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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 7776 p4p, 229 weight class) and Bobolo Jubbly (ranked 6203 p4p, 192 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bobolo Jubbly was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 2 wins and 5 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bobolo Jubbly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Jubbly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jubbly gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Jubbly
Jubbly trying to control the pace.
Jubbly prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai trying to hold on to Jubbly's head to control him but Jubbly postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai wants to control but Jubbly is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jubbly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jubbly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jubbly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Jubbly
Jubbly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Jubbly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chai keeps control of the position as Jubbly tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly wants to control his opponent's hands but Chai gets his hands free.
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.
Jubbly 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!
Jubbly wants to control his opponent's hands but Chai gets his hands free.
Chai is hanging on to Jubbly's back as he tries to escape.
Jubbly has hold of Chai's leg, trying to break free but it's let Chai lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Jubbly is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Chai throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dragon Li Chai!
A relieved looking Dragon Li Chai 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kira Yoshikage (ranked 6402 p4p, 196 weight class) and Killua Zoldyck (ranked 6808 p4p, 207 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Kira Yoshikage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Killua Zoldyck!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yoshikage gets a clinch.
Yoshikage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zoldyck uses from the top position.
Yoshikage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zoldyck passes Yoshikage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yoshikage moves into full guard.
Yoshikage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zoldyck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zoldyck trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshikage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zoldyck sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Yoshikage doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Zoldyck paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Yoshikage - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kira Yoshikage! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Hell (ranked 7547 p4p, 225 weight class) and Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 24270 p4p, 248 weight class). Boudreaux comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Degenerate Boy - Mark of Cain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Jethro Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boudreaux forces Hell back against the ropes and clinches.
Hell pulls Boudreaux into guard.
Hell keeping full guard, as Boudreaux tries to pass.
Boudreaux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hell is trying to keep Boudreaux in close.
Hell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hell, not yet.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Hell is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux wants to pass the guard but Hell is keeping the position.
Boudreaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hell can't keep his opponent in guard - Boudreaux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux trying to pass the guard but Hell defending well.
Hell tries to roll over but Boudreaux keeps him under control.
Hell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boudreaux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boudreaux's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hell (4) vs (0) Boudreaux
Boudreaux is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hell off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hell has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Boudreaux is defending well but eventually Hell manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Boudreaux has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Hell!
Ryan Hell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricky Judge (ranked 7185 p4p, 216 weight class) and Finn Johns (ranked 4081 p4p, 114 weight class). Judge kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Game- Disturbed. 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 4 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Finn Johns!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Judge as he avoids it easily.
Judge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Judge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Judge (4) vs (0) Johns
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Johns is defending well.
Johns is trying to get back to half guard.
Judge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Judge has hold of Johns's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Johns seems comfortable defending it but Judge has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Johns is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Johns is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Judge couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge very nearly forgot to thank Kore Fight Nutrition 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 6793 p4p, 205 weight class) and Donald O Rourke (ranked 7603 p4p, 227 weight class). O Rourke has chosen Big Iron- Marty Robbins 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Rikiya Goromaru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Donald O Rourke!
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?
O Rourke misses with a takedown
and Goromaru counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goromaru. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goromaru (2) vs (0) O Rourke
Goromaru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Rourke wants to sweep but no luck.
O Rourke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
O Rourke can't keep his opponent in guard - Goromaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Rourke is trying to control but can't.
O Rourke tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.
O Rourke keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
O Rourke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Rourke.
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.
Goromaru works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru slows the pace down in half guard.
O Rourke is holding on to half guard well.
Goromaru wants to take a breather but O Rourke is having none of it.
Goromaru tries to pass to full mount but O Rourke defends it.
Goromaru keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Rourke trying to control but Goromaru postures up.
Goromaru moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (5) vs (0) O Rourke
Goromaru thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is being controlled here.
Goromaru trying to control the action but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goromaru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goromaru happy to just control the position for now.
Goromaru trying to control the action but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke gets back to half guard.
O Rourke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goromaru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goromaru's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (5) vs (4) O Rourke
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke looking for the choke from the back.
Goromaru showing good submission defense here.
O Rourke is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Goromaru fending off the submission attempt from O Rourke.
O Rourke is looking for a choke. Goromaru gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Goromaru manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (7) vs (4) O Rourke
O Rourke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goromaru puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru slows the pace down in half guard.
