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CACC 46 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rolf Ottke (ranked 6032 p4p, 115 weight class) and Tim Shamrock (ranked 5988 p4p, 113 weight class). Ottke comes to the ring accompanied by Beautiful Day- U2. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Tim Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shamrock gets a clinch.
Shamrock drags the fight down to the ground.
Shamrock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (3) vs (0) Shamrock
Ottke trying to control the position but Shamrock is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to reverse the position.
Shamrock being controlled for a moment.
Ottke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ottke is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (5) vs (0) Shamrock
Shamrock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Checkmate Fight Store, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 5489 p4p, 494 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11376 p4p, 592 weight class). Cortez has chosen Wake Me Up as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Marcos Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cortez moves to clinch but Martinez breaks away
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Cortez didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (0) Cortez
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cortez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cortez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cortez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Martinez (2) vs (4) Cortez
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martinez is looking to reverse 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Martinez wants to control but Cortez postures up.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez is pressing down on Cortez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Martinez working for a triangle but Cortez defends it easily.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Cortez pushes his legs off easily.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cortez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martinez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cortez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (4) vs (4) Cortez
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Martinez 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martinez 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.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Cortez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (4) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez trying to control the position.
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martinez has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.
Cortez won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Cortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.
Martinez looking to control.
Martinez looking for subs off his back but Cortez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martinez is not content to let Cortez control the position.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is refusing to be controlled, as Cortez sits in half guard.
Martinez gets back to full guard.
Cortez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Martinez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (6) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez trying to control the position.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (9) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martinez trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Martinez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cortez, who protects the arm well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to remain calm as Martinez controls from the top position.
Martinez trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martinez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cortez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cortez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortez is defending well.
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortez is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
Martinez trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
Cortez is looking for a sweep.
Martinez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cortez, who protects the arm well.
Martinez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cortez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Martinez (11) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cortez turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Martinez off and cradles Cortez's limp body as Martinez celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Marcos Martinez! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Morgan (ranked 4048 p4p, 353 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 1962 p4p, 206 weight class). Ricco Torres told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jack Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morgan moves into the clinch.
Torres has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morgan is trying to keep an underhook but Torres manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Torres
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgan defends it well.
Torres is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torres seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgan defends it well.
Torres works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (5) Torres
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Torres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torres controlling from the full mount.
Torres is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morgan is surviving well by controlling Torres's body position as best he can.
Torres wants to take Morgan's back but he can't do it this time.
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.
Morgan wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan tries to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working to try and regain half guard.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Torres swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Morgan is now in Torres's guard. A big mistake from Torres there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (5) Torres
Torres is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres 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: Morgan (2) vs (7) Torres
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Torres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torres.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has his hands clasped together around Torres's back. He's all about the action.
Morgan is pressing down on Torres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres passes Morgan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Torres is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan wants to control the action here but instead Torres manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (2) vs (10) Torres
Torres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres controlling the pace for now.
Morgan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morgan prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Morgan wants to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
Morgan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Torres is looking to work his way around to Morgan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Torres tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Morgan is trying desperately to improve position.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Torres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Torres tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Torres avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Morgan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (2) vs (13) Torres
Torres has the hooks in. Morgan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Torres trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to escape the position.
Torres is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Morgan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Morgan for a finish.
Torres trying to control.
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
Morgan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Torres.
Morgan tries to escape but Torres has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Torres is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Torres doesn't have the hooks in and Morgan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (4) vs (13) Torres
Morgan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Torres dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (4) vs (15) Torres
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Torres passes Morgan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morgan wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torres is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan trying to control but Torres postures up.
Morgan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Torres prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Torres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Torres eventually gives up the hold.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Morgan wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
Torres wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Torres trying to pass the guard but Morgan defending well.
Morgan is holding on to half guard well.
Morgan wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgan defends it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torres seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Torres trying to control the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan gets full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Torres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morgan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres postures up.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan is controlling Torres's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 15 to 4.
Ricco Torres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jack Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit was rigged. Ref is a bum! Judges suck ass. Whatever.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 2065 p4p, 260 weight class) and Jonthan Henry (ranked 2803 p4p, 333 weight class). Henry has chosen hit em up as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hanny Sledgehammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Jonthan Henry !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sledgehammer clinches.
