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Event:
BFC 16: Rodrigues Vs. Lane
Date: Jul 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannabino misses with an uppercut. Tau saw that one coming.
Tau shoots in but Cannabino avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Tau gets tackled into the cage by Cannabino. Cannabino maintains the clinch.
Cannabino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD#
Tau gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cannabino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tau looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cannabino is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cannabino is just riding it out for now. Tau eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Tau is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cannabino defends it well. #T1#
Tau throwing shots but Cannabino is blocking nicely.
Tau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tau stops Cannabino from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Tau is trying to work for a kimura but Cannabino is defending well.
Cannabino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tau.
Cannabino won't allow Tau to pass to mount. #SUB#
Tau 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.
Cannabino tries to kick Tau off but Tau keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Tau seems to be working for a kimura but Cannabino defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Tau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tau trying to pass the guard but Cannabino defending well.
Tau stops Cannabino from getting back to his feet.
Cannabino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tau. #T3#
Tau stops Cannabino from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Tau is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Tau seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tau is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cannabino is trying to stand up here but Tau is controlling him well.
Tau passes to side control. #SUB#
Tau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cannabino, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Tau is trying to get an arm triangle but Cannabino is defending well. #T4#
Tau cracks Cannabino with a big elbow.
Cannabino managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tau.
Cannabino is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tau working away.#SUB#
Tau tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tau has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tau prevents Cannabino from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Tau is trying to get an arm triangle but Cannabino is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Tau dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cannabino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cannabino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cannabino misses with a kick to the body.
Tau tries to counter with a takedown but Cannabino is quick to defend against it.
Cannabino looks to throw the jab but Tau is out of range.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Tau circles away.
A big left from Cannabino misses.
Tau half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cannabino pushes Tau up against the cage in a clinch.
Tau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cannabino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tau is trying to drag Cannabino to the mat but Cannabino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Cannabino gets underhooks to prevent Tau's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Tau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cannabino prevents it.
Tau is working for takedown but Cannabino is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannabino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tau backwards.
Cannabino lands a left hand.
Tau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cannabino is defending well.
Come on Cannabino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cannabino is defending well.
Tau goes for a takedown attempt but Cannabino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.#T2#
Cannabino cracks Tau with a nice body shot.
Tau goes for a takedown attempt but Cannabino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manu Tau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Cannabino has managed to clinch.
Tau goes for a takedown attempt but Cannabino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#KD2#
Cannabino lands a big head kick that sends Tau tumbling to the mat! Cannabino takes a step backwards and waves Tau back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tau is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Manu Tau has been cut.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cannabino lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Tau falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Emporio Cannabino!
Emporio Cannabino spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
BFC 12: Bitch Vs. Thompson
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Tau.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tau.#CUT2#It looks like Manu Tau has been cut.
Tau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tau manages to avoid it.
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Todd lands a big right hand that sends Tau crashing to the mat! Todd stays standing though and waves Tau back to his feet!#ROC2#Tau is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Oh Tau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tau feinted with a counter takedown.
Tau seems to have got his legs back now.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Todd wants it to stay on the feet.
Todd takes a swing at Tau's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Tau's belly button to the back.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been hearing reports that Tau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Tau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd misses the body punch #TD#
and Tau counters with a nice double leg into side control. Todd won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Todd throws Tau to one side and escapes!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tau slips a straight right by Todd.
Tau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Todd misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Tau counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tau. #T2#
Todd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todd is keeping the position for now.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tau.
Tau has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tau is fighting to break Todd's control of his arms but Todd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tau looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Tau is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Todd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Todd has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tau tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Tau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Todd trying to control but Tau is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Todd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Todd stays in close to Tau's body and controls the position.
Tau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Tau postures up in Todd's guard and throws a big left but Todd blocks it.
Todd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tau throwing strikes from guard but Todd blocks nicely.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tau.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Todd holds on and takes a little breather.
Todd 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.
