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CACC 80 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wagdy Hustler (ranked 6048 p4p, 139 weight class) and Killua Zoldyck (ranked 7170 p4p, 159 weight class). Hustler comes to the ring accompanied by Finer Things- Polo G. Killua Zoldyck is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Wagdy Hustler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Killua Zoldyck!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zoldyck clinches up with Hustler and pushes him back against the ropes.
Zoldyck successfully pulls guard.
Hustler wants to pass the guard but Zoldyck is keeping the position.
Hustler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hustler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zoldyck is keeping the position for now.
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.
Zoldyck is trying to hold Hustler in close to prevent damage but Hustler has managed to pass into half guard.
Hustler trying to pass the guard but Zoldyck defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyck is staying active underneath Hustler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hustler seems content to control.
Hustler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zoldyck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hustler.
Zoldyck trying to hold on to Hustler's head to control him but Hustler postures up.
Zoldyck is looking for a sweep. Hustler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoldyck is not content to let Hustler control the position.
Zoldyck trying to control but Hustler postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hustler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hustler controlling the pace.
Hustler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zoldyck knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hustler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zoldyck defends it well.
Hustler 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck is trying to maintain the position but Hustler is very close to passing his half guard.
Hustler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck is trying to control but can't.
Hustler is trying to control. Zoldyck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zoldyck moves into full guard.
Hustler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zoldyck working a defensive guard here.
Hustler sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hustler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zoldyck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zoldyck wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hustler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zoldyck is keeping the position for now.
Zoldyck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hustler trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoldyck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hustler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zoldyck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck 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.
Hustler forces his way into half guard.
Hustler seems to be working for a kimura but Zoldyck defends the submission attempt.
Zoldyck trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hustler tries to pass to full mount but Zoldyck defends it.
Hustler is working for a submission of some sort.
Zoldyck is looking for a sweep. Hustler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hustler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck trying to control but Hustler postures up.
Hustler is keen to just control but Zoldyck is a slippery customer.
Zoldyck is looking to control Hustler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zoldyck avoid being mounted?
Zoldyck won't allow Hustler to pass to mount.
Hustler prevents Zoldyck from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hustler 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.
Hustler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hustler is trying to control the action in half guard but Zoldyck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hustler is really struggling to control Zoldyck but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hustler is working away from the top position though.
Hustler is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Zoldyck reverses the position - he's now on top in Hustler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hustler (0) vs (2) Zoldyck
Hustler working for submissions but it's allowed Zoldyck to get to half guard.
Hustler is trying to get back to full guard.
Zoldyck trying to control from half guard but Hustler is working away.
Hustler trying to control from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck prevents Hustler from improving his position.
Hustler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zoldyck with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zoldyck moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hustler (0) vs (5) Zoldyck
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck tries to advance to mount but Hustler denies him.
You can see the frustration on Hustler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zoldyck tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zoldyck trying to control the position but Hustler is working away.
Hustler struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hustler tries to improve position but can't.
Hustler is trying to control Zoldyck's posture but Zoldyck avoids it.
Zoldyck wants to control but Hustler is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hustler struggling a bit here.
Zoldyck is looking to take a break and control but Hustler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hustler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hustler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zoldyck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hustler is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoldyck wins on points by 5 to 0.
Killua Zoldyck 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Test Twenty One (ranked 4781 p4p, 126 weight class) and Ergun Cerrahoglu (ranked 6984 p4p, 156 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Test Twenty One! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ergun Cerrahoglu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Twenty One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cerrahoglu but Cerrahoglu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Twenty One misses with a takedown attempt - Cerrahoglu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Twenty One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cerrahoglu pinned against the ropes. Cerrahoglu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Twenty One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Twenty One looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cerrahoglu moves into range and clinches up with Twenty One.
Cerrahoglu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Twenty One regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Twenty One (0) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twenty One trying to keep a closed guard but Cerrahoglu is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Twenty One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cerrahoglu is one step ahead there.
Twenty One really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twenty One keeping full guard, as Cerrahoglu tries to pass.
Cerrahoglu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Twenty One manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cerrahoglu has Twenty One in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twenty One (2) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Twenty One preventing the sweep.
Cerrahoglu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cerrahoglu is looking to sweep but instead, Twenty One has passed into half guard.
Cerrahoglu trying to control from the bottom.
