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CACC 62 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shawn Briggs (ranked 6080 p4p, 151 weight class) and Ricky Judge (ranked 5842 p4p, 147 weight class). Judge has chosen The Game- Disturbed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shawn Briggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Briggs closes the distance and clinches.
Judge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Briggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Briggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Judge tries to sprawl out of it but Briggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Judge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Briggs closes the distance and clinches.
Briggs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Judge is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge can't get the takedown.
Judge is looking for a takedown.
Briggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Judge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Briggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Briggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Briggs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judge defends it easily.
Briggs trying to control the position.
Briggs being controlled here, momentarily.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Briggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Briggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Briggs has his hands on Judge's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge passes Briggs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Briggs is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Briggs avoid being mounted?
Judge looking for a submission but Briggs manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Briggs is looking for a triangle here but Judge uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (0) vs (3) Judge
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judge wants to control but Briggs is keeping him busy.
Briggs wants to control but Judge postures up.
Briggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Judge tries for a kimura but Briggs is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Briggs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is looking to regain half guard here but Judge keeps moving and retains side control.
Judge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Judge takes a little break here. Briggs wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Briggs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Briggs wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Briggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Briggs is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold.
Briggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Briggs looking for submissions off his back.
Briggs looking for submissions off his back.
Briggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Judge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Briggs is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Briggs avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Judge trying to work for an americana but Briggs has managed to regain full guard.
Judge advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (0) vs (6) Judge
Judge is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Briggs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Judge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Briggs tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Briggs (0) vs (8) Judge
Briggs 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: Briggs (2) vs (8) Judge
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Judge 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.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Judge 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.
Judge can't keep his opponent in guard - Briggs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Judge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Judge keeping full guard, as Briggs tries to pass.
Briggs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Judge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Briggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Judge pulls Briggs in close to his closed guard and prevents Briggs from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Judge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Judge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Judge looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Briggs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Judge is trying to get back to full guard.
Briggs stalling away here and it's allowed Judge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Judge is pulling down on Briggs's head. It's preventing any offense from Briggs, at least for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Briggs preventing the sweep.
Briggs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (5) vs (8) Judge
Judge can't do much from the bottom here.
Briggs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Judge's legs.
Briggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judge keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Judge can't do much from the bottom here.
Judge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Briggs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is not content to let Briggs control the position.
Briggs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Judge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 8 to 5.
After the big win, Ricky Judge made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kore Fight Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Justin Mathew (ranked 3742 p4p, 101 weight class) and Wagdy Hustler (ranked 4748 p4p, 122 weight class). Hustler has chosen Finer Things- Polo G as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Justin Mathew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Wagdy Hustler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hustler keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathew misses with a takedown attempt - Hustler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mathew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hustler defends it nicely.
Mathew shoots in for a takedown but Hustler shows good takedown defense.
Hustler with the counter takedown but Mathew avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Mathew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathew shoots in looking for a takedown but Hustler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mathew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Hustler tries to counter it with a takedown but Mathew pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mathew is defended easily by Hustler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hustler pinned against the ropes. Hustler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mathew moves in looking to clinch but Hustler pushes him off.
Hustler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hustler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mathew to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mathew (2) vs (0) Hustler
Mathew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hustler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hustler controlling the position.
Mathew is sitting in close to Hustler's body. Hustler has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mathew is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mathew is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hustler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wagdy Hustler!
Wagdy Hustler gave a mention to Notorious in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Gordon (ranked 5300 p4p, 133 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 5432 p4p, 137 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Goromaru tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Goromaru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon drives through with a takedown into Goromaru's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Goromaru
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.
Goromaru has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Goromaru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goromaru manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Goromaru's guard.
Goromaru looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Gordon trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goromaru is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goromaru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Goromaru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goromaru manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Goromaru's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru trying to control the position.
Gordon trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Gordon 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.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Goromaru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Goromaru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Goromaru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goromaru manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Goromaru's guard.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Goromaru trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gordon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gordon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Goromaru working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goromaru looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Ryan Gordon looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Chai has my belt, The King is coming back for that belt and I'm coming to finish you. '. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marv Nemera (ranked 2945 p4p, 78 weight class) and Donald O Rourke (ranked 6250 p4p, 154 weight class). O Rourke has chosen Big Iron- Marty Robbins as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Marv Nemera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
O Rourke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nemera (0) vs (2) O Rourke
Nemera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nemera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Rourke wants to control from the top but Nemera keeps moving.
