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ADWGC Tokyo 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Marais (ranked 4558 p4p, 204 weight class) and Kassim Suluhu (ranked 3995 p4p, 184 weight class). Marais comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - Come Out And Play. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Brian Marais! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kassim Suluhu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marais shoots in but Suluhu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suluhu gets a double leg takedown into Marais's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marais (0) vs (2) Suluhu
Marais trying to control the position.
Suluhu wants to pass the guard but Marais is keeping the position.
Marais working for submissions but it's allowed Suluhu to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (0) vs (5) Suluhu
Marais manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marais trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Suluhu manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (0) vs (8) Suluhu
Marais is desperately trying to improve his position but Suluhu has a good base and remains in mount.
Suluhu controlling his opponent.
It looks like Suluhu 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marais wants to control but Suluhu is having none of it.
Suluhu controlling the position easily from mount.
Marais wants to hold on but Suluhu pushes him away.
Marais is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suluhu controlling from the full mount.
Suluhu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marais is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suluhu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu is looking to work his way around to Marais's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Suluhu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marais regains half guard.
Marais is looking to get back to full guard here but Suluhu has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (0) vs (11) Suluhu
Marais is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 805 Beast's House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Suluhu advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marais (0) vs (13) Suluhu
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Marais bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marais (2) vs (13) Suluhu
Suluhu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marais trying to control the position from guard on top but Suluhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marais wants to pass the guard but Suluhu is keeping the position.
Suluhu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marais is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu wants to hit a switch here but Marais passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Suluhu there! Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (5) vs (13) Suluhu
Marais is looking to work his way around to Suluhu's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Marais trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suluhu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marais trying to control the action but Suluhu is working from the bottom.
Suluhu keeping control of the position.
Marais trying to control from half guard but Suluhu is working away.
Suluhu keeping control of the position.
Marais trying to control from Suluhu's half guard. Suluhu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suluhu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suluhu wants to sweep but no luck.
Marais drops back, looking for a kneebar! Suluhu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Suluhu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Suluhu! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marais (5) vs (17) Suluhu
Suluhu advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marais (5) vs (19) Suluhu
Marais is trying to escape the mount.
Marais has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Marais (5) vs (22) Suluhu
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marais is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Suluhu gets his way!
Marais trying to control but not successfully.
Suluhu is looking for the choke from the back position but Marais is controlling his hands well.
Suluhu controlling from the back.
Suluhu is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marais knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marais for a finish.
Suluhu biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marais tries to roll but Suluhu sticks to his back.
Marais is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Suluhu gets his way!
Marais rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marais wants to control but Suluhu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marais wants to get back to full guard.
Marais trying to control here.
Marais wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Suluhu is thwarting Marais's attempts to control the position.
Suluhu is taking a breather. Marais 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.
Marais trying to hold on to Suluhu's head to control him but Suluhu postures up.
Marais is trying to control but Suluhu manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (5) vs (25) Suluhu
Marais prevents Suluhu from taking his back.
Suluhu controlling from the full mount.
Suluhu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marais has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marais is looking to improve his position but Suluhu isn't that keen on the idea.
Suluhu controlling the position easily from mount.
Marais tries to hold on but Suluhu postures up.
Marais sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Suluhu seems content to control.
Let's hope that Suluhu 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.
Marais works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marais being controlled here, momentarily.
Marais looking for a sweep. Not yet Marais, not yet.
Suluhu postures up.
Suluhu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marais 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: Marais (7) vs (25) Suluhu
Suluhu keeping hold of Marais's head, controlling as best he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu wants to get back to full guard.
Marais trying to control the action but Suluhu is working from the bottom.
Suluhu wants to improve his position but Marais is controlling well.
Marais trying to control from half guard but Suluhu is working away.
Suluhu keeping hold of Marais's head, controlling as best he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marais looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marais seems to be looking for submissions.
Marais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suluhu keeps working.
Suluhu is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marais slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suluhu wins on points by 25 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Kassim Suluhu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Brian Marais spoke after the fight, saying 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between On A Mission (ranked 22621 p4p, 682 weight class) and Gawain Lot (ranked 20558 p4p, 660 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; On A Mission! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gawain Lot!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lot scores with a takedown into Mission's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mission (0) vs (2) Lot
Lot has gone for a leg lock! Mission slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lot's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mission (2) vs (2) Lot
Lot 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.
Mission is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mission advances to half guard.
Lot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mission stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mission passes Lot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mission sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mission is keen to just control but Lot is a slippery customer.
Well, if Mission is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lot is looking to improve his position.
Mission is keen to just control but Lot is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mission perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lot is looking to improve his position.
Lot is still trying to improve position.
Lot won't allow Mission to pass to mount.
Mission takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mission is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mission looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mission wants to pass the guard but Lot is defending well.
Lot is looking for a sweep. Mission is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mission controlling the action here.
Lot is refusing to be controlled, as Mission sits in half guard.
Mission is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lot defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mission is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mission is looking to take a break and control but Lot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lot is looking for a sweep. Mission is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mission is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mission in particular looking to stall.
Mission is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mission keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lot is looking to improve his position.
Mission is trying to control. Lot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mission perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lot is refusing to be controlled, as Mission sits in half guard.
Lot wants to improve his position but Mission is controlling well.
Mission stalling away here and it's allowed Lot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mission's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mission wants to pass the guard but Lot is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mission is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mission advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mission (5) vs (2) Lot
Mission is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mission has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lot is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mission yanks on the arm and Lot is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mission.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). On A Mission! |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alex Kamenski (ranked 6922 p4p, 621 weight class) and Dansen Chayambuka (ranked 4677 p4p, 516 weight class). Chayambuka has chosen Spider Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dansen Chayambuka enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alex Kamenski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Dansen Chayambuka!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenski drives through with a takedown into Chayambuka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenski (2) vs (0) Chayambuka
Chayambuka looking for a triangle here. Kamenski is fighting it but it looks tight! Chayambuka pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kamenski is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dansen Chayambuka!
In his post fight interview, Dansen Chayambuka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brotha Gracie (ranked 2970 p4p, 382 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 3292 p4p, 417 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin'. Keita is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Secka - Pointure . This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Brotha Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Keita has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Keita is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Keita down to the mat. Keita avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Keita
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keita is trying to get back to full guard.
Keita actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Keita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keita keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Keita is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Keita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keita tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Keita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keita is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Keita's legs - danger averted.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Keita. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Keita
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keita has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Keita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Keita tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is staying tight to Keita's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie'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.
Keita can't do much from the bottom here.
Keita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Keita
Keita really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keita is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie has control of Keita's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Keita regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Keita is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keita manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (8) vs (4) Keita
Keita 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.
Gracie tries to roll but Keita sticks to his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keita is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Keita 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.
Gracie showing good submission defense here.
Keita looking to hold on to the position here but Gracie rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Keita from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking to pass the guard.
Keita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keita passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Keita is very close to passing his half guard.
Keita is working for a submission of some sort.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keita is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is staying active underneath Keita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keita seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is not content to let Keita control the position.
Keita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keita is working for a submission of some sort.
Keita seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keita is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keita pulls his head out easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Keita keeps him under control.
Keita wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Keita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Keita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keita moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (7) Keita
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A victorious Brotha Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 921 p4p, 137 weight class) and Konstantin Sokolov (ranked 1383 p4p, 205 weight class). Skovgaard comes into the arena with Second Reality blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Skovgaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Konstantin Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Skovgaard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sokolov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sokolov. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (2) Sokolov
Sokolov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skovgaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokolov passes Skovgaard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokolov is keen to just control but Skovgaard is a slippery customer.
Sokolov wants to pass the guard but Skovgaard is defending well.
Well, if Sokolov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
My spies in The Basement inform me that Sokolov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Skovgaard is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov trying to pass the guard but Skovgaard defending well.
Sokolov is working for a submission of some sort.
Sokolov is looking for a kimura but Skovgaard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sokolov to get the leverage.
Skovgaard tries to get to full guard but Sokolov has control of the leg.
Skovgaard gets back to full guard.
Sokolov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (5) Sokolov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard manages to get back to half guard.
Skovgaard wants to improve his position but Sokolov is controlling well.
Sokolov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skovgaard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Skovgaard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sokolov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Skovgaard! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (8) Sokolov
Skovgaard is trying to escape the mount.
Sokolov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Skovgaard is now in Sokolov's guard. A big mistake from Sokolov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (2) vs (8) Sokolov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokolov is keeping the position for now.
Sokolov 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.
Sokolov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skovgaard passes Sokolov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokolov is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to control but Skovgaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sokolov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokolov won't allow Skovgaard to pass to mount.
Skovgaard passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (5) vs (8) Sokolov
Sokolov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sokolov is trying to control but Skovgaard passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (8) vs (8) Sokolov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skovgaard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sokolov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Skovgaard but great work by Sokolov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Skovgaard (8) vs (12) Sokolov
Skovgaard is trying to get back to half guard.
Sokolov wants to control for a moment but Skovgaard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sokolov wants to pass to mount but Skovgaard is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sokolov trying to move into half guard but instead Skovgaard has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (10) vs (12) Sokolov
Sokolov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skovgaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokolov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokolov looking for subs off his back but Skovgaard has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to improve his position but Skovgaard is controlling well.
Sokolov is staying active underneath Skovgaard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sokolov gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard trying to control but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skovgaard is really struggling to control Sokolov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sokolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokolov keeping full guard, as Skovgaard tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokolov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (10) vs (14) Sokolov
Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
Skovgaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sokolov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokolov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sokolov is looking to stall here but Skovgaard recovers full guard.
Skovgaard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to pass the guard but Skovgaard is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov trying to control but Skovgaard is working from the bottom.
Skovgaard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sokolov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (10) vs (17) Sokolov
Sokolov swings around for an armbar but Skovgaard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sokolov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (12) vs (17) Sokolov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov trying to keep a closed guard but Skovgaard is proving a slippery customer.
Skovgaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokolov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (12) vs (19) Sokolov
Skovgaard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sokolov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (12) vs (22) Sokolov
Sokolov is looking to take a break and control but Skovgaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skovgaard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov looking to control but instead Skovgaard has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Skovgaard tries to get to full guard but Sokolov has control of the leg.
Sokolov trying to work for an americana but Skovgaard has managed to regain full guard.
Skovgaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Skovgaard, not yet.
Skovgaard is looking for a triangle but Sokolov pushes his legs off easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skovgaard is keeping the position for now.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Skovgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov slips nicely into half guard.
Skovgaard is trying to get back to full guard.
Sokolov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Skovgaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sokolov is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to control from the top but Skovgaard keeps moving.
Sokolov forces his way into half guard.
Skovgaard wants to improve his position but Sokolov is controlling well.
Sokolov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skovgaard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sokolov.
Sokolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skovgaard keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sokolov wins on points by 22 to 12.
After winning the bout, Konstantin Sokolov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 12593 p4p, 671 weight class) and Spank Crank (ranked 3070 p4p, 397 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Freddy Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Spank Crank!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crank instigates a clinch.
Crank is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Crank persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Crank
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Crank is proving a slippery customer.
Crank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crank wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crank looking to pass the guard.
Crank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee wants to control but Crank passes easily into half guard.
Crank is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee tries to roll over but Crank keeps him under control.
Crank is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to improve his position but Crank is controlling well.
Crank tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Lee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee tries to roll over but Crank keeps him under control.
Crank tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crank's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Crank
Lee looking for the RNC.
Crank is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crank fending off the submission attempt from Lee.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee has the hooks in. Crank is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crank tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee biding his time, controlling Crank.
Crank rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Crank takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Crank working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control from the top but Crank keeps moving.
Crank wants to hit a switch here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crank there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Crank
Lee controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to control but Crank is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Crank is now in Lee's guard. A big mistake from Lee there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Crank
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee 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: Lee (9) vs (4) Crank
Crank trying to control here.
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crank! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (12) vs (4) Crank
Crank sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Crank is defending the position.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Crank is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crank is trying to control but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (15) vs (4) Crank
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crank is looking to escape.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee wants to control the pace but Crank is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee is really struggling to control Crank but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Crank to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Crank shrugs it off.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (18) vs (4) Crank
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crank is in bad spot here.
Lee is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Crank is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Lee! |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 3669 p4p, 450 weight class) and Dalibor Drahomir (ranked 1091 p4p, 164 weight class). Drahomir comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Outspoken kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dalibor Drahomir!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jitsu scores with a takedown into Drahomir's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (0) Drahomir
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Drahomir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Drahomir keeps moving.
Jitsu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drahomir looking for a sweep. Not yet Drahomir, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drahomir trying to control the position.
Jitsu won't allow Drahomir to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drahomir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Drahomir keeps moving.
Drahomir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jitsu defends well.
Jitsu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jitsu trying to control but Drahomir is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Drahomir keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drahomir looking for a sweep. Not yet Drahomir, not yet.
Drahomir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jitsu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (2) Drahomir
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir tries to free his leg and advance position but Jitsu is retaining full guard.
Jitsu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jitsu wants to sweep here but Drahomir controlling him for the moment.
Drahomir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drahomir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (2) vs (5) Drahomir
Jitsu is trying to work for a sweep but Drahomir has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jitsu (2) vs (7) Drahomir
Jitsu is looking to get to half guard.
Drahomir working for a guillotine from mount but Jitsu is in no mood to give up.
Jitsu working to try and regain half guard.
Drahomir is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu regains half guard.
