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Event:
ADWGC 8
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Hewitt (ranked 8559 p4p, 555 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 11989 p4p, 552 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Martin Hewitt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hewitt rushes Vick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hewitt wants the takedown. Vick is fighting it off but Hewitt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vick's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hewitt (2) vs (0) Vick
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hewitt tries to free his leg and advance position but Vick is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hewitt'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick seems keen to control Hewitt's posture.
Hewitt pushes down on Vick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hewitt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt is trying to work for a kimura but Vick is defending well.
Vick wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hewitt trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.
Vick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hewitt defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hewitt defends well.
Vick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Vick keeps moving.
Vick is looking for a triangle but Hewitt pushes his legs off easily.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hewitt is really struggling to control Vick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hewitt (2) vs (2) Vick
Hewitt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vick defends it easily.
Vick pushing down on Hewitt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hewitt is staying active underneath Vick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vick works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (2) vs (5) Vick
Vick jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hewitt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hewitt and Vick has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vick goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hewitt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vick but great work by Hewitt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hewitt (6) vs (5) Vick
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vick looking for submissions off his back.
Hewitt seems to be working for a kimura but Vick defends the submission attempt.
Hewitt prevents Vick from improving his position.
Vick gets full guard.
Hewitt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vick's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vick trying to control but Hewitt postures up.
Hewitt prevents Vick from improving his position.
Hewitt is working for a kimura but Vick is defending it quite comfortably.
Vick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but Vick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hewitt to get the leverage.
Vick is looking to control Hewitt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vick avoid being mounted?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to improve his position but Hewitt is controlling well.
Vick looking for submissions off his back.
Hewitt is looking to stall here but Vick recovers full guard.
Hewitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vick is keeping the position for now.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Vick is keeping the position.
Vick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hewitt passes into half guard.
Vick is trying to get back to full guard.
Hewitt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vick tries to get to full guard but Hewitt has control of the leg.
Hewitt is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vick is staying active underneath Hewitt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vick is in trouble now - Hewitt has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (9) vs (5) Vick
Hewitt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hewitt wants to finish this one by submission but Vick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hewitt.
Vick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hewitt goes for an armbar but Vick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hewitt (9) vs (7) Vick
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hewitt trying to control the position.
Vick trying to control but Hewitt is working from the bottom.
Vick passes Hewitt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hewitt makes his way to full guard, as Vick worked for a kimura.
Vick looking to sit in guard and control but Hewitt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hewitt (11) vs (7) Vick
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hewitt pushes down on Vick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hewitt is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vick actively working from the bottom here.
Hewitt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vick keeps working.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hewitt seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura here.
Vick controlling the position for now.
Hewitt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hewitt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hewitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vick is keeping the position for now.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vick! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hewitt (11) vs (11) Vick
Vick wants to control but Hewitt is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is looking to reverse the position.
Vick wants to control but Hewitt is keeping him busy.
Vick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Vick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vick tries to advance to mount but Hewitt denies him.
Vick wants to take a breather but Hewitt manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vick.
Vick looking to sit in guard and control but Hewitt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hewitt (13) vs (11) Vick
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vick looking for a sweep. Not yet Vick, not yet.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Vick is keeping the position.
Hewitt postures up.
Hewitt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hewitt is looking for a kimura here.
Vick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hewitt takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Martin Hewitt retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Martin Hewitt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ADWGC 5
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gray Vick (ranked 11876 p4p, 545 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2760 p4p, 313 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Gray Vick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Vick's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vick (0) vs (2) Gracie
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but Vick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vick is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vick (2) vs (2) Gracie
Vick tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Vick defends it easily.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is trying to keep Vick in close.
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vick has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Vick manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (5) vs (2) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Vick is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vick (5) vs (6) Gracie
Vick sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vick gets back to full guard.
Vick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vick keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Vick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Vick keeps moving.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.
Vick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vick being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (5) vs (9) Gracie
Vick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vick is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Vick wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Vick wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Vick to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Vick's legs - danger averted.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands and throws Vick's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (5) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie tries for a kimura but Vick is defending well.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Vick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vick (7) vs (12) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Vick from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Vick tries to pass.
Vick is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vick has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Vick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Vick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vick stalling.
Vick is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to control but Vick is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vick passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (10) vs (12) Gracie
We've been hearing good reports from Vick'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.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vick wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vick trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Vick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is in trouble now - Vick has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (13) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vick trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Vick is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Vick is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vick fails to advance to Gracie's back.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Vick controlling from the full mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie regains half guard.
