulman trying to control the hands but Paddy breaks the grip.
Paulman can't escape the position.
Paddy trying to control momentarily.
Paulman tries to escape but Paddy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Paddy is trying to stick to Paulman's back but Paulman is turning into Paddy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Paddy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paulman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (4) vs (6) Paulman
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paddy is trying to keep Paulman in close.
Paulman looking to sit in guard and control but Paddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (6) vs (6) Paulman
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (6) vs (8) Paulman
Paulman trying to control but Paddy is working from the bottom.
Paulman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paddy is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Paddy keeps moving.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paulman is looking to pass into half guard but Paddy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paddy is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (8) vs (8) Paulman
Paddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paddy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (8) vs (10) Paulman
Paulman stands and throws Paddy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paddy (8) vs (13) Paulman
Paulman happy to just control the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position but Paddy is working away.
Paulman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Paulman is continuing to stall.
Paulman wants to control but Paddy is keeping him busy.
Paddy is trying to control Paulman's posture but Paulman avoids it.
Paulman is looking to take a break and control but Paddy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling the position from side mount.
Paddy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulman happy to just control the position for now.
Paddy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paulman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paddy is trying to escape the position but Paulman is controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paddy keeps working.
Paddy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paulman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paddy regains half guard.
Paddy wants to improve his position but Paulman is controlling well.
Paulman is thwarting Paddy's attempts to control the position.
Paddy wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman is thwarting Paddy's attempts to control the position.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Paddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paulman wants to pass to mount but Paddy is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Paddy moves into full guard.
Paulman stays in close to Paddy's body and controls the position.
Paddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paddy keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
Paddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paddy keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.
Paddy has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Paddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.
Paddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paddy being controlled here, momentarily.
Paddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
Paddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paddy controls Paulman momentarily but Paulman frees himself.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paddy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paddy is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
Paddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More stalling from Paulman.
Paddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
Paddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paulman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paddy has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paddy trying to control the position.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paddy trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
Paddy can't keep his opponent in guard - Paulman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paulman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paddy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Paulman 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.
Paulman trying to control from half guard but Paddy is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman wins on points by 13 to 8.
An out of breath Russell Paulman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 3139 p4p, 382 weight class) and Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2578 p4p, 324 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halo.
Halo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Halo with a poor takedown
and Venczel counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Venczel is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Venczel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Halo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Venczel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Venczel
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Venczel is proving a slippery customer.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venczel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Venczel
Halo won't allow Venczel to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Venczel keeps trying to improve his position.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo drops back looking for a leg! Venczel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venczel manages to kick Halo off! Halo jumps back into Venczel's guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Halo pushing down on Venczel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Venczel is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
Venczel is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Halo wants to control but Venczel is keeping him busy.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Venczel defending well.
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Venczel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Venczel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Venczel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (4) Venczel
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control the position.
Halo is really struggling to control Venczel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Halo looking for a triangle here. Venczel is fighting it but it looks tight! Halo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Venczel is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Prana Halo!
After the fight, Prana Halo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Rydeland (ranked 2520 p4p, 299 weight class) and Jonthan Henry (ranked 2325 p4p, 276 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rydeland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Robbery - Not sneak attack. The crowd seem to be enjoying Henry 's choice of entrance music: hit em up . 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Rydeland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jonthan Henry !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry rushes Rydeland and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rydeland gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Henry regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rydeland (2) vs (0) Henry
Rydeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Rydeland'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.
Rydeland wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping 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.
Rydeland is working hard here to advance position.
Rydeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Rydeland from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Rydeland preventing the sweep.
Henry trying to control the position.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Rydeland from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position.
Rydeland advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (5) vs (0) Henry
Rydeland working away.
Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rydeland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henry , who protects the arm well.
Henry tries to control but Rydeland manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rydeland (8) vs (0) Henry
Henry is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rydeland off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rydeland tightening his grip on Henry , looking for the choke.
Rydeland doesn't have the hooks in and Henry manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydeland (8) vs (2) Henry
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Rydeland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry defends it easily.
Henry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rydeland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry has managed to get both his arms back between Rydeland's legs - danger averted.
Rydeland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry defends well.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Henry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rydeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry is looking to pass into half guard but Rydeland pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rydeland is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydeland (10) vs (2) Henry
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rydeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rydeland looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Henry has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rydeland wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Henry controlling Rydeland's posture.
Rydeland postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rydeland postures up.
Henry keeping full guard, as Rydeland tries to pass.
Henry trying to keep a closed guard but Rydeland is proving a slippery customer.
Rydeland 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.
Rydeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland passes Henry 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rydeland is thwarting Henry 's attempts to control the position.
Rydeland is working for a kimura but Henry is defending it quite comfortably.
Henry is concentrating on defense, preventing Rydeland from advancing position.
Henry wants to control but Rydeland is keeping busy.
