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CACC 9 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nuke Laloosh (ranked 2436 p4p, 303 weight class) and Jabbar Omarov (ranked 2393 p4p, 296 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Nuke Laloosh has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nuke Laloosh seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Nuke Laloosh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jabbar Omarov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laloosh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laloosh (2) vs (0) Omarov
Laloosh looking to improve position, pressing down on Omarov's thigh with his hand. Omarov seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Laloosh paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Laloosh's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Omarov picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jabbar Omarov!
Jabbar Omarov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 2655 p4p, 308 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19663 p4p, 578 weight class). Diaz comes to the ring accompanied by Feiticeira. Ronald Dela Rosa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz pulls Dela Rosa into guard.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dela Rosa defends it easily.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Dela Rosa defends easily.
Dela Rosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa 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.
Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard.
Dela Rosa 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.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dela Rosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dela Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Rosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Rosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dela Rosa escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Dela Rosa
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (3) Dela Rosa
Diaz stalling.
Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Dela Rosa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diaz pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (3) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Dela Rosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dela Rosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz is thwarting Dela Rosa's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dela Rosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz is keen to just control but Dela Rosa is a slippery customer.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diaz pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (3) Dela Rosa
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dela Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dela Rosa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (11) vs (3) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa tries to break free.
Diaz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz continues to stall.
Dela Rosa is really stuck here.
Diaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dela Rosa tries to escape the position.
Dela Rosa is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is really struggling to control Dela Rosa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Diaz has the hooks in. Dela Rosa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Diaz controls the position.
Dela Rosa turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (11) vs (5) Dela Rosa
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Rosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Rosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dela Rosa stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dela Rosa! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (11) vs (8) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz is trying to control Dela Rosa's posture but Dela Rosa avoids it.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Dela Rosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Rosa.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Dela Rosa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Rosa.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (11) vs (11) Dela Rosa
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dela Rosa goes for an armbar but Diaz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Diaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (13) vs (11) Dela Rosa
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (16) vs (11) Dela Rosa
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dela Rosa is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Rosa is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
A very excited looking Dick Diaz 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 Amand Toussaint (ranked 21863 p4p, 598 weight class) and Costa Ioannou (ranked 3548 p4p, 402 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Costa Ioannou!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ioannou gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toussaint (0) vs (2) Ioannou
Ioannou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toussaint doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ioannou.
Toussaint is in trouble now - Ioannou has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (0) vs (5) Ioannou
Toussaint is squirming around, avoiding Ioannou's attempts to control the action.
Ioannou with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Toussaint is looking to improve his position but Ioannou isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toussaint 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.
Toussaint 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: Toussaint (2) vs (5) Ioannou
Ioannou told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Toussaint drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ioannou manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Toussaint has Ioannou in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (7) Ioannou
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannou trying to control but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but Ioannou controlling him for the moment.
Toussaint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ioannou defends well.
Toussaint might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ioannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but Ioannou controlling him for the moment.
Toussaint is looking for a triangle but Ioannou pushes his legs off easily.
Toussaint working for submissions but it's allowed Ioannou to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ioannou wants to pass the guard but Toussaint is defending well.
Toussaint gets back to full guard.
Ioannou trying to control but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
Toussaint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ioannou is one step ahead there.
Ioannou forces his way into half guard.
Ioannou is trying to control. Toussaint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toussaint is looking to improve his position.
Toussaint is pressing down on Ioannou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint wants to sweep but no luck.
Ioannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toussaint is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ioannou is aware though and is defending well.
Toussaint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ioannou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ioannou passes Toussaint's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ioannou is trying to control the action in half guard but Toussaint is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toussaint actively working from the bottom here.
Ioannou trying to control from half guard but Toussaint is working away.
Ioannou prevents Toussaint from improving his position.
Toussaint gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toussaint is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (4) vs (7) Ioannou
Ioannou trying to keep a closed guard but Toussaint is proving a slippery customer.
Toussaint advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (7) vs (7) Ioannou
Toussaint is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ioannou has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toussaint moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toussaint (9) vs (7) Ioannou
Toussaint takes Ioannou's back. Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (12) vs (7) Ioannou
Ioannou is trying to break free.
Toussaint is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ioannou knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ioannou for a finish.
Ioannou trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint looking for the RNC.
Ioannou tries to roll but Toussaint sticks to his back.
Toussaint working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ioannou preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Toussaint.
Ioannou rolls, trying to escape but Toussaint keeps control of the position.
Toussaint looking for the RNC.
Toussaint not allowing Ioannou to control his hands.
Ioannou 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 Toussaint gets his way!
Toussaint avoiding Ioannou 's attempts to control his hands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou tries to roll but Toussaint sticks to his back.
Toussaint is looking for the choke from the back position but Ioannou is controlling his hands well.
Toussaint is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ioannou defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ioannou showing good submission defense here.
Ioannou tries to escape but Toussaint has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toussaint working for a choke but Ioannou is defending well.
Toussaint is looking for the choke from the back position but Ioannou is controlling his hands well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ioannou escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (12) vs (9) Ioannou
Toussaint wants to improve his position but Ioannou is controlling well.
Ioannou is trying to work for a kimura but Toussaint is defending well.
Toussaint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toussaint gets full guard.
Ioannou drops back looking for a leg! Toussaint is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toussaint manages to kick Ioannou off! Ioannou jumps back into Toussaint's guard.
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Ioannou from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint 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: Toussaint (14) vs (9) Ioannou
Toussaint is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ioannou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toussaint.
Ioannou wants to control but Toussaint is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toussaint looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Toussaint wants to pass the guard but Ioannou is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou wants to control but Toussaint is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toussaint looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toussaint is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Toussaint is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ioannou is trying to maintain the position but Toussaint is very close to passing his half guard.
Toussaint is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ioannou defends it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint uses his free foot to push down on Ioannou's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ioannou. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (17) vs (9) Ioannou
Ioannou gets back to half guard.
Toussaint is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Toussaint wants to pass to mount but Ioannou is defending the position.
Ioannou looking for submissions off his back.
Toussaint looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Toussaint is looking for a kimura here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou tries to get to full guard but Toussaint has control of the leg.
Ioannou actively working from the bottom here.
Ioannou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toussaint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ioannou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou working a defensive guard here.
Toussaint passes Ioannou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ioannou manages to get to full guard.
Ioannou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toussaint gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toussaint is pushing down on Ioannou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ioannou is fighting to maintain full guard but Toussaint has managed to sneak the leg through.
Toussaint passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (20) vs (9) Ioannou
Toussaint thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ioannou prevents Toussaint from moving into mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou keeps Toussaint under control for a moment.
Toussaint working away.
Toussaint swings around for an armbar but Ioannou sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Toussaint's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (20) vs (11) Ioannou
Toussaint lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (22) vs (11) Ioannou
Ioannou has his foot on Toussaint's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toussaint works his way back into a safe position though.
Ioannou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toussaint is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ioannou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ioannou looks winded!
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toussaint works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Toussaint is working for a kimura but Ioannou is defending it quite comfortably.
Toussaint seems to be looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ioannou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ioannou won't allow Toussaint to pass to mount.
Ioannou gets full guard.
Ioannou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toussaint's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (22) vs (13) Ioannou
Toussaint 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.
Toussaint working for a triangle but Ioannou defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ioannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toussaint is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint takes the fight on points by 22 to 13. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15099 p4p, 613 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 4201 p4p, 466 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the ring accompanied by Harbinger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Queen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Queen
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Byhenikov is pushing down on Queen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Queen is fighting to maintain full guard but Byhenikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byhenikov wants to take a breather but Queen is having none of it.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Queen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byhenikov trying to control the action but Queen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov trying to advance position but Queen counters by regaining guard.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov passes Queen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Queen
Byhenikov 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.
Queen stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
Byhenikov is looking to take a break and control but Queen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Queen stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Queen prevents Byhenikov from improving position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Queen tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Queen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Queen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (7) vs (0) Queen
Byhenikov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Queen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (7) vs (2) Queen
Byhenikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Queen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (9) vs (2) Queen
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Queen is retaining full guard.
Byhenikov passes Queen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Queen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Byhenikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Queen sees it coming and defends easily.
Queen wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Queen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Queen is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Queen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Queen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (9) vs (6) Queen
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Queen working away.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Queen keeps moving and retains side control.
Byhenikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov is refusing to be controlled, as Queen sits in half guard.
Queen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Byhenikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Queen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Queen defends it easily.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Queen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Queen passes into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Queen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byhenikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Queen controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Queen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Queen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byhenikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Queen is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Queen trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Queen wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Queen trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Queen won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Queen wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Byhenikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Queen controlling him for the moment.
Queen 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.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Queen won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Byhenikov is looking for a triangle but Queen pushes his legs off easily.
Byhenikov has his foot on Queen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Queen works his way back into a safe position though.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Queen defends it easily.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Queen is aware though and is defending well.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Queen is aware though and is defending well.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (11) vs (6) Queen
Byhenikov trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
Queen is pulling down on Byhenikov's head to control his posture.
Byhenikov passes Queen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Queen! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (6) Queen
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Igor Byhenikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Oliver Queen spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Justin Tate (ranked 5040 p4p, 43 weight class) and Harry Hendersons (ranked 2977 p4p, 24 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Justin Tate! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harry Hendersons!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tate is looking to clinch but Hendersons is avoiding it.
Hendersons closes the distance and clinches.
Hendersons successfully pulls guard.
Tate content to stall in guard here.
Hendersons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hendersons 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: Tate (0) vs (2) Hendersons
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate trying to control here.
Hendersons trying to control from half guard but Tate is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate wants to control but Hendersons is keeping busy.
Hendersons wants to free his trapped foot but Tate is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tate is trying to maintain the position but Hendersons is very close to passing his half guard.
Hendersons is looking to take a break and control but Tate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons is working for a kimura but Tate is defending it quite comfortably.
Hendersons is looking for a kimura but Tate is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hendersons to get the leverage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hendersons is looking to advance position but Tate won't allow it.
Tate wants to control but Hendersons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hendersons wants to work for an arm triangle but Tate is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendersons is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons prevents Tate from improving his position.
Tate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendersons is working away from the top position though.
Hendersons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendersons is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate is refusing to be controlled, as Hendersons sits in half guard.
Hendersons content to control rather than advance.
Tate trying to control but Hendersons postures up.
Hendersons is trying to control. Tate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hendersons wants to pass to mount but Tate is defending the position.
Hendersons is looking for a kimura here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tate trying to control from the bottom.
Hendersons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendersons.
Tate is not content to let Hendersons control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendersons pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hendersons wants to control but Tate is keeping him busy.
Hendersons controlling the action here.
Hendersons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tate defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tate keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hendersons works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tate (0) vs (5) Hendersons
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tate tries to bench press Hendersons off him but Hendersons keeps the position.
Tate is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hendersons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tate is trying to maintain the position but Hendersons is very close to passing his half guard.
Hendersons sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hendersons wants to control but Tate is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tate (0) vs (8) Hendersons
Hendersons working away.
Hendersons tries to advance to mount but Tate denies him.
Hendersons advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tate (0) vs (10) Hendersons
Hendersons is looking to work his way around to Tate's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tate is now in Hendersons's guard. A big mistake from Hendersons there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tate (2) vs (10) Hendersons
Hendersons pulls Tate in close to his closed guard and prevents Tate from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hendersons keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate won't allow Hendersons to sweep him here.
Tate looking to pass the guard.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendersons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendersons is trying to keep Tate in close.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tate trying to control but Hendersons is working from the bottom.
Hendersons working a defensive guard here.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendersons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.
Hendersons is trying to keep Tate in close.
Tate content to stall in guard here.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendersons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tate wants to control from the top but Hendersons keeps moving.
Tate slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hendersons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendersons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tate advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tate (5) vs (10) Hendersons
Hendersons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hendersons gets back to half guard.
Tate trying to control the action but Hendersons is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendersons is looking for a sweep. Tate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hendersons is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendersons wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Silvio Crespo (ranked 1790 p4p, 206 weight class) and Dollar Hero (ranked 3495 p4p, 363 weight class). Crespo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ghost ''Im A King. Hero has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Silvio Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but Hero shows good takedown defense.
Hero moves into the clinch.
Crespo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hero prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Hero can't fight it off and eventually Crespo manages to take the fight to the floor. Hero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (0) Hero
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hero is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hero has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (2) Hero
Hero wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Hero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crespo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crespo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crespo looking for a sweep. Not yet Crespo, not yet.
Crespo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hero passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (2) vs (5) Hero
Crespo is not content to let Hero control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo tries to bench press Hero off him but Hero keeps the position.
Hero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crespo keeps working.
Crespo looking for a sweep but Hero has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crespo (2) vs (7) Hero
Crespo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crespo is working hard here to advance position.
