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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Uncle Fester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Kyle Goose !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fester doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Goose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goose .
Fester gets underhooks to prevent Goose 's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Goose tightens his grip and picks Fester up, before dumping him to the ground. Fester manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fester (0) vs (2) Goose
Fester working a defensive guard here.
Fester wants to sweep here but Goose controlling him for the moment.
Fester has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fester wants to control the position but Goose says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fester is looking to control Goose 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fester avoid being mounted?#T1#
Fester tries to roll over but Goose keeps him under control.
Fester is trying to maintain the position but Goose is very close to passing his half guard.
Fester is looking for a sweep. Goose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fester wants to control but Goose is keeping busy.
Fester is doing well to control the position and prevent Goose from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fester has a hand on Goose 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Goose takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fester (0) vs (5) Goose
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Goose manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fester to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fester (0) vs (8) Goose
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fester wants to control his opponent's hands but Goose gets his hands free.
Goose keeps control of the position as Fester tries to break free.
Goose not allowing Fester to control his hands. #T3#
I really don't envy Fester right now.
Fester is working hard here to advance position.
Fester trying to control the position but Goose manages to sink in the hooks.
Goose really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fester.
Fester looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fester tries to roll but Goose sticks to his back.
#T4#
Fester looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fester is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goose is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goose biding his time, looking for the opening.
Goose has the hooks in. Fester is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Fester tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fester gets back to half guard.
Fester wants to improve his position but Goose is controlling well.
Fester is trying to maintain the position but Goose is very close to passing his half guard.
Fester is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goose 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goose 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fester (4) vs (8) Goose
Goose is keeping busy.
Goose tries to roll but Fester sticks to his back.
#T6##SUB#
Fester working for a choke but Goose is defending well.
Goose prevents Fester from getting a body triangle.
Fester is really struggling to control Goose but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Goose showing good submission defense here.
Goose rolls, trying to escape but Fester keeps control of the position.
#T7##SUB#
Fester is looking for a rear naked choke here but Goose reverses the position brilliantly into Fester's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fester (4) vs (10) Goose
Fester is adopting a defensive guard.
Fester wants to hit a sweep here but Goose passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fester there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fester (4) vs (13) Goose
Fester can't escape the position.
Fester tries to control Goose 's body but Goose pushes him off. Fester squirms to his side and now Goose has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fester (4) vs (16) Goose #T8#
Fester tries to escape the position.
Fester just trying to survive but Goose is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Fester's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fester trying to control the position but Goose manages to sink in the hooks.
Fester is trying to break free.
Goose just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Goose has the hooks in. Fester is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Fester looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Goose has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Fester right now.
Goose just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Goose is continuing to stall.
Fester is really stuck here.
#T10#
Fester looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fester rolls, trying to escape but Goose keeps control of the position.
Fester just trying to survive but Goose is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fester is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goose .
#T11#
Fester tries to break free.
Fester trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Fester's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fester is breathing heavily.
Goose controlling from the back.#T12#
Fester is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fester trying to control the position but Goose manages to sink in the hooks.
Goose has the hooks in. Fester is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fester trying to control the action but Goose just sinks the hooks in.
Fester is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goose .
Fester tries to break free.
Goose doesn't have the hooks in and Fester manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fester (6) vs (16) Goose
Fester looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goose keeping moving, preventing Fester from controlling successfully. #T13#
Fester controlling from the top position.
Goose 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.
Goose keeping moving, preventing Fester from controlling successfully.
Fester seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T14#
Fester trying to control but Goose is working from the bottom.
Fester looking to sit in guard and control but Goose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fester (6) vs (18) Goose
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fester looking for a sweep. Not yet Fester, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goose wins on points by 18 to 6.
An out of breath Kyle Goose 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:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyrion Lannister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Uncle Fester!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fester shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lannister is trying to defend but Fester 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: Lannister (0) vs (2) Fester
Fester perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fester is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lannister! Score +3 for passing guard: Lannister (0) vs (5) Fester
Fester controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fester working for a submission but Lannister is keeping him at bay.
Fester controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Lannister is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fester controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Let's hope that Fester 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fester.#T3#
Lannister is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finish the Fight, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fester trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fester takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Fester tries to control but Lannister wriggling away.
Fester controlling from mount.
Fester's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
More stalling from Fester.
It looks like Fester 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.
Fester with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Fester trying to control but Lannister is having none of it.
