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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax (ranked 20338 p4p, 457 weight class) and Montel Williams Da Third (ranked 8056 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Montel Williams Da Third!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Williams Da Third stuffs the takedown attempt from Pentax. Pentax gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams Da Third changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pentax pushes Williams Da Third up against the cage in a clinch.
Pentax works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pentax (2) vs (0) Williams Da Third
Pentax trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams Da Third is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams Da Third pushes a forearm under Pentax's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pentax is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Montel Williams Da Third! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax (ranked 20399 p4p, 448 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 4716 p4p, 0 weight class). Bokhchuud has chosen ErgeSholee Biste Turda as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bokhchuud throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pentax was covering up waiting for the punch and Bokhchuud finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pentax (0) vs (2) Bokhchuud
Pentax has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bokhchuud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bokhchuud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pentax is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bokhchuud throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pentax's body to avoid the submission. Pentax has instead reached around Bokhchuud's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pentax arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takumar Pentax!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud spoke after the fight, saying 'Сайн байна "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax (ranked 20384 p4p, 457 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 3601 p4p, 177 weight class). James Hetfield looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hetfield stuffs the takedown.
Hetfield looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hetfield darts in and clinches Pentax up against the cage.
Hetfield successfully pulls guard.
Pentax pushing down on Hetfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pentax trying to pass the guard but Hetfield defending well.
Pentax is keen to just control but Hetfield is a slippery customer.
Pentax perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hetfield is trying to maintain the position but Pentax is very close to passing his half guard.
Hetfield tries to roll over but Pentax keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield trying to get back to full guard but Pentax takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (3) vs (0) Hetfield
Hetfield tries to hold on but Pentax postures up.
Hetfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield wants to hold on but Pentax pushes him away.
Pentax can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hetfield is looking to escape.
Pentax controlling from the full mount.
Pentax moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pentax (6) vs (0) Hetfield
Hetfield trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentax controlling from the back.
Will Pentax go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pentax looking for the choke from the back.
Pentax trying to control.
Pentax looking for the choke but no joy.
Hetfield trying to control the action but Pentax just sinks the hooks in.
Pentax struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentax has the hooks in. Hetfield is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pentax wants to control but Hetfield is keeping busy.
Pentax is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hetfield is defending well though. Pentax let's go of the attempt for now.
Hetfield prevents Pentax from getting a body triangle.
Hetfield trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Pentax keeps control of the position as Hetfield tries to break free.
Pentax is looking for the choke from the back position but Hetfield is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pentax looking for the RNC.
Hetfield is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hetfield staying busy and making it hard for Pentax to control.
Hetfield tries to escape but Pentax has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hetfield fending off the submission attempt from Pentax.
Hetfield trying to control the action but Pentax just sinks the hooks in.
Will Pentax go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pentax not allowing Hetfield to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hetfield is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pentax gets his way!
Hetfield preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pentax.
Hetfield trying to control the position but Pentax manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Pentax go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pentax.
Hetfield staying busy and making it hard for Pentax to control.
I really don't envy Hetfield right now.
Hetfield is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pentax not allowing Hetfield to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hetfield tries to break free.
Pentax has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pentax patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pentax has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hetfield! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pentax gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumar Pentax! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Willems (ranked 5948 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumar Pentax (ranked 20787 p4p, 506 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sven Willems! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Takumar Pentax!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pentax doesn't manage to clinch there - Willems circles away.
Willems appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takumar Pentax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentax misses with a takedown attempt - Willems sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pentax closes the distance and clinches.
Willems has hold of one of Pentax's legs. Pentax is fighting the takedown attempt but Willems gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Willems (2) vs (0) Pentax
Willems preventing the sweep.
Willems trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (5) vs (0) Pentax
Willems is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pentax knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pentax is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willems wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pentax, who protects the arm well.
Pentax tries to bench press Willems off him but Willems keeps the position.
Willems trying to control the position but Pentax is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willems tries for a kimura but Pentax is defending well.
Willems is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pentax knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willems wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pentax keeps working.
Willems working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pentax is trying to control Willems's posture but Willems avoids it.
Pentax is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willems looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pentax manages to work his way to half guard, despite Willems's best efforts.
Pentax trying to control from the bottom.
Pentax looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Willems frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (8) vs (0) Pentax
Pentax is in all sorts of trouble here.
Willems forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Willems (11) vs (0) Pentax
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willems is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Willems is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pentax has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pentax is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Willems is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pentax knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pentax for a finish.
