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CACC 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Draco Bravo (ranked 6756 p4p, 85 weight class) and Tim Shamrock (ranked 5794 p4p, 73 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Draco Bravo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tim Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bravo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bravo (2) vs (0) Shamrock
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg.
Shamrock is still trying to improve position.
Shamrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Shamrock is looking to improve his position.
Bravo wants to control but Shamrock is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Bravo is controlling well.
Bravo controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to get back to full guard.
Shamrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Shamrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shamrock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bravo controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shamrock actively working from the bottom here.
Shamrock is staying active underneath Bravo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg.
Bravo is keen to just control but Shamrock is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shamrock gets full guard.
Shamrock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bravo trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Bravo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shamrock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shamrock working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
Shamrock is trying to keep Bravo in close.
Shamrock is pulling down on Bravo's head to control his posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bravo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shamrock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Shamrock wants to control but Bravo passes easily into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bravo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bravo (5) vs (0) Shamrock
Bravo trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shamrock seems a little lost for a moment, as Bravo dominates the positioning.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bravo controls the position from side control.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
Shamrock is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shamrock's face as Bravo controls the position.
Shamrock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shamrock struggling a bit here.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock manages to get back to half guard.
Shamrock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bravo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bravo (8) vs (0) Shamrock
Shamrock is desperately trying to improve his position but Bravo has a good base and remains in mount.
Bravo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shamrock is looking to escape.
Shamrock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bravo trying to control but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock is trying desperately to improve position.
Bravo sitting in mount, just looking to control for 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.
Bravo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shamrock is looking to improve his position.
Shamrock keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Shamrock is working away.
Shamrock is trying to maintain the position but Bravo is very close to passing his half guard.
Shamrock manages to get to full guard.
Bravo trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bravo defends well.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamrock has control of Bravo's left arm, preventing Bravo from doing any damage.
Bravo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bravo (11) vs (0) Shamrock
And that's the end of the fight!
Bravo takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 6670 p4p, 83 weight class) and Justin Tate (ranked 5649 p4p, 71 weight class). Justin Tate has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Justin Tate!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tate has Chai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate jumps into guard, dragging Chai to the mat.
Chai pushes down on Tate's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai stalling.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Tate
Tate tries to improve his position but instead Chai has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (0) Tate
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
Tate 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.
Tate rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai working for a choke but Tate is defending well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chai's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tate defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tate preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tate's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chai is not going to allow Tate to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai is hanging on to Tate's back as he tries to escape.
Chai controlling from the back.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tate can't escape the position.
Tate trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
Tate is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control momentarily.
Tate is in bad spot here.
Tate fending off the submission attempt from Chai.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Tate is staying busy.
Chai is not going to allow Tate to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai has the hooks in. Tate is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chai not allowing Tate to control his hands.
Tate is really stuck here.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tate tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chai controlling from the back.
Tate trying to control but not successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tate is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chai.
Chai has the hooks in. Tate is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Tate pushed the leg off.
Chai gets his hands free as Tate looks to control.
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Tate pushed the leg off.
Chai avoiding Tate 's attempts to control his hands.
Tate is really stuck here.
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chai looking for the RNC.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai keeps control of the position as Tate tries to break free.
What can Tate do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tate is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Tate's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chai is not going to allow Tate to sit and survive in this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tate defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tate is trying to break free.
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai avoiding Tate 's attempts to control his hands.
Tate looking to control the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chai's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tate trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks.
Chai is trying to stick to Tate's back but Tate is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tate. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (2) Tate
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tate defends it easily.
Tate wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is trying to control the position but Tate postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tate controls the pace.
Chai wants to sweep here but Tate controlling him for the moment.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tate trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Tate controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Tate is proving a slippery customer.
Tate 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.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tate looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Tate
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Tate is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Chai prevents Tate from improving his position.
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to control. Tate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tate is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Tate has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (11) vs (2) Tate
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Tate doesn't allow it.
Chai tries to control but Tate wriggling away.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Tate's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tate is trying to escape the mount.
Tate has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (14) vs (2) Tate
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tate is really stuck here.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is hanging on to Tate's back as he tries to escape.
