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WVTSW S01 WK2B PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 3089 p4p, 286 weight class) and Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2430 p4p, 239 weight class). Black comes into the arena with The Dicks - Rich Daddy blaring out of the sound system. Diyorbek Nurudinov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Diyorbek Nurudinov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurudinov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nurudinov drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
Nurudinov is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nurudinov down to the mat. Nurudinov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nurudinov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Black tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurudinov is in Black's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (0) vs (2) Nurudinov
Nurudinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nurudinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Black'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black keeping full guard, as Nurudinov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurudinov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (0) vs (5) Nurudinov
Nurudinov is trying to get an arm triangle but Black is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurudinov tries for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurudinov is trying to get an arm triangle but Black is defending well.
Nurudinov is trying to get an arm triangle but Black is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Black is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nurudinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nurudinov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Black is looking for a sweep. Nurudinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurudinov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurudinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurudinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Nurudinov is still trying to improve position.
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurudinov defends well.
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurudinov defends well.
Nurudinov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Black manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (5) Nurudinov
Nurudinov keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurudinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Nurudinov's legs - danger averted.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurudinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black forces his way into half guard.
Black is working for a kimura but Nurudinov is defending it quite comfortably.
Nurudinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurudinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov actively working from the bottom here.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nurudinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nurudinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Nurudinov defends the submission attempt.
Nurudinov is looking to improve his position.
Nurudinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nurudinov is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurudinov defends it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurudinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (7) Nurudinov
Nurudinov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurudinov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurudinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurudinov defends it easily.
Nurudinov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nurudinov is looking to advance position but Black has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (6) vs (7) Nurudinov
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Black looking for a guillotine from mount but Nurudinov is having none of it.
Black looking for a guillotine from mount but Nurudinov is having none of it.
Nurudinov working to try and regain half guard.
Black is working for a guillotine from mount but Nurudinov frees his head quite easily.
Nurudinov is looking to improve his position but Black isn't that keen on the idea.
Black looking to secure an arm triangle but Nurudinov defends it well.
Nurudinov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Black is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nurudinov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nurudinov shrugs it off.
Nurudinov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurudinov keeps working.
Nurudinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nurudinov keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Nurudinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurudinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurudinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black forces his way into half guard.
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Nurudinov is defending well.
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Nurudinov is defending well.
Nurudinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nurudinov keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Black won't allow Nurudinov to sweep him here.
Nurudinov looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black wants to control from the top but Nurudinov keeps moving.
Nurudinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurudinov, not yet.
Nurudinov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Black uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Black (9) vs (7) Nurudinov
Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nurudinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Black tries for a kimura but Nurudinov is defending well.
Nurudinov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (9) vs (11) Nurudinov
Nurudinov has the hooks in. Black is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nurudinov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Black defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nurudinov's arms.
Black tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nurudinov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Black to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Black shrugs it off.
Nurudinov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Black has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Black! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (11) vs (11) Nurudinov
Black is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurudinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurudinov 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.
Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurudinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurudinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Nurudinov.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurudinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Nurudinov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (11) vs (13) Nurudinov
Nurudinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurudinov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Black looking for a guillotine here but Nurudinov defends easily.
Black looking to control.
Nurudinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurudinov has gone for a leg lock! Black slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurudinov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (13) vs (13) Nurudinov
Nurudinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurudinov, not yet.
Nurudinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Black is heads and Nurudinov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Nurudinov wins on points by 14 to 13. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Haggar (ranked 3821 p4p, 321 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11103 p4p, 426 weight class). Helio Kimura has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mike Haggar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura darts in and clinches Haggar up against the cage.
Haggar has Kimura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kimura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haggar is working for takedown but Kimura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haggar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kimura pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Haggar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura has managed to clinch.
Haggar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kimura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haggar fails to land the takedown.
Kimura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kimura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kimura gets underhooks to prevent Haggar's takedown attempt.
Haggar goes for a takedown attempt but Kimura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura jumps guard and drags Haggar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Haggar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Haggar (3) vs (0) Kimura
Haggar tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura keeping his opponent close.