Fester looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Fester is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Fester extends the arm and Lannister is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uncle Fester! |
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Event:
CACC 105
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Uncle Fester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Shawn Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fester looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Briggs! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fester (4) vs (0) Briggs
Briggs struggling a bit here.
Briggs is looking for a sweep.
Fester controls the position from side control.
Briggs tries to bench press Fester off him but Fester keeps the position.
Briggs trying to remain calm as Fester controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fester has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fester passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Briggs! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fester (6) vs (0) Briggs#T1#
Briggs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fester looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Briggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Briggs keeps trying to improve his position.
Fester controlling from the full mount.
Fester avoids the attempt from Briggs to control.
Fester sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Fester wants to control the pace but Briggs is squirming around nicely.
Fester controlling the pace for now.
Fester wants to control the pace but Briggs is squirming around nicely.
Fester content just to control the position here. #T3#
Briggs is desperately trying to improve his position but Fester has a good base and remains in mount.
Briggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fester controlling the position easily from mount.
Briggs is trying desperately to improve position.
Fester looking to control and managing it successfully.
Briggs wants to control but Fester is having none of it.#T4#
Briggs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fester tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fester's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fester avoids the attempt from Briggs to control.
Fester controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Fester avoids the attempt from Briggs to control.
Briggs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Briggs tries to lock up and control but Fester gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Briggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fester tries to control but Briggs wriggling away.
Briggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Fester controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from Fester.
Briggs tries to reverse the position but Fester maintains control.
Fester controlling the position easily from mount.
Fester seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Briggs for as long as he can get away with.
Fester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Briggs is looking to escape. #T7#
Fester content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Fester working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Briggs is looking to get to half guard.
Fester controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Briggs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fester tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Briggs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Fester controlling the pace for now.
Fester prevents Briggs from getting the reversal.
Fester takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Briggs is squirming around, avoiding Fester's attempts to control the action.
Briggs can't escape the position.
Fester controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Briggs is working to get back to half guard.
Fester controlling the position easily from mount.
Fester prevents Briggs from getting the reversal.#T11#
Fester trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Briggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fester content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fester.
Fester looking to control but Briggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Briggs wants to hold on but Fester pushes him away.
Fester controlling the position easily from mount.
Fester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13#
Fester continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Fester.#T14#
Briggs is looking to get to half guard.
Fester controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fester takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 98
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Uncle Fester!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tomson avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Tomson clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Fester gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tomson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tomson (0) vs (2) Fester
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Fester from controlling successfully.
Fester stopping the sweep attempt from Tomson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tomson holds on and takes a little breather.
Fester tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Fester wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving. #T1#
Fester sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fester trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Fester might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tomson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fester seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tomson keeping full guard, as Fester tries to pass. #T2#
Fester sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tomson's guard.
Tomson wants to control but Fester is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fester in particular looking to stall.
Tomson wants to improve his position but Fester is controlling well.
Tomson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tomson.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Fester from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fester sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tomson's guard.
Tomson is staying active underneath Fester, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fester sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tomson is not content to let Fester control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fester in particular looking to stall.
Fester prevents Tomson from improving his position.
Fester trying to control the pace.
Fester trying to control the action but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Fester is looking to stall here but Tomson recovers full guard.
Fester trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom. #T5#
Fester is pushing down on Tomson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tomson is fighting to maintain full guard but Fester has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tomson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tomson is not content to let Fester control the position.
Fester wants to free his trapped foot but Tomson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tomson wants to improve his position but Fester is controlling well.
#T6#
Fester tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tomson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fester wants to control but Tomson is keeping him busy.
Fester trying to advance position but Tomson counters by regaining guard.
Fester looking to sit in guard and control but Tomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (2) vs (2) Fester
Fester is trying to keep Tomson in close.
Fester looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Fester looking to control.
Fester pulls Tomson in to control the position.
Fester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomson is one step ahead there.
Fester trying to keep a closed guard but Tomson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Fester looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Fester 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: Tomson (2) vs (4) Fester
Tomson trying to control here.
Fester wants to take a breather but Tomson is having none of it.
Tomson is looking to improve his position.
Fester tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tomson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fester trying to control the action but Tomson is working from the bottom. #T9#
Fester trying to mount his opponent but Tomson defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fester in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tomson is not content to let Fester control the position.
Fester is just content to waste time from the top position. Tomson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T10#
Fester trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fester is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Fester from controlling successfully.
Tomson pulls Fester in to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fester trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom. #T11#
Fester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fester slips nicely into half guard.
Fester trying to control the pace.