Vick works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (16) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Vick passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (19) vs (12) Gracie
Vick tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Vick is controlling well.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Vick is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vick trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Vick moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (22) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie stops Vick from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie 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.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vick is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Vick is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Vick is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Vick control the position.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vick pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control but Vick postures up.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Vick has control of the leg.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Vick passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (25) vs (12) Gracie
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vick trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vick seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vick is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Vick is looking to pass Gracie's guard but actually Gracie recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vick takes the fight on points by 25 to 12.
An out of breath Gray Vick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ADWGC 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gray Vick (ranked 11962 p4p, 539 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11236 p4p, 545 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aguilar's choice of entrance music: Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Gray Vick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aguilar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vick tries to pull guard but Aguilar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vick jumps guard but Aguilar stands there with Vick around his waist. Vick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aguilar uses from the top position.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (0) vs (3) Aguilar
Aguilar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vick is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
Vick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aguilar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vick (0) vs (5) Aguilar
Vick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick is working hard here to advance position.
Aguilar controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vick is trying to escape the mount.
Aguilar wants to control the pace but Vick is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Vick'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.
Vick is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vick is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling the position easily from mount.
Aguilar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aguilar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vick can't escape the position.
Aguilar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vick is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aguilar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vick can't escape the position.
Aguilar tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Aguilar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aguilar wants to control the pace but Vick is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to hold on but Aguilar postures up.
Vick is looking to get to half guard.
Aguilar controlling from mount.
Aguilar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aguilar working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Vick looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Aguilar! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alvin Aguilar!
Alvin Aguilar is the new lightweight champion!
Alvin Aguilar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
EMP Grappling 10
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 7038 p4p, 549 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 12116 p4p, 578 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui moves into range and clinches up with Vick.
Vick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shui smiles and moves away.
Vick tries for a takedown but Shui circles away easily
and Shui counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shui is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vick working for a triangle but Shui defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (3) vs (0) Vick
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui 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.
Vick tries to buck Shui off but Shui is having none of it.
Shui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vick struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking for a sweep.
Shui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vick is looking for a sweep.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to control from half guard but Vick is working away.
Shui is working for a submission of some sort.
Vick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shui is thwarting Vick's attempts to control the position.
Shui looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to control but Shui is keeping busy.
Vick tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shui has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (6) vs (0) Vick
Vick is desperately trying to improve his position but Shui has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shui seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vick is holding on tight.
Shui tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Shui with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shui controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Shui controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vick tries to lock up and control but Shui gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shui is looking to work his way around to Vick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shui avoids the attempt from Vick to control.
Shui tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Vick is trying desperately to improve position.
Shui trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shui looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to reverse the position but Shui maintains control.
Shui tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Vick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vick keeps trying to improve his position.
Vick is still trying to improve position.
Shui pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui goes for an armbar but Vick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (6) vs (2) Vick
Shui lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (8) vs (2) Vick
Shui stays in close to Vick's body and controls the position.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Shui works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shui is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking to improve his position.
Shui wants to work for an arm triangle but Vick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vick is trying to control but can't.
Shui is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Vick still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Vick has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shui (8) vs (6) Vick
You can see the frustration on Shui's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick wants to control but Shui is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a sweep.
Vick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shui is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shui wants to control but Vick postures up.
Vick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shui, who protects the arm well.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Vick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shui keeps working.
Vick working away.
Shui regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vick's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vick is working for a kimura but Shui is defending it quite comfortably.
Shui is staying active underneath Vick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vick prevents Shui from improving his position.
Vick wants to work for an arm triangle but Shui is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vick is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Shui is staying active underneath Vick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vick is trying to work for a kimura but Shui is defending well.
Shui is staying active underneath Vick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vick is working away from the top position though.
Shui gets back to full guard.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Vick from controlling successfully.
Vick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
Vick passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (8) vs (9) Vick
Vick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shui has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shui might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shui is not content to let Vick control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shui wants to control but Vick postures up.
Shui is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shui wants to control but Vick is keeping busy.
Shui is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vick wants to take a breather but Shui is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vick is just content to waste time from the top position. Shui takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vick wins on points by 9 to 8.
Gray Vick 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:
OC! Grappling 8
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harold Shipman (ranked 760 p4p, 91 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 12324 p4p, 604 weight class). Shipman comes to the cage accompanied by I'll beat yo ass.. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Harold Shipman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shipman circles away.
Shipman rushes Vick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Shipman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vick has locked up a guillotine! Vick's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Shipman is holding on here and Vick must be using up a lot of energy. Shipman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vick gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gray Vick!
Gray Vick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Harold Shipman had this to say: 'Congratulations to Lopez he was the better man.'. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 6
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ishiihara Sakuraba (ranked 4744 p4p, 461 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 12348 p4p, 616 weight class). 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vick lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (2) Vick
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Vick defends easily.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Vick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sakuraba seems keen to control Vick's posture.