Chai avoiding Tate 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Dragon Li Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 25208 p4p, 562 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 1736 p4p, 223 weight class). Donald Trump is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deeds shoots in but Trump avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Deeds shoots for a double leg takedown but Trump sprawls well. He's pushed Deeds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trump looking to score a takedown here. Deeds is defending well but Trump drives through and ends up in Deeds's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Trump
Trump trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Deeds's guard.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Deeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Trump is just content to waste time from the top position. Deeds takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds 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: Deeds (2) vs (2) Trump
Trump looking for a kimura from the bottom but Deeds passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (5) vs (2) Trump
Trump being controlled for a moment.
Trump is trying to control Deeds's posture but Deeds avoids it.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump is trying to get back to half guard.
Deeds controlling the position from side mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds'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.
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trump is trying to control Deeds's posture but Deeds avoids it.
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trump struggling a bit here.
Trump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trump is trying to escape the position but Deeds is controlling the position.
Deeds trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Trump is trying to control Deeds's posture but Deeds avoids it.
Trump sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Deeds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Trump is trying to control but Deeds passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (8) vs (2) Trump
Trump can't do much from the bottom here.
Trump regains half guard.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trump throws his legs up looking for a submission but Deeds uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (11) vs (2) Trump
Trump tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
Deeds slows the pace down.
Further stalling from Deeds.
Trump tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Trump is looking to reverse the position.
Deeds working away.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Trump is not content to let Deeds control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Trump struggling a bit here.
Trump is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deeds is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trump's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trump struggling a bit here.
Trump is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trump is trying to control Deeds's posture but Deeds avoids it.
Trump tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
Trump keeps trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trump is letting Deeds control him for a moment.
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Trump is not content to let Deeds control the position.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps 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.
Trump struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Trump is not content to let Deeds control the position.
Trump tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Trump struggling a bit here.
Deeds controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moonlight Maze (ranked 1495 p4p, 203 weight class) and Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 2086 p4p, 254 weight class). Maze comes into the arena with Winger Can't Get Enough blaring out of the sound system. Del Oeste is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Coming Home. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ryan Del Oeste 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moonlight Maze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Del Oeste!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Del Oeste moves into range and clinches up with Maze.
Del Oeste gets control of Maze's arms and successfully pulls guard. Del Oeste will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Oeste is keeping the position for now.
Del Oeste has his foot on Maze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maze works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Oeste is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maze is aware though and is defending well.
Maze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Del Oeste is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maze defends well.
Maze 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.
Maze 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Del Oeste is looking for a triangle but Maze pushes his legs off easily.
Maze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Oeste had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maze defends it easily.
Maze is pushing down on Del Oeste's leg trying to pass to half guard. Del Oeste is fighting to maintain full guard but Maze has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Del Oeste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Del Oeste is just riding it out for now. Maze eventually gives up the hold.
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Del Oeste defends the submission attempt.
Maze is looking for a kimura but Del Oeste is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage.
Del Oeste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Del Oeste defends it well.
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Del Oeste doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Del Oeste defends the submission attempt.
Del Oeste moves into full guard.
Del Oeste looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maze drops back looking for a leg! Del Oeste is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Del Oeste manages to kick Maze off! Maze jumps back into Del Oeste's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maze defends well.
Del Oeste looking for a guillotine here but Maze defends easily.
Maze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maze passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (3) vs (0) Del Oeste
Maze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Del Oeste is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Del Oeste tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Del Oeste is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
Maze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Del Oeste defends it well.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Del Oeste has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
Del Oeste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maze pulls his head out easily.
Maze 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.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Del Oeste defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
Del Oeste wants to control but Maze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Del Oeste doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Del Oeste defends the submission attempt.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Del Oeste doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Oeste sees it coming and defends easily.
Del Oeste trying to control but Maze postures up.
Maze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Del Oeste is just riding it out for now. Maze eventually gives up the hold.
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is trying to control but can't.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is working for a kimura but Del Oeste is defending it quite comfortably.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
Del Oeste is trying to control but can't.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze seems to be looking for submissions.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
Del Oeste is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
Maze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Oeste 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 Maze. Oh but Del Oeste has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Maze goes limp - he's gone! Del Oeste jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Del Oeste!
A very excited looking Ryan Del Oeste 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.
The defeated Moonlight Maze had this to say: 'blessed'. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 15669 p4p, 468 weight class) and Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 1708 p4p, 182 weight class). Holzken comes into the arena with Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You blaring out of the sound system. Julio Valeron Huhrera has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Huhrera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holzken quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (0) vs (2) Huhrera
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holzken wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken'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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Huhrera in particular looking to stall.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
Huhrera controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Huhrera 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera wants to pass to mount but Holzken is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Huhrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Huhrera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Holzken is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera looking to sit in guard and control but Holzken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (2) Huhrera
Holzken won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here.
Huhrera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (4) Huhrera
Holzken is defending against the submission attempts here by Huhrera .
Huhrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huhrera is trying to control. Holzken wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is pressing down on Holzken's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holzken is holding on for now.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Huhrera is working for a submission of some sort.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holzken gets back to full guard.
Holzken pulls Huhrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Huhrera from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Holzken is retaining full guard.
Huhrera keeps trying to improve his position.
Huhrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Holzken keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Holzken manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (4) vs (4) Huhrera
Holzken works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huhrera is looking to control Holzken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?
Holzken is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Holzken keeps him under control.
Huhrera trying to control but Holzken postures up.
Holzken looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is looking to control Holzken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?
Holzken is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Huhrera trying to control from the bottom.
Holzken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huhrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huhrera is trying is best to control the position here.
Huhrera has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Huhrera wants to control but Holzken is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holzken is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Huhrera trying to control but Holzken postures up.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Holzken keeps him under control.
Huhrera wants to control but Holzken is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huhrera wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
Huhrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holzken escapes and throws Huhrera 's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (7) vs (4) Huhrera
Huhrera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holzken's best efforts.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to pass the guard but Huhrera defending well.
Huhrera trying to control but Holzken postures up.
Huhrera is refusing to be controlled, as Holzken sits in half guard.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera is staying active underneath Holzken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holzken prevents Huhrera from improving his position.
Huhrera is trying to control but Holzken manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (10) vs (4) Huhrera
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard but Holzken has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (13) vs (4) Huhrera
Huhrera sneaks back into half guard.
Huhrera gets back to full guard.
Huhrera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holzken has picked Huhrera up and slammed him! Huhrera can't keep hold of the triangle and Holzken manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (16) vs (4) Huhrera
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is looking to regain half guard here but Holzken keeps moving and retains side control.
Holzken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huhrera keeps working.
Huhrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Huhrera is looking to regain half guard here but Holzken keeps moving and retains side control.
Huhrera struggling a bit here.
Huhrera is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Holzken is staying active.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Holzken stalls from top position.
Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huhrera struggling a bit here.
Huhrera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huhrera regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera gets back to full guard.
Holzken is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Huhrera controlling the position.
Huhrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holzken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holzken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Huhrera is pulling down on Holzken's head. It's preventing any offense from Holzken, at least for the moment.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Holzken tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera wants to hit a switch here but Holzken passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Huhrera there! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (19) vs (4) Huhrera
Holzken wants to control the pace but Huhrera is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
A relieved looking Rodney Holzken 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 bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 2819 p4p, 160 weight class) and Dominique Bell (ranked 1536 p4p, 93 weight class). Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baka Survivor. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dominique Bell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aoki quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Bell
Aoki is staying active underneath Bell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bell is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bell pulls his head out easily.
Bell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bell pulls his head out easily.
Bell wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bell trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Bell has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bell defends it easily.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell passes Aoki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bell is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bell trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Bell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell 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.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.
Bell trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Bell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki looking for a triangle here. Bell is fighting it but it looks tight! Aoki pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Takeya Aoki!
Our winner, Takeya Aoki, 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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1185 p4p, 166 weight class) and Douche Canoe (ranked 2366 p4p, 291 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Douche Canoe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Canoe has managed to clinch.
Declan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canoe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Declan dives in and scores a takedown into Canoe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Canoe
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Canoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe pulls Declan in to control the position.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Canoe.
Declan trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Canoe keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Canoe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Canoe is retaining full guard.
Declan forces his way into half guard.
Declan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Canoe
Declan trying to control the position but Canoe is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Declan wants to control but Canoe is keeping him busy.
Canoe prevents Declan from improving position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canoe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Declan is trying to work for a kimura but Canoe is defending well.
Canoe tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Canoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan stalling.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Canoe is defending well.
Canoe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
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 wants to control but Canoe is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Declan is looking to advance position but Canoe won't allow it.
Declan trying to control the action but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Declan is looking to advance position but Canoe won't allow it.
Canoe is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Declan is looking to advance position but Canoe won't allow it.
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Canoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
Canoe keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Canoe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Canoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Canoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Canoe, not yet.
Canoe working a defensive guard here.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Declan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (0) Canoe
Canoe struggling a bit here.
Declan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Declan controlling the position from side mount.
Canoe is looking for a sweep.
Declan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canoe keeps working.
Canoe tries to improve position but can't.
Canoe is trying to control Declan's posture but Declan avoids it.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canoe keeps working.
Canoe tries to improve position but can't.
Declan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Canoe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Canoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Canoe's legs.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canoe keeps working.
Declan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Canoe is trying to control Declan's posture but Declan avoids it.
Canoe seems a little lost for a moment, as Declan dominates the positioning.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control the position but Canoe is working away.
Canoe stops Declan from passing to mount.
Canoe struggling a bit here.
Declan moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (10) vs (0) Canoe
Declan prevents Canoe from getting the reversal.
Declan tries to control but Canoe wriggling away.
Canoe wants to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Declan moves to his opponent's back but Canoe bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Declan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (2) Canoe
Declan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Declan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canoe is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Canoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Declan 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.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
My spies in Runts Academy inform me that Canoe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Declan 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: Declan (12) vs (2) Canoe
Declan trying to control the pace.
Canoe is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Declan trying to control the action but Canoe is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan is pressing down on Canoe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Canoe is holding on for now.
Canoe is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canoe avoid being mounted?
Declan wants to pass the guard but Canoe is defending well.
Declan wants to take a breather but Canoe is having none of it.
Declan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (15) vs (2) Canoe
Canoe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but Canoe doesn't allow it.
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Declan tries to control but Canoe wriggling away.
Canoe tries to lock up and control but Declan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan wants to control the pace but Canoe is squirming around nicely.
Canoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Aedan Declan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 2109 p4p, 214 weight class) and Harry Hirsch (ranked 2572 p4p, 243 weight class). Carmo's entrance music is Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black. A fine choice. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Lucio Francisco Carmo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hirsch dives in and grabs Carmo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carmo pushes down on Hirsch's head and hops out.
Harry Hirsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirsch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carmo defends it nicely.
Carmo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hirsch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carmo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lucio Francisco Carmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Hirsch.
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown but Carmo shows good takedown defense.
Carmo rushes Hirsch and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hirsch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carmo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carmo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hirsch prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch tries to score a body lock takedown but Carmo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hirsch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carmo.
Carmo drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo wants to improve his position but instead Hirsch has moved into half guard.
Carmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hirsch wants to free his trapped foot but Carmo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carmo manages to get to full guard.
Carmo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Carmo keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carmo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carmo (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Carmo trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hirsch looking to control.
Hirsch working for a triangle but Carmo defends it easily.
Carmo wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carmo defends it easily.
Carmo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
Carmo wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch is looking for a triangle here but Carmo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (5) vs (0) Hirsch
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carmo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hirsch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch is trying to maintain the position but Carmo is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hirsch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carmo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirsch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carmo has managed to get both his arms back between Hirsch's legs - danger averted.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Carmo from controlling successfully.
Carmo passes Hirsch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carmo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hirsch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carmo seems to be working for a kimura but Hirsch defends the submission attempt.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Carmo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hirsch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carmo is looking for a kimura here.
Hirsch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
Hirsch wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Empire Vale Tudo inform us that Hirsch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hirsch is trying to control the position but Carmo postures up.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Carmo from controlling successfully.
Carmo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hirsch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carmo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hirsch looking to control but Carmo passes into half guard.
Carmo is looking for a kimura but Hirsch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carmo to get the leverage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is refusing to be controlled, as Carmo sits in half guard.
Hirsch wants to control but Carmo is keeping busy.
Hirsch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carmo pulls his head out easily.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Carmo has control of the leg.
Carmo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hirsch is staying active underneath Carmo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Carmo is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Carmo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hirsch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hirsch tries to roll over but Carmo keeps him under control.
Hirsch is pressing down on Carmo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hirsch is looking for a triangle but Carmo pushes his legs off easily.
Carmo postures up.
Carmo pushing down on Hirsch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hirsch is refusing to be controlled, as Carmo sits in half guard.
Carmo wants to work for an arm triangle but Hirsch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Carmo from controlling successfully.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Carmo controlling him for the moment.