Willems is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pentax defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentax trying to control but not successfully.
Willems seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Pentax's chin but Pentax turns very nicely into Willems's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Pentax.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (11) vs (2) Pentax
Willems is looking for a triangle but Pentax pushes his legs off easily.
Pentax 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.
Willems seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentax preventing the sweep.
Willems 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: Willems (13) vs (2) Pentax
Pentax wants to improve his position but Willems is controlling well.
Willems moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (16) vs (2) Pentax
Willems swings around for an armbar but Pentax sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Willems's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (16) vs (4) Pentax
Willems 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.
Pentax trying to control the position from guard on top but Willems is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax won't allow Willems to sweep him here.
Willems is looking to sweep but instead, Pentax has passed into half guard.
Willems regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pentax wants to control from the top but Willems keeps moving.
Willems is looking for a triangle but Pentax pushes his legs off easily.
Willems wants to sweep but no luck.
Willems is looking to sweep but instead, Pentax has passed into half guard.
Pentax prevents Willems from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Willems trying to get back to full guard but Pentax takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (16) vs (7) Pentax
Willems is desperately trying to improve his position but Pentax has a good base and remains in mount.
Willems 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: Willems (18) vs (7) Pentax
Willems slips nicely into half guard.
Willems is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pentax has managed to free his arm - good work.
Willems is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Willems looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pentax looking for submissions off his back.
Willems wants to free his trapped foot but Pentax is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pentax is not content to let Willems control the position.
Pentax trying to control from the bottom.
Willems works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (21) vs (7) Pentax
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pentax has given up his back here. Will Willems look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Willems (24) vs (7) Pentax
Pentax trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Willems tightening his grip on Pentax, looking for the choke.
Pentax preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Willems.
Willems is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pentax defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pentax trying to control the action but Willems just sinks the hooks in.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Willems has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pentax has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Willems avoiding Pentax 's attempts to control his hands.
Pentax is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Willems gets his way!
Willems is trying to stick to Pentax's back but Pentax is turning into Willems. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Willems's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pentax. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (24) vs (9) Pentax
Pentax avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Willems tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pentax wants to control from the top but Willems keeps moving.
Willems 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: Willems (26) vs (9) Pentax
Willems is looking to advance position but Pentax won't allow it.
Pentax regains full guard. Nicely done.
Willems passes Pentax's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Willems trying to control from half guard but Pentax is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Willems tries to pass to full mount but Pentax defends it.
Pentax is trying to control but can't.
Willems passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (29) vs (9) Pentax
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willems avoids the attempt from Pentax to control.
Willems pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Willems is working hard here to advance position.
Willems goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pentax is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (29) vs (11) Pentax
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Willems isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pentax stacks Willems on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pentax! Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (29) vs (14) Pentax
Willems is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pentax's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pentax takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pentax is trying to control. Willems wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willems is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willems takes the fight on points by 29 to 14. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax (ranked 20783 p4p, 485 weight class) and Corwin Valentine (ranked 2635 p4p, 291 weight class). Valentine has chosen I'm the Man as his entrance music. Corwin Valentine is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Corwin Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Valentine has managed to clinch.
Valentine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pentax after a bit of a struggle.
Valentine turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Valentine manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pentax (0) vs (4) Valentine
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Pentax's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valentine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Valentine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pentax manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Valentine is keen to just control but Pentax is a slippery customer.
Valentine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pentax sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Pentax is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pentax manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pentax is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
Valentine trying to control but Pentax is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentax wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Pentax manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valentine manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (2) vs (4) Valentine
Pentax content to stall in guard here.
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pentax defends well.
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pentax 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Pentax from controlling successfully.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
Valentine 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: Pentax (2) vs (6) Valentine
Valentine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pentax is just riding it out for now. Valentine eventually gives up the hold.
Valentine is working for an americana but Pentax has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Valentine was thinking about the submission.
Valentine postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pentax manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valentine has Pentax in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (4) vs (6) Valentine
Valentine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valentine has his foot on Pentax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pentax works his way back into a safe position though.
Valentine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pentax trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentax avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pentax passes into half guard.
Pentax is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valentine defends it well.
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
Valentine with the active half guard here but Pentax passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (7) vs (6) Valentine
Valentine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is staying active underneath Pentax, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valentine is trying to get back to full guard.
Valentine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pentax is working away from the top position though.
Valentine looking for submissions off his back.