Vick trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick passes Sakuraba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sakuraba is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick slows the pace down in half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Vick controlling the pace.
Vick wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakuraba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakuraba wants to control but Vick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vick 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.
Vick is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vick trying to mount his opponent but Sakuraba defends it.
Sakuraba gets back to full guard.
Vick looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vick trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vick preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking to control.
Vick stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Vick is pushing down on Sakuraba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sakuraba is fighting to maintain full guard but Vick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vick uses his free foot to push down on Sakuraba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sakuraba. Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (5) Vick
Sakuraba wants to control but Vick is having none of it.
Vick controlling the pace for now.
Sakuraba 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.
Vick passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (8) Vick
Sakuraba 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: Sakuraba (2) vs (8) Vick
Sakuraba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vick wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sakuraba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (5) vs (8) Vick
Vick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sakuraba off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sakuraba (5) vs (12) Vick
Vick wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vick gets his hands free as Sakuraba looks to control.
Sakuraba tries to escape the position.
Vick looking to break Sakuraba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sakuraba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vick is persistently looking for the submission but Sakuraba is defending it well.
Sakuraba is in bad spot here.
Vick tries to keep control of the position but Sakuraba is staying busy.
Sakuraba turns into Vick and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (7) vs (12) Vick
Vick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakuraba controls the pace.
Vick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vick working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to control but Sakuraba passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vick wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
Sakuraba content to stall in guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vick 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.
Sakuraba postures up.
Vick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vick's guard.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sakuraba (7) vs (16) Vick
Vick is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Vick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba fending off the submission attempt from Vick.
Sakuraba is trying to break free.
Vick looking for the choke but no joy.
Vick is trying to stick to Sakuraba's back but Sakuraba is turning into Vick. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vick's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sakuraba. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (9) vs (16) Vick
Vick seems keen to control Sakuraba's posture.
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vick trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
Vick has his hands on Sakuraba's head, controlling the position.
Sakuraba content to stall in guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vick for as long as he can get away with.
Vick is controlling Sakuraba's posture.
Sakuraba won't allow Vick to sweep him here.
Vick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sakuraba content to stall in guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vick looking to control.
Sakuraba slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Vick is retaining full guard.
Vick looking for a sweep. Not yet Vick, not yet.
Vick working for submissions but it's allowed Sakuraba to get to half guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Sakuraba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sakuraba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vick is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sakuraba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sakuraba works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (12) vs (16) Vick
Vick is looking for a sweep.
Sakuraba tries to move to mount but Vick blocks the move with his legs.
Vick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vick actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vick wins on points by 16 to 12.
A very excited looking Gray Vick 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:
OC! Grappling 4
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gray Vick (ranked 12532 p4p, 601 weight class) and Billy Vandam (ranked 3323 p4p, 341 weight class). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Gray Vick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Billy Vandam!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vandam rushes Vick and presses him up against the cage.
Vick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vick can't keep his opponent in guard - Vandam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vick is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ramirez School Of Excellence, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vick is looking to improve his position.
Vandam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vandam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandam is working for a submission of some sort.
Vick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vandam pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick is trying to maintain the position but Vandam is very close to passing his half guard.
Vick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vandam is looking to pass Vick's guard but actually Vick recovers to full guard.
Vandam passes Vick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vandam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vandam trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vick has his foot on Vandam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vandam works his way back into a safe position though.
Vandam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vick is trying to keep Vandam in close.
Vick is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vandam has his hands clasped together but Vick extends and breaks Vandam's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gray Vick!
Gray Vick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 2
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13385 p4p, 650 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 12672 p4p, 620 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 12 wins and 9 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vick shoots in looking for a takedown. Deeds tries to sprawl out of it but Vick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deeds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Longfellow Deeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deeds rushes Vick and presses him up against the cage.
Deeds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Deeds has clasped his hands together around Vick's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Deeds (4) vs (0) Vick
Deeds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vick 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick being controlled for a moment.
Vick is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Deeds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Deeds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vick is trying to get back to half guard.
Vick wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Deeds is trying to get an arm triangle but Vick is defending well.
Vick is looking to regain half guard here but Deeds keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vick, who protects the arm well.
Vick is not content to let Deeds control the position.
Vick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vick is not content to let Deeds control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to get an arm triangle but Vick is defending well.
Deeds is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vick tries to improve position but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vick regains half guard.
Deeds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Vick is having none of it.
Vick tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Deeds is thwarting Vick's attempts to control the position.
Deeds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Deeds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vick is trying to control but Deeds passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (7) vs (0) Vick
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deeds controls the position from side control.
