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CACC 92 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tres Sulvar (ranked 6915 p4p, 134 weight class) and Timmy Flowers (ranked 6689 p4p, 131 weight class). 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Timmy Flowers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flowers as he avoids it easily.
Flowers rushes Sulvar and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sulvar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flowers after a bit of a struggle.
Sulvar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flowers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tres Sulvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flowers pulls Sulvar into guard.
Flowers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sulvar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sulvar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flowers keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Flowers looking for a sweep. Not yet Flowers, not yet.
Flowers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flowers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar pushing down on Flowers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Flowers defending well.
Flowers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sulvar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Flowers! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (3) vs (0) Flowers
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flowers working to try and regain half guard.
Sulvar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Flowers is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Flowers and Sulvar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Flowers is looking for a sweep.
Sulvar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Flowers! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (5) vs (0) Flowers
Flowers tries to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Sulvar working for a submission but Flowers is keeping him at bay.
Flowers 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.
Sulvar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Flowers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Flowers shrugs it off.
Sulvar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Flowers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sulvar tries for a kimura but Flowers is defending well.
Sulvar working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Flowers is trying to improve his position.
Flowers stops Sulvar from passing to mount.
Sulvar advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (7) vs (0) Flowers
Sulvar has hold of Flowers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flowers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Flowers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sulvar.
Sulvar goes for an armbar but Flowers turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Flowers. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (7) vs (2) Flowers
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flowers is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (9) vs (2) Flowers
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flowers is keeping the position for now.
Flowers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sulvar pushing down on Flowers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flowers wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
Sulvar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Flowers defending well.
Flowers is defending against the submission attempts here by Sulvar.
Flowers trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar uses his free foot to push down on Flowers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Flowers. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (12) vs (2) Flowers
Flowers tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Sulvar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Flowers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Flowers shrugs it off.
Flowers is trying to escape the mount.
Sulvar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Flowers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Flowers shrugs it off.
Sulvar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Flowers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sulvar tries to advance to mount but Flowers denies him.
Sulvar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flowers, who protects the arm well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Flowers is trying to get back to half guard.
Flowers regains half guard.
Flowers trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Flowers is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Flowers is retaining full guard.
Flowers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sulvar defends it easily.
Sulvar pushing down on Flowers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sulvar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flowers defends it well.
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Flowers is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (15) vs (2) Flowers
Flowers is trying to improve his position.
Sulvar advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (17) vs (2) Flowers
Sulvar has hold of Flowers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flowers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sulvar working for a guillotine from mount but Flowers is in no mood to give up.
Sulvar prevents Flowers from getting the reversal.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sulvar is working for a guillotine from mount but Flowers frees his head quite easily.
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Flowers defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Flowers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Flowers gets back to half guard.
Flowers wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flowers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flowers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sulvar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sulvar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (17) vs (6) Flowers
Sulvar tries to escape but Flowers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Flowers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sulvar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sulvar tries to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sulvar is pressing down on Flowers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Flowers passes Sulvar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Flowers works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (17) vs (9) Flowers
Sulvar is trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar is not content to let Flowers control the position.
Sulvar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flowers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flowers trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar tries to bench press Flowers off him but Flowers keeps the position.
Flowers trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar tries to buck Flowers off but Flowers is having none of it.
Flowers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flowers is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
Sulvar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (19) vs (9) Flowers
Flowers keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Flowers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sulvar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (22) vs (9) Flowers
Sulvar advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (24) vs (9) Flowers
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Flowers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Flowers defends it well.
Sulvar working for a submission but Flowers is keeping him at bay.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar has hold of Flowers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flowers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Flowers can't escape the position.
Flowers regains half guard.
Sulvar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (27) vs (9) Flowers
Sulvar working for a submission but Flowers is keeping him at bay.
Flowers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flowers is still trying to improve position.
Sulvar has hold of Flowers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flowers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Flowers 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar seems to be looking for submissions.
Sulvar is working for a submission of some sort.
Sulvar is breathing heavily.
Sulvar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (30) vs (9) Flowers
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Flowers is desperately trying to improve his position but Sulvar has a good base and remains in mount.
Sulvar has hold of Flowers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flowers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sulvar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Flowers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Flowers shrugs it off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working for a guillotine from mount but Flowers is in no mood to give up.
Flowers wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Flowers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sulvar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Flowers is surviving well by controlling Sulvar's body position as best he can.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Flowers is looking to get to half guard.
Sulvar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Flowers has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Flowers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar has hold of Flowers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flowers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sulvar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Flowers is now in Sulvar's guard. A big mistake from Sulvar there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (30) vs (11) Flowers
Sulvar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flowers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Flowers passes Sulvar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flowers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sulvar defends it well.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Flowers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is pressing down on Flowers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 30 to 11. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Campos (ranked 5676 p4p, 120 weight class) and Conald Petersen (ranked 5396 p4p, 112 weight class). Petersen has chosen Fedsmoker - Locked Up In The Nuthouse Going Crazy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Max Campos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Campos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petersen to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Campos (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Campos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petersen defends it easily.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Campos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos 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: Campos (2) vs (2) Petersen
Campos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petersen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campos.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen wants to control but Campos is keeping busy.