Todd keeping full guard, as Tau tries to pass.
Tau throws an elbow that misses. Todd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tau's guard. Nice move by Todd!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Todd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manu Tau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Todd throws a hook but Tau avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Todd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Todd wants it to stay on the feet.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tau is just out of range.
Winston Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd cracks Tau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tau or perhaps it was just good defense by Todd, which made it look bad.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Todd slaps away a takedown attempt from Tau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Tau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tau was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Tau tries to counter with a takedown but Todd is quick to defend against it.
Tau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Tau half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tau! Todd dives in looking to finish! Tau is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
A less than humble Winston Todd 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:
HFC Bloodbath 1
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Hollaway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hollaway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hollaway wants it to stay on the feet.
Tau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hollaway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tau somewhat.
Hollaway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hollaway throws a wild body kick that Tau sees coming a mile off.
Hollaway throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Tau counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hollaway!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tau throws an elbow but Hollaway slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Tau has hold of Hollaway's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hollaway seems comfortable defending it but Tau has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hollaway is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hollaway is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tau couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manu Tau!
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Event:
HFC 9 -Tonissaar vs Rocca
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Bongo closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Tau counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Tau is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Tau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bongo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Tau is trying to work for a kimura but Bongo is defending well.
Tau looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bongo taking some punishment here, with Tau in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tau is looking to advance position but Bongo won't allow it.
Bongo wants to control but Tau is keeping busy.
#T1#
Bongo is looking for a sweep. Tau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tau is looking for a kimura here.
Bongo wants to get back to full guard.
Bongo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Tau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tau lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bongo is looking for a sweep. Tau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Tau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bongo defending well though. #SUB2#
Tau 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. Bongo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manu Tau!
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Event:
HFC - Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 27, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Tau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Tau has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Zane is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tau yanks on the arm and Zane is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tau.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manu Tau!
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Event:
Championship Series 170 - rd 1
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tau is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Tau circles away and we're back to standing.
Tau with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tau somewhat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tau enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tau manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Tau's legs - danger averted.
Tau keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass. #T1#
Silva passes Tau's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Tau is defending well. #SUB#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tau throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Tau is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tau gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Tau won't allow Silva to pass to mount. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tau flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva passes Tau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Tau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tau tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tau is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Tau is defending well.
Tau is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tau tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.#SUB#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Tau is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Tau is defending well. #SUB#
Silva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tau is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Rickson Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC - Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Fletcher fails to land the takedown.
Tau has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fletcher is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Fletcher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tau to the mat! Tau manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Fletcher is sitting in close to Tau's body. Tau has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fletcher is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fletcher is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tau.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manu Tau!
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Event:
Core Combat V
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Tau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stiles.
Stiles backing away here, and Tau unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stiles misses with a straight left.
Stiles sets himself, and Tau steps forward looking for the clinch! Stiles avoids it this time.
Stiles has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mighty Os in the buildup to the fight.
Donk. Stiles catches Tau right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Manu Tau has been cut.#KD#
Stiles lands a big uppercut and Tau crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tau looks OK. Stiles waves Tau back to his feet!#ROC#
Tau is rocked!
Tau is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Stiles doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Tau crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Tau's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Stiles!
After winning the bout, Paul Stiles 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 27 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manu Tau (ranked 5123 p4p, 462 weight class) and Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 7203 p4p, 0 weight class). Koba Dvalishvili 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Manu Tau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Koba Dvalishvili!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch successfully.
Dvalishvili gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tau regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tau (0) vs (2) Dvalishvili
Tau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dvalishvili 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.
Tau is looking for a triangle but Dvalishvili pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dvalishvili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dvalishvili passes Tau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tau looking for subs from the bottom but Dvalishvili mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tau (0) vs (5) Dvalishvili
Dvalishvili prevents Tau from getting the reversal.
Dvalishvili controlling his opponent.
Tau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dvalishvili controlling from mount.