Rydeland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rydeland wants to free his trapped foot but Henry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rydeland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (13) vs (2) Henry
Rydeland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Henry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydeland (15) vs (2) Henry
Henry is looking to improve his position but Rydeland isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry regains half guard.
Henry is looking for a sweep. Rydeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rydeland wants to control but Henry is keeping him busy.
Henry tries to roll over but Rydeland keeps him under control.
Rydeland is thwarting Henry 's attempts to control the position.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry is not content to let Rydeland control the position.
Rydeland wants to work for an arm triangle but Henry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura but Henry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rydeland to get the leverage.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rydeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry working a defensive guard here.
Henry 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.
Henry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rydeland 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.
Rydeland looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to control but Rydeland passes easily into half guard.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Rydeland trying to control from half guard but Henry is working away.
Rydeland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rydeland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rydeland postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland 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.
Henry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Rydeland from controlling successfully.
Henry is trying to keep Rydeland in close.
Rydeland stands and throws Henry 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (18) vs (2) Henry
Henry tries to buck Rydeland off but Rydeland is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to control but Rydeland postures up.
Rydeland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rydeland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Rydeland keeps moving and retains side control.
Henry wants to control but Rydeland postures up.
Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Rydeland keeps moving and retains side control.
Rydeland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rydeland tries for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henry is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rydeland off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydeland (18) vs (6) Henry
Henry working for a choke but Rydeland is defending well.
Rydeland prevents Henry from getting a body triangle.
Rydeland wants to escape the position.
Henry wants to control the position but Rydeland frees himself and scrambles - Henry manages to regain control in side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the action but Rydeland 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.
Rydeland manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rydeland manages to get to full guard.
Rydeland has his foot on Henry 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry works his way back into a safe position though.
Henry wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
Rydeland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry defends it easily.
Rydeland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rydeland 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: Rydeland (20) vs (6) Henry
Henry keeping control of the position.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Henry gets full guard.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rydeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rydeland wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rydeland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rydeland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rydeland advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (23) vs (6) Henry
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henry wants to control but Rydeland postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydeland takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
John Rydeland made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1068 p4p, 149 weight class) and Erberth Santos (ranked 6444 p4p, 566 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Erberth Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Declan sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Santos
Santos prevents Declan from improving his position.
Declan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (4) vs (2) Santos
Santos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Santos prevents Declan from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan 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.
Declan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santos is defending well though. Declan let's go of the attempt for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Santos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos just trying to survive but Declan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Declan is riding his opponent, not letting Santos buck him off.
Declan tries to get the hooks in deep but Santos pushed the leg off.
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.
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Declan gets his hands free as Santos looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan controlling well, preventing Santos from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Santos right now.
Santos breaks Declan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (4) vs (4) Santos
Declan working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Declan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (6) vs (4) Santos
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Declan wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Declan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos 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.
Declan wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Declan content to stall in guard here.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos is pulling down on Declan's head. It's preventing any offense from Declan, at least for the moment.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at So Cal Fight Team inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (6) vs (6) Santos
Declan controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Santos passes Declan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Declan moves into full guard.
Santos trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (8) vs (6) Santos
Santos keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan forces his way into half guard.
Santos is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Declan'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.
Declan wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
Santos moves into full guard.
Declan content to stall in guard here.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Declan is looking to pass into half guard but Santos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Santos is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (8) vs (8) Santos
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (8) Santos
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Declan wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan 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.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Declan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santos for as long as he can get away with.
Declan trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Declan trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Declan is really struggling to control Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (10) Santos
Santos won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Declan wants to control but Santos passes easily into half guard.
Santos is keen to just control but Declan is a slippery customer.
Santos is looking to advance position but Declan won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos prevents Declan from improving his position.
Declan actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Declan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Declan takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Aedan Declan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2440 p4p, 129 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 4414 p4p, 188 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Coutinho rushes Charles and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Coutinho tries to pull guard but Charles holds him up against the ropes and eventually Coutinho drops back down to his feet.
Coutinho successfully pulls guard.
Coutinho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Charles passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (3) Charles
Coutinho is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
Coutinho is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is staying tight to Coutinho's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Coutinho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Coutinho tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (0) vs (5) Charles
Charles working for a submission but Coutinho is keeping him at bay.
Charles with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho wants to control but Charles is having none of it.
Charles tries to control but Coutinho wriggling away.
Charles controlling from mount.
Charles wants to control the pace but Coutinho is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is desperately trying to improve his position but Charles has a good base and remains in mount.
Charles wants to control but instead Coutinho manages to regain half guard.
Charles wants to free his trapped foot but Coutinho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coutinho with the active half guard here but Charles passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (8) Charles
Charles taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the position but Coutinho is working away.
Charles working away.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Coutinho tries to buck Charles off but Charles is having none of it.
Coutinho can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
Charles works to advance to full mount. Coutinho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (0) vs (10) Charles
Charles controlling the position easily from mount.