Twenty One passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cerrahoglu! Score +3 for passing guard: Twenty One (5) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Cerrahoglu tries to improve his position but Twenty One has taken his back! Twenty One has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cerrahoglu tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Twenty One pushes Cerrahoglu away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Test Twenty One! |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thad Thayer (ranked 22658 p4p, 301 weight class) and Davdio Branko (ranked 6253 p4p, 259 weight class). 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Davdio Branko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Branko. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thayer (0) vs (4) Branko
Branko is working to tighten his grip on Thayer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thayer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Branko is really squeezing tight and eventually Thayer passes out! Branko breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Davdio Branko! |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Augustine Tupper (ranked 4210 p4p, 212 weight class) and Bryson Pico (ranked 3614 p4p, 194 weight class). Tupper kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't Stop: Red Hot Chili Peppers. Pico comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lowkey - G-Eazy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Augustine Tupper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Bryson Pico!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Pico fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tupper to the ground. Pico is now in Tupper's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tupper (0) vs (2) Pico
Tupper keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico stands and throws Tupper's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (0) vs (5) Pico
Pico tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pico has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pico goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tupper rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pico's guard! Nice work there by Tupper! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (2) vs (5) Pico
Pico is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tupper is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pico. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (5) vs (5) Pico
Pico is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico wants to control but Tupper postures up.
Pico tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pico gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pico trying to hold on to Tupper's head to control him but Tupper postures up.
Tupper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tupper is controlling the pace.
Pico is trying to maintain the position but Tupper is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pico tries to roll over but Tupper keeps him under control.
Pico moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pico looking for a guillotine here but Tupper defends easily.
Pico throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tupper escapes and throws Pico's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (8) vs (5) Pico
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico is looking for a sweep.
Pico manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tupper's best efforts.
Pico has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pico is trying to control but Tupper passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (11) vs (5) Pico
Pico is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pico struggling a bit here.
Pico is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tupper off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tupper (11) vs (9) Pico
Pico seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Tupper's chin but Tupper turns very nicely into Pico's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Tupper.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (13) vs (9) Pico
Pico looking for subs off his back but Tupper has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tupper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pico is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tupper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tupper's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tupper (13) vs (13) Pico
Tupper wants to escape the position.
Tupper is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tupper turns into Pico and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (15) vs (13) Pico
Tupper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tupper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pico for as long as he can get away with.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pico has his foot on Tupper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tupper works his way back into a safe position though.
Pico trying to control the position.
Pico working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tupper has passed into half guard!
Pico is looking for a sweep. Tupper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pico is staying active underneath Tupper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tupper is looking to take a break and control but Pico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupper is pressing down on Pico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pico is holding on for now.
Pico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tupper pulls his head out easily.
Tupper stalling.
Pico trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (18) vs (13) Pico
Tupper tries to control but Pico wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pico is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pico is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pico wants to control but Tupper is having none of it.
Pico keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pico is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pico is squirming around, avoiding Tupper's attempts to control the action.
Pico is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tupper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pico is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pico gets back to half guard.
Pico trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (21) vs (13) Pico
Pico keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to control but Tupper is having none of it.
Pico tries to reverse the position but Tupper maintains control.
Tupper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pico is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tupper tries to control but Pico wriggling away.
Pico is trying to escape the mount.
Pico has given up his back. Will we see Tupper going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Tupper (24) vs (13) Pico
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupper not allowing Pico to control his hands.
Pico might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tupper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tupper has good solid back control 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.
Pico trying to control the hands but Tupper won't let him.
I really don't envy Pico right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pico is still trying to improve position.
Tupper trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I would not like to be Pico right now.
Pico trying to control the position but Tupper manages to sink in the hooks.
Pico rolls, trying to escape but Tupper keeps control of the position.
Pico keeps trying to improve his position.
Tupper is riding his opponent, not letting Pico buck him off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Pico is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tupper is trying to stick to Pico's back but Pico is turning into Tupper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tupper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pico. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (24) vs (15) Pico
Pico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pico trying to control but Tupper is working from the bottom.
Pico looking to sit in guard and control but Tupper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (26) vs (15) Pico
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pico has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tupper is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pico. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (29) vs (15) Pico
Pico looks winded!
Tupper working away.
Pico tries to improve position but can't.
