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CACC 76 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Uncle Fester (ranked 5606 p4p, 128 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 6939 p4p, 154 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Uncle Fester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fester tries to clinch up.
Mazzariello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mazzariello shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fester is trying to defend but Mazzariello finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fester (0) vs (2) Mazzariello
The fighters are battling for position here. Fester manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fester is trying to control the position but Mazzariello postures up.
Fester looking for a sweep. Not yet Fester, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fester pulls Mazzariello in to control 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but Fester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzariello must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fester wants to sweep but no luck.
Fester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mazzariello wants to pass the guard but Fester is keeping the position.
Mazzariello really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fester is trying to keep Mazzariello in close.
Mazzariello preventing the sweep.
Mazzariello wants to control from the top but Fester keeps moving.
Fester has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mazzariello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fester working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazzariello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazzariello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello wants to control from the top but Fester keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fester is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fester (2) vs (2) Mazzariello
Fester wants to pass the guard but Mazzariello is keeping the position.
Mazzariello looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fester has picked Mazzariello up and slammed him! Mazzariello can't keep hold of the triangle and Fester manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fester (5) vs (2) Mazzariello
Fester looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fester has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fester (7) vs (2) Mazzariello
Mazzariello has given up his back here. Will Fester look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fester (10) vs (2) Mazzariello
Fester tries to get the hooks in deep but Mazzariello pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fester gets his hands free as Mazzariello looks to control.
Mazzariello looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fester.
Fester is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fester trying to control momentarily.
Mazzariello tries to break free.
Mazzariello is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fester wants to control but Mazzariello is keeping busy.
Mazzariello wants to control his opponent's hands but Fester gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fester's arms.
Mazzariello is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Fester gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Mazzariello is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Fester is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uncle Fester! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jose Pacheco (ranked 21022 p4p, 290 weight class) and Victor Anders (ranked 4095 p4p, 196 weight class). Jose Pacheco has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jose Pacheco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Victor Anders!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pacheco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anders counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pacheco (0) vs (2) Anders
Anders content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anders is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders prevents Pacheco from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders moves into full mount! Pacheco won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pacheco (0) vs (5) Anders
Anders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pacheco is looking to escape.
Anders wants to take Pacheco's back but he can't do it this time.
Anders takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anders tries to control but Pacheco wriggling away.
Pacheco is desperately trying to improve his position but Anders has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders fails to move to back control.
Anders trying to control but Pacheco is having none of it.
Anders is stalling here but it's allowed Pacheco to get half guard.
Anders is controlling the pace.
Anders is looking for a kimura but Pacheco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anders to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders is looking to advance position but Pacheco won't allow it.
Pacheco is holding on to half guard well.
Anders wants to work for an arm triangle but Pacheco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pacheco wants to get back to full guard.
Anders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pacheco defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders is working for a kimura but Pacheco is defending it quite comfortably.
Anders is working for a submission of some sort.
Anders trying to control the action but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Anders is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anders trying to advance position but Pacheco counters by regaining guard.
Pacheco trying to control the position.
Pacheco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pacheco wants to sweep here but Anders controlling him for the moment.
Anders tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacheco is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anders wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
Anders 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.
Pacheco keeping full guard, as Anders tries to pass.
Anders's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anders tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacheco is retaining full guard.
Pacheco looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacheco, not yet.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
Anders looking to sit in guard and control but Pacheco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (2) vs (5) Anders
Anders is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pacheco stopping the sweep attempt from Anders.
Anders is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anders can't keep his opponent in guard - Pacheco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pacheco is looking to take a break and control but Anders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anders wants to control but Pacheco is keeping busy.
Anders is not content to let Pacheco control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anders gets full guard.
Anders can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pacheco controls the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco stopping the sweep attempt from Anders.
Anders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pacheco trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Pacheco is really struggling to control Anders but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Our spies down at at Death Valley Training Facility inform us that Anders has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anders is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (2) vs (7) Anders
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders looking to sit in guard and control but Pacheco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (4) vs (7) Anders
Pacheco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pacheco controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Anders still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Anders has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pacheco (4) vs (11) Anders
Pacheco is looking to regain half guard here but Anders keeps moving and retains side control.