Campos is working for a submission of some sort.
Petersen wants to control but Campos is keeping busy.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
Petersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campos defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen 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: Campos (2) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Campos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Campos.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Campos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Petersen 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.
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.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Campos keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campos is keeping the position for now.
Campos has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Campos 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: Campos (4) vs (4) Petersen
Campos trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Campos is very close to passing his half guard.
Campos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Campos is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campos wants to work for an arm triangle but Petersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Campos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersen wants to control but Campos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Campos is controlling well.
Petersen trying to hold on to Campos's head to control him but Campos postures up.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Petersen is not content to let Campos control the position.
Campos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Campos (7) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen wants to control but Campos is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Campos is staying active.
Campos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Campos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Petersen wants to hold on but Campos pushes him away.
Petersen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Campos wants to take Petersen's back here but Petersen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Campos tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Campos isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to hold on but Campos pushes him away.
Campos trying to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Campos avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Campos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Campos mounts Petersen! Really nice guard pass there!
Campos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Campos isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Campos wants to take Petersen's back here but Petersen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Campos forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Campos (10) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Campos's arms.
Petersen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Campos's guard. Nice work there by Petersen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Campos (10) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between Campos's legs - danger averted.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Campos wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Campos keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen stays in close to Campos's body and controls the position.
Petersen trying to control but Campos is working from the bottom.
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between Campos's legs - danger averted.
Campos wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Campos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campos being controlled here, momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Campos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen advances to half guard.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen is pressing down on Campos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Campos is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Campos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Campos wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen stalling.
Petersen wants to control but Campos is keeping him busy.
Campos trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Campos won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen is keen to just control but Campos is a slippery customer.
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen is pressing down on Campos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Campos is holding on for now.
Petersen trying to control the action but Campos is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Campos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Conald Petersen!
Our winner, Conald Petersen, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 2429 p4p, 329 weight class) and Chief Seminole (ranked 5123 p4p, 561 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Chief Seminole!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gomes moves into the clinch.
Gomes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Seminole pulls his leg out and moves away.
Seminole moves into the clinch.
Gomes is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gomes can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seminole is defending well.
Seminole prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gomes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seminole is defending well.
Seminole is pressed up against the ropes. Gomes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seminole down to the mat. Seminole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seminole takes the fight into the clinch.
Seminole wants a takedown but no success here.
Gomes is looking for a takedown.
Gomes can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seminole is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Gomes can't fight it off and eventually Seminole manages to take the fight to the floor. Gomes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Seminole
Seminole drops back looking for a leg! Gomes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomes manages to kick Seminole off! Seminole jumps back into Gomes's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Seminole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seminole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Seminole 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.
Seminole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seminole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Seminole postures up.
Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seminole defends well.
Gomes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Seminole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seminole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Seminole drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gomes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Seminole has Gomes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (2) Seminole
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Seminole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seminole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomes defends well.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seminole swivels though and keeps the full 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.
Gomes pushes down on Seminole's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seminole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seminole defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seminole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Seminole is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Seminole looking for submissions off his back.
Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seminole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (2) Seminole
Seminole prevents Gomes from moving into mount.
Seminole is trying to improve his position.
Seminole stops Gomes from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seminole manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomes's best efforts.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Seminole with the active half guard here but Gomes passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (8) vs (2) Seminole
Seminole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Seminole seems a little lost for a moment, as Gomes dominates the positioning.
Gomes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Seminole! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (10) vs (2) Seminole
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Seminole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomes controlling from mount.
Seminole is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seminole is looking to escape.
Seminole 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.
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Seminole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Seminole's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Seminole. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (13) vs (2) Seminole
Seminole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Seminole is squirming around nicely.
Seminole is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.
Seminole manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gomes is trying to control. Seminole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomes in particular looking to stall.
Seminole won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seminole tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomes is pressing down on Seminole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seminole is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seminole looks winded!
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Seminole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.
Gomes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Seminole for as long as he can get away with.
Gomes trying to control the action but Seminole is working from the bottom.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seminole is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Seminole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seminole looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes wants to control but Seminole is keeping him busy.
Seminole is looking to get back to full guard here but Gomes has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (16) vs (2) Seminole
Gomes taking a breather here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Seminole prevents Gomes from moving into mount.
Seminole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Seminole tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gomes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (18) vs (2) Seminole
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Seminole is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Seminole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Seminole regains half guard.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seminole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seminole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Seminole is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Gomes controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Seminole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (21) vs (2) Seminole
Seminole is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Seminole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seminole is looking to escape.