Jitsu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drahomir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jitsu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Drahomir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drahomir is sitting in close to Jitsu's body. Jitsu has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Drahomir is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Drahomir is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jitsu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jiu Jitsu!
Jiu Jitsu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 2278 p4p, 314 weight class) and Mr Steel Penn (ranked 3187 p4p, 406 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shifter swivels and escapes.
Shifter moves into range and clinches up with Steel Penn.
Steel Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shifter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shifter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shifter has Steel Penn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steel Penn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel Penn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shifter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shape Shifter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Steel Penn.
Steel Penn has Shifter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shifter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter stops a takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
Shifter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shifter (4) vs (0) Steel Penn
Shifter happy to just control the position for now.
Shifter trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shifter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steel Penn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shifter's guard! Nice work there by Steel Penn! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (4) vs (2) Steel Penn
Shifter has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Shifter controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Shifter is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn passes Shifter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn is keen to just control but Shifter is a slippery customer.
Steel Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shifter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shifter (8) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shifter looking to control but Steel Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shifter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to work his way around to Steel Penn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Steel Penn 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.
Shifter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shifter is aware though and is defending well.
Shifter trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter is really struggling to control Steel Penn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is stalling in the full guard.
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Shifter from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shifter defends it easily.
Shifter is pushing down on Steel Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shifter controlling the action here.
Steel Penn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Shifter is just content to waste time from the top position. Steel Penn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control the position.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Shifter wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Shifter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shifter trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has his feet on Shifter's thighs here. He's pushed Shifter off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Shifter screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Steel Penn!
A very excited looking Mr Steel Penn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 672 p4p, 107 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 2482 p4p, 332 weight class). Galanos comes into the arena with oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverio's choice of entrance music: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio tries to clinch but Galanos is having none of it.
Galanos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Galanos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galanos (4) vs (0) Silverio
Galanos has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silverio is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Galanos yanks on the arm and Silverio is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Galanos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hero Galanos!
An out of breath Hero Galanos 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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steel Grappler (ranked 19524 p4p, 658 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 3583 p4p, 443 weight class). Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grappler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Teló's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (0) Teló
Grappler is working for a kimura but Teló is defending it quite comfortably.
Grappler wants to pass the guard but Teló is defending well.
Grappler wants to work for an arm triangle but Teló is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grappler is looking to take a break and control but Teló is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler is looking for a kimura here.
Grappler is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teló does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Teló wants to get back to full guard.
Teló is pressing down on Grappler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teló 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.
Grappler looking to pass the guard.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler slips nicely into half guard.
Grappler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Teló doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grappler.
Grappler works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (0) Teló
Teló has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Grappler (8) vs (0) Teló
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Grappler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Teló knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Teló for a finish.
Teló is in bad spot here.
Teló is still trying to improve position.
Teló turns into Grappler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (8) vs (2) Teló
Teló is pushing down on Grappler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grappler is fighting to maintain full guard but Teló has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grappler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
Teló controlling the action here.
Teló trying to control the action but Grappler is working from the bottom.
Teló moves into full mount! Grappler won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (8) vs (5) Teló
Grappler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is working hard here to advance position.
Grappler gets back to half guard.
Grappler is trying to control but Teló passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (8) vs (8) Teló
Teló slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teló trying to control the position but Grappler is working away.
Teló takes a little break here. Grappler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is trying to improve his position.
Grappler regains half guard.
Teló is thwarting Grappler's attempts to control the position.
Grappler moves into full guard.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grappler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teló passes into half guard.
Grappler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grappler trying to control the position.
Teló thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Teló trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grappler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teló defends it easily.
Grappler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (10) vs (8) Teló
Grappler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grappler wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Teló working a defensive guard but Grappler passes into half guard.
Grappler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (13) vs (8) Teló
Teló wants to hold on but Grappler pushes him away.
Grappler fails to move to back control.
Grappler looking to control but Teló is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló is controlling an arm, preventing Grappler from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Teló is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grappler goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Teló turns into him and now he's in Grappler's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (13) vs (10) Teló
Grappler trying to control the position here.
Teló trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (13) vs (13) Teló
Teló is trying to get an arm triangle but Grappler is defending well.
Teló taking a breather here.
Teló is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grappler has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler gets back to half guard.
Teló passes into side control, despite Grappler's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (13) vs (16) Teló
Teló is trying to get an arm triangle but Grappler is defending well.
Teló is trying to get an arm triangle but Grappler is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grappler wants to control but Teló postures up.
Teló controlling from side mount.
Grappler gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló wins on points by 16 to 13. |
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