Vick tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick regains half guard there - taking advantage of Deeds's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Vick is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deeds is thwarting Vick's attempts to control the position.
Vick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Vick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (10) vs (0) Vick
Vick is squirming around, avoiding Deeds's attempts to control the action.
Deeds controlling from the full mount.
Deeds avoids the attempt from Vick to control.
Deeds looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Deeds working for a guillotine from mount but Vick is in no mood to give up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vick is trying desperately to improve position.
Vick wants to control but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vick wants to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
Vick is squirming around, avoiding Deeds's attempts to control the action.
Vick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (13) vs (0) Vick
Vick is in bad spot here.
Deeds tightening his grip on Vick, looking for the choke.
Deeds has the hooks in. Vick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vick manages to reverse the position and now he's in Deeds's guard. Nice work there by Vick.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (13) vs (2) Vick
Deeds keeping full guard, as Vick tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vick wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Deeds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vick manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (15) vs (2) Vick
Vick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deeds passes into half guard.
Deeds is working for a kimura but Vick is defending it quite comfortably.
Vick is defending against the submission attempts here by Deeds.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is pressing down on Vick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vick is holding on for now.
Deeds is trying to work for a kimura but Vick is defending well.
Vick is looking to get back to full guard here but Deeds has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (18) vs (2) Vick
Deeds trying to control the position but Vick is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vick has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vick is looking to reverse the position.
Vick regains half guard there - taking advantage of Deeds's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Deeds 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.
Vick wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vick is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds is really struggling to control Vick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 18 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 3197 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 12944 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmeiser comes to the cage accompanied by David vs Monsanto. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 5 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schmeiser clinches up against the cage.
Schmeiser wants the takedown. Vick is fighting it off but Schmeiser persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vick's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (0) Vick
Schmeiser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vick looking for a sweep. Not yet Vick, not yet.
Vick controls Schmeiser momentarily but Schmeiser frees himself.
Vick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vick working for a triangle but Schmeiser defends it easily.
Schmeiser controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser is pushing down on Vick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vick is fighting to maintain full guard but Schmeiser has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick wants to improve his position but Schmeiser is controlling well.
Vick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (2) Vick
Schmeiser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schmeiser (6) vs (2) Vick
Schmeiser controlling from the back.
Vick is really stuck here.
Schmeiser working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Schmeiser controlling the position well here. Vick rolled but Schmeiser kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to roll but Schmeiser sticks to his back.
Schmeiser is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is looking for the choke from the back position but Vick is controlling his hands well.
Schmeiser is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Schmeiser trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Schmeiser is not going to allow Vick to sit and survive in this position.
Schmeiser is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Schmeiser gets his hands free as Vick looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Schmeiser doesn't have the hooks in and Vick manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (6) vs (4) Vick
Vick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmeiser is keeping the position for now.
Schmeiser pulls Vick in close to his closed guard and prevents Vick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schmeiser keeping full guard, as Vick tries to pass.
Vick stopping the sweep attempt from Schmeiser.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser has control of Vick's left arm, preventing Vick from doing any damage.
Schmeiser keeping moving, preventing Vick from controlling successfully.
Vick looking to pass the guard.
Vick stands and throws Schmeiser's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (6) vs (7) Vick
Schmeiser manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vick's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schmeiser has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schmeiser wants to control but Vick is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schmeiser is trying is best to control the position here.
Schmeiser is pressing down on Vick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vick slips nicely into half guard.
Schmeiser is staying active underneath Vick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schmeiser tries to roll over but Vick keeps him under control.
Schmeiser gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vick manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (8) vs (7) Vick
Vick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schmeiser content to stall in guard here.
Vick keeping full guard, as Schmeiser tries to pass.
Schmeiser trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.
Vick keeping full guard, as Schmeiser tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schmeiser is pushing down on Vick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vick is fighting to maintain full guard but Schmeiser has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schmeiser slows the pace down in half guard.
Vick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vick is adopting a defensive guard.
Schmeiser seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vick's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmeiser in particular looking to stall.
Schmeiser'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.
Schmeiser prevents Vick from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vick won't allow Schmeiser to pass to mount.
Vick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmeiser in particular looking to stall.
Vick trying to control but Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser is trying to control the action in half guard but Vick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schmeiser passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (11) vs (7) Vick
Schmeiser content just to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control but Vick is having none of it.
Schmeiser wants to take his opponent's back but Vick doesn't allow it.
Schmeiser can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vick is looking to escape.
Schmeiser goes for an armbar but Vick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (11) vs (9) Vick
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Schmeiser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vick manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (13) vs (9) Vick
Schmeiser forces his way into half guard.