O Rourke gets back to full guard.
Goromaru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
O Rourke wants to sweep but no luck.
Goromaru sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goromaru won't allow O Rourke to sweep him here.
Goromaru 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.
Goromaru trying to control but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
Goromaru won't allow O Rourke to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru's corner is telling him to maintain position.
O Rourke can't keep his opponent in guard - Goromaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Rourke wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
Goromaru keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Rourke wants to improve his position but Goromaru is controlling well.
Goromaru performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
O Rourke actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke trying to control here.
Goromaru passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (10) vs (4) O Rourke
Goromaru moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
O Rourke prevents Goromaru from improving position.
Goromaru trying to control the position but O Rourke is working away.
O Rourke tries to buck Goromaru off but Goromaru is having none of it.
The referee asks Goromaru politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Goromaru prefers to stall for the moment though.
O Rourke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goromaru taking a breather here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is looking for a sweep.
Goromaru working away.
A lull in the action here.
O Rourke struggling a bit here.
O Rourke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Rourke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goromaru takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke has a hand on Goromaru's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Goromaru takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (13) vs (4) O Rourke
O Rourke is trying desperately to improve position.
Goromaru moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Goromaru (16) vs (4) O Rourke
Goromaru really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for O Rourke.
Goromaru not allowing O Rourke to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke tries to escape the position.
Goromaru is riding his opponent, not letting O Rourke buck him off.
Goromaru is persistently looking for the submission but O Rourke is defending it well.
Goromaru keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
Goromaru trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Rourke doesn't escape.
Goromaru has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goromaru tightening his grip on O Rourke, looking for the choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru 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, O Rourke has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
O Rourke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goromaru.
Goromaru keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
O Rourke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Goromaru off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
O Rourke staying busy and making it hard for Goromaru to control.
O Rourke is really stuck here.
Goromaru tries to keep control of the position but O Rourke is staying busy.
O Rourke wants to control his opponent's hands but Goromaru gets his hands free.
Goromaru looking for the choke from the back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Goromaru's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Goromaru not allowing O Rourke to control his hands.
Goromaru keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
What can O Rourke do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Goromaru trying to control.
Goromaru has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Goromaru's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru controls the action.
Goromaru is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Goromaru trying to control momentarily.
Goromaru not allowing O Rourke to control his hands.
O Rourke tries to escape but Goromaru has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Goromaru won't let him.
Goromaru controls the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke 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.
Will Goromaru go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Goromaru is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Goromaru won't let him.
Goromaru keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
O Rourke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Goromaru doesn't have the hooks in and O Rourke manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (16) vs (6) O Rourke
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru controls O Rourke momentarily but O Rourke frees himself.
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Rourke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Rourke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Rourke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
O Rourke trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
O Rourke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goromaru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goromaru takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Donald O Rourke was interviewed post fight and said 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rolf Ottke (ranked 7258 p4p, 218 weight class) and Gordon Ryan Bader (ranked 7096 p4p, 213 weight class). Ottke comes to the ring accompanied by Beautiful Day- U2. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gordon Ryan Bader!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bader looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (4) vs (0) Bader
Ottke has hold of Bader's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bader seems comfortable defending it but Ottke has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bader is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bader is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ottke couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Ottke!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rolf Ottke made sure he mentioned Checkmate Fight Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dollar Hero (ranked 4286 p4p, 385 weight class) and Joshua Brown (ranked 2758 p4p, 297 weight class). Hero comes to the ring accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Brown has chosen Hail Mary Tupac as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 8 wins and 3 losses; Dollar Hero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hero tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hero to the ground. Hero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Hero turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hero (4) vs (0) Brown
Brown tries to control but Hero manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hero (7) vs (0) Brown
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hero.
Hero doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (7) vs (2) Brown
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (7) vs (5) Brown
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown trying to control the action but Hero is working from the bottom.
Brown is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hero is not content to let Brown control the position.
Hero is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position but Hero is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown trying to control the position but Hero is working away.
Hero tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brown looking to control but instead Hero has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hero is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Hero is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown trying to control the action but Hero is working from the bottom.
Brown is looking to stall here but Hero recovers full guard.
Hero working a defensive guard here.
Hero looking for a sweep. Not yet Hero, not yet.
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.
Brown trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (9) vs (5) Brown
Brown 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: Hero (9) vs (7) Brown
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hero haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Brown might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hero is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hero avoid being mounted?