Hero wants to control the pace but Crespo is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo can't escape the position.
Hero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crespo is looking to escape.
Hero jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crespo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crespo is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hero is trying to get an arm triangle but Crespo is defending well.
Crespo is looking for a sweep.
Crespo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hero's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hero! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Crespo has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fallschirm Jäger (ranked 1868 p4p, 218 weight class) and Feihck Tiote (ranked 2010 p4p, 235 weight class). Jäger comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Fallschirm Jäger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Feihck Tiote!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jäger is looking to clinch but Tiote is avoiding it.
Tiote changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tiote moves into the clinch.
Tiote tries to score a body lock takedown but Jäger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tiote has Jäger pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Jäger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jäger is looking for a takedown.
Jäger lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jäger (2) vs (0) Tiote
Tiote trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jäger postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiote looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiote, not yet.
Jäger trying to control but Tiote is working from the bottom.
Jäger being controlled here momentarily.
Tiote tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiote keeping full guard, as Jäger tries to pass.
Jäger is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jäger wants to control from the top but Tiote keeps moving.
Jäger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tiote's guard.
Tiote is trying to get back to full guard.
Tiote trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jäger manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jäger (5) vs (0) Tiote
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is trying desperately to improve position.
Jäger tries to control but Tiote wriggling away.
Tiote is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jäger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tiote is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jäger controlling the position easily from mount.
Jäger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tiote is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jäger goes for an armbar but Tiote turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tiote. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (5) vs (2) Tiote
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jäger wants to sweep here but Tiote controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jäger is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (7) vs (2) Tiote
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tiote controlling the position.
Jäger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jäger tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiote is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tiote bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jäger's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (7) vs (4) Tiote
Tiote trying to move into half guard but instead Jäger has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (9) vs (4) Tiote
Jäger wants to pass the guard but Tiote is keeping the position.
Jäger trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tiote throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jäger escapes and throws Tiote's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jäger (12) vs (4) Tiote
Tiote prevents Jäger from moving into mount.
Tiote is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jäger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jäger is keen to just control but Tiote is a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tiote regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jäger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiote swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tiote has control of Jäger's left arm, preventing Jäger from doing any damage.
Tiote looking to control but Jäger passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jäger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jäger wants to control but Tiote is keeping him busy.
Jäger is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tiote trying to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tiote 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.
Tiote wants to sweep but no luck.
Jäger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tiote is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is trying to keep Jäger in close.
Tiote is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jäger trying to control but Tiote is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tiote bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jäger's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (12) vs (6) Tiote
Jäger has an active guard here but Tiote has managed to pass into half guard.
Jäger is trying to control but can't.
Jäger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tiote tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jäger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tiote is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jäger is looking for a sweep. Tiote is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jäger trying to hold on to Tiote's head to control him but Tiote postures up.
Tiote is working for a kimura but Jäger is defending it quite comfortably.
Tiote controlling the action here.
Jäger is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is trying to control the action in half guard but Jäger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tiote wants to free his trapped foot but Jäger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tiote wants to take a breather but Jäger is having none of it.
Tiote is pressing down on Jäger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jäger is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiote is trying to control the action in half guard but Jäger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tiote performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jäger takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
After the fight, Fallschirm Jäger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1036 p4p, 133 weight class) and Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 12335 p4p, 569 weight class). Salvatore comes into the arena with Reich mir die Hand blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvatore or perhaps it was just good defense by Aurelio, which made it look bad.
Salvatore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aurelio moves into the clinch successfully.
Aurelio has clasped his hands together around Salvatore's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Salvatore (0) vs (4) Aurelio
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aurelio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Salvatore is looking to control Aurelio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvatore avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Aurelio has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
Salvatore looking for a kimura from the bottom but Aurelio passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (7) Aurelio
Aurelio is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Salvatore is right now.
Aurelio trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position.
Salvatore is pressing down on Aurelio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the position.
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salvatore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salvatore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Salvatore is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rio Fight Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Salvatore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aurelio defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salvatore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aurelio passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (10) Aurelio
Aurelio working away.
Salvatore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (10) Aurelio
Salvatore is working for a kimura but Aurelio is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to free his trapped foot but Aurelio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salvatore is working for a kimura but Aurelio is defending it quite comfortably.
Salvatore is looking to stall here but Aurelio recovers full guard.
