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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet and Knut Ysengrin. Semerkhet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is راقصة صغيرة. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Malakai Semerkhet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Knut Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
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.
Ysengrin fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Ysengrin tries to get set, Semerkhet tries to push him back and clinch up but Ysengrin manages to avoid the attempt.
Semerkhet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ysengrin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ysengrin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Semerkhet quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Semerkhet (0) vs (2) Ysengrin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Semerkhet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ysengrin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Semerkhet. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (0) vs (5) Ysengrin
Ysengrin tries to move to mount but Semerkhet blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin is staying tight to Semerkhet's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Semerkhet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Semerkhet actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but Ysengrin postures up.
Ysengrin is looking to advance position but Semerkhet won't allow it.
Ysengrin is still trying to improve position.
Ysengrin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ysengrin pulls his head out easily.
Semerkhet wants to control but Ysengrin is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semerkhet is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ysengrin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ysengrin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Semerkhet trying to hold on to Ysengrin's head to control him but Ysengrin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet tries to roll over but Ysengrin keeps him under control.
Ysengrin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ysengrin 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.
Ysengrin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ysengrin pulls his head out easily.
Ysengrin not doing much here.
Ysengrin trying to control from half guard but Semerkhet is working away.
Semerkhet is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is positioning himself well to prevent Ysengrin advancing to mount.
Ysengrin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Semerkhet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Semerkhet.
Ysengrin wants to pass the guard but Semerkhet is keeping the position.
Semerkhet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ysengrin is one step ahead there.
Ysengrin trying to move into half guard but instead Semerkhet has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (2) vs (5) Ysengrin
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but Ysengrin is working from the bottom.
Ysengrin pulls Semerkhet in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerkhet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Semerkhet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ysengrin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ysengrin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Semerkhet preventing the sweep.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Ysengrin keeps moving.
Semerkhet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ysengrin wants to sweep here but Semerkhet controlling him for the moment.
Semerkhet tries to free his leg and advance position but Ysengrin is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Semerkhet manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (2) vs (7) Ysengrin
Ysengrin passes Semerkhet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ysengrin trying to pass the guard but Semerkhet defending well.
Semerkhet actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Ysengrin 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.
Ysengrin wants to free his trapped foot but Semerkhet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin is taking a breather. Semerkhet says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Semerkhet is trying to get back to full guard.
Ysengrin trying to control from half guard but Semerkhet is working away.
Semerkhet tries to get to full guard but Ysengrin has control of the leg.
Semerkhet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ysengrin is working away from the top position though.
Ysengrin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet manages to get to full guard.
Ysengrin is posturing up here but Semerkhet has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ysengrin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ysengrin has to tap! Slick submission there by Semerkhet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malakai Semerkhet!
After the fight, Malakai Semerkhet 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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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo and Knut Ysengrin. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Quentin DeBramalo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Knut Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
DeBramalo misses with a takedown
and Ysengrin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ysengrin. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: DeBramalo (0) vs (2) Ysengrin
DeBramalo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ysengrin trying to control but DeBramalo is working from the bottom.
Ysengrin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ysengrin trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBramalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeBramalo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ysengrin controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo looking to control.
Ysengrin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeBramalo is looking to sweep but instead, Ysengrin has passed into half guard.
DeBramalo is looking for a sweep. Ysengrin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ysengrin trying to control the action but DeBramalo is working from the bottom.
DeBramalo tries to get to full guard but Ysengrin has control of the leg.
Well, if Ysengrin 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin is pressing down on DeBramalo's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeBramalo is holding on for now.
DeBramalo tries to get to full guard but Ysengrin has control of the leg.
Ysengrin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: DeBramalo (0) vs (5) Ysengrin
Ysengrin looking to control but DeBramalo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ysengrin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeBramalo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeBramalo is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin controlling his opponent.
DeBramalo working to try and regain half guard.
DeBramalo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
DeBramalo works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeBramalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ysengrin is one step ahead there.
Ysengrin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBramalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ysengrin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ysengrin wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeBramalo is keeping the position for now.
Ysengrin content to stall in guard here.
Ysengrin looking to sit in guard and control but DeBramalo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBramalo (2) vs (5) Ysengrin
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo wants to pass the guard but Ysengrin is keeping the position.
Ysengrin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeBramalo controls the pace.
DeBramalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ysengrin is retaining full guard.
DeBramalo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ysengrin pulls DeBramalo in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo looking to sit in guard and control but Ysengrin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBramalo (2) vs (7) Ysengrin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBramalo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ysengrin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ysengrin wants to pass the guard but DeBramalo is defending well.
DeBramalo regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeBramalo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ysengrin is now in half guard.
DeBramalo wants to get back to full guard but Ysengrin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: DeBramalo (2) vs (10) Ysengrin
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeBramalo is looking to escape.
Ysengrin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and DeBramalo is now in Ysengrin's guard. A big mistake from Ysengrin there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBramalo (4) vs (10) Ysengrin
Ysengrin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeBramalo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBramalo (4) vs (12) Ysengrin
DeBramalo wants to hit a switch here but Ysengrin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for DeBramalo there! Score +3 for passing guard: DeBramalo (4) vs (15) Ysengrin
Ysengrin controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DeBramalo is desperately trying to improve his position but Ysengrin has a good base and remains in mount.
Ysengrin looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeBramalo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
DeBramalo is working to get back to half guard.
Ysengrin wants to control the pace but DeBramalo is squirming around nicely.
Ysengrin controlling the position easily from mount.
DeBramalo is squirming around, avoiding Ysengrin's attempts to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ysengrin is taking a breather. DeBramalo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
DeBramalo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ysengrin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeBramalo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
DeBramalo wants to improve his position but Ysengrin is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ysengrin wins on points by 15 to 4.
Knut Ysengrin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Knut Ysengrin and Silvan Neadue. 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Knut Ysengrin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Silvan Neadue!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ysengrin clinches up against the cage.
Ysengrin gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ysengrin (2) vs (0) Neadue
Neadue actively working from the bottom here.
Neadue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ysengrin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Neadue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Ysengrin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin 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.
Ysengrin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Neadue! Score +3 for passing guard: Ysengrin (5) vs (0) Neadue
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Neadue tries to reverse the position but Ysengrin maintains control.
Ysengrin controlling his opponent.
Neadue slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ysengrin in particular looking to stall.
Neadue wants to control but Ysengrin is keeping busy.
Neadue looking for submissions off his back.
Ysengrin trying to mount his opponent but Neadue defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ysengrin is thwarting Neadue's attempts to control the position.
Neadue trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ysengrin (8) vs (0) Neadue
Ysengrin controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neadue wants to hold on but Ysengrin pushes him away.
Ysengrin controlling his opponent.
Ysengrin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ysengrin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neadue wants to control but Ysengrin is having none of it.
Neadue is looking to improve his position but Ysengrin isn't that keen on the idea.
Neadue wants to control but Ysengrin is having none of it.
Neadue working to try and regain half guard.
Ysengrin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neadue keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin avoids the attempt from Neadue to control.
Ysengrin controlling the pace for now.
Ysengrin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ysengrin controlling the pace for now.
Neadue is trying to escape the mount.
Ysengrin working for a guillotine from mount but Neadue is in no mood to give up.
Neadue 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.
Ysengrin tries to control but Neadue wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neadue is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ysengrin trying to control but Neadue is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neadue working to try and regain half guard.
Ysengrin content just to control the position here.
Neadue is working to get back to half guard.
Ysengrin looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin prevents Neadue from getting the reversal.
Ysengrin looking to control but Neadue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ysengrin content just to control the position here.
Ysengrin wants to control the pace but Neadue is squirming around nicely.
Ysengrin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ysengrin trying to control but Neadue is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neadue 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.
Ysengrin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ysengrin is trying to control the action in half guard but Neadue is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ysengrin is working for a submission of some sort.
Neadue works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neadue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ysengrin defends it easily.
Neadue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ysengrin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ysengrin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neadue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ysengrin has managed to get both his arms back between Neadue's legs - danger averted.
Ysengrin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neadue working a defensive guard here.
Ysengrin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ysengrin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Neadue for as long as he can get away with.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Neadue has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ysengrin 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 Neadue. Score +3 for passing guard: Ysengrin (11) vs (0) Neadue
Ysengrin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Neadue knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Neadue wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Ysengrin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Neadue's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Neadue is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Ysengrin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Knut Ysengrin!
Knut Ysengrin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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