Valentine looking for subs from the bottom but Pentax mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (10) vs (6) Valentine
Pentax moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pentax (13) vs (6) Valentine
Valentine trying to control the position but Pentax manages to sink in the hooks.
Pentax trying to control momentarily.
Valentine tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentax working for a choke but Valentine is defending well.
Pentax is trying to stick to Valentine's back but Valentine is turning into Pentax. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pentax's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Valentine. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (13) vs (8) Valentine
Valentine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Pentax keeps moving.
Valentine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pentax is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valentine defends well.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Pentax keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax controls Valentine momentarily but Valentine frees himself.
Pentax wants to sweep but no luck.
Valentine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valentine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pentax keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine has gone for a leg lock! Pentax slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valentine's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (15) vs (8) Valentine
Pentax wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Valentine has an active guard here but Pentax has managed to pass into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Valentine actively working from the bottom here.
Pentax wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Pentax is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Valentine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Valentine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pentax pulls his head out easily.
Valentine is looking for a sweep. Pentax is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valentine is trying to control but can't.
Pentax passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (18) vs (8) Valentine
Pentax tries for a kimura but Valentine is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pentax presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pentax (20) vs (8) Valentine
Pentax controlling from the full mount.
Valentine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pentax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working.
Valentine is defending against the submission attempts here by Pentax.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pentax content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Valentine is refusing to be controlled, as Pentax sits in half guard.
Pentax is trying to work for a kimura but Valentine is defending well.
Valentine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Valentine looking for subs off his back but Pentax has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valentine wants to get back to full guard.
Pentax is trying to control. Valentine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valentine is looking for a sweep. Pentax is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pentax content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valentine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pentax pulls his head out easily.
Valentine is trying to get back to full guard.
Valentine keeps trying to improve his position.
Valentine manages to get to full guard.
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentax trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Pentax won't allow Valentine to sweep him here.
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pentax wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Valentine looking for a guillotine here but Pentax defends easily.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Pentax from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Tōshi inform us that Valentine has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looking for a guillotine here but Pentax defends easily.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Pentax from controlling successfully.
Pentax stopping the sweep attempt from Valentine.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Pentax tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pentax doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pentax manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pentax works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentax takes the fight on points by 20 to 8.
Corwin Valentine spoke after the fight, saying 'My career is not over, I will train harder and come back. Thank you to all my fans for your support!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between AJ Lyons (ranked 6588 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumar Pentax (ranked 21694 p4p, 737 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Takumar Pentax enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; AJ Lyons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Takumar Pentax!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown but Pentax shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pentax steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lyons.
Lyons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pentax has clasped his hands together around Lyons's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lyons (0) vs (4) Pentax
Lyons holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lyons is trying to get back to half guard.
Pentax trying to control the position but Lyons is working away.
Lyons tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentax tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lyons is not content to let Pentax control the position.
Pentax swings around for an armbar but Lyons sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pentax's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lyons (2) vs (4) Pentax
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lyons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pentax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lyons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pentax has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lyons has managed to get both his arms back between Pentax's legs - danger averted.
Pentax keeping full guard, as Lyons tries to pass.
Lyons postures up.
Lyons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pentax being controlled here, momentarily.
Lyons'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons pushing down on Pentax's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pentax wants to improve his position but Lyons is controlling well.
Pentax won't allow Lyons to pass to mount.
Lyons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pentax actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lyons seems content to control.
Lyons seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pentax for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lyons wants to pass the guard but Pentax is defending well.
Lyons seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Pentax has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lyons prevents Pentax from improving his position.
Pentax trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lyons pulls his head out easily.
Lyons content to control rather than advance.
Pentax is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lyons pulls his head out easily.
Lyons is taking a breather. Pentax says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Further stalling from Lyons.
Lyons has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pentax won't allow Lyons to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lyons controlling the pace.
Pentax is trying to maintain the position but Lyons is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lyons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pentax is holding on to half guard well.
Lyons performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pentax is looking to control Lyons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pentax avoid being mounted?
Lyons perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lyons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pentax actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax trying to hold on to Lyons's head to control him but Lyons postures up.
Lyons sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lyons continues to stall.
Pentax wants to get back to full guard.
Lyons is looking for a kimura but Pentax is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lyons to get the leverage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lyons performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lyons is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pentax! Score +3 for passing guard: Lyons (5) vs (4) Pentax
Lyons controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lyons.
Pentax tries to reverse the position but Lyons maintains control.
Lyons looking to control and managing it successfully.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lyons is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentax tries to lock up and control but Lyons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lyons wants to take his opponent's back but Pentax doesn't allow it.
Lyons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pentax is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pentax wants to hold on but Lyons pushes him away.
Pentax is desperately trying to improve his position but Lyons has a good base and remains in mount.
Lyons controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pentax tries to hold on but Lyons pushes him away.
Lyons controlling his opponent.
Pentax can't escape the position.
Lyons looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lyons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pentax tries to hold on but Lyons pushes him away.
Lyons is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pentax tries to lock up and control but Lyons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lyons controlling from the full mount.
Pentax tries to lock up and control but Lyons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pentax is trying desperately to improve position.
Pentax 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.
Lyons fails to take his opponent's back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lyons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentax is controlling an arm, preventing Lyons from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lyons sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pentax is trying to escape the mount but Lyons keeps good control and instead manages to take Pentax's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lyons (8) vs (4) Pentax
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lyons controlling the positon.
More hug and hope from Lyons.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyons takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 68: Holy Night
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
ReConnor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pentax sprawls well. Pentax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ReConnor gets slowly back to his feet.
Pentax with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and ReConnor counters with a single leg into guard. Pentax didn't expect that.
ReConnor landing with the ground and pound.
ReConnor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pentax trying to keep a closed guard but ReConnor is proving a slippery customer.
ReConnor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ReConnor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
ReConnor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pentax is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of ReConnor, into his guard. #REVR#
Pentax looking to sit in guard and control but ReConnor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
ReConnor passes into half guard.
Pentax is trying to control but can't.
Pentax slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
ReConnor won't allow Pentax to sweep him here.
ReConnor tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentax is retaining full guard.
Pentax is trying to control the position but ReConnor postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ReConnor stopping the sweep attempt from Pentax.#SUB2#
ReConnor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pentax is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pentax has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2##SUB2#
ReConnor has his foot on Pentax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pentax works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
ReConnor has his foot on Pentax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pentax works his way back into a safe position though.
ReConnor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
ReConnor pushes a forearm under Pentax's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pentax is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason ReConnor!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 8209 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumar Pentax (ranked 21514 p4p, 681 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Marcinho Sitsongrit has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Marcinho Sitsongrit seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Takumar Pentax!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pentax moves into the clinch.
Pentax prevents the takedown attempt.
Pentax has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sitsongrit regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (0) vs (2) Pentax
Pentax 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.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Pentax is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit 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: Sitsongrit (2) vs (2) Pentax
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentax wants to get back to full guard.
Pentax has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sitsongrit is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura here.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pentax does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura here.
Sitsongrit wants to work for an arm triangle but Pentax is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Pentax is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is doing well to control the position and prevent Sitsongrit from advancing to side control.
Sitsongrit trying to control from Pentax's half guard. Pentax has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pentax has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pentax has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Pentax's legs - danger averted.
Sitsongrit stays in close to Pentax's body and controls the position.
Pentax keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Pentax keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Pentax is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pentax has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pentax wants to get back to full guard.
Pentax is defending against the submission attempts here by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to take a breather but Pentax is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is thwarting Pentax's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentax tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Pentax is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Sitsongrit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pentax doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sitsongrit.
Pentax is defending against the submission attempts here by Sitsongrit.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pentax manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentax managing to control the position.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pentax looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Pentax is working from the bottom.
Pentax keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit pushes down on Pentax's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura but Pentax is defending well.
Pentax has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sitsongrit is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit trying to mount his opponent but Pentax defends it.
Pentax is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pentax is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pentax has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pentax is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (6) Pentax
Sitsongrit rolls, trying to escape but Pentax keeps control of the position.
Pentax is cranking Sitsongrit's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Sitsongrit! He's tightened the choke and Sitsongrit is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumar Pentax!
Takumar Pentax is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax (ranked 21521 p4p, 698 weight class) and Christian Baier (ranked 8138 p4p, 0 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Christian Baier!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pentax looking to score a takedown here. Baier is defending well but Pentax drives through and ends up in Baier's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pentax (2) vs (0) Baier
Baier isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pentax stacks Baier on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pentax! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (5) vs (0) Baier
Baier tries to bench press Pentax off him but Pentax keeps the position.
Pentax controls the position from side control.
Pentax trying to control the position but Baier is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentax working away.
Pentax tries for a kimura but Baier is defending well.
Baier is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentax wants to control but Baier is keeping him busy.
Pentax controls the position from side control.