Vick wants to improve his position but Schmeiser is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmeiser in particular looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Schmeiser.
Schmeiser prevents Vick from improving his position.
Schmeiser perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vick manages to get to full guard.
Schmeiser wants to control from the top but Vick keeps moving.
Schmeiser controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schmeiser wants to control from the top but Vick keeps moving.
Vick working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmeiser is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
Percy Schmeiser took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gray Vick (ranked 12844 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 1445 p4p, 170 weight class). Savitaipale has chosen Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gray Vick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Savitaipale stuffs the takedown.
Vick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Savitaipale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vick won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vick (0) vs (4) Savitaipale
Savitaipale trying to control the position but Vick is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Vick'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vick struggling a bit here.
Savitaipale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick is pressing down on Savitaipale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vick looking to control.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Vick keeps moving.
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vick is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Vick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savitaipale defends it easily.
Vick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savitaipale is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale stopping the sweep attempt from Vick.
Savitaipale content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vick has locked up a guillotine! Vick's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Savitaipale is holding on here and Vick must be using up a lot of energy. Savitaipale has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vick gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gray Vick!
During a confident post fight interview, Gray Vick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gray Vick (ranked 12823 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 4895 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gray Vick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vick drives through and clinches with Aoki against the cage.
Vick jumps into guard, dragging Aoki to the mat.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aoki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vick's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki stalling.
Vick is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Vick is looking to get back to full guard here but Aoki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (0) vs (3) Aoki
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Vick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vick trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Vick defends it.
Aoki trying to control the action but Vick is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vick.
Vick is looking to sweep but instead, Aoki has passed into half guard.
Vick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vick! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vick (4) vs (3) Aoki
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aoki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aoki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aoki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vick is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vick (6) vs (3) Aoki
Aoki is controlling an arm, preventing Vick from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vick goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aoki turns into him and now he's in Vick's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vick (6) vs (5) Aoki
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Vick.
Vick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aoki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Vick'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.
Vick has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Aoki should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vick has tightened it up now! Aoki should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gray Vick!
Gray Vick thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 17308 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 12805 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gray Vick was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vick closes the distance and clinches.
Vick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pancake uses from the top position.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Vick keeps moving.
Vick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pancake won't allow Vick to sweep him here.
Pancake stays in close to Vick's body and controls the position.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Vick.
Pancake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pancake looking to sit in guard and control but Vick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Vick
Pancake managing to control the position.
Vick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is looking to sweep but instead, Vick has passed into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pancake is looking to control Vick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancake avoid being mounted?
Pancake wants to improve his position but Vick is controlling well.
Vick wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pancake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vick wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Vick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Vick defends easily.
Vick trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vick trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Vick looking to pass the guard.
Vick wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Vick controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pancake is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pancake has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (2) Vick
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vick working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.
Vick looking for a guillotine here but Pancake defends easily.
Vick can't keep his opponent in guard - Pancake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vick is still trying to improve position.
Vick is staying active underneath Pancake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pancake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pancake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (2) vs (6) Vick
Pancake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vick's arms.
Pancake manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vick's guard. Nice work there by Pancake.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (4) vs (6) Vick
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.
Vick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pancake is one step ahead there.
Vick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pancake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pancake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Vick.
Pancake trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.
Pancake won't allow Vick to sweep him here.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pancake controls the pace.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pancake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake preventing the sweep.
Vick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (4) vs (8) Vick
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Vick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pancake is just riding it out for now. Vick eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Vick is very close to passing his half guard.
Vick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pancake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vick wants to pass to mount but Pancake is defending the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to control but Vick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vick is trying to control. Pancake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pancake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Vick is very close to passing his half guard.
Pancake regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.
Vick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pancake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (6) vs (8) Vick
Vick is doing well to control the position and prevent Pancake from advancing to side control.
Vick is looking to improve his position.
Vick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to move into half guard but instead Vick has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (6) vs (10) Vick
Pancake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (8) vs (10) Vick
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vick keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass.
Vick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vick working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.
Vick looking for a sweep. Not yet Vick, not yet.
Pancake is stalling in the full guard.
Vick looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake is pushing down on Vick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vick is fighting to maintain full guard but Pancake has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vick wins on points by 10 to 8.
A victorious Gray Vick 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:
SP-ICON:OhChooto V.S. Prado
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Vick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Hopkins has been cut.#CL2#
Hopkins closes the distance and pushes Vick back into the cage.
Vick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Vick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vick prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hopkins after a bit of a struggle.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Vick avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Vick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins digs a right hand into Vick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vick's gas tank.
Vick can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
#T1#
Hopkins stalling against the cage.
Vick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vick backwards.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vick throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Vick lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hopkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vick or not.
Vick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopkins.
