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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 3382 p4p, 402 weight class) and Mortimer Locust (ranked 22268 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Valparaiso blaring out of the sound system. Mortimer Locust has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Mortimer Locust!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Locust closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson has Locust pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Locust manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Locust is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Locust down to the mat. Locust avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but Locust moves out of range.
Locust shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Locust
Locust slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Locust slips nicely into half guard.
Locust 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locust is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Locust is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Locust eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Locust is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Locust wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Locust seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to control but Locust is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Locust has control of the leg.
Locust is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Locust seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Locust is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Locust pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Locust can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Locust passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here.
Locust is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Locust seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locust is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Locust is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Locust is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Locust to get the leverage.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Locust controlling the pace.
Jackson trying to hold on to Locust's head to control him but Locust postures up.
Locust is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control.
Locust looking to pass the guard.
Locust preventing the sweep.
Locust got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Locust has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson looking to control.
Locust passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Locust seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Locust trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Locust thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Locust doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jackson is tightening it up a little... Locust has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Locust reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Locust taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kamden Jackson!
Kamden Jackson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kamden Jackson waved his t-shirt featuring Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mortimer Locust (ranked 22277 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gauthier (ranked 4468 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mortimer Locust has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mortimer Locust seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mortimer Locust! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Roger Gauthier!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gauthier is looking to clinch but Locust is avoiding it.
Locust gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Locust works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Locust (2) vs (0) Gauthier
Locust slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (5) vs (0) Gauthier
Locust swings around for an armbar but Gauthier sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Locust's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (5) vs (2) Gauthier
Locust bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gauthier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (7) vs (2) Gauthier
Locust trying to control but Gauthier is working from the bottom.
Locust forces his way into half guard.
Locust is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Locust pulls his head out easily.
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.
Locust wants to work for an arm triangle but Gauthier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Locust is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gauthier sees it coming and defends easily.
Locust trying to mount his opponent but Gauthier defends it.
Locust is keen to just control but Gauthier is a slippery customer.
Gauthier trying to control here.
Locust is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gauthier is just riding it out for now. Locust eventually gives up the hold.
Locust wants to control but Gauthier is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locust is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gauthier defends it well.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gauthier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Locust is trying to control the action in half guard but Gauthier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gauthier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Locust wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gauthier keeps working.
Locust has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (10) vs (2) Gauthier
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locust goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gauthier turns into him and now he's in Locust's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (10) vs (4) Gauthier
Gauthier trying to control but Locust is working from the bottom.
Locust is pulling down on Gauthier's head. It's preventing any offense from Gauthier, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier won't allow Locust to sweep him here.
Locust working a defensive guard here.
Gauthier controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locust had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gauthier defends it easily.
Gauthier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Gauthier has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gauthier is one step ahead there.
Gauthier trying to control but Locust is working from the bottom.
Locust has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Locust looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Locust seems keen to control Gauthier's posture.
Gauthier wants to control from the top but Locust keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gauthier trying to control the position from guard on top but Locust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Locust wants to sweep here but Gauthier controlling him for the moment.
Locust lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (12) vs (4) Gauthier
Gauthier is trying to control the position but Locust postures up.
Locust trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gauthier is trying to control the position but Locust postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Locust works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Locust wants to work for an arm triangle but Gauthier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Locust stalling.
Locust is trying to control the action in half guard but Gauthier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gauthier is in trouble now - Locust has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (15) vs (4) Gauthier
Gauthier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Locust working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Locust tries to control but Gauthier wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Locust looking to control but Gauthier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gauthier is desperately trying to improve his position but Locust has a good base and remains in mount.
Gauthier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Locust frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (18) vs (4) Gauthier
Locust can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gauthier is looking to escape.
Gauthier working to try and regain half guard.
Locust looking for a guillotine from mount but Gauthier is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Locust swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gauthier is now in Locust's guard. A big mistake from Locust there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (18) vs (6) Gauthier
Locust has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gauthier trying to control but Locust is working from the bottom.