Pico can't do much from the bottom here.
Pico is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pico struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupper takes the fight on points by 29 to 15.
Augustine Tupper thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Bryson Pico had this to say: 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergei Ulatov (ranked 2580 p4p, 284 weight class) and Joshua Brown (ranked 2833 p4p, 308 weight class). Brown has chosen Hail Mary Tupac as his entrance music. Sergei Ulatov had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ulatov shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (0) Brown
Ulatov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (2) Brown
Ulatov looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Ulatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ulatov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (4) vs (2) Brown
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control the position.
Ulatov won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (4) vs (4) Brown
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.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Ulatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (6) vs (4) Brown
Brown keeping full guard, as Ulatov tries to pass.
Ulatov advances to half guard.
Ulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ulatov to get the leverage.
Ulatov is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Ulatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ulatov.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Ulatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ulatov is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is looking to control Ulatov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown is positioning himself well to prevent Ulatov advancing to mount.
Ulatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Ulatov eventually gives up the hold.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ulatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Ulatov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ulatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ulatov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ulatov (6) vs (8) Brown
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps control of the position as Ulatov tries to break free.
Ulatov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brown's arms.
Ulatov turns into Brown and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (8) vs (8) Brown
Ulatov postures up.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Ulatov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ulatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown 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.
Brown trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Ulatov looking to pass the guard.
Ulatov stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (11) vs (8) Brown
Ulatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ulatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ulatov tries to advance to mount but Brown denies him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ulatov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Brown is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ulatov yanks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ulatov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergei Ulatov!
After winning the bout, Sergei Ulatov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Joshua Brown stepped up to the mic, 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 24652 p4p, 180 weight class) and Sapidum Pullum (ranked 3813 p4p, 106 weight class). Jiurgite's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bezerra - O Malandro Era Forte. Ze Jiurgite had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 2 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Sapidum Pullum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jiurgite gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jiurgite turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (0) Pullum
Pullum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jiurgite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jiurgite working away.
Pullum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jiurgite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jiurgite gets to mount! Pullum was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (6) vs (0) Pullum
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullum is looking to get to half guard.
Jiurgite fails to move to back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum is desperately trying to improve his position but Jiurgite has a good base and remains in mount.
Jiurgite working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jiurgite prevents Pullum from getting the reversal.
Jiurgite tries to control but Pullum wriggling away.
Pullum sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jiurgite uses his free foot to push down on Pullum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pullum. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (9) vs (0) Pullum
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (12) vs (0) Pullum
Pullum is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jiurgite tries to get the hooks in deep but Pullum pushed the leg off.
Pullum breaks Jiurgite's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (2) Pullum
Pullum stopping the sweep attempt from Jiurgite.
Pullum wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position but Pullum postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullum advances to half guard.
Pullum trying to pass the guard but Jiurgite defending well.
My spies in Gym inform me that Pullum has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pullum is thwarting Jiurgite's attempts to control the position.
Pullum tries to pass to full mount but Jiurgite defends it.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite is not content to let Pullum control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (5) Pullum
Jiurgite sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jiurgite has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pullum is working away from the top position though.
Jiurgite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pullum is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pullum works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (8) Pullum
Jiurgite is trying to reverse the position but instead Pullum has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (12) vs (11) Pullum
Pullum is hanging on to Jiurgite's back as he tries to escape.
Pullum is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jiurgite just trying to survive but Pullum is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pullum looking for the choke from the back.
Pullum is persistently looking for the submission but Jiurgite is defending it well.
Pullum is trying to stick to Jiurgite's back but Jiurgite is turning into Pullum. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pullum's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jiurgite. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (14) vs (11) Pullum
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Pullum keeps moving.
Pullum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jiurgite passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (17) vs (11) Pullum
Jiurgite slows the pace down.
Pullum is trying to get back 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pullum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jiurgite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pullum wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
Pullum is pressing down on Jiurgite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jiurgite being controlled here momentarily.
Jiurgite preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (20) vs (11) Pullum
Jiurgite trying to control the position but Pullum is working away.
Pullum tries to buck Jiurgite off but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Pullum keeps trying to improve his position.
Pullum struggling a bit here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pullum is looking to reverse the position.