Nemera being controlled here, momentarily.
Nemera working for a triangle but O Rourke defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke wants to control from the top but Nemera keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemera working for a triangle but O Rourke defends it easily.
Nemera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nemera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Rourke is aware though and is defending well.
Nemera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Rourke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nemera is keeping the position for now.
O Rourke wants to control from the top but Nemera keeps moving.
Nemera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nemera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke trying to control but Nemera is working from the bottom.
Nemera wants to sweep but no luck.
Nemera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Rourke passes Nemera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nemera trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but O Rourke manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nemera (0) vs (5) O Rourke
O Rourke is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nemera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nemera shrugs it off.
Nemera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O Rourke looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Rourke wants to control the pace but Nemera is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemera working to try and regain half guard.
O Rourke looking to control but Nemera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Rourke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O Rourke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nemera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nemera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nemera (2) vs (5) O Rourke
O Rourke trying to control the position.
Nemera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nemera preventing the sweep.
O Rourke looking to control.
O Rourke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
O Rourke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nemera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nemera (2) vs (7) O Rourke
O Rourke trying to control but Nemera is working from the bottom.
Nemera looking for a guillotine here but O Rourke defends easily.
O Rourke 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.
Nemera trying to keep a closed guard but O Rourke is proving a slippery customer.
Nemera keeping moving, preventing O Rourke from controlling successfully.
Nemera looking to control.
O Rourke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nemera is keeping the position for now.
O Rourke pushing down on Nemera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nemera is controlling O Rourke's trapped leg to prevent O Rourke from advancing to side control.
O Rourke prevents Nemera from improving his position.
Nemera trying to control here.
O Rourke is trying to work for a kimura but Nemera is defending well.
Nemera is looking for a sweep. O Rourke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Rourke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nemera defends it well.
O Rourke seems to be working for a kimura but Nemera defends the submission attempt.
O Rourke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nemera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is trying to control. Nemera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nemera looking for submissions off his back.
Nemera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Rourke pulls his head out easily.
Nemera actively working from the bottom here.
Nemera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Rourke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Rourke is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nemera wants to get back to full guard.
O Rourke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nemera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nemera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Rourke pulls his head out easily.
Nemera tries to get to full guard but O Rourke has control of the leg.
Nemera actively working from the bottom here.
Nemera actively working from the bottom here.
O Rourke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nemera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Rourke is working away from the top position though.
Nemera is defending against the submission attempts here by O Rourke.
Nemera wants to control but O Rourke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Rourke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nemera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Rourke.
O Rourke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nemera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Rourke trying to control from half guard but Nemera is working away.
Nemera moves into full guard.
O Rourke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Rourke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nemera wants to sweep but no luck.
O Rourke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nemera is keeping the position for now.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke passes Nemera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nemera wants to improve his position but O Rourke is controlling well.
O Rourke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O Rourke wants to pass to mount but Nemera is defending the position.
O Rourke prevents Nemera from improving 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.
O Rourke wants to control but Nemera is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
O Rourke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nemera trying to hold on to O Rourke's head to control him but O Rourke postures up.
O Rourke trying to control the action but Nemera is working from the bottom.
Nemera is looking to control O Rourke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nemera avoid being mounted?
Nemera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Rourke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nemera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nemera wants to control but O Rourke is keeping busy.
Nemera is looking to improve his position.
Nemera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Rourke is working away from the top position though.
Nemera tries to roll over but O Rourke keeps him under control.
O Rourke seems to be looking for submissions.
O Rourke is working for a kimura but Nemera is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke uses his free foot to push down on Nemera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nemera. Score +3 for passing guard: Nemera (2) vs (10) O Rourke
Nemera 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: Nemera (4) vs (10) O Rourke
O Rourke 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: Nemera (4) vs (12) O Rourke
Nemera tries to get to full guard but O Rourke has control of the leg.
