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CACC 82 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Campos (ranked 5368 p4p, 119 weight class) and Vince Checkert (ranked 5534 p4p, 120 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Campos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vince Checkert !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Checkert keeps the fight on the outside.
Checkert clinches up against the ropes.
Checkert has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Campos uses from the top position.
Campos advances to half guard.
Campos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Checkert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Checkert regains full guard. Nicely done.
Checkert 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: Campos (0) vs (2) Checkert
Campos wants to improve his position but Checkert is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos is looking to improve his position.
Checkert passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Campos! Score +3 for passing guard: Campos (0) vs (5) Checkert
Checkert controlling the pace for now.
Checkert prevents Campos from getting the reversal.
Checkert seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Campos is holding on tight.
Checkert controlling the position easily from mount.
Checkert 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Checkert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Checkert is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Campos is surviving well by controlling Checkert 's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Checkert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Campos is looking to escape.
Campos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Checkert controlling the position easily from mount.
Campos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Campos wants to hold on but Checkert pushes him away.
Checkert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Campos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Checkert stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Checkert is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Checkert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Campos sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Campos is looking to control Checkert 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campos avoid being mounted?
Campos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Campos looking for a guillotine here but Checkert defends easily.
Checkert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Checkert won't allow Campos to sweep him here.
Checkert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Campos keeping full guard, as Checkert tries to pass.
Campos looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Checkert is defending well. Campos quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Checkert has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Campos celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Campos! |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 3230 p4p, 301 weight class) and Wilner Fatiman (ranked 20660 p4p, 555 weight class). Machin comes to the ring accompanied by Pandora's Music Box. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fatiman's choice of entrance music: Zion Train. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Wilner Fatiman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Machin has a takedown stuffed.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fatiman sprawls well. Fatiman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fatiman sprawls well. Fatiman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatiman instigates a clinch.
Fatiman ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fatiman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Machin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatiman has his foot on Machin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machin works his way back into a safe position though.
Machin 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.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatiman controls Machin momentarily but Machin frees himself.
Machin drops back looking for a leg! Fatiman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fatiman manages to kick Machin off! Machin jumps back into Fatiman's guard.
Machin looking to pass the guard.
Fatiman pulls Machin in close to prevent any damage.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fatiman is keeping the position for now.
Machin is fighting to break Fatiman's control of his arms but Fatiman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin is working hard here to advance position.
Machin wants to control from the top but Fatiman keeps moving.
Machin won't allow Fatiman to sweep him here.
Machin passes Fatiman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fatiman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machin is working away from the top position though.
Machin is looking to take a break and control but Fatiman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machin is pressing down on Fatiman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fatiman is holding on for now.
Fatiman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fatiman is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold.
Machin is pressing down on Fatiman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fatiman is holding on for now.
Fatiman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machin is trying to work for a kimura but Fatiman is defending well.
Fatiman is staying active underneath Machin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fatiman is trying to maintain the position but Machin is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fatiman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machin.
Machin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fatiman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machin.
Fatiman tries to roll over but Machin keeps him under control.
Machin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fatiman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fatiman is not content to let Machin control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman keeping hold of Machin's head, controlling as best he can.
Machin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (3) vs (0) Fatiman
Fatiman regains half guard.
Machin is looking for submissions but instead, Fatiman has regained full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Machin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fatiman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fatiman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fatiman! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Machin (3) vs (4) Fatiman
Machin wants to control but Fatiman postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fatiman is looking to take a break and control but Machin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machin is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fatiman's best efforts.
Machin is doing well to control the position and prevent Fatiman from advancing to side control.
Fatiman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fatiman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fatiman.
Machin is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to control but Fatiman postures up.
Fatiman is trying to control. Machin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fatiman is just content to waste time from the top position. Machin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fatiman looking to pass the guard.
Machin working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fatiman trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Machin controls Fatiman momentarily but Fatiman frees himself.
Fatiman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Machin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machin 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.
Fatiman wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Machin working a defensive guard here.
Fatiman looking to pass the guard.
Machin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Machin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Machin has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (5) vs (4) Fatiman
Fatiman working a defensive guard here.
Fatiman wants to sweep here but Machin controlling him for the moment.
Machin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fatiman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machin has managed to get both his arms back between Fatiman's legs - danger averted.
Fatiman 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.
Machin trying to control but Fatiman is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fatiman is keeping the position for now.
Machin looking to sit in guard and control but Fatiman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (5) vs (6) Fatiman
Fatiman tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard.
Fatiman trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Fatiman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machin is keeping the position for now.
Fatiman content to stall in guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fatiman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fatiman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (7) vs (6) Fatiman
Machin wants to pass the guard but Fatiman is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin being controlled here momentarily.
Machin trying to control but Fatiman is working from the bottom.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
Fatiman trying to keep a closed guard but Machin is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fatiman keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machin takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
After the fight, Miguel Machin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Gordon (ranked 6994 p4p, 630 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 7411 p4p, 655 weight class). Delbert Mazzariello acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mazzariello gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Mazzariello
Mazzariello looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gordon forces his way into half guard.
Gordon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mazzariello sees it coming and defends easily.
Gordon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Mazzariello
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gordon wants to take Mazzariello's back but he can't do it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gordon.
Gordon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzariello is working to get back to half guard.
Gordon working for a submission but Mazzariello is keeping him at bay.
Mazzariello is trying desperately to improve position.
Gordon looking to secure an arm triangle but Mazzariello defends it well.
Gordon moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (8) vs (0) Mazzariello
Gordon tightening his grip on Mazzariello, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mazzariello 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 Gordon gets his way!
Mazzariello trying to control the hands but Gordon won't let him.
Mazzariello tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking for the choke from the back.
Gordon is persistently looking for the submission but Mazzariello is defending it well.
Gordon is hanging on to Mazzariello's back as he tries to escape.
Gordon has got one arm under Mazzariello's chin. This could be trouble... Mazzariello trying to control the other hand but Gordon gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Mazzariello has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Gordon!
Post fight, Ryan Gordon took to the microphone: 'Chai has my belt, The King is coming back for that belt and I'm coming to finish you. '. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dragan Hozdic (ranked 6667 p4p, 504 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 3138 p4p, 320 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima forces Hozdic back against the ropes and clinches.
Lima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hozdic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hozdic looking to score a takedown here. Lima is defending well but Hozdic drives through and ends up in Lima's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Lima
Hozdic 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.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there.
Lima has his foot on Hozdic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hozdic works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lima is looking for a triangle but Hozdic pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Lima trying to control the position here.
Lima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hozdic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lima is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lima wants to control but Hozdic passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Lima
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima 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.
Lima trying to hold on to Hozdic's head to control him but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lima keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hozdic is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hozdic is staying active.
Hozdic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hozdic is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Lima is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily.
Hozdic content to control rather than advance.
Lima wants to sweep but Hozdic has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Lima
Hozdic is staying tight to Lima's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic staying calm.
Hozdic working away.
Lima is trying to improve his position.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
Hozdic is staying tight to Lima's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hozdic taking a breather here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Lima wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima is looking to reverse the position.
Lima keeps trying to improve his position.
Lima struggling a bit here.
Lima is trying to escape the position but Hozdic is controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hozdic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lima's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
Hozdic controls the position.
Lima tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lima gets back to half guard.
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima gets full guard.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Lima is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hozdic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Lima working for submissions but it's allowed Hozdic to get to half guard.
Lima trying to control here.
Hozdic is looking to pass Lima's guard but actually Lima recovers to full guard.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hozdic is aware though and is defending well.
Lima has control of Hozdic's left arm, preventing Hozdic from doing any damage.
Lima is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
Hozdic slips nicely into half guard.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 1934 p4p, 111 weight class) and Ace Rob (ranked 1607 p4p, 92 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rob moves into the clinch.
Lalla has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rob regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (0) Rob
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 wants to pass the guard but Rob is keeping the position.
Rob 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.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
Rob looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla looking to improve position, pressing down on Rob's thigh with his hand. Rob seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lalla paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lalla's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Rob picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ace Rob!
Ace Rob seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11843 p4p, 580 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 6837 p4p, 510 weight class). Nielsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wardruna - Fehu. Sven Kristian Nielsen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nielsen. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (0) vs (4) Nielsen
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.