Henry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sledgehammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sledgehammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henry gets underhooks to prevent Sledgehammer's takedown attempt.
Sledgehammer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanny Sledgehammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry is working for takedown but Sledgehammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henry wants a takedown.
Sledgehammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sledgehammer rushes Henry and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sledgehammer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sledgehammer is looking for a takedown.
Sledgehammer is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sledgehammer goes for a takedown attempt but Henry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sledgehammer has managed to clinch.
Henry has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sledgehammer is trying to keep an underhook but Henry manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sledgehammer (0) vs (2) Henry
Sledgehammer tries to get to full guard but Henry has control of the leg.
Henry trying to control the action but Sledgehammer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry tries to pass to full mount but Sledgehammer defends it.
Sledgehammer trying to control but Henry postures up.
Sledgehammer is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sledgehammer is working hard here to advance position.
Henry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Henry is looking to take a break and control but Sledgehammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sledgehammer is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry trying to control from half guard but Sledgehammer is working away.
Sledgehammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sledgehammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Sledgehammer keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Sledgehammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Sledgehammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Sledgehammer is keeping the position.
Sledgehammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Sledgehammer, not yet.
Sledgehammer seems keen to control Henry 's posture.
Henry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Sledgehammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry won't allow Sledgehammer to sweep him here.
Sledgehammer controlling the position.
Sledgehammer is looking for a triangle but Henry pushes his legs off easily.
Henry won't allow Sledgehammer to sweep him here.
Sledgehammer has his foot on Henry 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry works his way back into a safe position though.
Sledgehammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry drops back looking for a leg! Sledgehammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sledgehammer manages to kick Henry off! Henry jumps back into Sledgehammer's guard.
Sledgehammer is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
Henry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sledgehammer keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Sledgehammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sledgehammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry wants to control from the top but Sledgehammer keeps moving.
Henry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sledgehammer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Henry is fighting to break Sledgehammer's control of his arms but Sledgehammer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Sledgehammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sledgehammer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sledgehammer (2) vs (2) Henry
Sledgehammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sledgehammer (5) vs (2) Henry
Henry is not content to let Sledgehammer control the position.
Henry tries to bench press Sledgehammer off him but Sledgehammer keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer trying to control the action but Henry is working from the bottom.
Henry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Henry keeps trying to improve his position.
Henry prevents Sledgehammer from moving into mount.
Sledgehammer is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry prevents Sledgehammer from moving into mount.
Sledgehammer tries for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Sledgehammer slows the pace down.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sledgehammer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henry can't do much from the bottom here.
Henry is trying to escape the position but Sledgehammer is controlling the position.
Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Sledgehammer keeps moving and retains side control.
Sledgehammer wants to control but Henry is keeping him busy.
Sledgehammer tries for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Henry wants to control but Sledgehammer postures up.
Sledgehammer 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.
Sledgehammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Henry is defending well.
Sledgehammer trying to control the position but Henry is working away.
Henry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry gets back to half guard.
Henry is looking to improve his position.
Sledgehammer trying to control from half guard but Henry is working away.
Well, if Sledgehammer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Henry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sledgehammer is really struggling to control Henry but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Sledgehammer has control of the leg.
Sledgehammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henry is trying to maintain the position but Sledgehammer is very close to passing his half guard.
Sledgehammer is trying to control. Henry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to improve his position but Sledgehammer is controlling well.
Sledgehammer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sledgehammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry keeps working.
Sledgehammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henry defends it well.
Sledgehammer trying to mount his opponent but Henry defends it.
Sledgehammer is thwarting Henry 's attempts to control the position.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Sledgehammer has control of the leg.
Henry trying to control but Sledgehammer postures up.
Henry is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Henry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sledgehammer is pressing down on Henry 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henry is holding on for now.
Sledgehammer prevents Henry from improving his position.
Sledgehammer 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.
Sledgehammer is looking for a kimura here.
Sledgehammer is pressing down on Henry 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henry is holding on for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sledgehammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henry defends it well.
Sledgehammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sledgehammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Henry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Henry is staying active underneath Sledgehammer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Sledgehammer has control of the leg.
Sledgehammer is trying to work for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Sledgehammer is pressing down on Henry 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henry is holding on for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry keeping control of the position.