Salvatore stopping the sweep attempt from Aurelio.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Aurelio controlling Salvatore's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aurelio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aurelio is trying to keep Salvatore in close.
Salvatore is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aurelio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aurelio has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (12) Aurelio
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio won't allow Salvatore to sweep him here.
Salvatore wants to improve his position but instead Aurelio has moved into half guard.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore wants to improve his position but Aurelio is controlling well.
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore gets full guard.
Salvatore wants to control but Aurelio passes easily into half guard.
Salvatore manages to get to full guard.
Salvatore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salvatore is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (4) vs (12) Aurelio
Salvatore tries to free his leg and advance position but Aurelio is retaining full guard.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Aurelio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (4) vs (14) Aurelio
Aurelio postures up.
Salvatore has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aurelio 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 Salvatore. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (4) vs (17) Aurelio
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aurelio prevents Salvatore from improving his position.
Salvatore is trying to control but can't.
Salvatore controlling the position for now.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard but Aurelio has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (4) vs (20) Aurelio
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aurelio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salvatore is trying to control Aurelio's posture but Aurelio avoids it.
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Aurelio keeps moving and retains side control.
Aurelio is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Salvatore will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Aurelio is staying tight to Salvatore's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Salvatore gets back to half guard.
Salvatore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aurelio is working away from the top position though.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to sweep but Aurelio has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (4) vs (23) Aurelio
Aurelio wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking to reverse the position.
Salvatore struggling a bit here.
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Aurelio keeps moving and retains side control.
Salvatore wants to control but Aurelio postures up.
Aurelio controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aurelio wins on points by 23 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Miller (ranked 3298 p4p, 158 weight class) and Sirus Hughes (ranked 2921 p4p, 147 weight class). Miller comes to the ring accompanied by 2pac - Im A Souljah. Hughes has chosen Devil "Shinedown" as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ken Miller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miller (2) vs (0) Hughes
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hughes defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hughes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hughes defends it well.
Miller is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage.
Miller wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller is working for a kimura but Hughes is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller seems to be looking for submissions.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Hughes is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller moves into full mount! Hughes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Miller (5) vs (0) Hughes
Hughes regains half guard.
Miller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is defending against the submission attempts here by Miller.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Hughes defends it.
Miller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miller trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miller seems to be looking for submissions.
Miller is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage.
Miller wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Miller is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hughes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Miller!
Ken Miller decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 36 p4p, 2 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 6409 p4p, 232 weight class). Fuujin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is a lot of Asian swag in this young man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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 22 wins and 13 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fuujin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fuujin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fuujin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fuujin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fuujin is trying to keep an underhook but Santos manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (0) vs (2) Santos
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Fuujin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fuujin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuujin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fuujin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (2) Santos
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin controlling from the top position.
Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking for subs off his back but Fuujin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fuujin controlling the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fuujin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (2) Santos
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Fuujin controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Fuujin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Fuujin isn't that keen on the idea.
Fuujin controlling his opponent.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuujin trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
Santos tries to reverse the position but Fuujin maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Fuujin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fuujin wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Fuujin goes for an armbar but Santos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Santos. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (5) vs (4) Santos
Fuujin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Santos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (7) Santos
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Fuujin is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Fuujin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fuujin is looking for a sweep.
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin regains half guard.
Fuujin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuujin (9) vs (7) Santos
Fuujin tries to get the hooks in deep but Santos pushed the leg off.
Santos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fuujin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to escape but Fuujin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fuujin looking for the RNC.
Santos turns into Fuujin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (9) vs (9) Santos
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Fuujin wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Santos has picked Fuujin up and slammed him! Fuujin can't keep hold of the triangle and Santos manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (9) vs (12) Santos
Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fuujin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santos's guard! Nice work there by Fuujin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (11) vs (12) Santos
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuujin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuujin looking to pass the guard.
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuujin defends well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to sweep here but Fuujin controlling him for the moment.
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fuujin passes into half guard.
Fuujin is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (14) vs (12) Santos
Fuujin content just to control the position here.
Fuujin trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fuujin prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
Fuujin is stalling here but it's allowed Santos to get half guard.
Fuujin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin content to control rather than advance.
Fuujin is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuujin is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fuujin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fuujin seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuujin takes the fight on points by 14 to 12.
An out of breath Kazuka Fuujin 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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