Gomes prevents Seminole from getting the reversal.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Seminole 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: Gomes (21) vs (4) Seminole
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seminole drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gomes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Seminole has Gomes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (23) vs (4) Seminole
Gomes 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.
Seminole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seminole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Seminole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seminole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomes trying to control but Seminole is working from the bottom.
Gomes stays in close to Seminole's body and controls the position.
Seminole looking for a guillotine here but Gomes defends easily.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (26) vs (4) Seminole
Seminole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Seminole manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomes's best efforts.
Seminole won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Seminole tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Seminole looking for subs from the bottom but Gomes mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (29) vs (4) Seminole
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes tries to control but Seminole wriggling away.
Gomes is really struggling to control Seminole but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 29 to 4.
A very excited looking Ronaldo Gomes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 5028 p4p, 539 weight class) and Guillo Perez (ranked 4040 p4p, 476 weight class). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Guillo Perez !
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.
Dalton shoots in looking for a takedown. Perez tries to sprawl out of it but Dalton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Perez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dalton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dalton (4) vs (0) Perez
Perez struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Perez is looking for a sweep.
Dalton controlling the position.
Perez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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.
Dalton working away.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton controlling the position from side mount.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Perez is being controlled here.
Dalton working away.
Dalton taking a breather here.
Perez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dalton wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Perez is trying to get back to half guard.
Perez regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez trying to hold on to Dalton's head to control him but Dalton postures up.
Perez wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Perez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Perez is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perez is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dalton is trying to control. Perez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dalton passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (7) vs (0) Perez
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Perez 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Perez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Perez is still trying to improve position.
Dalton trying to control the position but Perez is working away.
Dalton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Perez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dalton is really struggling to control Perez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dalton taking a breather here.
Perez is not content to let Dalton control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Perez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Perez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perez keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Perez working a defensive guard here.
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Perez 's legs - danger averted.
Dalton passes Perez 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Perez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dalton won't allow Perez to sweep him here.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Perez has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton 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.
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Perez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (7) vs (2) Perez
Dalton is pulling down on Perez 's head to control his posture.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Perez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Perez preventing the sweep.
Dalton 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: Dalton (9) vs (2) Perez
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Perez is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (12) vs (2) Perez
Dalton looking to control but Perez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Perez is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dalton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Perez is holding on tight.
Perez gets back to half guard.
Perez wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Perez won't allow it.
Perez trying to control here.
Dalton content to control rather than advance.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Perez is defending well.
Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dalton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (15) vs (2) Perez
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Perez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton wants to take Perez 's back here but Perez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Perez wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton wants to control the pace but Perez is squirming around nicely.
Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perez is desperately trying to improve his position but Dalton has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Perez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Perez tries to reverse the position but Dalton maintains control.
Dalton looking to control but Perez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dalton wants to control the pace but Perez is squirming around nicely.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Perez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Perez is trying desperately to improve position.
Perez keeps trying to improve his position.
Perez wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton trying to control but Perez is having none of it.
Perez is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Perez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Perez wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Perez 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: Dalton (15) vs (4) Perez
Dalton wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment.
Dalton is pulling down on Perez 's head to control his posture.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A very excited looking Pacer Dalton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Charles (ranked 1663 p4p, 197 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 3650 p4p, 356 weight class). Charles comes to the ring accompanied by Renegades Of Funk - Rage Against The Machine. Machin has chosen Pandora's Music Box as his entrance music. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Mike Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machin.
Machin closes the distance and clinches up with Charles, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes Charles against the ropes but Charles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machin misses with a takedown attempt - Charles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mike Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
Charles gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Charles (4) vs (0) Machin
Machin is trying to work for a sweep but Charles has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (6) vs (0) Machin
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machin prevents Charles from taking his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Charles controlling from mount.
Charles prevents Machin from getting the reversal.
Machin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Charles.
Charles wants to control the pace but Machin is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Charles content just to control the position here.
Machin tries to lock up and control but Charles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Charles looking to control but Machin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Charles.
Machin tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Charles controlling his opponent.
Machin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machin prevents Charles from taking his back.
Machin tries to hold on but Charles postures up.
Charles controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles avoids the attempt from Machin to control.
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Charles seems content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to control from the bottom.
Charles content to control rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to hold on to Charles's head to control him but Charles postures up.
Machin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Charles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Machin tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
Charles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (9) vs (0) Machin
Charles controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Machin is desperately trying to improve his position but Charles has a good base and remains in mount.
Charles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machin is looking to escape.
Machin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Charles goes for an armbar but Machin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Machin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (9) vs (2) Machin
Charles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machin defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
Charles is pulling down on Machin's head to control his posture.
Machin pushes down on Charles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking to control Machin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles avoid being mounted?
Machin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (9) vs (5) