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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Robby Roberts (ranked 8025 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douche Canoe (ranked 1285 p4p, 194 weight class). 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Robby Roberts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Douche Canoe!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roberts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roberts (2) vs (0) Canoe
Canoe trying to control the position here.
Canoe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Canoe.
Roberts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Canoe trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Canoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canoe 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: Roberts (2) vs (2) Canoe
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canoe wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Canoe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roberts has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Canoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roberts trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Canoe manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Roberts (2) vs (5) Canoe
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is desperately trying to improve his position but Canoe has a good base and remains in mount.
Canoe avoids the attempt from Roberts to control.
Canoe working for a guillotine from mount but Roberts is in no mood to give up.
Canoe moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roberts has worked his arm free - good work by Roberts!
Canoe trying to control the position but Roberts is working away.
Canoe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Roberts's legs.
Canoe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roberts has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to work for a sweep but Canoe has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roberts (2) vs (7) Canoe
Canoe working for a submission but Roberts is keeping him at bay.
Canoe controlling his opponent.
Canoe working for a submission but Roberts is keeping him at bay.
Canoe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Roberts has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Roberts! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roberts (4) vs (7) Canoe
Canoe is pulling down on Roberts's head. It's preventing any offense from Roberts, at least for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Canoe is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Roberts rolls with it to try and escape but Canoe cranks on the arm and Roberts is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Robby Roberts (ranked 6790 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gauthier (ranked 6631 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Robby Roberts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Roger Gauthier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roberts. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Roberts (4) vs (0) Gauthier
Roberts wants to take a breather but Gauthier manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Roberts.
Roberts stays in close to Gauthier's body and controls the position.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Gauthier keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Gauthier working a defensive guard but Roberts passes into half guard.
Roberts wants to take a breather but Gauthier is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts content to control rather than advance.
Roberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gauthier defends it well.
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Gauthier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage.
Gauthier regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gauthier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Gauthier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roberts trying to control but Gauthier is working from the bottom.
Roberts drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gauthier manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roberts has Gauthier in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roberts (4) vs (2) Gauthier
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Gauthier from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts controls Gauthier momentarily but Gauthier frees himself.
Roberts wants to sweep here but Gauthier controlling him for the moment.
Roberts has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gauthier has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Roberts (4) vs (5) Gauthier
Roberts tries to buck Gauthier off but Gauthier is having none of it.
Gauthier trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom here.
Roberts is looking to reverse the position.
Gauthier moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roberts wants to control but Gauthier postures up.
Gauthier gets to mount! Roberts was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roberts (4) vs (7) Gauthier
Gauthier looking to control but Roberts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to improve his position but Gauthier isn't that keen on the idea.
Roberts is working hard here to advance position.
Roberts is squirming around, avoiding Gauthier's attempts to control the action.
Roberts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gauthier is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roberts is surviving well by controlling Gauthier's body position as best he can.
Roberts working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to control but Gauthier is having none of it.
Gauthier wants to control the pace but Roberts is squirming around nicely.
Roberts tries to reverse the position but Gauthier maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gauthier avoids the attempt from Roberts to control.
Gauthier content just to control the position here.
Roberts is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gauthier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roberts is looking to escape.
Gauthier controlling from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier has control of Roberts's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roberts regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gauthier controlling the position easily from mount.
Gauthier tries to control but Roberts wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to reverse the position but Gauthier maintains control.
Gauthier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roberts is looking to get to half guard.
Roberts 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.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Gauthier has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier is thwarting Roberts's attempts to control the position.
Roberts is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gauthier has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gauthier pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Roberts is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gauthier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Gauthier!
A relieved looking Roger Gauthier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mikail Agayev (ranked 7388 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robby Roberts (ranked 6476 p4p, 649 weight class). Mikail Agayev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mikail Agayev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Robby Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roberts looking to score a takedown here. Agayev is defending well but Roberts drives through and ends up in Agayev's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Agayev (0) vs (2) Roberts
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Agayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts passes Agayev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Roberts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Agayev is just riding it out for now. Roberts eventually gives up the hold.
Roberts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Agayev tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Agayev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts.
Agayev is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is controlling the pace.
Agayev tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roberts seems to be looking for submissions.
Roberts works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Agayev (0) vs (5) Roberts
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Agayev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roberts working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Agayev is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agayev tries to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
Agayev tries to reverse the position but Roberts maintains control.
Roberts goes for an armbar but Agayev turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Agayev. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Agayev (2) vs (5) Roberts
Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Agayev looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Agayev (2) vs (7) Roberts
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Agayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Agayev looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Agayev keeps moving.
Roberts pushes down on Agayev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roberts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Agayev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roberts controlling the pace.
Roberts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Agayev looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Agayev tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Agayev is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
Agayev is looking to improve his position.
Roberts trying to mount his opponent but Agayev defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roberts stalling away here and it's allowed Agayev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Agayev trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
Agayev can't keep his opponent in guard - Roberts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Agayev actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Agayev is just riding it out for now. Roberts eventually gives up the hold.
Roberts seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Agayev is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robby Roberts!
Robby Roberts thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Janaka Maha (ranked 6167 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robby Roberts (ranked 6443 p4p, 650 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Janaka Maha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robby Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roberts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maha (0) vs (4) Roberts
Roberts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maha is looking for a sweep.
Roberts happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is trying to get an arm triangle but Maha is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries for a kimura but Maha is defending well.
Roberts controlling the position.
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maha, who protects the arm well.
Roberts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maha is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is working to tighten his grip on Maha's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Maha has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Roberts is really squeezing tight and eventually Maha passes out! Roberts breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robby Roberts!
During a confident post fight interview, Robby Roberts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Janaka Maha was interviewed post fight and said 'Such is Life'. |
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