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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Gendozo (ranked 22856 p4p, 731 weight class) and Frank Krank (ranked 24388 p4p, 0 weight class). Gendozo comes to the cage accompanied by The Temptations - My Girl. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Carlos Gendozo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Frank Krank!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Krank takes the fight into the clinch.
Krank wants the takedown. Gendozo is fighting it off but Krank persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gendozo's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gendozo (0) vs (2) Krank
Gendozo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Krank throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gendozo's body to avoid the submission. Gendozo has instead reached around Krank's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gendozo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Gendozo!
An out of breath Carlos Gendozo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Krank walks into a straight right hand from Warrior.#TD2#
Krank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warrior manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Warrior looking for subs off his back but Krank has passed one foot through into half guard.
Krank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krank slips a nice elbow through Warrior's hands, connecting with Warrior's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Krank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warrior has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Warrior strikes from the bottom but Krank passes into mount!
Warrior is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Krank landing punches.
Warrior taking shots to the head.
Krank scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Krank controlling his opponent. #T2#
Warrior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krank lands a big elbow.
Krank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krank with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Krank is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Warrior is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Krank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Krank scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Warrior darts in and clinches Krank up against the cage.#BC#
Krank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warrior closes the distance but Krank moves to the side #TD#
and Krank counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Warrior! #SUB#
Krank tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Warrior prevents Krank from moving into mount.
Warrior is trying to control Krank's posture but Krank avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Krank lands a few punches from side control.
Krank is chipping away with strikes.
Krank slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Warrior.
Krank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krank putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Warrior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krank unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Krank connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krank avoids the attempt from Warrior to control.#T2#
Warrior is trying to reverse the position but instead Krank has taken his back - oops!
Krank controlling from the back.
Krank is punishing Warrior with strikes - can he finish him?!
I would not like to be Warrior right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Warrior rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Krank passes the guard and advances to mount!
Warrior is trying to reverse the position but instead Krank has taken his back - oops!
What can Warrior do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4##SUB#
Krank has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Warrior is defending well but eventually Krank manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Warrior has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Krank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Warrior doesn't manage to clinch there - Krank circles away.
Krank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warrior lands a really nice looking cross but Krank seems unphased.
#TD2#
Krank looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Krank seems content to control.
It looks like Krank might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Krank is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krank sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Warrior is pressing down on Krank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krank controlling from the top position.
Krank distracts Warrior with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krank's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Warrior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warrior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krank on the ground.
Krank controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warrior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warrior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krank.
Warrior bucks up and tries to throw Krank off but instead Krank has got his back!
Krank keeps control of the position as Warrior tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3##SUB2#
Krank is working for a rear naked choke. Warrior is not defending it well and Krank has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Warrior refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Warrior's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Krank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Krank wants to clinch#TD#
and Blake counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blake controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Krank throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blake escapes and throws Krank's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Krank sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krank wants to control but Blake is keeping busy.
Krank tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Blake.
Krank is trying to control but can't.
Blake is taking a breather. Krank 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.#T2##SUB#
Krank is trying to control Blake's posture. Blake takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Krank! Blake is rotating here... this could be the end... Krank is out! Blake has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tommy Blake!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vape Diaz (ranked 24597 p4p, 723 weight class) and Frank Krank (ranked 7554 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vape Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Frank Krank!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Krank
Krank can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Krank is having none of it.
Krank is looking to improve his position.
Krank is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Diaz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Krank
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz trying to control the position but Krank is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krank is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krank, who protects the arm well.
Diaz tries for a kimura but Krank is defending well.
Krank is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Krank has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diaz but great work by Krank. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (5) vs (4) Krank
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krank is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Krank is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Krank is looking to defend but Diaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Krank! Diaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Krank taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vape Diaz!
Vape Diaz very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Warrior (ranked 7252 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Krank (ranked 7255 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Warrior had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ben Warrior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frank Krank!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Krank shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Warrior is trying to defend but Krank finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Warrior (0) vs (2) Krank
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Warrior is looking to control Krank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Warrior avoid being mounted?
Warrior looking for submissions off his back.
Krank moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (0) vs (5) Krank
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank has control of an arm but Warrior manages to advance to Krank's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Warrior (4) vs (5) Krank
Warrior is looking to control Krank but Krank is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Warrior doesn't have the hooks in and Krank manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (4) vs (7) Krank
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Warrior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krank passes Warrior's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Warrior wants to control but Krank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krank 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.
Krank tries to pass to full mount but Warrior defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krank content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krank wants to pass to mount but Warrior is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krank maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Warrior could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Krank has cracked it and Warrior is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Krank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Krank! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Krank (ranked 7216 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Joe (ranked 7211 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Joe has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Krank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Joe!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krank tries to avoid it but Joe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krank to the ground. Krank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joe has closed the distance and engaged Krank in a clinch.
Krank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joe prevents it.
Joe decides to pull guard.
Krank is pushing down on Joe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joe is fighting to maintain full guard but Krank has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krank is controlling the pace.
Krank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joe has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank prevents Joe from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joe trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krank is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joe is just riding it out for now. Krank eventually gives up the hold.
Krank works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Krank (3) vs (0) Joe
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krank 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.
Krank looking for a guillotine from mount but Joe is having none of it.
Joe wants to control but Krank is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe is desperately trying to improve his position but Krank has a good base and remains in mount.
Krank looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Krank controlling his opponent.
Krank mounts Joe! Really nice guard pass there!
Joe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Krank is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Krank (6) vs (0) Joe
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to reverse the position but Krank maintains control.
Joe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Krank.
Joe wants to hold on but Krank pushes him away.
Krank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joe is working to get back to half guard.
Krank avoids the attempt from Joe to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Krank controlling from the full mount.
Joe tries to improve his position but instead Krank has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Krank (9) vs (0) Joe
Joe rolls, trying to escape but Krank keeps control of the position.
Joe is still trying to improve position.
Joe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Krank controlling the positon.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Joe trying to control the hands but Krank breaks the grip.
Joe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krank.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Krank is persistently looking for the submission but Joe is defending it well.
Joe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Krank's guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krank (9) vs (2) Joe
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krank wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Krank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krank is breathing heavily.
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krank is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Krank keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krank holds on and takes a little breather.
Joe wants to control from the top but Krank keeps moving.
Krank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joe defends well.
Krank keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Krank working a defensive guard here.
Krank looking for a sweep. Not yet Krank, not yet.
Krank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joe trying to control but Krank is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Krank working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.
Krank controlling the position.
Krank keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Krank trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to control but Krank is working from the bottom.
Krank has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe wants to pass the guard but Krank is keeping the position.
Krank keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joe looking to sit in guard and control but Krank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krank (11) vs (2) Joe
Joe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krank passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Krank (14) vs (2) Joe
Joe tries to control but Krank manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Krank (17) vs (2) Joe
Krank gets his hands free as Joe looks to control.
Krank is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Krank is working for a rear naked choke. Joe is not defending it well and Krank has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Joe refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Joe's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Krank! |
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