Anders laying and praying for a moment but Pacheco takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anders seems to be looking for submissions.
Anders seems to be working for a kimura but Pacheco defends the submission attempt.
Anders is just content to waste time from the top position. Pacheco takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Anders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco keeping full guard, as Anders tries to pass.
Anders wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
Anders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacheco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pacheco trying to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacheco controlling the position.
Anders looking to pass the guard.
Pacheco can't keep his opponent in guard - Anders advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anders is working for a kimura here but Pacheco manages to reverse the position and he's now in Anders's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (6) vs (11) Anders
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacheco has gone for a leg lock! Anders slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pacheco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (6) vs (13) Anders
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders wins on points by 13 to 6.
After winning the bout, Victor Anders 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chief Seminole (ranked 4150 p4p, 445 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 19784 p4p, 662 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Chief Seminole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Seminole closes the distance and pushes Duff back into the ropes.
Seminole is fighting off a takedown attempt but Duff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Seminole to the mat. Seminole regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Seminole (0) vs (2) Duff
Duff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seminole keeping full guard, as Duff tries to pass.
Duff passes Seminole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Seminole's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky 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.
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seminole sees it coming and defends easily.
Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seminole looking for submissions off his back.
Duff wants to free his trapped foot but Seminole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seminole is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff moves into full mount! Seminole won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Seminole (0) vs (5) Duff
Seminole manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Seminole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seminole is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold.
Seminole tries to get to full guard but Duff has control of the leg.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Seminole (0) vs (8) Duff
Duff looking for a guillotine from mount but Seminole is having none of it.
Duff is working for a guillotine from mount but Seminole frees his head quite easily.
Seminole working to try and regain half guard.
Duff with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Seminole tries to reverse the position but Duff maintains control.
Seminole regains half guard.
Duff is working for a kimura but Seminole is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is working for a kimura but Seminole is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Duff is working for a kimura but Seminole is defending it quite comfortably.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seminole defends it well.
Duff seems to be looking for submissions.
Seminole looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seminole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seminole tries to get to full guard but Duff has control of the leg.
Duff seems to be working for a kimura but Seminole defends the submission attempt.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Seminole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
Seminole looking for submissions off his back.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seminole defends it well.
Seminole manages to get to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Seminole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seminole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duff looking to pass the guard.
Seminole has his foot on Duff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duff works his way back into a safe position though.
Seminole keeping full guard, as Duff tries to pass.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Seminole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seminole manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Seminole's guard.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Seminole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seminole manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Seminole's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seminole has his foot on Duff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duff works his way back into a safe position though.
Seminole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seminole is keeping the position for now.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Seminole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seminole manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Seminole's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Seminole keeping full guard, as Duff tries to pass.
Seminole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duff looking to pass the guard.
Duff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seminole's guard.
Duff is working for a kimura but Seminole is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Seminole (0) vs (11) Duff
Duff is working for a guillotine from mount but Seminole frees his head quite easily.
Seminole is looking to get to half guard.
Duff has hold of Seminole's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Seminole manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Seminole regains half guard.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Duff is working for a kimura but Seminole is defending it quite comfortably.
Seminole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seminole is breathing heavily.
Duff is pressing down on Seminole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seminole is holding on for now.
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seminole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
Duff is looking to advance position but Seminole won't allow it.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seminole is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold.
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Seminole looking for submissions off his back.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Seminole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seminole is pressing down on Duff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Duff advances to half guard.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Duff works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Seminole (0) vs (14) Duff
Duff working for a submission but Seminole is keeping him at bay.
Duff is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Seminole is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Seminole flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Duff anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Seminole and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Duff slips an arm under Seminole chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Duff has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Duff is squeezing on Seminole like an anaconda would it's prey. Seminole fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Duff!
Tony Duff thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3852 p4p, 344 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 3137 p4p, 303 weight class). Machin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pandora's Music Box. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Machin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Machin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith wants the takedown. Machin is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Machin's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Machin
Machin wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Machin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machin has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Machin is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Machin wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith 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.