Locust seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Locust continues to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Locust is trying to keep Gauthier in close.
Gauthier trying to control but Locust is working from the bottom.
Locust is controlling Gauthier's posture.
Locust looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gauthier passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (18) vs (9) Gauthier
Locust struggling a bit here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier tries to advance to mount but Locust denies him.
Locust tries to bench press Gauthier off him but Gauthier keeps the position.
Gauthier takes a little break here. Locust wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Locust tries to bench press Gauthier off him but Gauthier keeps the position.
Locust tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gauthier presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Locust (18) vs (11) Gauthier
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier looking for a guillotine from mount but Locust is having none of it.
Locust is wriggling around trying to escape.
Locust regains half guard.
Locust trying to control here.
Locust tries to roll over but Gauthier keeps him under control.
Locust is staying active underneath Gauthier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Locust is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Locust is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gauthier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gauthier's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Locust (22) vs (11) Gauthier
Locust working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Locust looking for the choke from the back.
Locust not allowing Gauthier to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Gauthier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gauthier just trying to survive but Locust is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Locust looking to break Gauthier's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gauthier remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Locust will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Locust working for a choke but Gauthier is defending well.
Gauthier tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier manages to reverse the position and now he's in Locust's guard. Nice work there by Gauthier.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (22) vs (13) Gauthier
Locust pulls Gauthier in close to prevent any damage.
Locust keeping moving, preventing Gauthier from controlling successfully.
Locust is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locust is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gauthier defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Locust takes the fight on points by 22 to 13.
A less than humble Mortimer Locust misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mortimer Locust (ranked 22306 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi (ranked 6843 p4p, 613 weight class). Akira Wakabayashi has chosen Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mortimer Locust! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akira Wakabayashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Locust drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akira Wakabayashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Locust moves into the clinch.
Locust gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Locust (2) vs (0) Akira Wakabayashi
Locust wants to pass to mount but Akira Wakabayashi is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locust wants to work for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Locust wants to pass to mount but Akira Wakabayashi is defending the position.
Akira Wakabayashi tries to roll over but Locust keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locust is keen to just control but Akira Wakabayashi is a slippery customer.
Akira Wakabayashi tries to get to full guard but Locust has control of the leg.
Akira Wakabayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Locust.
Locust slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locust is thwarting Akira Wakabayashi's attempts to control the position.
Locust is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akira Wakabayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Locust is looking to advance position but Akira Wakabayashi won't allow it.
Akira Wakabayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locust not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Locust puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akira Wakabayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akira Wakabayashi tries to roll over but Locust keeps him under control.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Locust wants to control but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping him busy.
Locust is looking for a kimura but Akira Wakabayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Locust to get the leverage.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi actively working from the bottom here.
Locust is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akira Wakabayashi! Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (5) vs (0) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi can't escape the position.
Locust controlling the pace for now.
Locust wants to control the pace but Akira Wakabayashi is squirming around nicely.
Akira Wakabayashi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Locust controlling the action here.
Locust seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi is refusing to be controlled, as Locust sits in half guard.
Locust wants to pass the guard but Akira Wakabayashi is defending well.
Locust is keen to just control but Akira Wakabayashi is a slippery customer.
Locust is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Locust wants to work for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Locust pulls his head out easily.
Locust is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akira Wakabayashi defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Locust is thwarting Akira Wakabayashi's attempts to control the position.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akira Wakabayashi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Locust drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Locust jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akira Wakabayashi keeping moving, preventing Locust from controlling successfully.
Akira Wakabayashi has an active guard here but Locust has managed to pass into half guard.
Akira Wakabayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Locust.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Locust is working for a submission of some sort.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akira Wakabayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Locust performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Akira Wakabayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking to pass the guard.
Akira Wakabayashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Locust wants to pass the guard but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping the position.
Locust stopping the sweep attempt from Akira Wakabayashi.
Locust slips nicely into half guard.
Locust is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Akira Wakabayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Locust won't allow Akira Wakabayashi to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Locust drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Locust jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akira Wakabayashi has his foot on Locust's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Locust works his way back into a safe position though.
Locust thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Locust wants to control from the top but Akira Wakabayashi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locust is really struggling to control Akira Wakabayashi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Locust drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akira Wakabayashi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Locust has Akira Wakabayashi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (5) vs (2) Akira Wakabayashi
Locust is pulling down on Akira Wakabayashi's head to control his posture.
Akira Wakabayashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Locust wants to control but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Locust manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Locust keeping full guard, as Akira Wakabayashi tries to pass.
Locust looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Locust working a defensive guard here.
Locust is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking for a sweep. Not yet Locust, not yet.
Akira Wakabayashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akira Wakabayashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Locust wants to sweep but no luck.
Akira Wakabayashi drops back looking for a leg! Locust is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Locust manages to kick Akira Wakabayashi off! Akira Wakabayashi jumps back into Locust's guard.
Locust pulls Akira Wakabayashi in close to his closed guard and prevents Akira Wakabayashi from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Locust is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (7) vs (2) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Locust forces his way into half guard.
Locust is trying to control. Akira Wakabayashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akira Wakabayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Locust.
Locust is thwarting Akira Wakabayashi's attempts to control the position.
Locust is looking for a kimura but Akira Wakabayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Locust to get the leverage.
Locust is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to control Locust's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akira Wakabayashi avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Locust is working for a submission of some sort.
Locust is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Locust prevents Akira Wakabayashi from improving his position.
Locust is looking for a kimura but Akira Wakabayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Locust to get the leverage.
Locust is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akira Wakabayashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Locust.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Locust is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akira Wakabayashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Locust.
Akira Wakabayashi is doing well to control the position and prevent Locust from advancing to side control.
Locust is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akira Wakabayashi is just riding it out for now. Locust eventually gives up the hold.
Locust is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akira Wakabayashi! Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (10) vs (2) Akira Wakabayashi
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Locust looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Locust wants to control the pace but Akira Wakabayashi is squirming around nicely.
Locust with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locust prevents Akira Wakabayashi from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Locust takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Mortimer Locust rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mortimer Locust (ranked 22319 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Morris (ranked 8629 p4p, 716 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mortimer Locust! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Buck Morris!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Locust rushes Morris and presses him up against the cage.
Locust gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Locust (2) vs (0) Morris
Morris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Locust gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morris looking for a guillotine here but Locust defends easily.
Locust is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Locust wants to pass the guard but Morris is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locust slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (5) vs (0) Morris
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is trying to escape the position but Locust is controlling the position.
Locust working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris struggling a bit here.
Locust wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morris, who protects the arm well.
Locust tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morris tries to buck Locust off but Locust is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locust is trying to get an arm triangle but Morris is defending well.
Morris is looking to regain half guard here but Locust keeps moving and retains side control.
Locust wants to control for a moment but Morris uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Morris is trying to get back to full guard.
Locust is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morris is just riding it out for now. Locust eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locust is working for a submission of some sort.
Morris is looking for a sweep. Locust is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Locust seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Locust is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morris defends it well.
Locust is looking for a kimura but Morris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Locust to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris is not content to let Locust control the position.
Locust seems to be looking for submissions.
Locust is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Locust is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Locust is keen to just control but Morris is a slippery customer.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Locust wants to work for an arm triangle but Morris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locust is keen to just control but Morris is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
Locust is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Locust is trying to control. Morris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Locust seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Morris has recovered full guard.
Morris can't keep his opponent in guard - Locust advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morris is trying to maintain the position but Locust is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Locust is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Locust seems to be working for a kimura but Morris defends the submission attempt.
Locust is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morris sees it coming and defends easily.
Locust seems to be looking for submissions.
Locust is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Locust is trying to control. Morris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Locust content to control rather than advance.