O Rourke is looking for a kimura here.
Nemera wants to improve his position but O Rourke is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is working for a kimura but Nemera is defending it quite comfortably.
Nemera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Rourke is working away from the top position though.
O Rourke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nemera keeps working.
Nemera wants to improve his position but O Rourke is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nemera is trying to control but can't.
Nemera actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Rourke wins on points by 12 to 4.
Our winner, Donald O Rourke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3700 p4p, 336 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 3014 p4p, 276 weight class). Goncalves comes to the ring accompanied by TAPOUT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shot moves into range and clinches up with Goncalves.
Shot has Goncalves pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shot pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Goncalves tumbling to the mat - Shot dives into Goncalves's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Shot
Goncalves keeping full guard, as Shot tries to pass.
Shot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Shot pushes his legs off easily.
Shot trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves keeping full guard, as Shot tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shot defends well.
Shot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shot defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goncalves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shot looking to pass the guard.
Shot trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Shot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shot has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.
Shot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shot has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.
Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but Shot defends easily.
Shot wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Goncalves looking for a sweep. Not yet Goncalves, not yet.
Shot is pushing down on Goncalves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goncalves is fighting to maintain full guard but Shot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Shot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goncalves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shot seems to be working for a kimura but Goncalves defends the submission attempt.
Shot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shot is stalling here. Goncalves is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shot seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goncalves has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goncalves (4) vs (2) Shot
Goncalves tries for a kimura but Shot is defending well.
Goncalves tries for a kimura but Shot is defending well.
Goncalves working away.
Shot is looking to regain half guard here but Goncalves keeps moving and retains side control.
Goncalves goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shot has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Goncalves but great work by Shot. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goncalves (4) vs (6) Shot
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goncalves, who protects the arm well.
Shot trying to control the position but Goncalves is working away.
Shot is trying to get an arm triangle but Goncalves is defending well.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.
Shot is trying to get an arm triangle but Goncalves 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.
Goncalves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goncalves looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shot pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (4) vs (9) Shot
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is squirming around, avoiding Shot's attempts to control the action.
Goncalves is looking to improve his position but Shot isn't that keen on the idea.
Goncalves is working hard here to advance position.
Shot wants to finish this one by submission but Goncalves is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shot.
Goncalves is trying to escape the mount.
Shot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goncalves manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shot's best efforts.
Shot trying to control from half guard but Goncalves is working away.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Shot is looking for a kimura here.
Goncalves moves into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves keeping full guard, as Shot tries to pass.
Shot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shot has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.
Shot looking to pass the guard.
Shot trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Shot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goncalves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shot defends well.
Goncalves looking for a sweep. Not yet Goncalves, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shot is stalling in the full guard.
Goncalves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goncalves keeping full guard, as Shot tries to pass.
Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Shot pushes his legs off easily.
Shot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shot passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (4) vs (12) Shot
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shot trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves is trying to improve his position.
Goncalves is not content to let Shot control the position.
Shot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goncalves, who protects the arm well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Shot moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goncalves (4) vs (14) Shot
Goncalves prevents Shot from taking his back.
Shot tries to control but Goncalves wriggling away.
Goncalves is looking to improve his position but Shot isn't that keen on the idea.
Goncalves is squirming around, avoiding Shot's attempts to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is desperately trying to get back to 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.
Goncalves is squirming around, avoiding Shot's attempts to control the action.
Goncalves is desperately trying to improve his position but Shot has a good base and remains in mount.
Shot pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Goncalves gets back to half guard.
Goncalves is not content to let Shot control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shot pulls his head out easily.
Shot trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shot pulls his head out easily.
Shot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goncalves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shot prevents Goncalves from improving his position.
Shot is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shot to get the leverage.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shot pulls his head out easily.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.
Shot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shot is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Shot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shot is pressing down on Goncalves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goncalves is holding on for now.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shot wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Shot controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shot wins on points by 14 to 4.
Sebastian Shot thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobolo Jubbly (ranked 5088 p4p, 129 weight class) and Sapidum Pullum (ranked 3562 p4p, 95 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Bobolo Jubbly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sapidum Pullum!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jubbly gets caught flat footed, as Pullum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jubbly (0) vs (2) Pullum
Jubbly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jubbly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pullum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jubbly trying to keep a closed guard but Pullum is proving a slippery customer.
Jubbly pulls Pullum in close to prevent any damage.
Pullum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jubbly is keeping the position for now.
Pullum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jubbly working a defensive guard here.
Pullum has gone for a leg lock! Jubbly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pullum's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jubbly (2) vs (2) Pullum
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.
Pullum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jubbly 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 Pullum. Score +3 for passing guard: Jubbly (5) vs (2) Pullum
Pullum tries to bench press Jubbly off him but Jubbly keeps the position.
Jubbly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jubbly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pullum struggling a bit here.
Pullum being controlled for a moment.
Jubbly is looking to take a break and control but Pullum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum can't do much from the bottom here.
Jubbly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pullum keeps working.
Pullum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jubbly off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jubbly (5) vs (6) Pullum
Jubbly trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullum goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Jubbly escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jubbly (7) vs (6) Pullum
Jubbly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pullum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jubbly stalling.
Pullum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jubbly wants to control but Pullum is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pullum is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pullum is looking for a triangle but Jubbly pushes his legs off easily.
Jubbly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pullum manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jubbly has Pullum in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jubbly (7) vs (8) Pullum
Jubbly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pullum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jubbly is keeping the position for now.
Pullum preventing the sweep.
Pullum pushes down on Jubbly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pullum is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jubbly (7) vs (11) Pullum
Jubbly wants to hold on but Pullum pushes him away.
Pullum takes Jubbly's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jubbly is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Jubbly (7) vs (14) Pullum
Jubbly tries to break free.
Pullum tightening his grip on Jubbly, looking for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pullum.
Pullum working for a choke but Jubbly is defending well.
Pullum is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jubbly is defending well though. Pullum let's go of the attempt for now.
Jubbly can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pullum is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pullum tightening his grip on Jubbly, looking for the choke.
Pullum has got his arm under Jubbly's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Jubbly has spun round into Pullum's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jubbly (9) vs (14) Pullum
Jubbly forces his way into half guard.
Pullum is looking to control Jubbly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pullum avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pullum is controlling Jubbly's trapped leg to prevent Jubbly from advancing to side control.
Pullum is looking to control Jubbly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pullum avoid being mounted?
Pullum moves into full guard.
Pullum is pulling down on Jubbly's head. It's preventing any offense from Jubbly, at least for the moment.
Jubbly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pullum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jubbly preventing the sweep.
Pullum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pullum pulls Jubbly in to control the position.
Pullum keeping moving, preventing Jubbly from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly looking to pass the guard.
Pullum pulls Jubbly in close to prevent any damage.
Pullum working a defensive guard here.
Jubbly advances to half guard.
Jubbly trying to control from half guard but Pullum is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pullum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pullum wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jubbly is now in half guard.
Pullum is trying to maintain the position but Jubbly is very close to passing his half guard.
Pullum is looking to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pullum trying to control here.
Pullum is looking to improve his position.
Pullum gets full guard.
Jubbly trying to control but Pullum is working from the bottom.
Jubbly forces his way into half guard.
Pullum wants to improve his position but Jubbly is controlling well.
Jubbly is taking a breather. Pullum says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pullum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jubbly pulls his head out easily.
Jubbly trying to pass the guard but Pullum defending well.
Pullum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jubbly is working away from the top position though.
Pullum gets back to full guard.
Pullum wants to sweep here but Jubbly controlling him for the moment.
Pullum pulls Jubbly in close to prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pullum keeping moving, preventing Jubbly from controlling successfully.
Pullum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jubbly won't allow Pullum to sweep him here.
Jubbly wants to pass the guard but Pullum is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pullum wins on points by 14 to 9.
Sapidum Pullum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 10448 p4p, 459 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15130 p4p, 502 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dominguez's choice of entrance music: Change by The Deftones. Pablo Dominguez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 19 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches up with Kimura, looking for a takedown. Dominguez pushes Kimura against the ropes but Kimura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches up with Kimura, looking for a takedown. Dominguez pushes Kimura against the ropes but Kimura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Helio Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Dominguez.
Dominguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kimura to the mat! Kimura manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
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.