Vick misses with some punches.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vick lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
A short left from Hopkins.
We've been hearing reports that Vick has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins. #T2#
Hopkins is struggling to control the position.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Vick.
Vick lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Hopkins jumps guard and drags Vick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vick is pushing down on Hopkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hopkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Vick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Vick keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vick seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Vick is trying to control. Hopkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Vick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hopkins sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vick is looking for a kimura but Hopkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vick to get the leverage.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but Vick is controlling well.
#SUB#
Vick is working for a kimura but Hopkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Hopkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hopkins.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hopkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopkins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hopkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vick's guard. #REVB#
Hopkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Vick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vick dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vick. #CL2#
Hopkins forces Vick back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Vick pulls guard.
Hopkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hopkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins distracts Vick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Vick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hopkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vick has momentary wrist control but Hopkins slips an elbow through the middle.#T1##SUB#
Vick is looking for a triangle here but Hopkins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hopkins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ryan Hopkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopkins working the ground and pound.
Hopkins lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vick is looking for a sweep.
Hopkins looks up at the clock and then as Vick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hopkins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hopkins lands an elbow.
Vick takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Hopkins lands some shots froms side control.
Vick is trying to get back to half guard.
Vick is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hopkins lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vick is looking to regain half guard here but Hopkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Hopkins working the head and body with strikes.
Hopkins lands some shots froms side control.
Hopkins working the head with strikes. #ROC2#
Vick is rocked!
Hopkins in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Vick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Vick is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hopkins can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hopkins!
Ryan Hopkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gray Vick was interviewed post fight and said 'I know a lot of things were said before the fight, but it's all business...I'm humble in victory and defeat. You have my respect.'.
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SP-ICON:Viva Las Vegas
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Mazzola misses
letting Vick counter with a right hand.
Vick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mazzola tries to avoid it but Vick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mazzola to the ground. Mazzola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vick.
Vick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mazzola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Mazzola.
Vick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Mazzola forces Vick back against the cage and clinches.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Vick controls his hands.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Vick blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Mazzola tries to work over Vick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola misses with some punches.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Vick controls the action.
#T1#
Vick working aggressively here.
Vick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mazzola is working Vick over against the cage.
Vick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mazzola to keep the fight standing.
Laverne Mazzola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Vick.
Mazzola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vick backwards.
The referee calls for Vick to work.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Vick controls his hands.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Vick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vick misses with the head strike.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vick misses with some punches.
Mazzola blocking some punches.
Vick lands with a right to the head.
Mazzola lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Vick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vick.
A right hand to the body from Mazzola.
#T2#
A short right from Vick.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Vick controls his hands.
Mazzola tries to work over Vick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola tries to land knees in the clinch but Vick avoids the damage to the body.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Vick avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mazzola.
Mazzola digs a right hand into Vick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vick's gas tank.
Vick throws a head punch that misses.
Vick misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vick.
Vick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mazzola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vick can turn it around.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vick.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Vick controls his hands.
Vick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Mazzola. #T3#
A short left from Mazzola.
Vick misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Vick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mazzola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vick.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzola.
Vick throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vick's elbow.
Mazzola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vick pushes Mazzola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Vick pulls guard successfully.
#T4#
Mazzola sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazzola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mazzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vick looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gray Vick will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Mazzola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vick was covering up waiting for the punch and Mazzola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mazzola's guard. #REVB#
Vick looking to sit in guard and control but Mazzola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mazzola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mazzola wants to control from the top but Vick keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Vick keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully.
Mazzola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mazzola continues to stall.
Mazzola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazzola is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Vick working for a triangle but Mazzola defends it easily.
Mazzola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vick has his foot on Mazzola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mazzola works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Vick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mazzola controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Mazzola drives through and clinches with Vick against the cage.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Vick controls his hands.
#TD2#
Vick pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Vick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazzola is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Vick working for a triangle but Mazzola defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Mazzola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzola lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mazzola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vick's head backwards.
Mazzola works the jab nicely.
Mazzola lands a lovely overhand right.
Vick avoids a kick to the body.
Mazzola throws a body punch but Vick moves out of range.
Vick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazzola misses with a hook.
Mazzola leaves Vick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laverne Mazzola is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mazzola is trying to defend but Vick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Vick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mazzola has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Vick wants to pass to mount but Mazzola is defending the position. #ES#
Mazzola makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A good leg kick by Mazzola.
A swing and a miss from Mazzola.
A little jabbing left from Vick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazzola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mazzola moves in looking to clinch but Vick pushes him off.
Mazzola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazzola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vick counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Mazzola lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a body kick.
Mazzola misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzola gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzola misses with a shot to the body
and Vick counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazzola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vick moves away.
