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CACC 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 5576 p4p, 44 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 5145 p4p, 165 weight class). Bolivar comes to the ring accompanied by Superman Theme. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolivar closes the distance and clinches.
Bolivar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bolivar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnny Bolivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Bolivar stops a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz looking for a takedown.
Bolivar is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Dela Cruz can't fight it off and eventually Bolivar manages to take the fight to the floor. Dela Cruz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Dela Cruz
Bolivar sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Bolivar controlling him for the moment.
Bolivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar is really struggling to control Dela Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dela Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolivar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bolivar trying to control from half guard but Dela Cruz is working away.
Dela Cruz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bolivar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Dela Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolivar.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolivar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dela Cruz is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dela Cruz tries to roll over but Bolivar keeps him under control.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dela Cruz defends it well.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
Dela Cruz is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolivar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dela Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.
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.
Bolivar pushing down on Dela Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dela Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Bolivar sits in half guard.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Bolivar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolivar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dela Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolivar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bolivar 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.
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolivar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Bolivar is controlling the pace.
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Bolivar is thwarting Dela Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Bolivar controlling the pace.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dela Cruz defends it well.
Bolivar 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.
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but Dela Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolivar to get the leverage.
Bolivar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Cruz is just riding it out for now. Bolivar eventually gives up the hold.
Dela Cruz is looking to control Bolivar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Cruz avoid being mounted?
Bolivar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Cruz is just riding it out for now. Bolivar eventually gives up the hold.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bolivar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolivar is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolivar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Bolivar is keeping busy.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bolivar passes Dela Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bolivar 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.
Bolivar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dela Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Dela Cruz is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Bolivar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Cruz is just riding it out for now. Bolivar eventually gives up the hold.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Bolivar 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.
Bolivar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dela Cruz gets full guard.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bolivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Bolivar stays in close to Dela Cruz's body and controls the position.
Bolivar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dela Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dela Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dela Cruz! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (2) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolivar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dela Cruz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (6) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bolivar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dela Cruz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dela Cruz shrugs it off.
Dela Cruz tries to lock up and control but Bolivar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bolivar working for a guillotine from mount but Dela Cruz is in no mood to give up.
Bolivar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dela Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Dela Cruz can't escape the position.
Bolivar working for a submission but Dela Cruz is keeping him at bay.
Bolivar wants to control the pace but Dela Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolivar wants to take Dela Cruz's back but he can't do it this time.
Dela Cruz has given up his back. Will we see Bolivar going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (9) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Bolivar looking to break Dela Cruz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dela Cruz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bolivar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz can't escape the position.
Dela Cruz won't enjoy being in this position. Bolivar looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Dela Cruz is tapping - it's over boys! Bolivar picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Bolivar!
Johnny Bolivar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Checkmate Fight Store for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Gordon (ranked 2950 p4p, 22 weight class) and Diego Alejandro Marrero (ranked 6495 p4p, 49 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Diego Alejandro Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marrero clinches up against the ropes.
Marrero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gordon uses from the top position.
Marrero controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marrero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marrero is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Marrero keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Marrero trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marrero working a defensive guard here.
Marrero has control of Gordon's left arm, preventing Gordon from doing any damage.
Marrero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (3) vs (0) Marrero
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marrero will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gordon working away.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Marrero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marrero can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marrero is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gordon yanks on the arm and Marrero is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gordon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Gordon! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 5674 p4p, 46 weight class) and Dwight Dumile (ranked 6550 p4p, 50 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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 6 wins and 1 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dwight Dumile!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dumile misses with a takedown
and Chai moves into the clinch.
Chai pulls guard successfully.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
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.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Dumile should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumile is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai looking for a triangle here. Dumile is fighting it but it looks tight! Chai pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dumile is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodrizinho Chai!
Rodrizinho Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2852 p4p, 311 weight class) and Dick Pawlik (ranked 6632 p4p, 514 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dick Pawlik!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
St Pierre gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St Pierre (2) vs (0) Pawlik
Pawlik wants to get back to full guard.
Pawlik moves into full guard.
St Pierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pawlik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pawlik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
St Pierre passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pawlik is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
Pawlik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Pierre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
St Pierre is keen to just control but Pawlik is a slippery customer.
St Pierre wants to pass to mount but Pawlik is defending 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.
Pawlik wants to get back to full guard.
St Pierre passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (5) vs (0) Pawlik
Pawlik is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to control but Pawlik is keeping him busy.
Pawlik tries to bench press St Pierre off him but St Pierre keeps the position.
Pawlik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked St Pierre off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St Pierre (5) vs (4) Pawlik
Pawlik doesn't have the hooks in and St Pierre manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (7) vs (4) Pawlik
St Pierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
St Pierre prevents Pawlik from improving his position.