Hero manages to get to full guard.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hero is keeping the position for now.
Brown trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hero is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (11) vs (7) Brown
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hero is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Hero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hero is working away from the top position though.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hero's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hero (11) vs (11) Brown
Brown keeps control of the position as Hero tries to break free.
Brown working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hero is really stuck here.
Hero tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hero is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Hero is trying to escape the mount.
Hero tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown is looking to work his way around to Hero's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hero is now in Brown's guard. A big mistake from Brown there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (13) vs (11) Brown
Brown working for a triangle but Hero defends it easily.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brown is looking to control Hero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Hero tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control here.
Hero is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Hero is very close to passing his half guard.
Hero is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown wants to control but Hero is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to improve his position but Hero is controlling well.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown seems keen to control Hero's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hero controls the pace.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Hero is proving a slippery customer.
Brown is trying to hold Hero in close to prevent damage but Hero has managed to pass into half guard.
Hero tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown wants to improve his position but Hero is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hero is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Hero is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Hero has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (16) vs (11) Brown
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hero takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
In his post fight interview, Dollar Hero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Joshua Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'I will learn from this!!'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ze Jiurgite (ranked 24489 p4p, 249 weight class) and Tom Tomson (ranked 4147 p4p, 115 weight class). Jiurgite comes into the arena with Bezerra - O Malandro Era Forte blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jiurgite has Tomson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jiurgite is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tomson tries to score a body lock takedown but Jiurgite shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tomson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jiurgite gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jiurgite is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Tomson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson manages to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jiurgite trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite pushes down on Tomson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite tries to pass to full mount but Tomson defends it.
Tomson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jiurgite.
Jiurgite trying to advance position but Tomson counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson looking to control but Jiurgite passes into half guard.
Jiurgite wants to pass to mount but Tomson is defending the position.
Jiurgite is stalling here. Tomson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jiurgite seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tomson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (4) Tomson
Jiurgite sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Tomson has control of the leg.
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.
Jiurgite wants to control but Tomson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Tomson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Tomson has control of the leg.
Tomson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Tomson is controlling well.
Tomson wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite gets full guard.
Jiurgite has his hands on Tomson's head, controlling the position.
Jiurgite looking to control.
Jiurgite 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: Jiurgite (2) vs (4) Tomson
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tomson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jiurgite.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to pass to mount but Tomson is defending the position.
Jiurgite trying to control from Tomson's half guard. Tomson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jiurgite is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite looking to sit in guard and control but Tomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (6) Tomson
Tomson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tomson stopping the sweep attempt from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite pulls Tomson in close to prevent any damage.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jiurgite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (6) Tomson
Jiurgite's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jiurgite slips nicely into half guard.
Jiurgite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tomson is just riding it out for now. Jiurgite eventually gives up the hold.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tomson won't allow Jiurgite to pass to mount.
Jiurgite is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tomson reverses the position - he's now on top in Jiurgite's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (8) Tomson
Jiurgite is trying to keep Tomson in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tomson controlling from the top position.
Jiurgite looking to control.
Jiurgite wants to sweep here but Tomson controlling him for the moment.
Tomson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jiurgite has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jiurgite trying to keep a closed guard but Tomson is proving a slippery customer.
Jiurgite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tomson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jiurgite seems keen to control Tomson's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tomson looking to pass the guard.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Jiurgite 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.
Tomson postures up.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiurgite, not yet.
Jiurgite pulls Tomson in close to his closed guard and prevents Tomson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tomson 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson preventing the sweep.
Jiurgite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (6) vs (8) Tomson
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Tomson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jiurgite advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tomson defends it well.
Jiurgite is pressing down on Tomson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tomson is holding on for now.
Jiurgite seems to be working for a kimura but Tomson defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Tomson is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 8 to 6.
Tom Tomson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ze Jiurgite had this to say: 'I dont have much too say. Shanti and his corner did a fantastic job. Don't drink and drive. Wear your seat belt. Don't do drugs, kids. '. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sapidum Pullum (ranked 3653 p4p, 103 weight class) and Shanti Anatta (ranked 7483 p4p, 222 weight class). Anatta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Traditional Buddhist Chant. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sapidum Pullum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta rushes Pullum and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pullum manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pullum being controlled here, momentarily.
Anatta forces his way into half guard.