Fester is looking to take a break and control but Tomson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fester tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tomson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fester is keen to just control but Tomson is a slippery customer.#T12#
Fester content to control rather than advance.
Fester is trying to control the action in half guard but Tomson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tomson is trying to control but can't.
Fester works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (2) vs (7) Fester
Fester wants to control but Tomson is keeping him busy. #T13#
Fester tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tomson's legs.
Tomson is looking to reverse the position.
Fester tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fester is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Fester wants to control for a moment but Tomson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fester trying to control the action but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Fester trying to pass the guard but Tomson defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fester trying to control the pace.
Fester frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (2) vs (10) Fester
And that's the end of the fight!
Fester wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 91
Date: May 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Uncle Fester (ranked 5738 p4p, 561 weight class) and Danny Cormier (ranked 24029 p4p, 732 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Uncle Fester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Danny Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fester has managed to clinch.
Fester jumps into guard, dragging Cormier to the mat.
Fester looking for a sweep. Not yet Fester, not yet.
Fester keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cormier working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fester wants to sweep but no luck.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Fester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fester is trying to control the position but Cormier postures up.
Cormier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fester keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Cormier won't allow Fester to sweep him here.
Fester keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Fester is trying to keep Cormier in close.
Fester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fester keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Cormier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fester looking for a sweep. Not yet Fester, not yet.
Fester is working hard here to advance position.
Cormier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fester is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fester has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fester (2) vs (0) Cormier
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fester tries to free his leg and advance position but Cormier is retaining full guard.
Fester postures up.
Fester sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cormier can't keep his opponent in guard - Fester advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fester is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fester wants to work for an arm triangle but Cormier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier trying to control but Fester postures up.
Cormier is staying active underneath Fester, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fester seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fester is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cormier sees it coming and defends easily.
Fester 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.
Still in half guard, Fester seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fester is working away from the top position though.
Fester trying to pass the guard but Cormier defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fester frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fester (5) vs (0) Cormier
Fester looking for a guillotine from mount but Cormier is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cormier is looking to escape.
Fester prevents Cormier from getting the reversal.
Fester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cormier is looking to escape.
Fester is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cormier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cormier shrugs it off.
Cormier is squirming around, avoiding Fester's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cormier tries to hold on but Fester pushes him away.
Fester goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cormier is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fester (5) vs (2) Cormier
Fester working for a triangle but Cormier defends it easily.
Fester looking for a sweep. Not yet Fester, not yet.
Cormier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fester keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Fester has Cormier pulled in close to control his posture.
Cormier trying to control but Fester is working from the bottom.
Cormier looking to improve position, pressing down on Fester's thigh with his hand. Fester seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Cormier paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Cormier's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Fester picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Uncle Fester!
Danny Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'It is sucks.'. |
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Event:
CACC 81
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Uncle Fester (ranked 5719 p4p, 135 weight class) and Kira Yoshikage (ranked 6660 p4p, 148 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Uncle Fester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kira Yoshikage!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fester has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yoshikage clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fester (4) vs (0) Yoshikage
Yoshikage tries to roll but Fester sticks to his back.
Fester has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fester is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fester is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshikage is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yoshikage looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshikage can't escape the position.
Yoshikage preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fester.
Yoshikage manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fester's guard. Nice work there by Yoshikage.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fester (4) vs (2) Yoshikage
Fester is trying to control the position but Yoshikage postures up.
Yoshikage won't allow Fester to sweep him here.
Yoshikage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fester has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshikage has managed to get both his arms back between Fester's legs - danger averted.
Fester controlling Yoshikage's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fester wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoshikage passes Fester's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fester tries to get to full guard but Yoshikage has control of the leg.
Yoshikage trying to mount his opponent but Fester defends it.
Fester is looking for a sweep. Yoshikage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshikage is trying to control the action in half guard but Fester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fester keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fester wants to control but Yoshikage is keeping busy.
Fester tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yoshikage has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Fester (4) vs (5) Yoshikage
Yoshikage wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fester manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fester trying to control here.
Fester wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fester is pressing down on Yoshikage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yoshikage trying to control but Fester is working from the bottom.
Yoshikage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshikage passes Fester's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fester gets full guard.
Fester 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.
Fester looking for subs off his back but Yoshikage has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fester manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yoshikage postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fester is looking to sweep but instead, Yoshikage has passed into half guard.
Fester is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yoshikage wants to control but Fester is keeping him busy.
Fester tries to get to full guard but Yoshikage has control of the leg.
Yoshikage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fester does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fester looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yoshikage prevents Fester from improving his position.
Fester trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage moves into full mount! Fester won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fester (4) vs (8) Yoshikage
Yoshikage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yoshikage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fester is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshikage has a good base and remains in mount.
Yoshikage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fester sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fester does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yoshikage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fester works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshikage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yoshikage wants to control from the top but Fester keeps moving.
Fester 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fester controls Yoshikage momentarily but Yoshikage frees himself.
Yoshikage won't allow Fester to sweep him here.
Yoshikage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yoshikage wants to control from the top but Fester keeps moving.
Fester looking for a sweep. Not yet Fester, not yet.
Yoshikage tries to free his leg and advance position but Fester is retaining full guard.
Fester is trying to hold Yoshikage in close to prevent damage but Yoshikage has managed to pass into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fester is looking to improve his position.
Yoshikage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fester keeps working.
Fester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshikage pulls his head out easily.
Fester trying to hold on to Yoshikage's head to control him but Yoshikage postures up.
Fester is staying active underneath Yoshikage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fester is in trouble now - Yoshikage has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fester (4) vs (11) Yoshikage
Fester is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fester regains half guard.
Yoshikage wants to take a breather but Fester is having none of it.
Fester wants to get back to full guard.
Fester is looking to control Yoshikage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fester avoid being mounted?
Fester works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoshikage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fester keeping moving, preventing Yoshikage from controlling successfully.
Yoshikage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fester working for a triangle but Yoshikage defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage trying to control the position from guard on top but Fester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshikage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yoshikage stopping the sweep attempt from Fester.
Yoshikage trying to control the position from guard on top but Fester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fester is adopting a defensive guard.
Yoshikage trying to control the position from guard on top but Fester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage tries to free his leg and advance position but Fester is retaining full guard.
Fester wants to sweep here but Yoshikage controlling him for the moment.
Yoshikage pushes down on Fester's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fester wants to get back to full guard.
Yoshikage trying to mount his opponent but Fester defends it.
Fester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage is taking a breather. Fester 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.
Yoshikage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fester does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fester moves into full guard.
Yoshikage wants to control from the top but Fester keeps moving.
Yoshikage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fester is keeping the position for now.
Yoshikage stands and throws Fester's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fester (4) vs (14) Yoshikage
Yoshikage has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fester! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fester (4) vs (16) Yoshikage
Yoshikage looking to control but Fester is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fester 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fester works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoshikage trying to control but Fester is working from the bottom.
Yoshikage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoshikage defends well.
Yoshikage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fester looking for a sweep. Not yet Fester, not yet.
Yoshikage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fester bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yoshikage's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fester (6) vs (16) Yoshikage
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshikage wins on points by 16 to 6. |
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CACC 76
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Uncle Fester (ranked 5606 p4p, 128 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 6939 p4p, 154 weight class). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Uncle Fester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fester tries to clinch up.
Mazzariello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mazzariello shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fester is trying to defend but Mazzariello 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: Fester (0) vs (2) Mazzariello
The fighters are battling for position here. Fester manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fester is trying to control the position but Mazzariello postures up.
Fester looking for a sweep. Not yet Fester, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fester pulls Mazzariello in to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but Fester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzariello must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fester wants to sweep but no luck.
Fester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mazzariello wants to pass the guard but Fester is keeping the position.
Mazzariello really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fester. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Fester is trying to keep Mazzariello in close.
Mazzariello preventing the sweep.
Mazzariello wants to control from the top but Fester keeps moving.
Fester has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mazzariello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fester working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazzariello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazzariello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello wants to control from the top but Fester keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fester is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fester (2) vs (2) Mazzariello
Fester wants to pass the guard but Mazzariello is keeping the position.
Mazzariello looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fester has picked Mazzariello up and slammed him! Mazzariello can't keep hold of the triangle and Fester manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fester (5) vs (2) Mazzariello
Fester looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fester has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fester (7) vs (2) Mazzariello
Mazzariello has given up his back here. Will Fester look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fester (10) vs (2) Mazzariello
Fester tries to get the hooks in deep but Mazzariello pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fester gets his hands free as Mazzariello looks to control.
Mazzariello looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fester.
Fester is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fester trying to control momentarily.
Mazzariello tries to break free.
Mazzariello is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fester wants to control but Mazzariello is keeping busy.
Mazzariello wants to control his opponent's hands but Fester gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fester's arms.
Mazzariello is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Fester gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Mazzariello is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Fester is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uncle Fester! |
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