Pentax is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pentax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baier keeps working.
Baier is looking to regain half guard here but Pentax keeps moving and retains side control.
Baier felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pentax tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baier's legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Pentax's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Baier sneaks back into half guard.
Pentax looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pentax trying to control the pace.
Baier is looking to control Pentax's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baier avoid being mounted?
Baier is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier manages to get to full guard.
Baier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pentax controls the pace.
Baier working a defensive guard here.
Baier wants to sweep here but Pentax controlling him for the moment.
Baier trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentax slips nicely into half guard.
Pentax wants to take a breather but Baier is having none of it.
Baier is looking to get back to full guard here but Pentax has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (8) vs (0) Baier
Baier tries to buck Pentax off but Pentax is having none of it.
Pentax wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baier, who protects the arm well.
Baier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pentax wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baier stops Pentax from passing to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pentax wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pentax is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Baier is trying to work for a sweep but Pentax has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pentax (10) vs (0) Baier
Baier tries to improve his position but instead Pentax has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pentax (13) vs (0) Baier
Pentax has the hooks in. Baier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pentax struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pentax avoiding Baier 's attempts to control his hands.
Baier tries to break free.
Pentax sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Baier taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumar Pentax! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax (ranked 21551 p4p, 718 weight class) and Dvrtvr Vtvrtgrvtg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dvrtvr Vtvrtgrvtg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vtvrtgrvtg tries to clinch but Pentax moves away
and Pentax counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pentax (2) vs (0) Vtvrtgrvtg
Pentax takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pentax trying to pass the guard but Vtvrtgrvtg defending well.
Vtvrtgrvtg tries to roll over but Pentax keeps him under control.
Vtvrtgrvtg controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pentax trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vtvrtgrvtg has a hand on Pentax's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pentax takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (5) vs (0) Vtvrtgrvtg
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentax sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vtvrtgrvtg is desperately trying to improve his position but Pentax has a good base and remains in mount.
Pentax controlling the position easily from mount.
Vtvrtgrvtg has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pentax (8) vs (0) Vtvrtgrvtg
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentax looking to break Vtvrtgrvtg's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vtvrtgrvtg remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pentax will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pentax working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pentax seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vtvrtgrvtg defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pentax's arms.
Pentax is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Vtvrtgrvtg with him. Vtvrtgrvtg is trying to defend but Pentax has an arm under the chin now! Vtvrtgrvtg grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumar Pentax! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Wayne Gracy (ranked 21655 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumar Pentax (ranked 21563 p4p, 758 weight class). Wayne Gracy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fingersmith - Pogo. Takumar Pentax acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 2 wins and 2 losses; John Wayne Gracy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Takumar Pentax!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wayne Gracy is looking to clinch but Pentax is avoiding it.
Wayne Gracy tries to close the distance and clinch but Pentax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pentax closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pentax lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wayne Gracy (0) vs (2) Pentax
Pentax stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayne Gracy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wayne Gracy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pentax has picked Wayne Gracy up and slammed him! Wayne Gracy can't keep hold of the triangle and Pentax manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne Gracy (0) vs (5) Pentax
Pentax thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pentax has hold of Wayne Gracy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wayne Gracy seems comfortable defending it but Pentax has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wayne Gracy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wayne Gracy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pentax couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takumar Pentax! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ron Adios (ranked 7037 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumar Pentax (ranked 21578 p4p, 759 weight class). Takumar Pentax is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ron Adios! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Takumar Pentax!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Adios looks for a takedown but Pentax sprawls well.
Pentax drives through and clinches with Adios against the cage.
Pentax is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adios can't fight it off and eventually Pentax manages to take the fight to the floor. Adios looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adios (0) vs (2) Pentax
Pentax drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pentax jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentax 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentax passes Adios's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adios is looking to improve his position.
Pentax works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adios (0) vs (5) Pentax
Adios is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pentax has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Adios (0) vs (8) Pentax
Adios is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentax keeps control of the position easily here as Adios tries to buck him off.
Adios tries to break free.
Pentax has managed to slip his arm under Adios's chin. This could be all over... yep, Adios is tapping out! Submission win for Pentax.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumar Pentax! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bato Dela Rosa (ranked 4150 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumar Pentax (ranked 22620 p4p, 878 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bato Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Takumar Pentax!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dela Rosa has managed to clinch.
Dela Rosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pentax to keep the fight standing.
Dela Rosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pentax gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dela Rosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bato Dela Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Rosa drags the fight down to the ground.