Anatta trying to control from half guard but Pullum is working away.
Anatta is looking for a kimura but Pullum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anatta to get the leverage.
Anatta is working for a submission of some sort.
Pullum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.
Pullum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily.
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Pullum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pullum is trying to get back to full guard.
Pullum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pullum looking for a guillotine here but Anatta defends easily.
Pullum keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatta passes Pullum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anatta wants to pass to mount but Pullum is defending the position.
Pullum is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Triple XXX, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pullum wants to improve his position but Anatta is controlling well.
Pullum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pullum is looking to improve his position.
Anatta moves into full mount! Pullum won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pullum (0) vs (3) Anatta
Anatta jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pullum is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pullum and Anatta has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anatta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anatta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pullum! Score +3 for passing guard: Pullum (0) vs (6) Anatta
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pullum is looking to escape.
Pullum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pullum is working hard here to advance position.
Anatta goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pullum turns into him and now he's in Anatta's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (2) vs (6) Anatta
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anatta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (2) vs (8) Anatta
Pullum is looking for a triangle but Anatta pushes his legs off easily.
Anatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pullum (2) vs (11) Anatta
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.
Anatta tries to advance to mount but Pullum denies him.
Pullum is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Anatta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anatta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pullum rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anatta's guard! Nice work there by Pullum! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (4) vs (11) Anatta
Pullum passes into half guard.
Pullum is looking to pass Anatta's guard but actually Anatta recovers to full guard.
Pullum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is looking to sweep but instead, Pullum has passed into half guard.
Pullum is working for a kimura but Anatta is defending it quite comfortably.
Anatta is in trouble now - Pullum has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pullum (7) vs (11) Anatta
Pullum tries to take his opponent's back but Anatta turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (7) vs (13) Anatta
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pullum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta pushing down on Pullum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anatta trying to control the action but Pullum is working from the bottom.
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pullum manages to get to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pullum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Pullum is keeping the position.
Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pullum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Pullum's legs - danger averted.
Pullum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (9) vs (13) Anatta
Pullum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pullum trying to move into half guard but instead Anatta has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (9) vs (15) Anatta
Anatta wants to control from the top but Pullum keeps moving.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Pullum is keeping the position.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pullum (9) vs (18) Anatta
Anatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anatta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anatta tries to move to mount but Pullum blocks the move with his legs.
Pullum tries to bench press Anatta off him but Anatta keeps the position.
Pullum gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pullum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pullum gets back to full guard.
Pullum looking for a guillotine here but Anatta defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pullum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pullum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anatta advances to half guard.
Anatta is looking for a kimura but Pullum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anatta to get the leverage.
Anatta wants to pass to mount but Pullum is defending the position.
Pullum is looking for a sweep. Anatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pullum is defending against the submission attempts here by Anatta.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anatta 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.
Anatta looks winded!
Pullum works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pullum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pullum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pullum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pullum dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (11) vs (18) Anatta
Pullum looking to pass the guard.
Pullum passes Anatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pullum wants to work for an arm triangle but Anatta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pullum is working for a kimura but Anatta is defending it quite comfortably.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Pullum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pullum is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anatta reverses the position - he's now on top in Pullum's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (11) vs (20) Anatta
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta won't allow Pullum to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pullum working for a triangle but Anatta defends it easily.
Anatta trying to control but Pullum is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatta wins on points by 20 to 11.
After the fight, Shanti Anatta was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Ty (ranked 19933 p4p, 575 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 2317 p4p, 280 weight class). Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ty tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ty closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ty lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Gracie
Ty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ty passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (5) vs (0) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Ty taking a break here but Gracie is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (8) vs (0) Gracie
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ty wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ty tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Ty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ty looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ty fails to move to back control.
Gracie tries to hold on but Ty postures up.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Ty from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ty controlling from mount.
Ty looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Ty from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie tries to hold on but Ty postures up.
Ty looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ty tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Ty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie has given up his back. Will we see Ty going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ty (11) vs (0) Gracie
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ty controls the position.
Ty is controlling the position but Gracie somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Ty is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ty'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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Ty tries to pass.
Ty controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ty won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Ty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ty controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Our spies down at at Rio Fight Academy inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ty's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ty wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Ty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ty tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Ty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Ty passes into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ty is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ty to get the leverage.
Ty is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ty stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ty wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Claudio Ty retains his middleweight title!
Claudio Ty 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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