Vick shoots for a double leg takedown but Mazzola sprawls well. He's pushed Vick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mazzola feints and then cracks Vick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vick down.
Mazzola moves in looking to clinch but Vick pushes him off.
Vick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazzola but Mazzola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laverne Mazzola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Vick.#T3#
Vick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mazzola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vick walks into a jab.
Mazzola thumps Vick with a low kick.
Mazzola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Vick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Mazzola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mazzola takes a shot to the head.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Vick controls the action.
A short right from Vick.
Vick wants to stall.
Vick lands with a right to the head.
Vick working aggressively here.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vick trying to control the position but instead, Mazzola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vick into the cage.
Vick managing to block the knees to the body from Mazzola.
Vick swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vick's elbow.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vick.
Vick blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Vick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazzola lands a nice shot to the body.
Gray Vick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Vick controls the action.
Mazzola lands a right hand.
Vick swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vick prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laverne Mazzola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mazzola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Mazzola!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Laverne Mazzola made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Gray Vick had this to say: 'I know a lot of things were said before the fight, but it's all business...I'm humble in victory and defeat. You have my respect.'.
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SP-ICON:Adams V.S. Williams
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stevenson cracks Vick with a big right hand but Vick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stevenson working the head with strikes.
Stevenson trying to control the action but Vick is working from the bottom.
Vick tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Stevenson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vick has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vick is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stevenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Vick is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Stevenson.#T1#
Vick is trying to work for a sweep but Stevenson has mounted him!
Stevenson tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Vick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevenson.
Vick tries to get to full guard but Stevenson has control of the leg.
Vick is pressing down on Stevenson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Stevenson has gone for a leg lock! Vick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stevenson's guard.#REVB#
Vick stopping the sweep attempt from Stevenson.#T2#
Vick trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevenson looking to control.
#SUB2#
Vick 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.
Vick told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Stevenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevenson, not yet.
Vick wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving. #T3#
Vick postures up.
Vick wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vick swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Vick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Vick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stevenson to the mat! Stevenson manages to get full guard.
Stevenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vick's guard. #REVR#
Vick keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully. #T4#
Stevenson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Vick controlling him for the moment.
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vick manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vick wants to sweep here but Stevenson controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevenson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson 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#
Vick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevenson pinned against the cage. Stevenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
Vick tries to counter with a clinch but Stevenson shakes him off and moves away.
Bear Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vick shoots for a takedown but Stevenson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gray Vick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Vick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Stevenson.
Vick darts in looking for a takedown but Stevenson gets double underhooks and turns Vick into the cage.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Vick.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson swings for the body but Vick moves out of range.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Stevenson looks to land a body kick but Vick moved away.
Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vick fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVick.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but Vick checks it.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vick can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stevenson, right into the meat.
Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vick needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Vick ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stevenson, right into the meat.
Bear Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson swings for the body but Vick moves out of range.
Stevenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vick.
Vick moves out of range of the body kick from Stevenson.
Vick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Vick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vick.
Vick looks to land a body kick but Stevenson moved away.
Stevenson lands with a straight right. Vick didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Vick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vick was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vick moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
Vick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vick tries to clinch up.#T3#
Vick defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Stevenson scores with a nice strike.
Stevenson looks to land a body kick but Vick moved away.
As Stevenson backs off Vick throws a huge counter combo but Stevenson manages to avoid it all.
Stevenson swings for the body but Vick moves out of range.
Vick shoots in for a double leg but Stevenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vick misses the jab.
Stevenson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vick throws a nice head kick!
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Vick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson with a nice cross.
No luck for Vick with that takedown attempt.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vick throws a counter combo.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vick drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stevenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely.
Stevenson throwing a counter right hand but Vick manages to avoid it.
Vick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vick dives in for a single leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stevenson thuds his right hand into Vick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
A little jabbing left from Vick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vick moves away.
It seemed like Vick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Stevenson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vick's guard.
Vick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bear Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson is working Vick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Vick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevenson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vick's head.
Vick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stevenson.
Vick wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stevenson is now in half guard.
Vick wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Stevenson there. #T2#
Stevenson is trying to control. Vick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vick trying to hold on to Stevenson's head to control him but Stevenson postures up.
Vick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bear Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson stays in close to Vick's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Vick looking for a guillotine here but Stevenson defends easily.
Stevenson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Vick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vick is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Vick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevenson defends well.#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.
Stevenson stands up over Vick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevenson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Vick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevenson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vick takes one to the side of the head.
Gray Vick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bear Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevenson 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Stevenson!
Bear Stevenson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Gray Vick was interviewed post fight and said 'I know a lot of things were said before the fight, but it's all business...I'm humble in victory and defeat. You have my respect.'.