Dela Rosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pentax postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentax looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pentax must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pentax looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa has his feet on Pentax's thighs here. He's pushed Pentax off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pentax screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bato Dela Rosa! |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 46: Every Punch
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Pentax has his takedown stuffed
and Van Stoik counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Pentax looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Van Stoik pulls Pentax in close to prevent any damage.
Van Stoik 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.#SUB#
Pentax is posturing up here but Van Stoik has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pentax tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pentax has to tap! Slick submission there by Van Stoik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Van Stoik!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 33: Attack
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Pentax throws a body kick that misses.
Rounded throws a combination. Pentax tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rounded tries to clinch up but Pentax circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Rounded dives in and scores a takedown into Pentax's guard.
Pentax trying to control the position.
Rounded is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pentax on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pentax tries to get out of the position.
Rounded trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pentax controlling Rounded's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rounded wants to control from the top but Pentax keeps moving. #T1#
Rounded won't allow Pentax to sweep him here. #SUB#
Pentax working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rounded doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rounded manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pentax keeping moving, preventing Rounded from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Pentax gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Pentax stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Rounded gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pentax to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Pentax is fighting to break Rounded's control of his arms but Rounded is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pentax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rounded is keeping the position for now.
Rounded working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pentax.
Rounded not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Rounded keeping moving, preventing Pentax from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rounded holds on and takes a little breather.
Pentax stays in close to Rounded's body and controls the position.
Pentax looking to sit in guard and control but Rounded gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rounded trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pentax has his hands on Rounded's head, controlling the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rounded wants to control from the top but Pentax keeps moving.
Pentax is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rounded wants to pass the guard but Pentax is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rounded misses with a series of wild punches.
Rounded fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Very Rounded dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rounded bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rounded lands with a slapping head kick.
Rounded scores with a leg kick.
Very Rounded seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rounded misses with a series of wild punches.
Rounded tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pentax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rounded goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pentax swats away the attempt to clinch by Rounded.
A head kick misses from Rounded. #TD#
Pentax shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rounded napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Pentax'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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Pentax is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rounded has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Pentax decides to stand back up. Pentax steps back and let's Rounded get back to his feet.#T1#
Rounded takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rounded goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Pentax takes the fight into the clinch.
Rounded tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentax pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rounded blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rounded trying to land knees to the body.
Rounded lands a knee to the body.
Rounded throws an elbow that misses.
Pentax tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rounded tries to land a knee to the head but Pentax blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Pentax takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rounded tries a knee to the head but Pentax blocks it.
Rounded trying to land knees to the body.
Pentax avoids a wild elbow strike from Rounded.
Pentax is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rounded is defending well.
Rounded wants to take the fight to the mat but Pentax manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Pentax manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rounded lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rounded lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rounded goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rounded is breathing heavily.#TD#
Pentax shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pentax showed some decent athleticism there.
Rounded tries to kick Pentax off in order to stand up. Pentax Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Rounded is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pentax asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pentax is looking to take a break and control but Rounded is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pentax is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rounded has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takumar Pentax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pentax slows the pace down. #T4#
Pentax grinds an elbow into Rounded's temple. #SUB#
Pentax tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pentax has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rounded is looking to reverse the position.
Pentax is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rounded will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU#
Pentax decides to stand back up. Pentax steps back and let's Rounded get back to his feet.
Rounded is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Very Rounded showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pentax swats away the attempt to clinch by Rounded.
No luck for Rounded with that takedown attempt.
Rounded shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pentax pinned against the cage. Pentax gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rounded lands a jab.
Pentax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Very Rounded seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rounded shoots in looking for a takedown but Pentax manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rounded's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takumar Pentax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Very Rounded.
Pentax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rounded counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pentax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rounded counters with a series of strikes. Pentax will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1##TD#
Pentax shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pentax postures up and lands a big shot to Rounded's brow.
Pentax is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rounded not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pentax 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.
Pentax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pentax controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Very Rounded is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rounded throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A combination from Rounded does no damage.
Rounded lands a high kick!
#TD#
Pentax gets the takedown into side control.
Rounded takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentax scores with punches from side control.
Pentax works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rounded is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pentax connects with a decent elbow.
Pentax advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pentax avoids the attempt from Rounded to control.
Pentax putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pentax unloading with bombs!
Pentax lands with some strikes.
Pentax working the ground and pound effectively.
Pentax lands with some strikes.#T4#
Pentax controlling the position easily from mount.