Charles trying to control but Coutinho is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coutinho is squirming around, avoiding Charles's attempts to control the action.
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Charles wants to control but Coutinho has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Charles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho manages to get to full guard.
Coutinho being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Coutinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coutinho is looking for a triangle but Charles pushes his legs off easily.
Charles trying to control but Coutinho is working from the bottom.
Charles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coutinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Coutinho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Charles 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 Coutinho. Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (13) Charles
Charles slows the pace down.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Charles tries to move to mount but Coutinho blocks the move with his legs.
Coutinho is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
Coutinho tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but Coutinho is keeping him busy.
Charles tries to advance position but instead Coutinho slips a leg back in to half guard.
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coutinho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Charles uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (16) Charles
A lull in the action here as Charles stalls from top position.
Coutinho is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is working hard here to advance position.
Charles tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Charles content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coutinho can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 16 to 0.
Our winner, Rubens Charles, 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1413 p4p, 195 weight class) and Aoki Aoki (ranked 2630 p4p, 336 weight class). Aoki has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Aoki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki closes the distance and pushes Arias back into the ropes.
Arias prevents the takedown attempt.
Arias has clasped his hands together around Aoki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (4) vs (0) Aoki
Arias tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Arias is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (6) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Arias has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (9) vs (0) Aoki
Arias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias struggling to keep hold of the position.
Aoki tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki keeps trying to improve his 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.
Arias sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Aoki taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias!
Our winner, George Arias, 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 Claudio Ty (ranked 19387 p4p, 554 weight class) and Rudolf Kleinschmidt (ranked 2885 p4p, 327 weight class). Kleinschmidt has chosen DMX- It's hot and hell is dark as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ty rushes Kleinschmidt and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kleinschmidt jumps into guard, dragging Ty to the mat.
Ty showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kleinschmidt keeping moving, preventing Ty from controlling successfully.
Kleinschmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kleinschmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Ty is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ty is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kleinschmidt working a defensive guard here.
Kleinschmidt has an active guard here but Ty has managed to pass into half guard.
Ty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kleinschmidt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kleinschmidt trying to hold on to Ty's head to control him but Ty postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt tries to roll over but Ty keeps him under control.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Ty is keeping busy.
Ty works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (3) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Ty is having none of it.
Kleinschmidt can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ty controlling from mount.
Kleinschmidt is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt keeps trying to improve his position.
Kleinschmidt tries to lock up and control but Ty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ty tries to control but Kleinschmidt wriggling away.
Ty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kleinschmidt tries to reverse the position but Ty maintains 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.
Kleinschmidt is squirming around, avoiding Ty's attempts to control the action.
Kleinschmidt is looking to improve his position but Ty isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kleinschmidt tries to hold on but Ty pushes him away.
Kleinschmidt gets back to half guard.
Kleinschmidt is trying to get back to full guard.
Kleinschmidt trying to control from the bottom.
Ty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kleinschmidt wants to get back to full guard but Ty has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (6) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Ty controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt 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.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Ty is keeping busy.
Kleinschmidt wants to improve his position but Ty is controlling well.
Kleinschmidt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ty is working away from the top position though.
Ty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is looking for a sweep. Ty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ty controlling the action here.
Kleinschmidt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ty works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (9) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ty prevents Kleinschmidt from getting the reversal.
Kleinschmidt tries to control Ty's body but Ty pushes him off. Kleinschmidt squirms to his side and now Ty has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ty (12) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kleinschmidt is really stuck here.
Ty tries to keep control of the position but Kleinschmidt is staying busy.
Good control from Ty.
Kleinschmidt is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ty off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Kleinschmidt'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.
Kleinschmidt trying to control but not successfully.
Ty is hanging on to Kleinschmidt's back as he tries to escape.
Ty not allowing Kleinschmidt to control his hands.
Ty trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kleinschmidt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ty.
Ty avoiding Kleinschmidt 's attempts to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Ty.
Ty not allowing Kleinschmidt to control his hands.
Kleinschmidt can't escape the position.
Ty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kleinschmidt for as long as he can get away with.
Kleinschmidt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ty.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ty has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Kleinschmidt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Ty go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kleinschmidt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kleinschmidt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ty has good solid back control here.
Ty keeps control of the position as Kleinschmidt tries to break free.
Kleinschmidt is still trying to improve position.
Ty slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ty has the hooks in. Kleinschmidt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ty keeps control of the position easily here as Kleinschmidt tries to buck him off.
Kleinschmidt is trying to break free.
Ty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kleinschmidt tries to escape but Ty has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ty trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kleinschmidt doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Kleinschmidt right now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ty keeps control of the position as Kleinschmidt tries to break free.
Ty biding his time, controlling Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ty.
Ty just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ty controlling well, preventing Kleinschmidt from escaping the position.
Ty controls the position.
Kleinschmidt controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Kleinschmidt wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kleinschmidt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ty.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
A very excited looking Claudio Ty made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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