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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Tenen and Connor McClosky. Chooooooooon! I think Tenen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit - Gold Cobra. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Tenen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Connor McClosky!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tenen moves into the clinch.
McClosky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tenen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tenen has McClosky pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tenen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McClosky tumbling to the mat - Tenen dives into McClosky's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tenen (2) vs (0) McClosky
McClosky wants to sweep here but Tenen controlling him for the moment.
Tenen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McClosky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tenen 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.
McClosky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenen 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.
McClosky has an active guard here but Tenen has managed to pass into half guard.
McClosky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tenen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Tenen seems content to control.
Tenen trying to mount his opponent but McClosky defends it.
McClosky actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenen controlling the pace.
Tenen is looking to advance position but McClosky won't allow it.
Tenen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McClosky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tenen.
McClosky is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McClosky is defending against the submission attempts here by Tenen.
Tenen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McClosky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McClosky is looking to improve his position.
McClosky is staying active underneath Tenen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McClosky is looking for a sweep. Tenen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tenen (5) vs (0) McClosky
Tenen 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. McClosky looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Tenen! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Tenen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
McClosky has his takedown stuffed
and Kem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McClosky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McClosky tries for a takedown but Kem circles away easily
and McClosky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor McClosky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClosky throws an off balance right hand
and Kem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from McClosky
and Kem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McClosky misses with a takedown
and Kem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##TD#
McClosky bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kem is working to avoid the ground and pound but McClosky connects with a decent elbow.
Kem is looking to reverse the position.
McClosky controls the position.
Kem is looking to regain half guard here but McClosky keeps moving and retains side control.
Kem manages to get back to half guard.
McClosky prevents Kem from improving his position.
McClosky slows the pace down in half guard.
McClosky seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kem for as long as he can get away with.
Kem on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
McClosky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McClosky 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. #SUB2#
Kem looking for subs from the bottom but McClosky mounts him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kem in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McClosky breaks from Kem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClosky lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! McClosky connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#
Kem is rocked!
McClosky lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Kem! McClosky sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Kem and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Connor McClosky!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones tries to clinch but McClosky moves out of range. #TD2#
McClosky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McClosky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McClosky trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McClosky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McClosky is aware though and is defending well.
McClosky scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pulls McClosky in to control the position. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McClosky passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClosky tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him. #T1#
Jones is trying to control McClosky's posture but McClosky avoids it.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McClosky taking a breather here.
Jones looking for a sweep but McClosky has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McClosky. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McClosky looking to control and managing it successfully.
McClosky trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
McClosky wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it. #T3#
Jones wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
McClosky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McClosky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones trying to control but McClosky postures up.
McClosky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McClosky is just content to waste time from the top position. Jones takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McClosky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McClosky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
McClosky controlling from the top position.
McClosky trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McClosky frees his head nicely. Oh but Jones has switched to an armbar! McClosky is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jack Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
McClosky moves out of range of the strikes.
McClosky slips a jab and a cross from Ellis.
Ellis loads up on a big right hand but McClosky slips the punch.#TD2#
McClosky drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ellis is looking to stand up but McClosky isn't so interested in that idea.
McClosky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClosky lands a couple of digs.
McClosky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McClosky distracts Ellis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McClosky chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
McClosky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ellis wants to stand and escape but McClosky is having none of it.
McClosky working some strikes from top position.
McClosky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ellis's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClosky distracts Ellis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McClosky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
McClosky 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.
McClosky sitting in guard here, content to control.
McClosky chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
McClosky controlling from the top position.
McClosky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McClosky stops Ellis from standing up.
McClosky 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.
McClosky landing some decent shots from guard.
McClosky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McClosky landing with the ground and pound.
McClosky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Ellis is looking to stand up but McClosky isn't so interested in that idea.
McClosky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McClosky stops Ellis from standing up.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
McClosky 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.#TD2#
McClosky bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McClosky lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
McClosky prevents Ellis from escaping the position.
McClosky moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McClosky working the head with strikes.
Ellis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McClosky is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ellis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ellis pushes McClosky away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McClosky gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McClosky is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ellis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ellis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McClosky asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McClosky tries to advance to mount but Ellis denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McClosky dominated that 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.
#R2#
Ellis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ellis misses with a few strikes there.
McClosky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McClosky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ellis to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellis misses the target. #TD2#
McClosky gets the takedown into side control.
Ellis taking a bit of punishment here - McClosky scoring with strikes.
The referee asks McClosky politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McClosky prefers to stall for the moment though.
Check out the look on McClosky's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Connor McClosky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ellis tries to escape but McClosky is in control.
McClosky connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ellis some visible discomfort.
Ellis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ellis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClosky taking a breather here.
McClosky working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
McClosky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ellis is being controlled here.
Ellis on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Ellis is rocked!
McClosky cracks Ellis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oh Ellis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
McClosky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McClosky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McClosky scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ellis is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and McClosky can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McClosky!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
McClosky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McClosky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donaldson.
#TD2#
McClosky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McClosky trying to control the pace.
Donaldson pushes McClosky off looking to stand but McClosky dives back in and keeps control.
McClosky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McClosky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClosky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donaldson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, McClosky seems content to control.
Donaldson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McClosky is working away from the top position though.
McClosky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donaldson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB2#
McClosky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McClosky connects with a nice short shot to Donaldson's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClosky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Donaldson is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Donaldson is trying to stand.
McClosky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Donaldson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McClosky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McClosky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donaldson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McClosky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McClosky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Donaldson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McClosky prevents Donaldson from standing back up.