Pentax cracks Rounded with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pentax can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rounded is looking to escape.
Pentax with shots to the head and body - Rounded looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentax content just to control the position here.
Takumar Pentax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentax lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rounded hang on?#ROC#
Rounded is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Takumar Pentax showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rounded has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Very Rounded!
After winning the bout, Very Rounded 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:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax and Jack Lynn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lynn gets tackled into the cage by Pentax. Pentax maintains the clinch.
Lynn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pentax pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lynn wants a takedown.
Lynn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pentax gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takumar Pentax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lynn.
Lynn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pentax avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pentax gets control of Lynn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pentax will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lynn slips nicely into half guard.
Pentax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lynn on the ground.
Pentax tries to roll over but Lynn keeps him under control.
Lynn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pentax defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentax wants to control but Lynn is keeping busy.
Pentax definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lynn wants to free his trapped foot but Pentax is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentax is not content to let Lynn control the position.
Pentax is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pentax has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lynn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pentax sees it coming and defends easily.
Pentax has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynn is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn wants to free his trapped foot but Pentax is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lynn is looking for a kimura here.
Lynn 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.
Pentax wants to improve his position but Lynn is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pentax has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pentax is trying to control but Lynn manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (0) vs (3) Lynn
Lynn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pentax is now in Lynn's guard. A big mistake from Lynn there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (2) vs (3) Lynn
Lynn trying to keep a closed guard but Pentax is proving a slippery customer.
Pentax trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Lynn is looking for a triangle but Pentax pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Pentax from controlling successfully.
Pentax looking to sit in guard and control but Lynn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (2) vs (5) Lynn
Lynn trying to control but Pentax is working from the bottom.
Pentax trying to control the position.
Lynn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pentax is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pentax has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (4) vs (5) Lynn
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lynn wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pentax defends well.
Lynn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pentax escapes and throws Lynn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (7) vs (5) Lynn
Pentax working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pentax wants to control but Lynn is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is looking to regain half guard here but Pentax keeps moving and retains side control.
Pentax is looking to take a break and control but Lynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynn struggling a bit here.
Lynn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax trying to control from Lynn's half guard. Lynn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pentax has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lynn is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pentax has his hands clasped together but Lynn extends and breaks Pentax's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lynn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Lynn! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax and Danny Green. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danny Green!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pentax manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Green on his heels. He'll look to pass Green's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pentax (2) vs (0) Green
Pentax trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Green can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pentax trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pentax is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Green. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (5) vs (0) Green
Green keeps Pentax under control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentax advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pentax (7) vs (0) Green
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentax moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pentax (10) vs (0) Green
Good control from Pentax.
Pentax working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pentax trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentax seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Green's chin but Green turns very nicely into Pentax's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Green.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (10) vs (2) Green
Green sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to control from the top but Pentax keeps moving.
Green controlling from the top position.
Pentax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (12) vs (2) Green
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pentax. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Green is controlling Pentax's posture.
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.
Pentax trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Pentax being controlled here momentarily.
Pentax got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pentax has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
Pentax drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Pentax off! Pentax jumps back into Green's guard.
Green looking for a guillotine here but Pentax defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pentax stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pentax works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pentax is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pentax definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentax wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pentax controlling the pace.
Pentax wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Pentax prevents Green from improving his position.
Green with the active half guard here but Pentax passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (15) vs (2) Green
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentax thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pentax tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pentax has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pentax is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pentax working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Green is not content to let Pentax control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pentax goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Green has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pentax but great work by Green. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pentax (15) vs (6) Green
Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pentax has escaped the position, nice work there.
Green trying to control the action but Pentax is working from the bottom.
Pentax is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentax manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Green is looking to stall here but Pentax recovers full guard.
Pentax is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pentax keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pentax controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pentax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green stays in close to Pentax's body and controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax trying to control the position here.
Green trying to control but Pentax is working from the bottom.
Pentax is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pentax looking to control.
Pentax wants to control the position but Green says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pentax is trying to get back to full guard.
Pentax is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Green 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.
Pentax trying to control here.
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pentax is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is trying to control but can't.
Green trying to control the pace.
Pentax is not content to let Green control the position.
Green might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pentax haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentax trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Pentax works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pentax looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pentax trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quick wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Pentax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quick tries to clinch but Pentax moves out of range.
Quick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Pentax gets a double leg takedown into Quick's guard.
Quick trying to control the position.