Locust is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Locust works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (8) vs (0) Morris
Locust is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Morris has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Locust goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Morris turns into him and now he's in Locust's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (8) vs (2) Morris
Locust pulls Morris in close to his closed guard and prevents Morris from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Locust is controlling Morris's posture.
Locust bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (10) vs (2) Morris
Locust stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Locust is pushing down on Morris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morris is fighting to maintain full guard but Locust has managed to sneak the leg through.
Locust is looking to advance position but Morris won't allow it.
Locust is trying to control. Morris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morris is defending against the submission attempts here by Locust.
Locust is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Morris as he works his way to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Locust sitting in guard here, content to control.
Locust slips nicely into half guard.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
Locust seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Morris is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mortimer Locust!
Mortimer Locust was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yulia Singh (ranked 25109 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mortimer Locust (ranked 22336 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yulia Singh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mortimer Locust!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Locust displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Singh.
Locust clinches with his opponent.
Singh tries to pull guard but Locust holds him up against the cage and eventually Singh drops back down to his feet.
Singh is trying to pull guard but Locust has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yulia Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Locust gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Singh.
Locust has picked Singh up - he's going for a ride! Locust dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singh (0) vs (2) Locust
Singh really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh is defending against the submission attempts here by Locust.
Singh is looking for a sweep. Locust is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locust in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Singh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Locust!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mortimer Locust!
Mortimer Locust was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mortimer Locust and Bjorn Heinrich. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mortimer Locust! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Heinrich!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Locust fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heinrich sprawls well initially but Locust persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Locust (2) vs (0) Heinrich
Heinrich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Locust keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Locust seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Heinrich for as long as he can get away with.
Locust wants to free his trapped foot but Heinrich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Heinrich controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locust trying to control from half guard but Heinrich is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locust tries to pass to full mount but Heinrich defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heinrich is in trouble now - Locust has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (5) vs (0) Heinrich
Locust trying to control but Heinrich is having none of it.
Locust goes for an armbar but Heinrich turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Heinrich. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (5) vs (2) Heinrich
Locust is looking to sweep but instead, Heinrich has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Heinrich in particular looking to stall.
Locust is positioning himself well to prevent Heinrich advancing to mount.
Locust trying to hold on to Heinrich's head to control him but Heinrich postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Locust tries to get to full guard but Heinrich has control of the leg.
Heinrich is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Locust wants to improve his position but Heinrich is controlling well.
Locust wants to control but Heinrich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locust trying to control here.
Locust slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heinrich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Locust throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Locust is adopting a defensive guard.
Locust looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Heinrich has picked Locust up and slammed him! Locust can't keep hold of the triangle and Heinrich manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (5) vs (5) Heinrich
Heinrich controlling the position from side mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Locust is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Locust wants to get back to full guard.
Locust is working hard here to advance position.
Heinrich controlling the action here.
Locust is controlling Heinrich's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Locust doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heinrich.
Locust wants to get back to full guard.
Locust works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Locust is keeping the position for now.
Heinrich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Locust tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Locust has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heinrich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Locust is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heinrich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Locust is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Locust looking for a guillotine here but Heinrich defends easily.
Locust looking for a sweep. Not yet Locust, not yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Locust controls Heinrich momentarily but Heinrich frees himself.
Heinrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heinrich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Locust looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heinrich passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (5) vs (8) Heinrich
A lull in the action here as Heinrich stalls from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Locust is looking to reverse the position.
Locust looking for a sweep but Heinrich has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Locust (5) vs (10) Heinrich
Locust tries to hold on but Heinrich postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Heinrich has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Heinrich fails to take his opponent's back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Locust regains half guard.
Heinrich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Locust trying to hold on to Heinrich's head to control him but Heinrich postures up.
Heinrich is looking to advance position but Locust won't allow it.
Locust wants to improve his position but Heinrich is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking for submissions off his back.
Heinrich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Locust is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heinrich wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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