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Event:
TR5: ORSINI VS. BARNETT
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Biacolo looks for the body kick but Wylde saw that one coming.
Biacolo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wylde fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Biacolo.
Biacolo throws a leg kick but Wylde sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wylde throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Biacolo's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Julius Biacolo has been cut.
Biacolo avoids the head kick by Wylde.
Wylde avoids the body shot from Biacolo.
Biacolo throws a nice looking combination but Wylde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biacolo tries a head kick but it misses.
Wylde lands a big head kick that sends Biacolo to the canvas! Wylde follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Wylde!
Derek Wylde seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Biacolo lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopette finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lopette!
Biacolo throws a push kick but Lopette slaps the foot to one side.
Lopette throws a quick counter kick to the body but Biacolo avoids it.
Lopette bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Biacolo's head backwards.
Biacolo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lopette on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lopette lands a really nice looking cross but Biacolo seems unphased.
Lopette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biacolo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopette.
Lopette lets loose with a powerful body kick. Biacolo will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biacolo swings for the body but Lopette moves out of range.
A big left from Biacolo misses. #CL2#
Biacolo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Biacolo breaks the clinch.
Lopette fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Biacolo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Lopette as he checks the leg kick.
Biacolo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopette can pounce on him.
#T1#
Biacolo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lopette backs up against the cage.
Biacolo misses with a wild combination.
Biacolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopette circles away.
Lopette lands a jab to Biacolo's midsection.
Lopette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopette tried to counter with a leg kick but Biacolo avoided it.
Biacolo swinging wildly here.
Biacolo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopette throws out a powerful jab.
Biacolo throws a nice looking combination but Lopette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Biacolo backs away, Lopette returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lopette blocks a head kick by Biacolo.
Lopette slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopette slips under a jab.
Lopette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biacolo.#T2#
Biacolo misses with a body shot.
Lopette fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Biacolo.
Biacolo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopette scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Biacolo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopette scores with a nice right hand.
Lopette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopette. Biacolo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopette connects with a good right hand that stumbles Biacolo. Biacolo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Biacolo.
Lopette is looking to counter punch.
Lopette moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Lopette was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Biacolo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biacolo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopette throws out the jab. #T3#
Lopette blocks the body kick.
Biacolo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopette.
Lopette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Biacolo in his tracks.
Lopette lands with a straight right. Biacolo didn't see that one coming.
Lopette connects with a leg kick. Biacolo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Biacolo tries to bum rush Lopette with a series of wild strikes but Lopette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopette slips a jab and a cross from Biacolo.
And Lopette counters with a quick kick to the body but Biacolo blocks it.
Biacolo throws a head kick but Lopette moves out of range.
Lopette is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Biacolo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biacolo looks winded!
Lopette looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Biacolo takes one on the button.
Biacolo throws a low kick but Lopette moves out of range easily.
Lopette throws a nice inside leg kick.
Biacolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopette lands with a nice body punch.
Lopette throws a nice inside leg kick.
Biacolo throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopette counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Biacolo misses.
Lopette jabs Biacolo right on the nose. Biacolo blinks but takes it well.
Biacolo takes one on the button.
Lopette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopette is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Biacolo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopette fails to land with a series of punches.
Biacolo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopette lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopette connects with a solid leg kick.
Biacolo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lopette throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biacolo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lopette lands a head shot.
Lopette avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lopette on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biacolo throws a lazy head kick
and Lopette counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopette.
Biacolo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopette.
A jab from Lopette finds it's way through Biacolo's defenses.
Lopette misses with a kick to the body.
Lopette misses with the combination.
Biacolo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biacolo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopette throws a half hearted mid kick.
Biacolo scores with a body shot.
Biacolo ducks right into an uppercut from Lopette.
Lopette loads up on a big right hand but Biacolo slips the punch.#T1#
Biacolo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Biacolo lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopette.
Biacolo throws a right hand that Lopette ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopette also avoids with ease.