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Event:
SP-ICON:WW Tournament Rd.2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Vick moves out of range of the body kick from Morgan.
#TD2#
Vick gets a double leg takedown into Morgan's guard.#SUB2#
Vick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vick looking to pass the guard.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Vick is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Vick drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vick as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Morgan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vick! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gray Vick!
A very excited looking Gray Vick 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.
Simon Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'bad weight cut made me lose'.
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Event:
Death Squad 294:Floyd v Bruce
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Vick shoots in looking for a takedown. Humans tries to sprawl out of it but Vick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Humans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vick or perhaps it was just good defense by Humans, which made it look bad.
Humans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vick. That did some damage!
Humans throws a lazy uppercut
and Vick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Humans delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Humans moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Humans.
Vick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vick dives in for a single leg takedown but Humans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Vick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice body kick from Humans.
Hunting Humans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Humans!
Vick is breathing heavily.
Humans moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Gray Vick has been cut.
Humans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vick blocks a head kick by Humans.
Humans is looking to slow Vick down with leg kicks.
Humans connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Humans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vick looks for a takedown but Humans sprawls well.
Humans replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vick blocks it well.
Vick will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A swing and a miss from Humans.
Vick is looking to counter punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vick.#T2#
Vick cracks Humans with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Humans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Humans as he connects with a hook.
Humans misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Vick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Humans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vick tries to bum rush Humans with a series of wild strikes but Humans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Vick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Humans won't allow Vick to pass to mount.
Vick is thwarting Humans's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Vick is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Humans still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Humans has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Vick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vick is not content to let Humans control the position. #SUB2#
Humans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Vick is trying to improve his position.
Humans trying to control the position but Vick is working away.
Vick is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Humans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunting Humans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gray Vick's cut.
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#
Vick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Humans lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vick takes a step back to recover.
Humans feints and then cracks Vick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vick down.
Humans lands an overhand right.
Humans slips a straight right by Vick.
Vick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humans feints and then cracks Vick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vick down.
Humans misses with the body kick
and Vick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vick with a poor takedown
and Humans makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vick really felt that one!
Humans lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Humans connects with a jab.
Humans connects with the punch.
Humans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Humans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vick's calf.
Crunch! Humans slams his shin into Vick's torso.
Vick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Humans is fending him off so far but Vick persists. Nope, Humans circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Vick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Humans.
Vick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Vick dives in and scores a takedown into Humans's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humans looking to control.
Humans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vick is one step ahead there.
Humans keeping moving, preventing Vick from controlling successfully. #T2#
Humans has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vick has passed into side control.
Humans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Vick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Humans knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Humans tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Vick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Humans is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vick's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Vick! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Humans has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gray Vick!
After winning the bout, Gray Vick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Hunting Humans had this to say: 'It's killing time every day!'.
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Event:
Death Squad 290:Floyd v Cropp
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Vick walks into a left hand.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Vick tries to clinch up but Musashi circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Musashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vick shoots in for a takedown but Musashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Musashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vick.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Vick.
Musashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vick just manages to avoid it.
Vick tries to clinch there but Musashi circles away.
Musashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vick misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Vick closes the distance and pushes Musashi back into the cage.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vick looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vick throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Vick.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Musashi backwards. #T1#
Vick working aggressively here.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Vick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vick is looking to control Musashi's arms but Musashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vick has his back to the cage.
Musashi blocking some punches.
Vick blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Vick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Vick jumps into guard, dragging Musashi to the mat.
Musashi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at He Man Women Haters Club inform us that Vick has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Vick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Musashi'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.
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Vick is keeping the position.#T3#
Musashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Musashi lands a jab to Vick's midsection.
Vick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Musashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vick fails with the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Gray Vick has been cut.
Vick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Musashi finds it's target.
Musashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Musashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Vick rushes Musashi and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Musashi.
Musashi is leaning against Vick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Musashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Vick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Musashi walks away with a smile on his face. Vick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryu Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Vick.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Vick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vick wants to counter with a clinch but Musashi pushes him away.
Vick tries to clinch but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Vick.
Musashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vick swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Musashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vick misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gray Vick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Musashi.
Vick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Vick closes the distance and clinches.
Vick throws a head punch that misses.
Vick blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Musashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vick throws a lazy body kick
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vick can do to turn this around?
Vick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Musashi finds it's way through Vick's defenses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Musashi! Vick is out on his feet! Musashi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Vick is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Vick is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Musashi!
After the fight, Ryu Musashi 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.
Gray Vick spoke after the fight, saying 'I know a lot of things were said before the fight, but it's all business...I'm humble in victory and defeat. You have my respect.'.
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