Henry is looking for a sweep. Sledgehammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sledgehammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry keeps working.
Sledgehammer is working for a submission of some sort.
Sledgehammer trying to pass the guard but Henry defending well.
Sledgehammer wants to control but Henry is keeping him busy.
Henry trying to hold on to Sledgehammer's head to control him but Sledgehammer postures up.
Henry is trying is best to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is trying to control. Henry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sledgehammer is working away from the top position though.
Henry tries to roll over but Sledgehammer keeps him under control.
Sledgehammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henry is pressing down on Sledgehammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Henry has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Henry looks winded!
Henry wants to sweep but no luck.
Sledgehammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sledgehammer postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer 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.
Sledgehammer trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Henry looking to control.
Sledgehammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry pulls Sledgehammer in to control the position.
Sledgehammer trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sledgehammer 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.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sledgehammer takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 2842 p4p, 335 weight class) and Eliott Leighton (ranked 1664 p4p, 219 weight class). Leighton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jabbar Omarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Omarov clinches.
Leighton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Omarov regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omarov (0) vs (2) Leighton
Omarov keeping full guard, as Leighton tries to pass.
Omarov working for a triangle but Leighton defends it easily.
Leighton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Omarov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (2) vs (2) Leighton
Omarov is pushing down on Leighton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leighton is fighting to maintain full guard but Omarov has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton won't allow Omarov to pass to mount.
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.
Omarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leighton defends it well.
Omarov is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov is looking for a kimura but Leighton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Omarov to get the leverage.
Leighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Omarov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Leighton. Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (5) vs (2) Leighton
Omarov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leighton has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov tries for a kimura but Leighton is defending well.
Omarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
Leighton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Omarov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leighton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leighton is not content to let Omarov control the position.
Leighton tries to bench press Omarov off him but Omarov keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov trying to control the position but Leighton is working away.
Leighton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Omarov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Omarov (5) vs (6) Leighton
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leighton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Omarov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Leighton is looking for a choke. Omarov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Omarov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (7) vs (6) Leighton
Leighton has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Omarov doesn't defend quickly enough and Leighton has managed to lock this one up! Can Omarov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Leighton on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eliott Leighton!
A relieved looking Eliott Leighton 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 featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 1785 p4p, 192 weight class) and Tanner Pounds (ranked 3741 p4p, 324 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Pounds!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Huhrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pounds avoids it really well and circles away.
Pounds has closed the distance and engaged Huhrera in a clinch.
Pounds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huhrera has clasped his hands together around Pounds's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Huhrera (4) vs (0) Pounds
Pounds 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.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pounds keeps working.
Pounds can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huhrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huhrera is staying tight to Pounds's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds is trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Pounds is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pounds is being controlled here.
Pounds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huhrera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huhrera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pounds wants to control but Huhrera postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Huhrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Pounds is defending well.
Huhrera advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (6) vs (0) Pounds
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Pounds is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pounds has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pounds! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (6) vs (2) Pounds
Huhrera pulls Pounds in close to prevent any damage.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.
Pounds is fighting to break Huhrera 's control of his arms but Huhrera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pounds 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.
Huhrera controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huhrera pulls Pounds in close to prevent any damage.
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there.
Huhrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pounds 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.
Pounds trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (8) vs (2) Pounds
Pounds is trying to keep Huhrera in close.
Huhrera won't allow Pounds to sweep him here.
Pounds working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pounds's guard.
Huhrera controlling the action here.
Huhrera tries to pass to full mount but Pounds defends it.
Pounds is trying to control but can't.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounds wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy.
Pounds wants to improve his position but Huhrera is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is looking for a kimura here.
Pounds wants to improve his position but Huhrera is controlling well.
Huhrera is keen to just control but Pounds is a slippery customer.
Pounds wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huhrera passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (11) vs (2) Pounds
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera trying to control but Pounds is having none of it.
Pounds wants to control but Huhrera is having none of it.
Pounds holds on for dear life.
Huhrera looking for a guillotine from mount but Pounds is having none of it.
Huhrera content just to control the position here.
Pounds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pounds gets back to half guard.