Kimura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Nielsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nielsen prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Nielsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen stalling away here and it's allowed Kimura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nielsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Nielsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Nielsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Nielsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (7) Nielsen
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Nielsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face as Nielsen controls the position.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Nielsen takes a little break here. Kimura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nielsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nielsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kimura's legs.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Nielsen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kimura! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (9) Nielsen
Kimura prevents Nielsen from taking his back.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kimura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kimura and Nielsen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura sneaks back into half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Nielsen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kimura to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen has gone for a leg lock! Kimura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (9) Nielsen
Kimura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen working a defensive guard but Kimura manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (9) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Nielsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura staying calm.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Nielsen wants to control but Kimura postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking to reverse the position.
Nielsen is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Nielsen is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura is really struggling to control Nielsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kimura controls the position.
Nielsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Nielsen won't allow it.
Nielsen is positioning himself well to prevent Kimura advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen has a hand on Kimura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kimura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (9) Nielsen
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen wins on points by 9 to 8.
Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 792 p4p, 102 weight class) and Lodzov Hugs (ranked 3019 p4p, 323 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lodzov Hugs!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hugs moves in looking to clinch but Donde pushes him off.
Hugs clinches with his opponent.
Hugs drags the fight down to the ground.
Donde controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hugs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hugs 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: Donde (0) vs (2) Hugs
Hugs tries to pass to full mount but Donde defends it.
Hugs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Donde sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde trying to hold on to Hugs's head to control him but Hugs postures up.
Hugs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hugs working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Donde wants to control but Hugs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hugs is trying to work for a kimura but Donde is defending well.
Donde makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donde.
Donde seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Donde bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hugs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (2) Hugs
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs working a defensive guard here.
Donde stopping the sweep attempt from Hugs.
Donde postures up.
Hugs being controlled here, momentarily.
Hugs wants to improve his position but instead Donde has moved into half guard.
Donde controlling the action here.
Donde seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hugs for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hugs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donde pushing down on Hugs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Donde is thwarting Hugs's attempts to control the position.
Donde wants to pass to mount but Hugs is defending the position.
Donde performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hugs tries to get to full guard but Donde has control of the leg.
Hugs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donde looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Donde won't allow Hugs to sweep him here.
Hugs keeping moving, preventing Donde from controlling successfully.
Donde stopping the sweep attempt from Hugs.
Hugs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hugs has an active guard here but Donde has managed to pass into half guard.
Donde slows the pace down in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donde prevents Hugs from improving his position.
Hugs is pressing down on Donde's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Hugs is retaining full guard.
Hugs looking to control.
Hugs has control of Donde's left arm, preventing Donde from doing any damage.
Hugs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donde advances to half guard.
Donde with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Donde is pressing down on Hugs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hugs is holding on for now.
Donde prevents Hugs from improving his position.
Hugs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donde pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donde sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Donde wants to pass to mount but Hugs is defending the position.
Donde controlling the action here.
Hugs is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donde perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Donde passes into side control, despite Hugs's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (5) vs (2) Hugs
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Donde politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Donde prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hugs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hugs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donde pulls his head out easily.
Hugs is looking to control Donde's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hugs avoid being mounted?
Hugs tries to roll over but Donde keeps him under control.
Donde performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Donde is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Donde is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hugs! Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (8) vs (2) Hugs
Donde fails to move to back control.
Donde controlling from the full mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Donde controlling his opponent.
Hugs tries to hold on but Donde postures up.
Donde looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hugs tries to hold on but Donde pushes him away.
Hugs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Donde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hugs working to try and regain half guard.
Donde controlling the pace for now.
Hugs is working 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.
Donde takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hugs tries to lock up and control but Donde gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Donde controlling the pace for now.
Donde has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hugs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Donde looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hugs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Donde controlling from mount.
Hugs is looking to improve his position but Donde isn't that keen on the idea.
Hugs tries to lock up and control but Donde gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Donde controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is looking to improve his position but Donde isn't that keen on the idea.
Hugs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Donde takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Donde trying to control but Hugs is having none of it.
Hugs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde tries to control but Hugs wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donde takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Raymond Donde decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Lodzov Hugs spoke after the fight, saying 'this was bullshit'. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Charles (ranked 1595 p4p, 185 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 1084 p4p, 129 weight class). Charles comes to the ring accompanied by Renegades Of Funk - Rage Against The Machine. Mata is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Mike Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Charles quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata is trying to control. Charles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Charles is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mata jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (5) Mata
Charles's coaches at Gorilla Kingz MMA 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.