Pentax throws an elbow that misses. Quick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pentax's guard. Nice move by Quick!#REVB#
Pentax might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentax wants to sweep here but Quick controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Pentax working a defensive guard here.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pentax wants to control the position but Quick says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pentax wants to get back to his feet.
Pentax wants to improve his position but Quick is controlling well.
Quick works his way into full mount!
Quick thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T2#
Pentax is squirming around, avoiding Quick's attempts to control the action.
Quick manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pentax to take his back!
Pentax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quick on the ground.
Pentax tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pentax is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Quick has locked on a rear naked choke here! Pentax is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Quick!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Tomson and Takumar Pentax. Tomson comes to the cage accompanied by R-Swift- Awesome God. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Takumar Pentax!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tomson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pentax tries to avoid it but Tomson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pentax to the ground. Pentax escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tomson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tomson (2) vs (0) Pentax
Pentax 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.
Pentax controls Tomson momentarily but Tomson frees himself.
Tomson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tomson won't allow Pentax to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson has gone for a leg lock! Pentax slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tomson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (2) vs (2) Pentax
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson has his feet on Pentax's thighs here. He's pushed Pentax off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pentax screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Tomson! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax and Primo Carnera. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Primo Carnera!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carnera tries to clinch up.
Carnera tries to clinch up.
Carnera is looking to clinch but Pentax is avoiding it.
Pentax gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pentax gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carnera.
Pentax has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carnera uses from the top position.
Pentax wants to sweep but no luck.
Pentax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carnera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pentax looking for a guillotine here but Carnera defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentax is trying to keep Carnera in close.
Pentax keeping moving, preventing Carnera from controlling successfully.
Carnera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carnera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pentax keeping moving, preventing Carnera from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pentax looking to control.
Carnera looking to sit in guard and control but Pentax gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (2) vs (0) Carnera
Carnera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carnera looking for a guillotine here but Pentax defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera trying to control the position.
Pentax trying to control the position from guard on top but Carnera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pentax pushes down on Carnera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carnera is trying to control but Pentax passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (5) vs (0) Carnera
Carnera wants to control but Pentax postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentax wants to control but Carnera is keeping him busy.
Carnera trying his best to control but Pentax has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pentax (7) vs (0) Carnera
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentax is working for a guillotine from mount but Carnera frees his head quite easily.
Pentax looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carnera is squirming around, avoiding Pentax's attempts to control the action.
Carnera is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentax goes for an armbar but Carnera turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Carnera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (7) vs (2) Carnera
Pentax lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentax (9) vs (2) Carnera
Pentax wants to control from the top but Carnera keeps moving.
Carnera is trying to keep Pentax in close.
Pentax drops back looking for a leg! Carnera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carnera manages to kick Pentax off! Pentax jumps back into Carnera's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carnera is trying to control the position but Pentax postures up.
Pentax trying to control but Carnera is working from the bottom.
Carnera has an active guard here but Pentax has managed to pass into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carnera is looking to improve his position.
Pentax trying to control from half guard but Carnera is working away.
Pentax with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carnera is refusing to be controlled, as Pentax sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carnera wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pentax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carnera keeps working.
Pentax wants to pass the guard but Carnera is defending well.
Carnera is defending against the submission attempts here by Pentax.
Carnera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pentax is working away from the top position though.
Pentax is working for a kimura but Carnera is defending it quite comfortably.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carnera tries to roll over but Pentax keeps him under control.
Pentax trying to control from half guard but Carnera is working away.
Pentax is looking to pass Carnera's guard but actually Carnera recovers to full guard.
Pentax trying to control but Carnera is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Carnera has his foot on Pentax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pentax works his way back into a safe position though.
Carnera keeping moving, preventing Pentax from controlling successfully.
Carnera is trying to control the position but Pentax postures up.
Pentax wants to control from the top but Carnera keeps moving.
Pentax sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is pushing down on Carnera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carnera is fighting to maintain full guard but Pentax has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carnera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carnera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pentax. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pentax moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Carnera. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (12) vs (2) Carnera
Carnera is trying to control Pentax's posture but Pentax avoids it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Carnera is trying to improve his position.
Carnera 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.
Pentax working away.
Pentax thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pentax wants to control but Carnera is keeping him busy.
Pentax working away.
Pentax is trying to get an arm triangle but Carnera is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carnera keeps working.
Pentax is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carnera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pentax working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Carnera stops Pentax from passing to mount.
Carnera is not content to let Pentax control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentax takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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