Smith wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Smith seems to have locked his on tight now - Machin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Smith, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peter Smith!
Peter Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hot Spunk, into his post fight interview. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 2639 p4p, 142 weight class) and Chan Siam (ranked 4098 p4p, 197 weight class). Caio Barbosa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barbosa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Siam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barbosa is in Siam's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (0) Siam
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Siam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barbosa has Siam in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (2) Siam
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (4) vs (2) Siam
Siam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (7) vs (2) Siam
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siam is looking for a sweep.
Siam 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.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working.
Siam is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Siam is working away.
Siam tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to move to mount but Siam blocks the move with his legs.
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.
Siam is looking for a sweep.
Siam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Siam wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position.
Siam is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up.
Siam wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa is pushing down on Siam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siam is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbosa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siam won't allow Barbosa to pass to mount.
Barbosa is thwarting Siam's attempts to control the position.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siam is trying to hold Barbosa in close to prevent damage but Barbosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Siam tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Siam moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Barbosa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (10) vs (2) Siam
Siam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Siam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbosa won't allow Siam to sweep him here.
Barbosa trying to move into half guard but instead Siam has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (10) vs (4) Siam
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (12) vs (4) Siam
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam looking for a sweep. Not yet Siam, not yet.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Siam is trying to control the position but Barbosa postures up.
Siam working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa pushing down on Siam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barbosa is trying to control. Siam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Siam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Siam tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Siam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barbosa wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Siam is concentrating on defense, preventing Barbosa from advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to control from half guard but Siam is working away.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but Siam defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Siam gets back to full guard.
Siam is pulling down on Barbosa's head to control his posture.
Siam 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.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Siam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (12) vs (6) Siam
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Siam passes Barbosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is refusing to be controlled, as Siam sits in half guard.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Siam is looking to pass Barbosa's guard but actually Barbosa recovers to full guard.
Siam postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Siam trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Siam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Siam prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa is not content to let Siam control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barbosa takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Caio Barbosa gave a mention to Top Gun Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1805 p4p, 200 weight class) and Dragan Hozdic (ranked 6464 p4p, 450 weight class). Sparxx comes to the ring accompanied by Thug Life - Lugz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hozdic enables Sparxx to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hozdic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Hozdic
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Sparxx trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Hozdic controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx has gone for a leg lock! Hozdic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Hozdic
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hozdic is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Hozdic postures up.
Sparxx pulls Hozdic in close to his closed guard and prevents Hozdic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Sparxx controls Hozdic momentarily but Hozdic frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Sparxx throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hozdic uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Hozdic
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Hozdic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Hozdic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sparxx is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
Sparxx manages to get back to half guard.
Hozdic prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Hozdic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Hozdic controlling the action here.
Sparxx wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sparxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hozdic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Hozdic's back. He's all about the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hozdic passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hozdic is taking a breather. Sparxx says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sparxx wants to sweep but Hozdic has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (8) Hozdic
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx regains half guard.
Hozdic is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Hozdic prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Hozdic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hozdic has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (11) Hozdic
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
Sparxx is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
Sparxx tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx'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.
Hozdic wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Hozdic takes a little break here. Sparxx wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Hozdic taking a breather here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hozdic 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.
Sparxx manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hozdic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is taking a breather. Sparxx says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hozdic prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 11 to 2.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 1892 p4p, 101 weight class) and Antonio Brown (ranked 1699 p4p, 93 weight class). Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough. Antonio Brown is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 1 wins and 4 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lalla to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (0) Brown
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lalla is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown won't allow Lalla to pass to mount.
Brown gets full guard.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lalla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to control but Lalla postures up.
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Lalla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Lalla tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is holding Lalla down, trying to stall.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Lalla keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lalla is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Lalla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brown 's thigh. Brown counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lalla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lalla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Lalla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (8) vs (0) Brown
Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lalla's guard! Nice work there by Brown ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (8) vs (2) Brown
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown passes Lalla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Lalla defends the submission attempt.
Brown trying to control from Lalla's half guard. Lalla has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lalla manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (10) vs (2) Brown
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is pushing down on Brown 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Lalla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lalla is pressing down on Brown 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Lalla forces his way into half guard.
Lalla uses his free foot to push down on Brown 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown . Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (13) vs (2) Brown
Lalla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brown is holding on tight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown wants to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.
Lalla is working for a guillotine from mount but Brown frees his head quite easily.
Brown tries to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lalla working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lalla is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brown is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (16) vs (2) Brown
Brown tries to roll but Lalla sticks to his back.
Brown 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 Lalla gets his way!
Brown just looking to survive in the bad position.
Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is pressing down on Brown 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla advances to half guard.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.
Lalla passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (19) vs (2) Brown
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lalla is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Lalla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.
Lalla is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lalla tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lalla has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown !
Antonio Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 1958 p4p, 255 weight class) and Denubis Majere (ranked 2147 p4p, 279 weight class). Majere comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Man in Black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Average. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Average (4) vs (0) Majere
Average is looking to take a break and control but Majere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majere is trying to get back to half guard.
Majere struggling a bit here.
Majere seems a little lost for a moment, as Average dominates the positioning.
Majere wants to control but Average postures up.
Majere is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Average is trying to get an arm triangle but Majere is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Average wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Average working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere is looking to regain half guard here but Average keeps moving and retains side control.
Majere 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.
Average trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
Average tries to move to mount but Majere blocks the move with his legs.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Majere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majere is looking to reverse the position.
Average trying to control the position but Majere is working away.
Majere manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (4) vs (2) Majere
Average's coaches at KILLER SQUAD^ We make Killerz have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Majere trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majere is trying to control the action in half guard but Average is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Average is pressing down on Majere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Average working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Average wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Majere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Majere trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Majere wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Average looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Average keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully.
Majere postures up.
Majere drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Average dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (6) vs (2) Majere
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (6) vs (4) Majere
Majere wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Average looking for a guillotine here but Majere defends easily.
Average controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Majere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Average's guard.
Majere trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Average is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majere 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.
Average tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Majere wants to take a breather but Average is having none of it.
Majere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Average has managed to free his arm - good work.
Majere is keen to just control but Average is a slippery customer.
Average is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Average is defending against the submission attempts here by Majere.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Average is defending against the submission attempts here by Majere.
Average is refusing to be controlled, as Majere sits in half guard.
Majere is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Average has his hands clasped together around Majere's back. He's all about the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Average is trying to maintain the position but Majere is very close to passing his half guard.
Average won't allow Majere to pass to mount.
Majere is thwarting Average's attempts to control the position.
Average gets back to full guard.
Majere works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Majere trying to mount his opponent but Average defends it.
Average is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Average manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Majere wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere keeps trying to improve his position.
Majere is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Average is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Average has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (8) vs (4) Majere
Average sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Majere's guard.
Average is thwarting Majere's attempts to control the position.
Average is pressing down on Majere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majere is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Average passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (11) vs (4) Majere
Majere is trying to escape the mount.
Majere tries to hold on but Average postures up.
Average fails to advance to Majere's back.
Majere is working to get back to half guard.
Average is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Majere has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Average wants to control the pace but Majere is squirming around nicely.
Average prevents Majere from getting the reversal.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Average controlling from mount.
Average seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Majere for as long as he can get away with.
Majere is controlling an arm, preventing Average from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Majere tries to hold on but Average postures up.
Majere manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Majere trying to control but Average postures up.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Majere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Average is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Average is pressing down on Majere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majere is holding on for now.
Majere wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Majere is trying to get back to full guard.
Average wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Majere slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Majere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majere looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Average has picked Majere up and slammed him! Majere can't keep hold of the triangle and Average manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (14) vs (4) Majere
Majere is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Average is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Average (16) vs (4) Majere
Majere reaches up and pulls Average towards him, trying to control the position. Average manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Majere! Majere tries to roll over - now Average is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Majere has to tap out! Great work there by Average!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Average!
Joe Average 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 bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 933 p4p, 53 weight class) and Ono Kuronoa (ranked 1955 p4p, 110 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Klaus Chugman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuronoa fails to pull guard.
Chugman manages to pull guard.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Chugman has his foot on Kuronoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuronoa works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Chugman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuronoa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Kuronoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chugman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuronoa looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chugman holds on and takes a little breather.
Chugman wants to improve his position but instead Kuronoa has moved into half guard.
Chugman wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping busy.
Kuronoa seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is trying to control but can't.
Kuronoa trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman is doing well to control the position and prevent Kuronoa from advancing to side control.
Kuronoa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chugman trying to control here.
Kuronoa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chugman has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is thwarting Chugman's attempts to control the position.
Chugman tries to get to full guard but Kuronoa has control of the leg.
Chugman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kuronoa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chugman sees it coming and defends easily.
Chugman is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is pressing down on Chugman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chugman is holding on for now.
Kuronoa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuronoa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (0) vs (3) Kuronoa
Kuronoa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chugman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chugman and Kuronoa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chugman holding on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa trying to control the position but Chugman is working away.
Who's going to make the next move?
Chugman'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.
Kuronoa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kuronoa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chugman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuronoa trying to control the position but Chugman is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chugman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chugman (0) vs (5) Kuronoa
Kuronoa wants to control the pace but Chugman is squirming around nicely.
Chugman wants to hold on but Kuronoa pushes him away.
Kuronoa trying to control but Chugman is having none of it.
Kuronoa working for a submission but Chugman is keeping him at bay.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa avoids the attempt from Chugman to control.
Kuronoa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chugman is holding on tight.
Chugman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chugman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Kuronoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuronoa wants to take a breather but Chugman is having none of it.
Kuronoa trying to control from Chugman's half guard. Chugman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chugman 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.
Chugman trying to control the position here.
Chugman is trying to keep Kuronoa in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuronoa defends well.
Chugman controlling Kuronoa's posture.
Chugman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman working a defensive guard here.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully.
Chugman keeping full guard, as Kuronoa tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman is looking for a triangle but Kuronoa pushes his legs off easily.
Kuronoa looking to sit in guard and control but Chugman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (2) vs (5) Kuronoa
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman passes Kuronoa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuronoa wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 16148 p4p, 508 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1556 p4p, 175 weight class). Holzken's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Pavlov has chosen Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov 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: Holzken (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Holzken seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Holzken is working away.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Holzken is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holzken 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.
Holzken prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken prevents Pavlov from improving position.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holzken prevents Pavlov from improving position.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Holzken tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Holzken instead regains half guard.
Holzken trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Holzken defends it.
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.
Pavlov trying to advance position but Holzken counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Holzken.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holzken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov is pushing down on Holzken's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holzken is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holzken! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (0) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov looking to control but Holzken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov moves to his opponent's back but Holzken bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Pavlov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov pulls Holzken in to control the position.
Holzken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holzken preventing the sweep.
Pavlov pulls Holzken in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov looking to control.
Holzken won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov is pulling down on Holzken's head. It's preventing any offense from Holzken, at least for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to control but Holzken passes into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
Pavlov is not content to let Holzken control the position.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Holzken is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to control but Holzken is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg.
Holzken stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken'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.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holzken is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (5) vs (7) Pavlov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to hold on but Holzken pushes him away.
Holzken wants to take his opponent's back but Pavlov doesn't allow it.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holzken is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holzken is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Pavlov trying to control but Holzken postures up.
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Holzken is staying active.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Holzken takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (8) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov prevents Holzken from taking his back.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Well,Holzken is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken content just to control the position here.
Holzken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holzken moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (11) vs (7) Pavlov
Holzken is hanging on to Pavlov's back as he tries to escape.
Pavlov trying to control but not successfully.
Holzken biding his time, controlling Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov trying to control but not successfully.
Pavlov is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov just trying to survive but Holzken is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Rodney Holzken retains his featherweight title!
Rodney Holzken thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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