Charles is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mata tries to move to mount but Charles blocks the move with his legs.
Charles is trying to work for a sweep but Mata has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (0) vs (7) Mata
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles tries to lock up and control but Mata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Charles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata tries to control but Charles wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata avoids the attempt from Charles to control.
Charles is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.
Charles tries to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata looking to control but Charles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Charles is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.
Mata looking for a guillotine from mount but Charles is having none of it.
Charles tries to reverse the position but Mata maintains control.
Mata looking to control but Charles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles tries to hold on but Mata postures up.
Mata moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Charles (0) vs (10) Mata
Charles trying to control the position but Mata manages to sink in the hooks.
Mata is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Charles wants to escape the position.
Charles 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 Mata gets his way!
Mata is cranking Charles's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Charles! He's tightened the choke and Charles is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
Dado Mata thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 1752 p4p, 237 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1381 p4p, 194 weight class). Jackson comes to the ring accompanied by Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Kakuto has chosen Gorillaz-Dirty Harry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tsuyoi Kakuto 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakuto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kakuto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kakuto stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Kakuto jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kakuto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Kakuto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kakuto manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Kakuto's guard.
Kakuto 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Kakuto 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.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kakuto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is pressing down on Kakuto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kakuto is holding on for now.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Kakuto working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Kakuto defends it.
Kakuto is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Kakuto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks Kakuto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackson! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (0) Kakuto
Jackson wants to control but Kakuto is keeping him busy.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto sneaks back into half guard.
Kakuto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kakuto is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (6) vs (0) Kakuto
Jackson working for a submission but Kakuto is keeping him at bay.
Kakuto is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Kakuto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kakuto wants to sweep but Jackson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (9) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kakuto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kakuto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kakuto manages to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Kakuto is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Jackson passes Kakuto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Kakuto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kakuto has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Kakuto looks winded!
Kakuto is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (12) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kakuto has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (15) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jackson.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto won't enjoy being in this position. Jackson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kakuto is tapping - it's over boys! Jackson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamden Jackson!
A relieved looking Kamden Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 2595 p4p, 276 weight class) and Johnny Bolivar (ranked 7552 p4p, 553 weight class). Bolivar has chosen Superman Theme as his entrance music. Harry Hirsch 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hirsch looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Hirsch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hirsch trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Hirsch showing good wrestling skills to 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.
Bolivar is trying to control the position but Hirsch postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar 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: Hirsch (2) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Hirsch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Bolivar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hirsch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hirsch is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bolivar is trying to control the action in half guard but Hirsch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hirsch moves into full guard.
Hirsch is pulling down on Bolivar's head. It's preventing any offense from Bolivar, at least for the moment.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar preventing the sweep.
Bolivar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Bolivar stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (2) vs (5) Bolivar
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hirsch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bolivar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hirsch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bolivar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Hirsch defends the submission attempt.
Hirsch holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar trying to mount his opponent but Hirsch defends it.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hirsch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hirsch moves into full guard.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Bolivar trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bolivar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolivar is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolivar won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Bolivar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hirsch dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (5) Bolivar
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hirsch controls the pace.
Bolivar trying to control the position.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch 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.
Bolivar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch passes Bolivar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hirsch trying to control from half guard but Bolivar is working away.
Hirsch wants to pass to mount but Bolivar is defending the position.
Hirsch is keen to just control but Bolivar is a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bolivar is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
Hirsch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bolivar wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
Hirsch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
Hirsch looking to sit in guard and control but Bolivar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (7) Bolivar
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolivar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (6) vs (7) Bolivar
Hirsch trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Hirsch preventing the sweep.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Bolivar trying to keep a closed guard but Hirsch is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar 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.
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolivar seems keen to control Hirsch's posture.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch won't allow Bolivar to sweep him here.
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar working a defensive guard here.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Bolivar wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirsch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Bolivar controls Hirsch momentarily but Hirsch frees himself.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch passes into half guard.
Hirsch trying to control the pace.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hirsch uses his free foot to push down on Bolivar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bolivar. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (7) Bolivar
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
A victorious Harry Hirsch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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