Biacolo missing with a left hand there. Lopette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopette blocks a head kick by Biacolo.
Nice shot by Lopette.
Lopette avoids the head kick by Biacolo.
Lopette connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Biacolo's hands.
Lopette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopette looks to land a left hand but Biacolo moved out of range nicely.
Lopette throws out a loose jab but Biacolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biacolo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biacolo throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Lopette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biacolo on the side of the head.
Biacolo walks into a jab.
Lopette avoids the head kick by Biacolo.
Biacolo is breathing heavily.
Lopette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biacolo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopette.
Lopette connects with a leg kick. Biacolo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Biacolo tries a head kick but it misses.
Biacolo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Biacolo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Biacolo throws a low kick but Lopette moves out of range easily.
Lopette moves out of range of the leg kick from Biacolo.
Lopette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bornas Lopette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biacolo misses with a hook.
Lopette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biacolo on the side of the head.
Lopette throws out a loose jab but Biacolo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Biacolo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Biacolo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lopette connects with a leg kick. Biacolo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Biacolo missing with a left hand there. Lopette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biacolo misses with a head kick.
Julius Biacolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Biacolo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lopette avoids a kick to the body.
Lopette connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Biacolo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lopette fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biacolo on the side of the head.
Lopette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biacolo can do to turn this around?
Lopette lands a really nice looking cross but Biacolo seems unphased.
Biacolo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopette slips a straight right by Biacolo.#T4#
Nice jab there from Lopette.
Biacolo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopette lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Biacolo.
Lopette lands a nice looking body shot.
Biacolo walks into a left hand.
Lopette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biacolo.
Biacolo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Biacolo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopette moves out of range as Biacolo throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Biacolo.
Biacolo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biacolo throws a right hand that Lopette ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopette also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biacolo blocks a head kick by Lopette.
A bone on bone clash there as Lopette blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Biacolo misses with a double jab.
Biacolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopette. That's going to slow Biacolo down.
Lopette moves out of range of the body kick from Biacolo.
Biacolo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Biacolo lands with a nice body punch.
Lopette lands a front kick.
Lopette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopette checks a leg kick.
Biacolo throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopette counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biacolo scores with a punch to the head.
Biacolo takes a swing at Lopette's ribcage but misses.
Biacolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopette feints and then cracks Biacolo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biacolo down.
Lopette avoids the head kick by Biacolo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopette darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Biacolo throws a series of punches but Lopette moves out of range.
Lopette throws a shot to the body.
Lopette lands a right hook to the body.
Lopette lands an overhand right.
Lopette scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Biacolo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lopette cracks Biacolo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Biacolo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lopette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biacolo's sensitive parts.
Lopette stuns Biacolo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopette lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biacolo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopette scores with a head kick.
Julius Biacolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Biacolo misses with a double jab
and Lopette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biacolo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopette.
Lopette connects with a leg kick. Biacolo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Biacolo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Lopette does it's job there.
Biacolo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Biacolo tries to work over Lopette's front leg with a kick but Lopette checks it.
Biacolo throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopette counters with a leg kick.
Lopette tests Biacolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Biacolo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopette counters with a leg kick.
Lopette scores with a jab to the head.
Lopette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Lopette. #T3#
Lopette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Lopette. That snapped Biacolo's head back.
Bornas Lopette is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopette feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biacolo's calf.
Lopette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopette.
Lopette lands a jab to the nose.
Lopette with a nice cross.
Biacolo misses with a right hand
and Lopette counters with a nice body kick.
Lopette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Biacolo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopette swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Biacolo looks to land a left hand but Lopette moved out of range nicely.
Biacolo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopette moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopette scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Biacolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biacolo needs to keep his hands up - Lopette had a free shot at his head there.
Lopette bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lopette scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Biacolo takes one on the button.
Biacolo misses with a two punch combination.
Biacolo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lopette.
Biacolo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lopette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopette scores with a head kick. Biacolo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lopette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biacolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopette circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopette.