Pounds is pressing down on Huhrera 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huhrera is pushing down on Pounds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pounds is fighting to maintain full guard but Huhrera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Huhrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Pounds is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huhrera prevents Pounds from improving his position.
Huhrera stalling away here and it's allowed Pounds to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pounds pulls Huhrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Huhrera from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pounds can't keep his opponent in guard - Huhrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pounds is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Pounds defends it.
Huhrera seems to be working for a kimura but Pounds defends the submission attempt.
Huhrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pounds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pounds trying to control from the bottom.
Huhrera moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (14) vs (2) Pounds
Huhrera controls the position.
Pounds tries to improve position but can't.
Huhrera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pounds is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pounds tries to buck Huhrera off but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Pounds is working away.
Huhrera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Huhrera is staying tight to Pounds's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Huhrera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pounds 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.
Pounds wants to control but Huhrera postures up.
Pounds regains half guard.
Pounds tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera trying to control the action but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Huhrera is trying to work for a kimura but Pounds is defending well.
Pounds is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pounds is defending against the submission attempts here by Huhrera .
Huhrera is trying to control. Pounds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huhrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pounds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huhrera .
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is trying to control. Pounds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huhrera wants to pass to mount but Pounds is defending the position.
Pounds tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
Huhrera is thwarting Pounds's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounds moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A very excited looking Julio Valeron Huhrera 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 middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 1825 p4p, 235 weight class) and Dick Diaz (ranked 3060 p4p, 354 weight class). Diaz has chosen Feiticeira as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tetsuo has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Tetsuo 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.
Diaz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tetsuo regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tetsuo (0) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Tetsuo is keeping the position.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetsuo looking to control.
Tetsuo pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tetsuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz 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.
Tetsuo looking to control.
Diaz 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now.
Tetsuo looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Tetsuo has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz is continuing to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving.
Tetsuo trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Tetsuo can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tetsuo wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tetsuo wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Tetsuo tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Tetsuo defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Tetsuo is looking to improve his position.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Tetsuo is having none of it.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tetsuo is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz trying to control from Tetsuo's half guard. Tetsuo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Well,Tetsuo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Tetsuo has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo being controlled here, momentarily.
Tetsuo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tetsuo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz stays in close to Tetsuo's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 2 to 0.
Dick Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 2275 p4p, 235 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21756 p4p, 492 weight class). Carmo comes to the ring accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Lucio Francisco Carmo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carmo (0) vs (2) Puto
Carmo is pressing down on Puto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (0) vs (5) Puto
Carmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puto is staying tight to Carmo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Carmo wants to control but Puto is keeping busy.
Carmo is refusing to be controlled, as Puto sits in half guard.
Puto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Carmo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puto is working away from the top position though.
Carmo wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (0) vs (8) Puto
Carmo is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Puto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carmo is trying to reverse the position but instead Puto has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Carmo (0) vs (11) Puto
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmo wants to control his opponent's hands but Puto gets his hands free.
Carmo is in bad spot here.
Puto keeps control of the position easily here as Carmo tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is in bad spot here.
Carmo trying to control the position but Puto manages to sink in the hooks.
Puto wants to control but Carmo is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carmo is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Puto controlling the positon.
Puto tries to keep control of the position but Carmo is staying busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Carmo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Puto is looking to control Carmo but Carmo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Puto is riding his opponent, not letting Carmo buck him off.
Carmo wants to control his opponent's hands but Puto gets his hands free.
Puto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Carmo is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto has the hooks in. Carmo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Carmo trying to control the action but Puto just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Puto 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.
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Carmo is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
Puto is not going to allow Carmo to sit and survive in this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto controlling well, preventing Carmo from escaping the position.
Puto tries to keep control of the position but Carmo is staying busy.
Puto is hanging on to Carmo's back as he tries to escape.
Carmo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Carmo gets back to full guard.
Carmo looking for a guillotine here but Puto defends easily.
Carmo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puto controls the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to control but Carmo is working from the bottom.
Puto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carmo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puto has managed to get both his arms back between Carmo's legs - danger averted.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (0) vs (14) Puto
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carmo being controlled for a moment.
Carmo struggling a bit here.
Puto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Puto wants to control but Carmo is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is looking for a sweep.
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.
Carmo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Puto's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carmo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carmo is staying active underneath Puto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (0) vs (17) Puto
Carmo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Puto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carmo is concentrating on defense, preventing Puto from advancing position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Carmo wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Carmo defending well.