Pawlik keeps trying to improve his position.
Pawlik is refusing to be controlled, as St Pierre sits in half guard.
Pawlik is looking to improve his position.
St Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Pawlik defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pawlik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pawlik is just riding it out for now. St Pierre eventually gives up the hold.
Pawlik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Pierre pulls his head out easily.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Pawlik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Pawlik defending well.
Pawlik is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik tries to get to full guard but St Pierre has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pawlik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Pawlik keeps moving.
Pawlik can't keep his opponent in guard - St Pierre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pawlik gets full guard.
Pawlik 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.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pawlik is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Pawlik keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pawlik looking for a guillotine here but St Pierre defends easily.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St Pierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pawlik is pressing down on St Pierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St Pierre trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik looking for a guillotine here but St Pierre defends easily.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
Pawlik keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre is really struggling to control Pawlik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pawlik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead St Pierre passes into half guard.
St Pierre is pressing down on Pawlik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pawlik is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik gets back to full guard.
St Pierre pushes down on Pawlik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St Pierre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (10) vs (4) Pawlik
Pawlik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St Pierre looking to secure an arm triangle but Pawlik defends it well.
Pawlik is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pawlik is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pawlik is trying to escape the mount but St Pierre keeps good control and instead manages to take Pawlik's back.
Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (13) vs (4) Pawlik
St Pierre working for the choke.
Pawlik preventing the rear naked choke attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre is hanging on to Pawlik's back as he tries to escape.
St Pierre has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
St Pierre has the hooks in. Pawlik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pawlik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
St Pierre seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Will St Pierre go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is really stuck here.
St Pierre looking for the choke from the back.
St Pierre is persistently looking for the submission but Pawlik is defending it well.
Pawlik is in bad spot here.
Pawlik is keeping busy.
St Pierre working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Pawlik is doing well to defend. St Pierre seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Pawlik is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus St Pierre!
Our winner, Jesus St Pierre, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 5800 p4p, 546 weight class) and Eliott Leighton (ranked 2172 p4p, 274 weight class). Leighton has chosen Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood as his entrance music. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Johan Farfy Iii! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Farfy Iii decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farfy Iii (2) vs (0) Leighton
Farfy Iii is pressing down on Leighton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leighton is holding on for now.
Farfy Iii seems to be looking for submissions.
Farfy Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Leighton defends the submission attempt.
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farfy Iii pulls his head out easily.
Leighton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farfy Iii is working away from the top position though.
Farfy Iii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leighton has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leighton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farfy Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Leighton is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farfy Iii defends it easily.
Farfy Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leighton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leighton looking for a guillotine here but Farfy Iii defends easily.
Leighton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farfy Iii is pushing down on Leighton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leighton is fighting to maintain full guard but Farfy Iii has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Farfy Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Leighton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farfy Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Leighton defends the submission attempt.
Leighton trying to hold on to Farfy Iii's head to control him but Farfy Iii postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton tries to roll over but Farfy Iii keeps him under control.
Leighton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farfy Iii is working away from the top position though.
Farfy Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Leighton defends the submission attempt.
Leighton is looking for a sweep. Farfy Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leighton is trying to maintain the position but Farfy Iii is very close to passing his half guard.
Farfy Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Leighton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farfy Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leighton is in trouble now - Farfy Iii has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farfy Iii (5) vs (0) Leighton
Farfy Iii wants to finish this one by submission but Leighton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Farfy Iii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton wants to control but Farfy Iii is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Farfy Iii goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Leighton turns into him and now he's in Farfy Iii's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farfy Iii (5) vs (2) Leighton
Farfy Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leighton pushes down on Farfy Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Farfy Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farfy Iii is working hard here to advance position.
Leighton works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farfy Iii (5) vs (5) Leighton
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is looking for a sweep.
Farfy Iii gets back to half guard.
Leighton controlling the pace.
Leighton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Farfy Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leighton pulls his head out easily.
Leighton tries to pass to full mount but Farfy Iii defends it.
Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Leighton seems to be working for a kimura but Farfy Iii defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Leighton passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farfy Iii (5) vs (8) Leighton
Leighton wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping him busy.
Leighton is working to tighten his grip on Farfy Iii's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Farfy Iii has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Leighton is really squeezing tight and eventually Farfy Iii passes out! Leighton breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eliott Leighton!
Eliott Leighton very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 3555 p4p, 413 weight class) and Deez Nuts (ranked 1638 p4p, 222 weight class). Nuts has chosen Come Down 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Duff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Deez Nuts!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nuts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duff.