Dvalishvili is continuing to stall.
Dvalishvili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tau working to try and regain half guard.
Dvalishvili controlling the position easily from mount.
Tau regains half guard.
Tau wants to get back to full guard.
Dvalishvili controlling the pace.
Dvalishvili passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tau (0) vs (8) Dvalishvili
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tau prevents Dvalishvili from improving position.
Tau looking for a sweep but Dvalishvili has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tau (0) vs (10) Dvalishvili
Dvalishvili controlling his opponent.
Tau is trying to escape the mount.
Dvalishvili controlling from the full mount.
Tau is looking to get to half guard.
Dvalishvili controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dvalishvili controlling from mount.
Tau is looking to improve his position but Dvalishvili isn't that keen on the idea.
Dvalishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dvalishvili tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The adventures of Dvalishvili the control monster continue. Boring.
Tau tries to reverse the position but Dvalishvili maintains control.
Dvalishvili controlling the position easily from mount.
Tau 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: Tau (2) vs (10) Dvalishvili
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili pulls Tau in to control the position.
Tau is looking to advance position but Dvalishvili has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tau (2) vs (14) Dvalishvili
Dvalishvili controlling from mount.
Tau tries to reverse the position but Dvalishvili maintains control.
Dvalishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tau working to try and regain half guard.
Dvalishvili tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Dvalishvili.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tau is trying desperately to improve position.
Dvalishvili controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Dvalishvili 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.
Tau gets back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tau wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dvalishvili seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dvalishvili is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dvalishvili with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Dvalishvili is looking to advance position but Tau won't allow it.
Dvalishvili trying to control the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dvalishvili pulls his head out easily.
Tau won't allow Dvalishvili to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dvalishvili controlling the action here.
Tau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dvalishvili is stalling in the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tau can't keep his opponent in guard - Dvalishvili advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dvalishvili content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dvalishvili not doing much here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dvalishvili.
Tau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tau wants to improve his position but Dvalishvili is controlling well.
Dvalishvili trying to pass the guard but Tau defending well.
Dvalishvili content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tau is looking to get back to full guard here but Dvalishvili has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Tau (2) vs (17) Dvalishvili
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Tau is looking for a sweep.
Dvalishvili is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tau's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tau prevents Dvalishvili from moving into mount.
Tau is looking for a sweep.
Tau gets back to half guard.
Dvalishvili content to control rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tau (2) vs (20) Dvalishvili
Tau tries to reverse the position but Dvalishvili maintains control.
Dvalishvili content just to control the position here.
Tau is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tau is working hard here to advance position.
Dvalishvili controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tau is desperately trying to improve his position but Dvalishvili has a good base and remains in mount.
Dvalishvili tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dvalishvili controlling from mount.
Tau is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dvalishvili wins on points by 20 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manu Tau (ranked 4957 p4p, 476 weight class) and Kevin Walters (ranked 4891 p4p, 464 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Manu Tau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walters dives in and grabs Tau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tau pushes down on Walters's head and hops out.
Walters shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tau napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tau (0) vs (4) Walters
Tau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tau tries to improve position but can't.
Tau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walters tries for a kimura but Tau is defending well.
Tau manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walters's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is looking for a kimura here.
Walters 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.
Walters is looking for a kimura but Tau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tau is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walters's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tau (4) vs (4) Walters
Tau looking for the choke but no joy.
Walters tries to escape the position.
Tau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tau working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Walters is in bad spot here.
Tau has managed to slip his arm under Walters's chin. This could be all over... yep, Walters is tapping out! Submission win for Tau.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manu Tau! |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manu Tau (ranked 4936 p4p, 473 weight class) and Vinny Doom (ranked 6673 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manu Tau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vinny Doom!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tau throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doom was covering up waiting for the punch and Tau finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tau (2) vs (0) Doom
Tau thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tau drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Tau seems to have locked his on tight now - Doom screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Tau, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Manu Tau! |
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