Carmo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Well,Carmo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carmo wants to improve his position but instead Puto has moved into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto is controlling the pace.
Carmo trying to control but Puto postures up.
Puto content to control rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Carmo defending well.
Carmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (0) vs (20) Puto
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto wins on points by 20 to 0.
After winning the bout, Cajun Puto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1552 p4p, 193 weight class) and Feihck Tiote (ranked 1738 p4p, 211 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Qasi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Whom The Bell Tolls. Feihck Tiote is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 4 wins and 7 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Feihck Tiote!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Qasi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tiote quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (0) Tiote
Qasi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (0) Tiote
Qasi controlling from mount.
Qasi looking to control but Tiote is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tiote is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote tries to lock up and control but Qasi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiote is squirming around, avoiding Qasi's attempts to control the action.
Tiote is in all sorts of trouble here.
Qasi looking to control but Tiote is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Qasi controlling the position easily from mount.
Qasi looking to control but Tiote is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Qasi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tiote turns into him and now he's in Qasi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (5) vs (2) Tiote
Qasi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi working a defensive guard here.
Tiote looking to sit in guard and control but Qasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (7) vs (2) Tiote
Qasi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiote throws his legs up looking for a submission but Qasi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (10) vs (2) Tiote
Tiote is not content to let Qasi control the position.
Qasi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Qasi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tiote for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Qasi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Qasi (10) vs (6) Tiote
Tiote looking for the RNC.
Qasi showing good submission defense here.
Tiote looking for the choke from the back.
Qasi rolls, trying to escape but Tiote keeps control of the position.
Qasi breaks Tiote's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (12) vs (6) Tiote
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but Tiote is working from the bottom.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Tiote is keeping the position.
Tiote has his foot on Qasi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Qasi works his way back into a safe position though.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiote is retaining full guard.
Tiote is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Qasi defends well.
Tiote has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Qasi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tiote 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: Qasi (12) vs (8) Tiote
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Tiote has control of the leg.
Tiote frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (12) vs (11) Tiote
Tiote jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Qasi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Qasi and Tiote has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Tiote has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Qasi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tiote's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Tiote! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Qasi has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Feihck Tiote!
Feihck Tiote gave a mention to Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 1572 p4p, 95 weight class) and Ono Kuronoa (ranked 1830 p4p, 108 weight class). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Dominique Bell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuronoa enables Bell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuronoa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa managing to control the position.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuronoa can't keep his opponent in guard - Bell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuronoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa is refusing to be controlled, as Bell sits in half guard.
Kuronoa is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Bell is pressing down on Kuronoa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuronoa is holding on for now.
Bell prevents Kuronoa from improving his position.
Bell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuronoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuronoa is looking to control Bell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuronoa avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell is looking to advance position but Kuronoa won't allow it.
Bell is keen to just control but Kuronoa is a slippery customer.
Bell works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (5) vs (0) Kuronoa
Bell goes for an armbar but Kuronoa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kuronoa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (5) vs (2) Kuronoa
Kuronoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuronoa is one step ahead there.
Kuronoa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is looking for a triangle but Kuronoa pushes his legs off easily.
Bell pulls Kuronoa in close to prevent any damage.
Kuronoa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuronoa defends it easily.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa 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.
Kuronoa pushing down on Bell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuronoa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bell. Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (5) vs (5) Kuronoa
Kuronoa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuronoa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kuronoa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bell (5) vs (7) Kuronoa
Kuronoa trying to control but Bell is having none of it.
Bell just holding on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Kuronoa sits in half guard.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Kuronoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuronoa is looking to advance position but Bell won't allow it.
Bell looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kuronoa pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (5) vs (10) Kuronoa
Bell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bell trying to control but Kuronoa postures up.
Kuronoa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bell wants to improve his position but Kuronoa is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bell is pressing down on Kuronoa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bell trying to control the position.
Bell has his foot on Kuronoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuronoa works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuronoa forces his way into half guard.
Kuronoa wants to take a breather but Bell is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is looking for a kimura here.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Kuronoa sits in half guard.
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.
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell is looking to control Kuronoa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bell avoid being mounted?
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa controlling the action here.
Kuronoa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ono Kuronoa! |
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