Pullum tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jiurgite presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (22) vs (11) Pullum
Pullum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pullum sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite uses his free foot to push down on Pullum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pullum. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (25) vs (11) Pullum
Jiurgite trying to control but Pullum is having none of it.
Jiurgite controlling his opponent.
Pullum is desperately trying to improve his position but Jiurgite has a good base and remains in mount.
Jiurgite tries to control but Pullum wriggling away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pullum looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (28) vs (11) Pullum
Pullum just trying to survive but Jiurgite is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Pullum's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jiurgite tries to get the hooks in deep but Pullum pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Pullum's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jiurgite trying to control.
Pullum showing good submission defense here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite keeps control of the position as Pullum tries to break free.
Jiurgite looking to hold on to the position here but Pullum rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Pullum 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 (28) vs (13) Pullum
Jiurgite makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jiurgite.
Pullum forces his way into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pullum is keen to just control but Jiurgite is a slippery customer.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite gets full guard.
Pullum tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiurgite is retaining full guard.
Jiurgite is pulling down on Pullum's head. It's preventing any offense from Pullum, at least for the moment.
Pullum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jiurgite's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pullum is looking for a kimura here.
Jiurgite gets back to full guard.
Jiurgite wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pullum preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pullum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jiurgite looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 28 to 13.
Ze Jiurgite took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dr Zoidberg Office for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 1159 p4p, 140 weight class) and Tim Anton (ranked 3072 p4p, 291 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 6 wins and 6 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tim Anton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anton has a takedown stuffed.
Anton tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva tightens his grip and picks Anton up, before dumping him to the ground. Anton manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Anton
Anton trying to control the position.
Anton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Anton
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anton is one step ahead there.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Anton won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Anton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (5) Anton
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Anton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anton off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (6) vs (5) Anton
Anton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms.
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.
I really don't envy Anton right now.
Anton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (9) vs (5) Anton
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working away.
Anton tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Anton's face as Silva controls the position.
Silva 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.
Anton can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva trying to control the position but Anton is working away.
Anton is trying to get back to half guard.
Anton 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva is staying tight to Anton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Anton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anton tries to improve position but can't.
Silva trying to control the action but Anton is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anton is not content to let Silva control the position.
Anton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anton is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Silva prevents Anton from improving his position.
Anton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anton wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva trying to control the action but Anton is working from the bottom.
Anton is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Anton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Anton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Anton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Anton keeps moving.
Anton 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.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anton is keeping the position for now.
Anton wants to hit a sweep here but Silva passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anton there! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (12) vs (5) Anton
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anton working to try and regain half guard.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
Anton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anton tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Anton trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anton is not content to let Silva control the position.
Anton trying to control but Silva postures up.
Anton moves into full guard.
Anton wants to sweep but no luck.
Anton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (12) vs (7) Anton
Anton tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anton trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anton is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Anton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Anton has control of the leg.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anton wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Anton has control of the leg.
Anton is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Anton to pass to mount.
Anton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anton trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Anton tries to pass.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anton is aware though and is defending well.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Anton from controlling successfully.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anton is aware though and is defending well.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Anton looking to pass the guard.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anton controls the pace.
Anton slips nicely into half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Anton from controlling successfully.
Anton stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (12) vs (10) Anton
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (12) vs (12) Anton
Anton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Anton avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anton fails to advance to Silva's back.
Silva can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Anton passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (12) vs (15) Anton
Silva has given up his back here. Will Anton look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (12) vs (18) Anton
Anton trying to control.
Silva can't escape the position.
Anton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Anton let's go of the attempt for now.
Silva staying busy and making it hard for Anton to control.
I really don't envy Silva right now.
Silva breaks Anton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (14) vs (18) Anton
Silva postures up.
Anton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anton wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (14) vs (20) Anton
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anton wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva has his foot on Anton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anton works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Anton from controlling successfully.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anton passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anton wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anton wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Anton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (14) vs (23) Anton
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Anton's attempts to control the action.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Anton fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anton moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Silva (14) vs (26) Anton
Silva tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton wins on points by 26 to 14.
Tim Anton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 1526 p4p, 177 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 3036 p4p, 312 weight class). 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dmitri Zaitsev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zaitsev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaitsev drags the fight down to the ground.
Zaitsev is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Zaitsev looking to control.
Lima won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here.
Lima passes Zaitsev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Zaitsev is working away.