Carmo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carmo wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carmo defends it easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carmo looking to pass the guard.
Carmo trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carmo is one step ahead there.
Carmo wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Carmo has passed into half guard!
Hirsch wants to control but Carmo is keeping busy.
Hirsch is in trouble now - Carmo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (8) vs (0) Hirsch
Carmo controlling from the full mount.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position but Carmo isn't that keen on the idea.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Carmo postures up.
Carmo looking to control but Hirsch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Carmo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hirsch is now in Carmo's guard. A big mistake from Carmo there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carmo (8) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hirsch won't allow Carmo to sweep him here.
Carmo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carmo working for a triangle but Hirsch defends it easily.
Carmo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (8) vs (5) Hirsch
Carmo tries to bench press Hirsch off him but Hirsch keeps the position.
Hirsch is trying to get an arm triangle but Carmo is defending well.
Hirsch laying and praying for a moment but Carmo takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Carmo tries to roll over but Hirsch keeps him under control.
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carmo keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carmo takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath Lucio Francisco Carmo 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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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1535 p4p, 186 weight class) and Arod Doyea (ranked 1057 p4p, 133 weight class). Qasi comes to the ring accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Doyea has chosen Doc Holiday - Volbeat as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arod Doyea!
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?
Doyea is looking to clinch but Qasi is avoiding it.
Arod Doyea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qasi 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: Qasi (4) vs (0) Doyea
Qasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doyea keeps working.
Doyea is looking to regain half guard here but Qasi keeps moving and retains side control.
Qasi trying to control the position but Doyea is working away.
Doyea tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea is not content to let Qasi control the position.
Doyea is trying to improve his position.
Doyea is not content to let Qasi control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyea wants to control but Qasi postures up.
Qasi gets to mount! Doyea was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Qasi (6) vs (0) Doyea
Doyea wants to control but Qasi is having none of it.
Qasi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doyea is trying desperately to improve position.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Doyea is squirming around nicely.
Qasi goes for an armbar but Doyea turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Doyea. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (6) vs (2) Doyea
Qasi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyea wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
Qasi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doyea manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (8) vs (2) Doyea
Doyea has his foot on Qasi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Qasi works his way back into a safe position though.
Doyea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doyea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doyea is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (8) vs (4) Doyea
Qasi is trying to keep Doyea in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Doyea from controlling successfully.
Doyea trying to move into half guard but instead Qasi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (10) vs (4) Doyea
Qasi won't allow Doyea to sweep him here.
Qasi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doyea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Qasi has managed to get both his arms back between Doyea's legs - danger averted.
Qasi pushes down on Doyea's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Qasi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Qasi'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 four minutes gone in the round.
Doyea is in trouble now - Qasi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (13) vs (4) Doyea
Qasi is looking to work his way around to Doyea's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Doyea is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Qasi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Qasi (16) vs (4) Doyea
Qasi is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Doyea is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Azar Qasi!
After winning the bout, Azar Qasi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 2035 p4p, 249 weight class) and Mew Choo (ranked 514 p4p, 72 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hanny Sledgehammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mew Choo!
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.
Choo clinches up with Sledgehammer and pushes him back against the ropes.
Choo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sledgehammer smiles and moves away.
Choo closes the distance and pushes Sledgehammer back into the ropes.
Sledgehammer has Choo pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sledgehammer pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Choo tumbling to the mat - Sledgehammer dives into Choo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sledgehammer (2) vs (0) Choo
Sledgehammer trying to control but Choo is working from the bottom.
Sledgehammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo trying to keep a closed guard but Sledgehammer is proving a slippery customer.
Choo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sledgehammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sledgehammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sledgehammer (5) vs (0) Choo
Sledgehammer trying to control the action but Choo is working from the bottom.
Sledgehammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Choo, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer trying to control the action but Choo is working from the bottom.
Choo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sledgehammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sledgehammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Choo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sledgehammer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Choo tries to roll over but Sledgehammer keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer uses his free foot to push down on Choo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Choo. Score +3 for passing guard: Sledgehammer (8) vs (0) Choo
Sledgehammer tries to take his opponent's back but Choo turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sledgehammer (8) vs (2) Choo
Choo trying to control but Sledgehammer is working from the bottom.
Choo passes into half guard.
Choo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sledgehammer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mew Choo!
Mew Choo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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