Haggar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kimura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haggar's guard! Nice work there by Kimura! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haggar (3) vs (2) Kimura
Haggar trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura passes Haggar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Haggar trying to get back to full guard but Kimura takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Haggar (3) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Haggar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Haggar (3) vs (8) Kimura
Haggar tries to break free.
What can Haggar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Haggar is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeps control of the position easily here as Haggar tries to buck him off.
Kimura keeps control of the position as Haggar tries to break free.
Kimura controls the position.
Haggar tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Haggar can't escape the position.
Kimura controlling the position well here. Haggar rolled but Kimura kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar rolls, trying to escape but Kimura keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the action.
Kimura is hanging on to Haggar's back as he tries to escape.
Haggar just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Haggar can't escape the position.
Kimura controls the position.
I really don't envy Haggar right now.
Kimura controls the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Haggar wants to control his opponent's hands but Kimura gets his hands free.
Haggar tries to break free.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Haggar right now.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Haggar tries to roll but Kimura sticks to his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Haggar trying to control the action but Kimura just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kimura controlling the positon.
Haggar can't escape the position.
Kimura keeps control of the position easily here as Haggar tries to buck him off.
Haggar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling from the back.
Haggar tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kimura's guard. Nice work there by Haggar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haggar (5) vs (8) Kimura
Haggar being controlled here momentarily.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has his hands on Haggar's head, controlling the position.
Haggar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haggar looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haggar (5) vs (10) Kimura
We've been hearing good reports from Haggar'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.
Haggar trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura pushes down on Haggar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Haggar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well,Haggar is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Haggar is trying to control but Kimura passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Haggar (5) vs (13) Kimura
A lull in the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Haggar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Haggar is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura taking a breather here.
Haggar is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 13 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1370 p4p, 153 weight class) and Ushat Belov (ranked 3011 p4p, 281 weight class). Sparxx comes to the cage accompanied by Thug Life - Lugz. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ushat Belov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx dives in and grabs Belov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belov pushes down on Sparxx's head and hops out.
Belov wants to counter with a clinch but Sparxx pushes him away.
Belov moves into the clinch successfully.
Belov jumps guard and drags Sparxx to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Belov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belov trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Belov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx trying to control but Belov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belov keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belov has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparxx passes into half guard.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Belov is defending well.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx 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.
Belov keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DOG HOUSE!!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Belov looking for a sweep. Not yet Belov, not yet.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Belov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Belov keeps moving.
Sparxx 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.
Belov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparxx is aware though and is defending well.
Sparxx pushes down on Belov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belov has a hand on Sparxx's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sparxx takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (3) vs (0) Belov
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Belov is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Belov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Belov shrugs it off.
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belov is working to get back to half guard.
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Sparxx is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Belov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Belov shrugs it off.
Belov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparxx tries to control but Belov wriggling away.
Belov is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belov is still trying to improve position.
Sparxx trying to control but Belov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx is working for a guillotine from mount but Belov frees his head quite easily.
Belov tries to hold on but Sparxx postures up.
Belov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparxx pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Belov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sparxx has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (6) vs (0) Belov
Belov rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
Belov is keeping busy.
Belov showing good submission defense here.
Sparxx trying to control momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Belov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Belov breaks Sparxx's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (2) Belov
Belov wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Belov wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Belov trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx trying to keep a closed guard but Belov is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (8) vs (2) Belov
Sparxx thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparxx forces his way into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belov wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sparxx is looking for a kimura here.
Belov is looking to improve his position.
Sparxx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belov defends it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Belov gets full guard.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Belov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Belov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Belov working a defensive guard here.
Belov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Belov keeps moving.
Sparxx won't allow Belov to sweep him here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx pushing down on Belov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sparxx is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belov is just riding it out for now. Sparxx eventually gives up the hold.
Belov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Belov won't allow it.
Sparxx is trying to control. Belov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparxx pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Belov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belov is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx seems to be working for a kimura but Belov defends the submission attempt.
Belov is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sparxx passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (11) vs (2) Belov
Belov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sparxx looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Belov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to control but Belov wriggling away.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Belov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Belov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control but Belov is having none of it.
Belov regains half guard.
Sparxx wants to free his trapped foot but Belov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belov trying to control from the bottom.
Sparxx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belov wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparxx.
Sparxx is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belov is just riding it out for now. Sparxx eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyrone Sparxx waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 164 p4p, 23 weight class) and Seb Sha (ranked 1002 p4p, 138 weight class). Zexi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BRADIO-Flyers. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dai Zexi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Seb Sha!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zexi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sha to the mat! Sha manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zexi (2) vs (0) Sha
Sha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zexi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zexi stopping the sweep attempt from Sha.
Sha is still trying to improve position.
Sha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zexi is aware though and is defending well.
Zexi forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi is thwarting Sha's attempts to control the position.
Zexi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Zexi (5) vs (0) Sha
Sha 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: Zexi (5) vs (2) Sha
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi is trying to control the position but Sha postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sha lying in Zexi's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Zexi decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sha taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dai Zexi!
A relieved looking Dai Zexi 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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 1313 p4p, 181 weight class) and Trevor Fitch (ranked 5933 p4p, 461 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Trevor Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fitch on his heels. He'll look to pass Fitch's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Fitch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fitch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Fitch
Fitch is letting Dalton control him for a moment.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fitch for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fitch is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitch can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Dalton.
Dalton continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fitch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dalton just content to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fitch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dalton continues to hold on tight.
More hug and hope from Dalton.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Fitch is trying to improve his position.
Dalton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fitch should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dalton working away.
Dalton controlling the position from side mount.
Fitch struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fitch's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fitch is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is trying to improve his position.
Fitch is trying to escape the position but Dalton is controlling the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fitch's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Pacer Dalton 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 Mr Steel Penn (ranked 2646 p4p, 306 weight class) and Mozes Amaury (ranked 2149 p4p, 263 weight class). Amaury has chosen Vultures Fly as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Mr Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mozes Amaury!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn fails to land the takedown.
Amaury wants to counter the offense by Steel Penn and move into the clinch position.
Amaury forces Steel Penn back against the cage and clinches.
Steel Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amaury fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steel Penn tries to clinch there but Amaury circles away.
Amaury closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amaury tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Amaury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steel Penn to keep the fight standing.
Amaury jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steel Penn walks away with a smile on his face. Amaury gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mr Steel Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mozes Amaury.
Steel Penn takes the fight into the clinch.
Steel Penn wants to take the fight to the mat but Amaury manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants the takedown. Amaury is fighting it off but Steel Penn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Amaury's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (0) Amaury
Amaury has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Steel Penn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Amaury has tightened it up now! Steel Penn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mozes Amaury!
Mozes Amaury decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12049 p4p, 488 weight class) and Ricardinho Vieira (ranked 1711 p4p, 212 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricardinho Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vieira tries to clinch but Deeds moves out of range.
Deeds clinches up against the cage.
Vieira successfully pulls guard.
Deeds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Deeds tries to pass.
Deeds 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.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Deeds pushes his legs off easily.
Deeds pushes down on Vieira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds seems to be working for a kimura but Vieira defends the submission attempt.
Vieira 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Vieira wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy.
Vieira is staying active underneath Deeds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds slows the pace down in half guard.
Deeds prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Deeds trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deeds in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to work for an arm triangle but Vieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Deeds is looking for a kimura but Vieira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deeds to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds forces his way into half guard.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vieira defends it well.
Vieira tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Deeds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Deeds works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (3) vs (0) Vieira
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
Deeds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vieira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deeds off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (3) vs (4) Vieira
Deeds tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds regains half guard.
Deeds manages to get to full guard.
Deeds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeds, not yet.
Deeds is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Deeds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
Deeds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Deeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Deeds is retaining full guard.
Deeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeds, not yet.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeds, not yet.
Vieira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Deeds looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Deeds looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Deeds! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (7) vs (4) Vieira
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deeds slows the pace down.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Deeds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vieira tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
Deeds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well.
Vieira is looking to regain half guard here but Deeds keeps moving and retains side control.
Deeds trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Deeds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vieira sneaks back into half guard.
Vieira gets full guard.
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Deeds pushes his legs off easily.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Vieira working for a triangle but Deeds defends it easily.
Deeds trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deeds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deeds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 15576 p4p, 381 weight class) and Ebyn Dall (ranked 582 p4p, 72 weight class). Holzken comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Dall has chosen Under the Blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ebyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dall moves into the clinch successfully.
Dall turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holzken (0) vs (4) Dall
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holzken has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holzken is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dall off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holzken (4) vs (4) Dall
Dall felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Holzken controls the action.
I really don't envy Dall right now.
Holzken tightening his grip on Dall, looking for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken controlling the position well here. Dall rolled but Holzken kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall tries to escape the position.
Holzken is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dall 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 Holzken gets his way!
Holzken gets his hands free as Dall looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Holzken's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holzken is persistently looking for the submission but Dall is defending it well.
Dall is trying to break free.
Dall trying to control the hands but Holzken won't let him.
Holzken keeps control of the position as Dall tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Holzken.
Holzken is looking for a rear naked choke here but Dall reverses the position brilliantly into Holzken's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (4) vs (6) Dall
Dall stays in close to Holzken's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
Dall has gone for a leg lock! Holzken slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (6) vs (6) Dall
Holzken trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holzken defends well.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to control the position but Holzken says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Holzken seems content to control.
Holzken trying to mount his opponent but Dall defends it.
Dall is trying to control but Holzken passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (9) vs (6) Dall
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control the position but Dall is working away.
Dall can't do much from the bottom here.
Dall being controlled for a moment.
Dall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holzken's best efforts.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Holzken is looking to advance position but Dall won't allow it.
Holzken is thwarting Dall's attempts to control the position.
Dall moves into full guard.
Holzken avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holzken passes Dall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken 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 Holzken in particular looking to stall.
Holzken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dall is just riding it out for now. Holzken eventually gives up the hold.
Dall wants to control but Holzken is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holzken is working away from the top position though.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Holzken content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dall wants to control the action here but instead Holzken manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (12) vs (6) Dall
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is looking to work his way around to Dall's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Holzken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dall is looking to escape.
Dall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Holzken seems content to control.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
Dall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Holzken uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (15) vs (6) Dall
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to improve his position.
Holzken trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holzken content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control from half guard but Dall is working away.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holzken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holzken trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holzken passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (18) vs (6) Dall
Holzken is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dall's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control the position but Dall is working away.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Holzken trying to control the position but Dall is working away.
Dall manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Holzken controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
Rodney Holzken 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 featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2074 p4p, 208 weight class) and Segey Taranin (ranked 1931 p4p, 195 weight class). Diame Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Get It On The Floor. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diame Jr gets tackled into the cage by Taranin. Taranin maintains the clinch.
Diame Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taranin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diame Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taranin uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diame Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame Jr (2) vs (0) Taranin
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Diame Jr preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diame Jr defends well.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
Taranin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diame Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (5) vs (0) Taranin
Taranin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diame Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taranin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranin trying to hold on to Diame Jr's head to control him but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr wants to take a breather but Taranin is having none of it.
Diame Jr is looking to pass Taranin's guard but actually Taranin recovers to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diame Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taranin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
Taranin has control of Diame Jr's left arm, preventing Diame Jr from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diame Jr trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin is trying to keep Diame Jr in close.
Diame Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (8) vs (0) Taranin
Taranin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diame Jr (10) vs (0) Taranin
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Taranin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diame Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diame Jr tries to control but Taranin wriggling away.
Taranin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diame Jr is really struggling to control Taranin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Taranin to get half guard.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Taranin won't allow it.
Diame Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taranin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taranin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taranin.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diame Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taranin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Diame Jr should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Taranin has tightened it up now! Diame Jr should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Segey Taranin!
After winning the bout, Segey Taranin 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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