Kimura is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Kimura says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominguez stalling.
Kimura is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Kimura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Kimura holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Dominguez wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Dominguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Dominguez stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominguez prevents Kimura from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
Dominguez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Dominguez
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez controls the position.
Kimura stops Dominguez from passing to mount.
Dominguez working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez working away.
Dominguez taking a breather here.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura tries to bench press Dominguez off him but Dominguez keeps the position.
Kimura seems a little lost for a moment, as Dominguez dominates the positioning.
Kimura is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dominguez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (7) Dominguez
Kimura wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Dominguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dominguez can't control as he wanted to and Kimura manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimura is pulling down on Dominguez's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 7 to 0.
As Pablo Dominguez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 1185 p4p, 162 weight class) and Kamden Jackson (ranked 2128 p4p, 257 weight class). Jackson has chosen Creed II- Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Simon Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Kamden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gustafsson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gustafsson manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gustafsson (4) vs (0) Jackson
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson working away.
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Gustafsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gustafsson's guard! Nice work there by Jackson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (4) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Gustafsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Gustafsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gustafsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Gustafsson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (4) vs (5) Jackson
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gustafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance 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.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Gustafsson blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafsson is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (4) vs (8) Jackson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Jackson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gustafsson is holding on tight.
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gustafsson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson sneaks back into half guard.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Gustafsson has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson passes Gustafsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gustafsson. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (4) vs (11) Jackson
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gustafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but Jackson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (4) vs (14) Jackson
Gustafsson gets back to half guard.
Jackson prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Gustafsson is working away.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Gustafsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gustafsson (8) vs (14) Jackson
Gustafsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gustafsson 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, Jackson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Gustafsson has control of the leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Gustafsson is controlling well.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Gustafsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gustafsson has Jackson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (8) vs (16) Jackson
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Gustafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustafsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (8) vs (19) Jackson
Jackson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gustafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gustafsson (8) vs (22) Jackson
Gustafsson showing good submission defense here.
Gustafsson won't enjoy being in this position. Jackson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gustafsson is tapping - it's over boys! Jackson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamden Jackson!
A victorious Kamden Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1881 p4p, 235 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1606 p4p, 204 weight class). Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Arias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dravezesdi looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Dravezesdi defends easily.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dravezesdi controls the pace.
Dravezesdi slips nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Arias defends it.
Arias is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias has a hand on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dravezesdi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Arias is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi controlling from mount.
Dravezesdi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Arias is trying to escape the 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Dravezesdi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arias has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dravezesdi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arias forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back.
Arias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Arias goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dravezesdi turns into him and now he's in Arias's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi works to advance to full mount. Arias defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (5) vs (15) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount.
Arias is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arias is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arias is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias 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: Arias (7) vs (15) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to sweep but instead, Arias has passed into half guard.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is defending well.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi moves into full guard.
Arias looking to improve position, pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh with his hand. Dravezesdi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Arias paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Arias's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Dravezesdi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
During a confident post fight interview, Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1509 p4p, 90 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1798 p4p, 109 weight class). Pavlov's entrance music is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. A fine choice. Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a double leg but Wasa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wasa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wasa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is looking to stall here but Pavlov recovers full guard.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Wasa
Pavlov trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Wasa
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Wasa blocks the move with his legs.
Wasa is letting Pavlov control him for a moment.
Wasa is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Wasa is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wasa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Pavlov takes a little break here. Wasa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Wasa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Wasa is working away.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wasa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to control but Wasa wriggling away.
Wasa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wasa is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Wasa wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Wasa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is trying to reverse the position but instead Pavlov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Wasa turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (4) Wasa
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Wasa trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov is pulling down on Wasa's head to control his posture.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Wasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Wasa working a defensive guard here.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov is pushing down on Wasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (15) vs (8) Wasa
Pavlov tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Pavlov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pavlov can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Wasa tries to control but Pavlov wriggling away.
Pavlov is controlling an arm, preventing Wasa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Wasa goes for an armbar but Pavlov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pavlov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (17) vs (8) Wasa
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Wasa being controlled here, momentarily.
Wasa can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Wasa is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is really struggling to control Wasa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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