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zaitsev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lima passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zaitsev! Score +3 for passing guard: Zaitsev (0) vs (3) Lima
Lima is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zaitsev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zaitsev shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima trying to control but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Lima is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zaitsev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lima fails to take his opponent's back.
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.
Lima trying to control but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Zaitsev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zaitsev tries to hold on but Lima pushes him away.
Zaitsev 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaitsev is squirming around, avoiding Lima's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev is trying desperately to improve position.
Zaitsev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zaitsev is not content to let Lima 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.
Zaitsev is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaitsev is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Zaitsev is keeping the position.
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zaitsev tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zaitsev has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zaitsev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zaitsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Zaitsev is defending well.
Zaitsev is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Zaitsev wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zaitsev is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Zaitsev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is trying to keep Lima in close.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaitsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zaitsev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (3) Lima
Lima is trying to control the position but Zaitsev postures up.
Lima is adopting a defensive guard.
Lima keeping full guard, as Zaitsev tries to pass.
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaitsev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Zaitsev is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev looking to pass the guard.
Zaitsev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
Lima is trying to keep Zaitsev in close.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima is trying to keep Zaitsev in close.
Lima wants to sweep here but Zaitsev controlling him for the moment.
Lima is trying to hold Zaitsev in close to prevent damage but Zaitsev has managed to pass into half guard.
Lima is staying active underneath Zaitsev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lima has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lima tries to roll over but Zaitsev keeps him under control.
Zaitsev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaitsev is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaitsev is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zaitsev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaitsev pulls his head out easily.
Zaitsev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Zaitsev.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima is pressing down on Zaitsev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zaitsev preventing the sweep.
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima keeping full guard, as Zaitsev tries to pass.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaitsev is aware though and is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zaitsev looking to pass the guard.
Zaitsev trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zaitsev content to stall in guard here.
Lima is trying to control the position but Zaitsev postures up.
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima working for a triangle but Zaitsev defends it easily.
Zaitsev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaitsev drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Zaitsev off! Zaitsev jumps back into Lima's guard.
Lima working for a triangle but Zaitsev defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Zaitsev is proving a slippery customer.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima controls Zaitsev momentarily but Zaitsev frees himself.
Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaitsev is one step ahead there.
Zaitsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zaitsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Zaitsev off! Zaitsev jumps back into Lima's guard.
Zaitsev wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Zaitsev trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaitsev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (5) Lima
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev 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: Zaitsev (4) vs (5) Lima
Lima is pressing down on Zaitsev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaitsev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zaitsev defends well.
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Zaitsev defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaitsev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lima wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 2321 p4p, 284 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 4369 p4p, 464 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. Mike Schultz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Royce Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Schultz
Gracie is being controlled here.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie prevents Schultz from moving into mount.
Gracie is being controlled here.
Schultz trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schultz tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie wants to control but Schultz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
Schultz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schultz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Schultz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schultz but great work by Gracie. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Schultz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
Schultz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Gracie prevents Schultz from improving his position.
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Schultz is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz trying to control here.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schultz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling the position for now.
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Schultz wants to sweep but Gracie has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Schultz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schultz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schultz trying to control the position.
Schultz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Schultz up and slammed him! Schultz can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schultz struggling a bit here.
Schultz tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie working away.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie working away.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie working away.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schultz is trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
Schultz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
Schultz tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Schultz regains half guard.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz keeps trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Royce Gracie 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 bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 2351 p4p, 134 weight class) and Ishiihara Sakuraba (ranked 1587 p4p, 92 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sakuraba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Charles defends well and Sakuraba ends up having to push Charles into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Charles feinted with a counter takedown.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Charles sprawls well. Charles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles tries to counter with a takedown but Sakuraba is quick to defend against it.
Sakuraba fails to land the takedown.
Rubens Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishiihara Sakuraba.
Sakuraba looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Charles wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Charles has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Charles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba stays in close to Charles's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakuraba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.
Sakuraba stays in close to Charles's body and controls the position.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Sakuraba controlling from the top 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.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (5) Sakuraba
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Charles is trying to improve his position.
Charles manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (5) Sakuraba
Sakuraba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakuraba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
Sakuraba is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Charles has his hands clasped together but Sakuraba extends and breaks Charles's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sakuraba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ishiihara Sakuraba! |
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