#T3#
McClosky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McClosky trying to mount his opponent but Donaldson defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donaldson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Donaldson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
McClosky kicks off Donaldson and gets to his feet.
Donaldson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McClosky.
Donaldson moves out of range as McClosky strikes.
Donaldson is trying hard to land a takedown here. McClosky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
McClosky gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClosky scoring with punches and elbows.
McClosky controlling the position. #T4#
Donaldson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McClosky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McClosky works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McClosky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McClosky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McClosky cracks Donaldson with a big right hand but Donaldson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McClosky 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#
Donaldson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McClosky.
Donaldson tries for a takedown but McClosky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donaldson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and McClosky counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donaldson!
Donaldson taking punishment in the form of punches.
McClosky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Donaldson is trying to work for a sweep but McClosky has mounted him!
McClosky looking to control and managing it successfully.
McClosky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McClosky tries to control but Donaldson wriggling away.
Donaldson is in a horrible position here. McClosky smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McClosky with shots to the head and body - Donaldson looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Donaldson is rocked!#T1#
McClosky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McClosky is continuing to stall.
A nice elbow there by McClosky.
Connor McClosky has got the better of the ground game so far.
McClosky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donaldson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McClosky on the ground.
Donaldson is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
McClosky is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Donaldson is surviving well by controlling McClosky's body position as best he can.
McClosky with a couple of short strikes.
Donaldson tries to hold on but McClosky pushes him away.
McClosky raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Donaldson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McClosky landing shots from mount.
McClosky loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Donaldson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from McClosky land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. McClosky stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McClosky!
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor McClosky and Mr Grapple. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Connor McClosky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mr Grapple!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McClosky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McClosky (4) vs (0) Grapple
Grapple sneaks back into half guard.
Grapple has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McClosky is working away from the top position though.
Grapple actively working from the bottom here.
McClosky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grapple does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McClosky is working for a kimura here but Grapple manages to reverse the position and he's now in McClosky's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McClosky (4) vs (2) Grapple
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grapple passes McClosky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grapple seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McClosky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapple is trying to control. McClosky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grapple is looking for a kimura but McClosky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grapple to get the leverage.
McClosky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McClosky trying to control but Grapple postures up.
McClosky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McClosky keeping moving, preventing Grapple from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClosky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grapple trying to control the position from guard on top but McClosky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grapple wants to pass the guard but McClosky is keeping the position.
Grapple trying to control the position from guard on top but McClosky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McClosky has an active guard here but Grapple has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapple is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McClosky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grapple.
Grapple is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClosky is trying to maintain the position but Grapple is very close to passing his half guard.
McClosky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McClosky tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McClosky wants to get back to full guard.
Grapple 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.
Grapple passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McClosky (4) vs (5) Grapple
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grapple tries to advance to mount but McClosky instead regains half guard.
Grapple seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grapple is thwarting McClosky's attempts to control the position.
Grapple is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McClosky sees it coming and defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McClosky tries to roll over but Grapple keeps him under control.
Grapple is looking for a kimura but McClosky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grapple to get the leverage.
McClosky trying to control here.
Grapple moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McClosky (4) vs (8) Grapple
Grapple trying to control the action but McClosky is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McClosky regains half guard.
Grapple sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McClosky wants to improve his position but Grapple is controlling well.
Grapple wants to work for an arm triangle but McClosky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McClosky has his hands clasped together around Grapple's back. He's all about the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grapple controlling the pace.
Grapple moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McClosky (4) vs (11) Grapple
Grapple working away.
Grapple tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Grapple is looking to take a break and control but McClosky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grapple is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McClosky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grapple content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Grapple has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grapple thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grapple is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McClosky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McClosky is looking for a sweep.
Grapple is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McClosky has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grapple trying to control the action but McClosky is working from the bottom.
Grapple working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McClosky manages to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McClosky wants to control but Grapple is keeping busy.
Grapple passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McClosky (4) vs (14) Grapple
Grapple trying to control but McClosky is having none of it.
Grapple has control of McClosky's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McClosky regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McClosky wants to control but Grapple is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McClosky is trying to reverse the position but instead Grapple has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: McClosky (4) vs (17) Grapple
Grapple working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McClosky showing good submission defense here.
McClosky looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grapple.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grapple working for a choke but McClosky is defending well.
Grapple not allowing McClosky to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grapple is hanging on to McClosky's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grapple is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grapple wins on points by 17 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuri Kyznetsov and Connor McClosky. Connor McClosky has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Kyznetsov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Connor McClosky!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McClosky shoots in and bounces Kyznetsov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyznetsov (0) vs (2) McClosky
McClosky controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that McClosky has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClosky pushing down on Kyznetsov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McClosky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClosky is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyznetsov (0) vs (5) McClosky
McClosky looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClosky looking to isolate an arm here. Kyznetsov doesn't see it coming and as McClosky extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by McClosky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Connor McClosky! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Rough connects with a looping right hand.
McClosky shoots in and drives through. Rough sprawls well.
McClosky needs to keep his hands up - Rough had a free shot at his head there.
McClosky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McClosky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rough but Rough pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rough connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Connor McClosky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClosky loads up on a big right hand but Rough slips the punch.
McClosky misses with a takedown attempt - Rough sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rough is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gaston Rough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McClosky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McClosky.
Rough throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
McClosky dives in for a single leg takedown but Rough sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rough drops McClosky with a straight left! Oh this is bad for McClosky! Rough dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaston Rough!
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