Duff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Duff (4) vs (0) Nuts
Nuts wants to control but Duff postures up.
Duff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nuts, who protects the arm well.
Nuts holds on to Duff's head and controls the position momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nuts is looking to reverse the position.
Nuts can't do much from the bottom here.
Nuts manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuts has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Duff. Oh but Nuts has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Duff goes limp - he's gone! Nuts jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Deez Nuts!
Our winner, Deez Nuts, 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 Mike Schultz (ranked 3447 p4p, 364 weight class) and Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 1775 p4p, 226 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hanny Sledgehammer!
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.
Schultz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sledgehammer to the mat! Sledgehammer manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Sledgehammer
Schultz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sledgehammer working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Schultz'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.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Sledgehammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
Sledgehammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sledgehammer looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
Schultz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sledgehammer 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.
Sledgehammer wants to improve his position but instead Schultz has moved into half guard.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sledgehammer has a hand on Schultz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Schultz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (5) vs (0) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer is trying to escape the mount.
Schultz 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schultz avoids the attempt from Sledgehammer to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schultz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sledgehammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sledgehammer is still trying to improve position.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is trying desperately to improve position.
Schultz controlling the position easily from mount.
Sledgehammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Schultz has a good base and remains in mount.
Schultz controlling from mount.
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.
Sledgehammer 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: Schultz (5) vs (2) Sledgehammer
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully.
Sledgehammer wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Sledgehammer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sledgehammer wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Sledgehammer is looking to pass into half guard but Schultz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schultz is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (7) vs (2) Sledgehammer
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
Schultz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schultz won't allow Sledgehammer to sweep him here.
Schultz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schultz advances to half guard.
Schultz uses his free foot to push down on Sledgehammer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sledgehammer. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (10) vs (2) Sledgehammer
Schultz looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sledgehammer regains half guard.
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard.
Sledgehammer gets full guard.
Sledgehammer being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Schultz.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sledgehammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Schultz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Sledgehammer keeps moving.
Sledgehammer has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is stalling in the full guard.
Sledgehammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Schultz is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schultz'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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
Sledgehammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Schultz trying to control but Sledgehammer is working from the bottom.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
Sledgehammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Sledgehammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (10) vs (4) Sledgehammer
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schultz is pulling down on Sledgehammer's head to control his posture.
Sledgehammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sledgehammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sledgehammer wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (10) vs (7) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Sledgehammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schultz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sledgehammer is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Sledgehammer trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz is trying to escape the position but Sledgehammer is controlling the position.
Sledgehammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schultz, who protects the arm well.
Sledgehammer trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Sledgehammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schultz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Sledgehammer has knee on belly momentarily but Schultz bucks him off and regains half guard.
Sledgehammer is looking to advance position but Schultz won't allow it.
Sledgehammer is looking to stall here but Schultz recovers full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz has control of Sledgehammer's left arm, preventing Sledgehammer from doing any damage.
Schultz continues to hold on tight.
Sledgehammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sledgehammer wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Mike Schultz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 2616 p4p, 263 weight class) and Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 1633 p4p, 197 weight class). Nielsen comes to the ring accompanied by Wardruna - Fehu. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andrey Kuznetcov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuznetcov has Nielsen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kuznetcov prevents the takedown attempt.
Nielsen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Kuznetcov
Kuznetcov trying to control but Nielsen postures up.
Kuznetcov is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuznetcov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetcov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Kuznetcov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kuznetcov holds on and takes a little breather.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetcov is keeping the position for now.
Kuznetcov pulls Nielsen in to control the position.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetcov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (0) Kuznetcov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen wants to control but Kuznetcov is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen wants to control but Kuznetcov is keeping him busy.
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuznetcov is defending well.
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuznetcov is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nielsen wants to control but Kuznetcov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuznetcov is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuznetcov is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Kuznetcov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuznetcov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nielsen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (5) vs (4) Kuznetcov
Nielsen just trying to survive but Kuznetcov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov looking for the RNC.
Kuznetcov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nielsen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nielsen for a finish.
Our spies down at at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts inform us that Kuznetcov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuznetcov keeps control of the position as Nielsen tries to break free.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Kuznetcov 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, Nielsen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nielsen just trying to survive but Kuznetcov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kuznetcov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Nielsen wants to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuznetcov gets his hands free.
Kuznetcov looking for the choke but no joy.
Kuznetcov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nielsen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuznetcov is looking for a kimura here.
Kuznetcov is keen to just control but Nielsen is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuznetcov is keen to just control but Nielsen is a slippery customer.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Kuznetcov tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it.
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen managing to control the position.
