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EMPIRE 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Augustine Tupper (ranked 8944 p4p, 657 weight class) and Jonathan Mahomes (ranked 25658 p4p, 737 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Augustine Tupper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jonathan Mahomes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tupper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mahomes! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tupper (4) vs (0) Mahomes
Mahomes can't do much from the bottom here.
Mahomes seems a little lost for a moment, as Tupper dominates the positioning.
Tupper trying to control the position but Mahomes is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper tries for a kimura but Mahomes is defending well.
Mahomes trying to remain calm as Tupper controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mahomes for as long as he can get away with.
Tupper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tupper moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper tries for a kimura but Mahomes is defending well.
Tupper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahomes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tupper trying to control the position but Mahomes is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahomes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mahomes stops Tupper from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper swings around for an armbar but Mahomes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tupper's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (4) vs (2) Mahomes
Tupper is adopting a defensive guard.
Tupper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (6) vs (2) Mahomes
Tupper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tupper looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tupper trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupper content to stall in guard here.
Tupper is pushing down on Mahomes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mahomes is fighting to maintain full guard but Tupper has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupper is working for a kimura but Mahomes is defending it quite comfortably.
Tupper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mahomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tupper seems to be working for a kimura but Mahomes defends the submission attempt.
Tupper wants to pass to mount but Mahomes is defending the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupper 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.
Tupper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mahomes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tupper is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Mahomes to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupper trying to control but Mahomes is working from the bottom.
Tupper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tupper advances to half guard.
Tupper moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (9) vs (2) Mahomes
Tupper tries to advance to mount but Mahomes denies him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tupper has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mahomes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tupper (11) vs (2) Mahomes
Tupper is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mahomes tries to control Tupper's body but Tupper pushes him off. Mahomes squirms to his side and now Tupper has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tupper (14) vs (2) Mahomes
Tupper working for the choke.
Mahomes tries to escape but Tupper has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupper has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mahomes is in real trouble here. Tupper gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mahomes is tapping out! Tupper wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augustine Tupper! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 3523 p4p, 393 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 9188 p4p, 718 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Macotti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drown - Theory of a Deadman. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dux clinches up against the cage.
Macotti gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
Macotti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dux is defending well.
Dux jumps into guard, dragging Macotti to the mat.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macotti is aware though and is defending well.
Macotti wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Macotti defends easily.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macotti is aware though and is defending well.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macotti slips nicely into half guard.
Dux is looking to get back to full guard here but Macotti has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (3) vs (0) Dux
Macotti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dux has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macotti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Macotti advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (5) vs (0) Dux
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Macotti is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macotti to get the leverage.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti seems to be working for a kimura but Dux defends the submission attempt.
Dux moves into full guard.
Dux working for submissions but it's allowed Macotti to get to half guard.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux wants to improve his position but Macotti is controlling well.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to improve his position but Macotti is controlling well.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti tries to pass to full mount but Dux defends it.
Macotti is working for a kimura but Dux is defending it quite comfortably.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
Dux wants to improve his position but Macotti is controlling well.
Dux gets back to full guard.
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Macotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (8) vs (0) Dux
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Macotti tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Macotti's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Macotti! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Dux has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marco Macotti!
A victorious Marco Macotti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Toshiro Montero (ranked 2739 p4p, 298 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4156 p4p, 430 weight class). Montero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danzig - Mother . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Toshiro Montero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Montero closes the distance and clinches.
Montero gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Montero (2) vs (0) Vincent
Vincent has his hands clasped together around Montero's back. He's all about the action.
Montero wants to free his trapped foot but Vincent is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Montero is taking a breather. Vincent 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.
Montero wants to pass to mount but Vincent is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montero works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Montero (5) vs (0) Vincent
Montero looking to control but Vincent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero goes for an armbar but Vincent turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vincent. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montero (5) vs (2) Vincent
Montero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vincent looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vincent is aware though and is defending well.
Montero controls Vincent momentarily but Vincent frees himself.
Vincent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montero wants to sweep but no luck.
Montero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vincent stands and throws Montero's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montero (5) vs (5) Vincent
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montero keeps working.
Montero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vincent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Montero is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Takeover, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Montero is not content to let Vincent control the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent working away.
Vincent is staying tight to Montero's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Montero tries to buck Vincent off but Vincent is having none of it.
Vincent controls the position from side control.
Montero is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vincent takes a little break here. Montero wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control the action but Montero is working from the bottom.