Biacolo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopette lets loose with a powerful body kick. Biacolo will feel that in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bornas Lopette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopette, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bornas Lopette!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Biacolo. No joy for Red on that attempt.
Biacolo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Biacolo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Red needs to keep his hands up - Biacolo had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Kurt Red has been cut.
Biacolo swats away the attempt to clinch by Red.
Biacolo is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Biacolo.
Biacolo sets himself, and Red steps forward looking for the clinch! Biacolo avoids it this time.
Red fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Biacolo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biacolo tries a low kick but Red avoids it.
Red wants to counter with a clinch but Biacolo pushes him away.
Red misses with a jab, cross combination.
Biacolo lunges at Red with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Red's hand.
Red blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Red will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Julius Biacolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Red.
Biacolo scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Biacolo.
Red shoots in for a takedown but Biacolo shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Biacolo pushes Red up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Biacolo manages to break the clinch.
Biacolo throws a head kick that misses.
Biacolo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Red shoots in for a takedown but Biacolo shows good takedown defense.
Biacolo defending well as Red loads up on a big left hand.
Red has his takedown stuffed
and Biacolo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Red looks winded!
Danga de danga de dang - Biacolo scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biacolo scores with a head kick. Red tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Red wants to clinch.
Red throws a series of punches but Biacolo moves out of range.
Biacolo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Biacolo catches Red with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch lands to the side of Red 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Biacolo scores with a hook to the body. Red takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Biacolo works Red's body with a nice hook.
Red takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Biacolo throws the kick towards the body but Red avoids it.
Red shoots in but Biacolo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Red got wobbled bad by a big combination! Biacolo presses forward with punches and knees until Red stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Red closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Biacolo!
A very excited looking Julius Biacolo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
X ETREM X 6L
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Biacolo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biacolo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sunchez shoots in and drives through. Biacolo sprawls well.
It looked like Biacolo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Biacolo misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Biacolo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sunchez did well to prevent Biacolo getting side control.
Biacolo not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biacolo trying to pass the guard but Sunchez defending well.
Biacolo trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunchez wants to control but Biacolo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Biacolo content to control rather than advance.
Sunchez pushes Biacolo off looking to stand but Biacolo dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Biacolo not doing much here.
Biacolo is looking to advance position but Sunchez won't allow it.
Sunchez gets back to full guard.
Biacolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sunchez looking for a guillotine here but Biacolo defends easily.
Biacolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sunchez is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biacolo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Biacolo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sunchez for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Biacolo throws a front kick aimed at Sunchez's knee but Sunchez avoids it well.
Sunchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Julius Biacolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Sunchez.#TD#
Biacolo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Biacolo stands and throws Sunchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Biacolo in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Biacolo tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biacolo is staying tight to Sunchez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've been informed that Sunchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Biacolo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sunchez!
Biacolo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sunchez tries to reverse the position but Biacolo maintains control.
Biacolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sunchez tries to lock up and control but Biacolo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biacolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Biacolo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Biacolo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biacolo tries for a takedown but Sunchez manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Biacolo has Sunchez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Biacolo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sunchez tumbling to the mat - Biacolo dives into Sunchez's guard.
Biacolo controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biacolo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sunchez can do to turn this around?
Biacolo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Sunchez is pulling down on Biacolo's head. It's preventing any offense from Biacolo, at least for the moment.
Biacolo content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Biacolo avoids the body shot from Sunchez.
#TD#
Biacolo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sunchez's guard.
Biacolo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Biacolo stands and throws Sunchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sunchez tries to bench press Biacolo off him but Biacolo keeps the position.
Sunchez being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Biacolo tries to advance to mount but Sunchez denies him.
Biacolo controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Biacolo.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sunchez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Biacolo controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Biacolo dominated that second round.
That's time! Biacolo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Biacolo clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Biacolo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Biacolo pushes Sunchez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Biacolo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sunchez regains guard.
Sunchez trying to control the position.
Biacolo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Biacolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sunchez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biacolo is working hard here to advance position.
Biacolo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Biacolo continues to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Biacolo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Biacolo clinches up against the cage.
Sunchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2##TD#
Biacolo has picked Sunchez up - he's going for a ride! Biacolo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Biacolo controlling the action here.
Biacolo continues to hold on tight.
Biacolo tries to pass to full mount but Sunchez defends it. #SUB#
Biacolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Sunchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Biacolo is taking a breather. Sunchez 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.
Julius Biacolo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biacolo uses his free foot to push down on Sunchez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sunchez.
Biacolo controlling the pace for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Biacolo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sunchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Biacolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alex Sunchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sunchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Biacolo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biacolo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Biacolo!
Julius Biacolo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alex Sunchez had this to say: 'I knew that winning this fight will be hard. And loosing this fight is not end of my career, i promise to be back in future fights better. I apologise to all my fans but next time i wont let you guys down. I need a rematch......'.
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X ETREM X 4
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Biacolo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Biacolo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Biacolo has control of the leg.
Biacolo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Biacolo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Biacolo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Biacolo tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Biacolo is trying to trip Evans. He has hold of a leg but Evans is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Biacolo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Evans keeping full guard, as Biacolo tries to pass.
Evans thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biacolo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans wants to sweep here but Biacolo controlling him for the moment.
Evans controls Biacolo momentarily but Biacolo frees himself.
Biacolo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Biacolo postures up.
Biacolo prevents Evans from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Biacolo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Evans quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biacolo is looking to advance position but Evans won't allow it.
Biacolo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Biacolo is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biacolo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Evans works his way to full guard. Good work.
Biacolo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Biacolo.
Evans managing to control the position.
Biacolo passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biacolo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Biacolo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Biacolo scores with a jab to the body.
Biacolo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Biacolo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Evans!
Biacolo trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans trying to remain calm as Biacolo controls from the top position.
Evans wants to control but Biacolo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biacolo trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Biacolo tries to advance to mount but Evans denies him.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Biacolo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Biacolo taking a breather here.
Biacolo moves into full mount!
Biacolo content just to control the position here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is looking to get to half guard.
Biacolo controlling the pace for now.
Evans is desperately trying to improve his position but Biacolo has a good base and remains in mount.
Evans tries to lock up and control but Biacolo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Evans can't escape the position.
Biacolo controlling his opponent. #T3#
Evans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Biacolo controlling his opponent.
Evans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Biacolo controlling the pace for now.
Evans wants to control but Biacolo is having none of it.
Biacolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Biacolo avoids the attempt from Evans to control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans can't escape the position.
Evans tries to hold on but Biacolo postures up.
Evans is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Biacolo blocks Evans's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Biacolo content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Evans wants to control but Biacolo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Biacolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Biacolo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans tries to counter with a takedown but Biacolo is quick to defend against it.
Biacolo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biacolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Biacolo.
Biacolo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Evans is trying to improve his position.
Julius Biacolo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biacolo trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biacolo controlling from side mount.
More stalling from Biacolo.#T1#
Evans is not content to let Biacolo control the position.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Biacolo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Biacolo in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans manages to get back to half guard.
Biacolo trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Biacolo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biacolo.
Biacolo slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Evans is in trouble now - Biacolo has advanced to mount!
Biacolo controlling the position easily from mount.
Evans tries to reverse the position but Biacolo maintains control.
Julius Biacolo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evans is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Biacolo controlling the position easily from mount.
Evans tries to hold on but Biacolo pushes him away. #T4#
Biacolo controlling from mount.
Biacolo is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Biacolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Biacolo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Biacolo!
Julius Biacolo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Biacolo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biacolo lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biacolo. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biacolo throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely. #TD#
Biacolo gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Biacolo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Diaz is trying to escape and Biacolo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Diaz is forced to tap! Nice work there by Biacolo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julius Biacolo!