Kuznetcov stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Kuznetcov slips nicely into half guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Kuznetcov postures up.
Nielsen is not content to let Kuznetcov control the position.
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Kuznetcov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is stalling here. Nielsen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kuznetcov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nielsen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (9) vs (4) Kuznetcov
Nielsen wants to control but Kuznetcov is keeping him busy.
Nielsen working away.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Kuznetcov is working away.
Kuznetcov struggling a bit here.
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuznetcov is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nielsen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (9) vs (8) Kuznetcov
Nielsen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kuznetcov 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, Nielsen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Nielsen right now.
Nielsen fending off the submission attempt from Kuznetcov.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen showing good submission defense here.
Kuznetcov trying to control momentarily.
Kuznetcov is trying to stick to Nielsen's back but Nielsen is turning into Kuznetcov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kuznetcov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nielsen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (11) vs (8) Kuznetcov
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuznetcov is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen stands and throws Kuznetcov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (14) vs (8) Kuznetcov
Kuznetcov is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuznetcov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuznetcov tries to bench press Nielsen off him but Nielsen keeps the position.
Kuznetcov is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
A lull in the action here as Nielsen stalls from top position.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Kuznetcov is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuznetcov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nielsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuznetcov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuznetcov struggling a bit here.
Nielsen tries to move to mount but Kuznetcov blocks the move with his legs.
Kuznetcov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuznetcov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuznetcov has one of Nielsen's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kuznetcov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (14) vs (10) Kuznetcov
Kuznetcov prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen wants to control but Kuznetcov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Kuznetcov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Nielsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuznetcov.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuznetcov is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Kuznetcov is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
A relieved looking Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Seehaver (ranked 1795 p4p, 208 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 1821 p4p, 211 weight class). Tonon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: What About Now. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Seehaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Seehaver or perhaps it was just good defense by Tonon, which made it look bad.
Tonon gets a double leg takedown into Seehaver's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Seehaver (0) vs (2) Tonon
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Seehaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seehaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seehaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Seehaver trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Seehaver wants to sweep here but Tonon controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon advances to half guard.
Seehaver wants to get back to full guard.
Seehaver is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tonon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seehaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tonon.
Seehaver trying to control here.
Seehaver wants to improve his position but Tonon is controlling well.
Seehaver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Seehaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver wants to improve his position but instead Tonon has moved into half guard.
Seehaver wants to improve his position but Tonon is controlling well.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Seehaver is having none of it.
Seehaver gets full guard.
Tonon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Seehaver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (2) vs (2) Tonon
Seehaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seehaver looking to sit in guard and control but Tonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (2) vs (4) Tonon
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Seehaver (2) vs (7) Tonon
Seehaver is looking to reverse the position.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Seehaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Tonon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tonon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tonon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seehaver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Seehaver tries to improve position but can't.
Seehaver manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (4) vs (7) Tonon
Tonon gets back to full guard.
Tonon being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver has gone for a leg lock! Tonon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Seehaver's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (4) vs (9) Tonon
Tonon wants to control from the top but Seehaver keeps moving.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Seehaver (4) vs (12) Tonon
Seehaver wants to control but Tonon postures up.
Seehaver regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver is not content to let Tonon control the position.
Seehaver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tonon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tonon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Seehaver has locked up a guillotine! Seehaver's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tonon is holding on here and Seehaver must be using up a lot of energy. Tonon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Seehaver gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Seehaver! |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1707 p4p, 226 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 468 p4p, 72 weight class). Dravezesdi comes into the arena with Nobody's Fool blaring out of the sound system. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dravezesdi tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dravezesdi to the ground. Dravezesdi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dravezesdi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dravezesdi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hunt! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (0) Hunt
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Dravezesdi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it.
Hunt is trying to work for a sweep but Dravezesdi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (6) vs (0) Hunt
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi fails to take his opponent's back.
Dravezesdi has control of Hunt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hunt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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.
Dravezesdi is trying to control here but Hunt has managed to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Dravezesdi uses his free foot to push down on Hunt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hunt. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (0) Hunt
Dravezesdi prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Dravezesdi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hunt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pushes down on Dravezesdi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dravezesdi is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt prevents Dravezesdi from getting the reversal.
Hunt forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (9) vs (8) Hunt
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dravezesdi wants to escape the position.
Hunt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dravezesdi is defending well though. Hunt let's go of the attempt for now.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hunt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dravezesdi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Good control from Hunt.
Hunt keeps control of the position as Dravezesdi tries to break free.
Dravezesdi is trying to defend against the choke here but Hunt has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hunt Tightens the hold and Dravezesdi taps out furiously! Hunt displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
An out of breath Paul Hunt 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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