Montero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vincent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Montero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Montero is not content to let Vincent control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vincent takes a little break here. Montero wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Montero is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Montero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Montero is refusing to be controlled, as Vincent sits in half guard.
Montero is looking for a sweep. Vincent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montero is trying to control but can't.
Vincent slows the pace down in half guard.
Montero looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vincent pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Montero (5) vs (8) Vincent
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Montero has given up his back. Will we see Vincent going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Montero (5) vs (11) Vincent
Vincent is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Montero trying to control the hands but Vincent won't let him.
Montero tries to escape the position.
Vincent tries to keep control of the position but Montero is staying busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Montero is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Montero trying to control the hands but Vincent won't let him.
Montero rolls, trying to escape but Vincent keeps control of the position.
Montero just trying to survive but Vincent is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is looking to control Montero but Montero is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Montero can't escape the position.
Vincent is not going to allow Montero to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Montero right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vincent not allowing Montero to control his hands.
Montero tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent keeps control of the position as Montero tries to break free.
Montero trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Montero right now.
Montero is working hard here to advance position.
Vincent has good solid back control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Montero prevents Vincent from getting a body triangle.
Montero rolls, trying to escape but Vincent keeps control of the position.
Vincent has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent wins on points by 11 to 5.
Vinnie Vincent seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fujii Yusuke (ranked 2747 p4p, 299 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 3528 p4p, 376 weight class). En Sabah Nur 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Fujii Yusuke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sabah Nur clinches.
Yusuke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (0) Sabah Nur
Yusuke 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.
Yusuke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
Sabah Nur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sabah Nur keeping full guard, as Yusuke tries to pass.
Yusuke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sabah Nur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sabah Nur has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (2) Sabah Nur
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke looking for a guillotine here but Sabah Nur defends easily.
Yusuke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sabah Nur passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (5) Sabah Nur
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Yusuke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yusuke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sabah Nur's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabah Nur moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Yusuke. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (8) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur working away.
Yusuke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yusuke is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke is not content to let Sabah Nur control the position.
Yusuke tries to bench press Sabah Nur off him but Sabah Nur keeps the position.
Yusuke struggling a bit here.
Yusuke is looking for a sweep.
Sabah Nur takes a little break here. Yusuke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke tries to bench press Sabah Nur off him but Sabah Nur keeps the position.
Yusuke can't do much from the bottom here.
Sabah Nur controlling from side mount.
Yusuke is trying to get back to half guard.
Sabah Nur working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke is looking to regain half guard here but Sabah Nur keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Sabah Nur stalls from top position.
Yusuke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke manages to get back to half guard.
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sabah Nur pulls his head out easily.
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Yusuke wants to get back to full guard.
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Sabah Nur is taking a breather. Yusuke 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.
Yusuke tries to roll over but Sabah Nur keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur trying to mount his opponent but Yusuke defends it.
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yusuke is trying to control but can't.
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Sabah Nur prevents Yusuke from improving his position.
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sabah Nur pulls his head out easily.
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sabah Nur trying to mount his opponent but Yusuke defends it.
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Sabah Nur not doing much here.
Yusuke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yusuke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sabah Nur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sabah Nur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sabah Nur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yusuke looking for subs off his back but Sabah Nur has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Yusuke has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sabah Nur escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sabah Nur! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (11) Sabah Nur
Yusuke is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy.
Yusuke is looking for a sweep.
Sabah Nur is looking to take a break and control but Yusuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yusuke wants to control but Sabah Nur postures up.
Yusuke is being controlled here.
Yusuke wants to control but Sabah Nur postures up.
Sabah Nur controlling the position.
Yusuke is trying to control Sabah Nur's posture but Sabah Nur avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yusuke regains half guard.
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.
Yusuke is trying to control but can't.
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sabah Nur pulls his head out easily.
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yusuke is breathing heavily.
Sabah Nur is taking a breather. Yusuke 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke is looking to improve his position.
Yusuke is trying to control but can't.
Yusuke is looking for a sweep. Sabah Nur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sabah Nur pulls his head out easily.
Sabah Nur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is continuing to stall.
Yusuke tries to get to full guard but Sabah Nur has control of the leg.
Yusuke trying to hold on to Sabah Nur's head to control him but Sabah Nur postures up.
Yusuke wants to improve his position but Sabah Nur is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy.
Yusuke is looking to improve his position.
Sabah Nur tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yusuke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sabah Nur works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (14) Sabah Nur
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yusuke stops Sabah Nur from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yusuke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sabah Nur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabah Nur wins on points by 14 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kang Xi Jia (ranked 2305 p4p, 249 weight class) and Ori Jokinen (ranked 1194 p4p, 149 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kang Xi Jia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ori Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jokinen gets caught flat footed, as Xi Jia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Xi Jia (2) vs (0) Jokinen
Jokinen is pulling down on Xi Jia's head. It's preventing any offense from Xi Jia, at least for the moment.
Xi Jia pushing down on Jokinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Xi Jia slows the pace down in half guard.
Xi Jia trying to pass the guard but Jokinen defending well.
Xi Jia moves into full mount! Jokinen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Xi Jia (5) vs (0) Jokinen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Xi Jia is looking to work his way around to Jokinen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Xi Jia is looking to take Jokinen's back but instead Jokinen gets back to half guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jokinen gets full guard.
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Xi Jia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xi Jia wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Xi Jia postures up.
Xi Jia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xi Jia is looking to pass into half guard but Jokinen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jokinen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (5) vs (2) Jokinen
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xi Jia looking for a guillotine here but Jokinen defends easily.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Xi Jia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xi Jia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (7) vs (2) Jokinen
Xi Jia controlling from the top position.
Jokinen is trying to keep Xi Jia in close.
Jokinen working for a triangle but Xi Jia defends it easily.
Xi Jia stays in close to Jokinen's body and controls the position.
Xi Jia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xi Jia content to stall in guard here.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is pulling down on Xi Jia's head to control his posture.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Xi Jia tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Xi Jia stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeps trying to improve his position.
Xi Jia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Jokinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Xi Jia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Xi Jia pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xi Jia controlling the pace.
Xi Jia is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.
Xi Jia is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
Xi Jia trying to control the pace.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Xi Jia sits in half guard.
Xi Jia passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Xi Jia (10) vs (2) Jokinen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xi Jia takes Jokinen's back. Score +3 for taking back: Xi Jia (13) vs (2) Jokinen
Xi Jia struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Xi Jia biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jokinen turns into Xi Jia and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (13) vs (4) Jokinen
Jokinen won't allow Xi Jia to sweep him here.
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is pushing down on Xi Jia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xi Jia is fighting to maintain full guard but Jokinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Xi Jia has a hand on Jokinen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jokinen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Xi Jia (13) vs (7) Jokinen
Xi Jia tries to reverse the position but Jokinen maintains control.
Xi Jia has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jokinen's lack of action.
Jokinen prevents Xi Jia from improving his position.
Xi Jia is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Xi Jia (17) vs (7) Jokinen
Xi Jia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jokinen is defending well though. Xi Jia let's go of the attempt for now.
Jokinen trying to control but not successfully.
Jokinen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Xi Jia trying to control the pace.
Xi Jia wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Xi Jia seems to be working for a kimura but Jokinen defends the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xi Jia trying to control from half guard but Jokinen is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jokinen is controlling Xi Jia's trapped leg to prevent Xi Jia from advancing to side control.
Xi Jia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jokinen is pressing down on Xi Jia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard.
Xi Jia won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Xi Jia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Xi Jia trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Xi Jia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Xi Jia (20) vs (7) Jokinen
Xi Jia wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Jokinen wants to control but Xi Jia postures up.
Jokinen is not content to let Xi Jia control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia laying and praying for a moment but Jokinen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Xi Jia keeps him under control.
Jokinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Xi Jia is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xi Jia seems to be looking for submissions.
Jokinen actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Xi Jia trying to control from Jokinen's half guard. Jokinen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Xi Jia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Xi Jia trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen looking to control.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xi Jia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (20) vs (9) Jokinen
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Xi Jia has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xi Jia is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Xi Jia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jokinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (22) vs (9) Jokinen
Xi Jia is pushing down on Jokinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jokinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Xi Jia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Xi Jia keeps him under control.
Xi Jia is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jokinen has his foot on Xi Jia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xi Jia works his way back into a safe position though.
Xi Jia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia content to stall in guard here.
Xi Jia wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Xi Jia 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.
Xi Jia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Jia takes the fight on points by 22 to 9.
A relieved looking Kang Xi Jia 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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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Hattori (ranked 22259 p4p, 701 weight class) and Ra Rrz Be Nize (ranked 22707 p4p, 723 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ra Rrz Be Nize was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Troy Hattori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ra Rrz Be Nize!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
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.
Be Nize pushes Hattori up against the cage in a clinch.
Hattori has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Be Nize uses from the top position.
Be Nize looking to sit in guard and control but Hattori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (2) vs (0) Be Nize
Hattori trying to control but Be Nize is working from the bottom.
Be Nize has his foot on Hattori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hattori works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Be Nize is trying to control the position but Hattori postures up.
Hattori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Be Nize is keeping the position for now.
Be Nize keeping moving, preventing Hattori from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Be Nize escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hattori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hattori's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Be Nize is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hattori stands and throws Be Nize's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (5) vs (0) Be Nize
Be Nize tries to buck Hattori off but Hattori is having none of it.
Hattori has hold of Be Nize's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Be Nize seems comfortable defending it but Hattori has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Be Nize is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Be Nize is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hattori couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Troy Hattori! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenuichio Harada (ranked 5629 p4p, 535 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 21758 p4p, 744 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kenuichio Harada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harada has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Karelin is trying to keep an underhook but Harada manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harada (2) vs (0) Karelin
Harada controlling the pace.
Karelin wants to control but Harada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karelin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harada is aware though and is defending well.
Harada won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harada slips nicely into half guard.
Karelin is trying is best to control the position here.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harada's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harada (2) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Harada has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Karelin is looking to control Harada but Harada is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Harada is really stuck here.
Karelin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Karelin is trying to stick to Harada's back but Harada is turning into Karelin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Karelin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Harada. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (4) vs (4) Karelin
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin controlling the position.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karelin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (4) vs (6) Karelin
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Harada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (6) vs (6) Karelin
Karelin pulls Harada in close to his closed guard and prevents Harada from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karelin is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Harada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Harada trying to mount his opponent but Karelin defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harada is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin is trying to keep Harada in close.
Harada stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has control of Harada's left arm, preventing Harada from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Harada won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Harada controlling him for the moment.
Harada is looking to pass into half guard but Karelin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Karelin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (6) vs (8) Karelin
Karelin 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.
Karelin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harada dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (8) vs (8) Karelin
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has control of Harada's left arm, preventing Harada from doing any damage.
Karelin 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.
Karelin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Harada uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harada (11) vs (8) Karelin
Harada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
Karelin tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harada wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
Harada wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Karelin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control but Harada flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Harada (14) vs (8) Karelin
Harada is not going to allow Karelin to sit and survive in this position.
Harada keeps control of the position as Karelin tries to break free.
Karelin wants to control his opponent's hands but Harada gets his hands free.
Karelin tries to roll but Harada sticks to his back.
Karelin trying to control but not successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harada is hanging on to Karelin's back as he tries to escape.
Harada is riding his opponent, not letting Karelin buck him off.
Karelin wants to control his opponent's hands but Harada gets his hands free.
Karelin tries to escape but Harada has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Harada.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Karelin right now.
Karelin turns into Harada and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (14) vs (10) Karelin
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Harada is retaining full guard.
Harada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin keeps trying to improve his position.
Karelin trying to control but Harada is working from the bottom.
Karelin is looking to advance position but Harada has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harada (18) vs (10) Karelin
Harada prevents Karelin from getting the reversal.
Harada controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to hold on but Harada pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin tries to reverse the position but Harada maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harada takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
An out of breath Kenuichio Harada 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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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 4907 p4p, 510 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 5299 p4p, 537 weight class). Byhenikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harbinger. 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 2 wins and 3 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Byhenikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Byhenikov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (4) Gracie
Byhenikov is keeping busy.
Byhenikov wants to escape the position.
Byhenikov breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Byhenikov pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byhenikov is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Gracie 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.
Byhenikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Byhenikov keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (8) vs (4) Gracie
Byhenikov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Byhenikov tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Byhenikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie just trying to survive but Byhenikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Byhenikov keeps control of the position.
Byhenikov looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Byhenikov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but Gracie doesn't allow it.
Byhenikov goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Gracie turns into him and now he's in Byhenikov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byhenikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Byhenikov passes into half guard.
Byhenikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (6) Gracie
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie tries to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
Byhenikov looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie prevents Byhenikov from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Byhenikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie has given up his back. Will we see Byhenikov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (19) vs (6) Gracie
Byhenikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie 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.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Gracie pulls Byhenikov in to control the position.
Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (22) vs (6) Gracie
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie keeps Byhenikov under control for a moment.
Gracie is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Byhenikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Byhenikov's best efforts.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets full guard.
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Byhenikov is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Byhenikov is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (22) vs (8) Gracie
Byhenikov 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.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Byhenikov is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byhenikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (24) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
Byhenikov stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (27) vs (8) Gracie
Byhenikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (29) vs (8) Gracie
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (32) vs (8) Gracie
Byhenikov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gracie is in real trouble here. Byhenikov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gracie is tapping out! Byhenikov wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Santiago Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 10183 p4p, 814 weight class) and Devon Smith (ranked 13877 p4p, 828 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 London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Devon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Roman has a takedown stuffed.
Roman tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Roman is stalling in the full guard.
Roman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pulls Roman in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roman'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.
Smith 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.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to control.
Roman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roman advances to half guard.
Roman is taking a breather. Smith 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman prevents Smith from improving his position.
Roman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Roman is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Roman seems content to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Roman is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Roman content to control rather than advance.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman is working hard here to advance position.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Roman is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Roman slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Roman from advancing position.
Smith tries to roll over but Roman keeps him under control.
Roman slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to hold on to Roman's head to control him but Roman postures up.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roman controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith 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.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Roman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pulling down on Roman's head. It's preventing any offense from Roman, at least for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roman 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!
Smith trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Roman gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Roman takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Greco Roman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 2296 p4p, 248 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 836 p4p, 111 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Diary of a Madman. On his way into the cage it seems that David Morrison has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Morrison seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison looks for a takedown but Keosayan sprawls well.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Morrison avoids it easily.
Keosayan clinches with his opponent.
Keosayan gets underhooks to prevent Morrison's takedown attempt.
Morrison wants the takedown. Keosayan is fighting it off but Morrison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Keosayan's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan wants to control the position but Morrison says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Keosayan is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison is pressing down on Keosayan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keosayan is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
Keosayan is trying to control but can't.
Morrison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keosayan defends it well.
Keosayan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keosayan defends it well.
Morrison is looking for a kimura but Keosayan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
Morrison trying to advance position but Keosayan counters by regaining guard.
Morrison passes Keosayan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morrison content to control rather than advance.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Keosayan is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
Morrison 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.
Keosayan is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard.
Morrison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keosayan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keosayan is looking for a triangle here but Morrison uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan is trying to improve his position.
Keosayan is trying to control Morrison's posture but Morrison avoids it.
Morrison trying to control the action but Keosayan is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan can't do much from the bottom here.
Morrison is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keosayan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morrison trying to control the position but Keosayan is working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Keosayan is right now.
Keosayan tries to improve position but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is trying to control Morrison's posture but Morrison avoids it.
Keosayan is looking for a sweep.
Morrison taking a break here but Keosayan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Keosayan tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Keosayan is staying active underneath Morrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison prevents Keosayan from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keosayan is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Keosayan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morrison has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (8) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan manages to get back to half guard.
Keosayan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morrison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morrison advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
Keosayan is staying active underneath Morrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keosayan trying to control here.
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard but Morrison has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (11) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is stalling here but it's allowed Keosayan to get half guard.
Morrison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Keosayan trying to hold on to Morrison's head to control him but Morrison postures up.
Morrison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (14) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan is looking to improve his position but Morrison isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Keosayan wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
Morrison wants to take a breather but Keosayan is having none of it.
Keosayan actively working from the bottom here.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Keosayan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keosayan looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to pass to full mount but Keosayan defends it.
Keosayan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (14) vs (4) Keosayan
Keosayan tries to keep control of the position but Morrison is staying busy.
Keosayan keeps control of the position easily here as Morrison tries to buck him off.
Keosayan looking for the choke from the back.
Keosayan is looking to control Morrison but Morrison is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is trying to control but Morrison is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Morrison tries to reverse the position but Keosayan maintains control.
Keosayan tries to control but Morrison wriggling away.
Morrison is trying desperately to improve position.
Keosayan trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Keosayan is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keosayan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keosayan content to stall in guard here.
Morrison wants to control the position but Keosayan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Keosayan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan wants to advance to full mount but Morrison doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Morrison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keosayan defends well.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Keosayan pushes down on Morrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keosayan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keosayan stalling away here and it's allowed Morrison to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
A victorious David Morrison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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