A victorious Julius Biacolo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Julius Biacolo and Zsiga Venczel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Julius Biacolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Venczel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Biacolo is trying to defend but Venczel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Biacolo (0) vs (2) Venczel
Biacolo wants to improve his position but Venczel is controlling well.
Biacolo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Biacolo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venczel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biacolo (2) vs (2) Venczel
Venczel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Venczel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biacolo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venczel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biacolo has managed to get both his arms back between Venczel's legs - danger averted.
Venczel trying to keep a closed guard but Biacolo is proving a slippery customer.
Biacolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Biacolo from controlling successfully.
Venczel is trying to control the position but Biacolo postures up.
Biacolo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Biacolo wants to pass the guard but Venczel is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Tōshi inform us that Venczel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Biacolo being controlled here momentarily.
Biacolo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Biacolo'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.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Biacolo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biacolo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biacolo 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.
Biacolo wants to pass the guard but Venczel is keeping the position.
Venczel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Biacolo controls the pace.
Biacolo trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Venczel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biacolo is aware though and is defending well.
Venczel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Venczel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Venczel wants to sweep here but Biacolo controlling him for the moment.
Biacolo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Biacolo wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Biacolo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Venczel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Venczel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biacolo wants to pass the guard but Venczel is keeping the position.
Venczel 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.
Biacolo'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.
Biacolo won't allow Venczel to sweep him here.
Biacolo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Biacolo trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Venczel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Venczel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Biacolo controls the pace.
Biacolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biacolo forces his way into half guard.
Venczel wants to control but Biacolo is keeping busy.
Venczel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Venczel.
Venczel working for a triangle but Biacolo defends it easily.
Venczel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo preventing the sweep.
Biacolo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Venczel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Biacolo pushing down on Venczel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Biacolo wants to pass the guard but Venczel is defending well.
Biacolo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Venczel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biacolo is aware though and is defending well.
Biacolo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Biacolo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Venczel pulls Biacolo in to control the position.
Biacolo looking to pass the guard.
Biacolo preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venczel keeping full guard, as Biacolo tries to pass.
Biacolo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Venczel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Venczel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biacolo (2) vs (4) Venczel
Biacolo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Venczel preventing the sweep.
Venczel passes Biacolo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Biacolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Venczel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Venczel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Biacolo (2) vs (7) Venczel
Biacolo 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo is defending against the submission attempts here by Venczel.
Venczel wants to pass the guard but Biacolo is defending well.
Venczel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Biacolo tries to get to full guard but Venczel has control of the leg.
Biacolo trying to control from the bottom.
Venczel is trying to work for a kimura but Biacolo is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Venczel is trying to control. Biacolo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Biacolo is trying to get back to full guard.
Biacolo trying to control from the bottom.
Biacolo is not content to let Venczel control the position.
Biacolo trying to hold on to Venczel's head to control him but Venczel postures up.
Biacolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Venczel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Biacolo is just riding it out for now. Venczel eventually gives up the hold.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo is not content to let Venczel control the position.
Biacolo trying to control from the bottom.
Venczel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biacolo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Venczel wants to free his trapped foot but Biacolo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Biacolo wants to control but Venczel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Biacolo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biacolo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biacolo pulls Venczel in close to his closed guard and prevents Venczel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Biacolo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biacolo managing to control the position.
Venczel wants to control from the top but Biacolo keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is looking to advance position but Biacolo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Biacolo (6) vs (7) Venczel
Biacolo content just to control the position here.
Biacolo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Venczel is looking to escape.
Biacolo controlling the pace for now.
Biacolo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Biacolo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Venczel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biacolo (6) vs (9) Venczel
Venczel wants to control from the top but Biacolo keeps moving.
Biacolo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venczel is one step ahead there.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Biacolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biacolo pulls Venczel in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Venczel wins on points by 9 to 6.
Our winner, Zsiga Venczel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Julius Biacolo and Michael Blake. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Julius Biacolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt
and Biacolo counters by clinching up.
Biacolo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Biacolo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Biacolo (2) vs (0) Blake
Biacolo wants to take a breather but Blake is having none of it.
Blake has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Demon's Progym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Biacolo is looking for a kimura but Blake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biacolo to get the leverage.
Biacolo is keen to just control but Blake is a slippery customer.
Biacolo prevents Blake from improving his position.
Blake won't allow Biacolo to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is pressing down on Biacolo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Biacolo trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biacolo looking to pass the guard.
Biacolo pushes down on Blake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is trying to get back to full guard.
Biacolo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Biacolo (5) vs (0) Blake
Biacolo is trying to control here but Blake has managed to regain half guard.
Biacolo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blake sees it coming and defends easily.
Biacolo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blake has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Biacolo'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Blake's thigh. Blake counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Blake is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Biacolo has his hands clasped together but Blake extends and breaks Biacolo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Blake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Blake! |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tommy Bukovsky and Julius Biacolo. Chooooooooon! I think Bukovsky might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Donatan, Petez, Gural, Pih - Budź się. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Tommy Bukovsky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Julius Biacolo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bukovsky looks for a takedown but Biacolo sprawls well.
Biacolo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bukovsky has a takedown stuffed.
And Biacolo tries to counter it with a takedown but Bukovsky pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biacolo darts in and clinches Bukovsky up against the cage.
Bukovsky decides to pull guard.
Bukovsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biacolo trying to control but Bukovsky is working from the bottom.
Bukovsky keeping full guard, as Biacolo tries to pass.
My spies in Breakdown Club inform me that Biacolo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukovsky lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bukovsky (2) vs (0) Biacolo
Biacolo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biacolo has his foot on Bukovsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bukovsky works his way back into a safe position though.
Bukovsky trying to control but Biacolo is working from the bottom.
Bukovsky preventing the sweep.
Bukovsky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biacolo keeping full guard, as Bukovsky tries to pass.
Bukovsky wants to control from the top but Biacolo keeps moving.
Biacolo 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.
Bukovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Biacolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biacolo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bukovsky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bukovsky in particular looking to stall.
Biacolo keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biacolo gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bukovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biacolo is keeping the position for now.
Biacolo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Biacolo is retaining full guard.
Biacolo keeping moving, preventing Bukovsky from controlling successfully.
Biacolo keeping full guard, as Bukovsky tries to pass.
Bukovsky being controlled here momentarily.
Biacolo wants to sweep but no luck.
Biacolo wants to hit a switch here but Bukovsky passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Biacolo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bukovsky (5) vs (0) Biacolo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky is trying to control here but Biacolo has managed to regain half guard.
Biacolo is trying to maintain the position but Bukovsky is very close to passing his half guard.
Biacolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bukovsky works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bukovsky (8) vs (0) Biacolo
Biacolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biacolo is squirming around, avoiding Bukovsky's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bukovsky trying to pass the guard but Biacolo defending well.
Bukovsky passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Biacolo! Score +3 for passing guard: Bukovsky (11) vs (0) Biacolo
Biacolo tries to hold on but Bukovsky postures up.
Bukovsky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bukovsky trying to control but Biacolo is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bukovsky (14) vs (0) Biacolo
Biacolo 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 Bukovsky gets his way!
Biacolo breaks Bukovsky's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bukovsky (14) vs (2) Biacolo
Biacolo stands and throws Bukovsky's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bukovsky (14) vs (5) Biacolo
Biacolo works to advance to full mount. Bukovsky defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bukovsky (14) vs (7) Biacolo
Bukovsky regains half guard.
Bukovsky wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky wants to control but Biacolo is keeping busy.
Biacolo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bukovsky (14) vs (10) Biacolo
Bukovsky wants to control but Biacolo is having none of it.
Biacolo trying to control but Bukovsky is having none of it.
Biacolo controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bukovsky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bukovsky is not content to let Biacolo control the position.
Bukovsky tries to roll over but Biacolo keeps him under control.
Biacolo trying to control the action but Bukovsky is working from the bottom.
Biacolo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bukovsky! Score +3 for passing guard: Bukovsky (14) vs (13) Biacolo
Biacolo looking to control but Bukovsky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky wants to control but Biacolo is having none of it.
Bukovsky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Biacolo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bukovsky has worked his arm free - good work by Bukovsky!
Bukovsky struggling a bit here.
Biacolo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bukovsky has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bukovsky is not content to let Biacolo control the position.
Bukovsky stops Biacolo from passing to mount.
Biacolo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bukovsky! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bukovsky (14) vs (15) Biacolo
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bukovsky has worked his arm free - good work by Bukovsky!
Bukovsky struggling a bit here.
Bukovsky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Biacolo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bukovsky tries to buck Biacolo off but Biacolo is having none of it.
Biacolo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bukovsky is looking to reverse the position.
Bukovsky trying to remain calm as Biacolo controls from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Biacolo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bukovsky gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bukovsky (14) vs (17) Biacolo
Bukovsky is squirming around, avoiding Biacolo's attempts to control the action.
Bukovsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo wants to control the pace but Bukovsky is squirming around nicely.
Biacolo content just to control the position here.
Bukovsky tries to reverse the position but Biacolo maintains control.
Bukovsky is working hard here to advance position.
Biacolo looking for a guillotine from mount but Bukovsky is having none of it.
Biacolo wants to control the pace but Bukovsky is squirming around nicely.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky is looking to get to half guard.
Biacolo throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bukovsky has his hands clasped together but Biacolo breaks the hold and Bukovsky is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Biacolo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julius Biacolo!
A very excited looking Julius Biacolo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Julius Biacolo and Peter Smith. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crazy Train. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Julius Biacolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smith rushes Biacolo and presses him up against the cage.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Biacolo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith looks to clinch
so Biacolo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Biacolo (2) vs (0) Smith
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biacolo is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Biacolo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Biacolo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Biacolo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biacolo.
Biacolo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biacolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biacolo is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Biacolo 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.
Biacolo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Biacolo controlling the action here.
Biacolo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Biacolo is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biacolo to get the leverage.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biacolo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith wants to improve his position but Biacolo is controlling well.
Biacolo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Biacolo eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith wants to improve his position but Biacolo is controlling well.
Biacolo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Biacolo is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Biacolo from controlling successfully.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Biacolo advances to half guard.
Biacolo seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Biacolo trying to control the pace.
Biacolo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Smith. Score +3 for passing guard: Biacolo (5) vs (0) Smith
Smith struggling a bit here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Biacolo but great work by Smith. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Biacolo (5) vs (4) Smith
Biacolo is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biacolo, who protects the arm well.
Smith trying to control the action but Biacolo is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith controls the position.
It looks like Smith might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Biacolo tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Biacolo can't do much from the bottom here.
Biacolo manages to get back to half guard.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Biacolo! Score +3 for passing guard: Biacolo (5) vs (7) Smith
Biacolo is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Biacolo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biacolo (7) vs (7) Smith
Biacolo is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Biacolo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Biacolo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Biacolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biacolo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biacolo.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Biacolo is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Biacolo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith controlling the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Biacolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biacolo is looking for a kimura here.
Biacolo prevents Smith from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biacolo wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is staying active underneath Biacolo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Biacolo wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith is pressing down on Biacolo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Biacolo controls the pace.
Biacolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Biacolo is proving a slippery customer.
Biacolo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biacolo trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biacolo (7) vs (9) Smith
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biacolo (9) vs (9) Smith
Smith controls Biacolo momentarily but Biacolo frees himself.
Biacolo slips nicely into half guard.
Biacolo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Biacolo passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Biacolo 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.
Biacolo trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biacolo prevents Smith from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Biacolo gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Biacolo takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A relieved looking Julius Biacolo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Peter Smith had this to say: 'Full respect to my opponent, hope the fans still want to see me fight.'. |
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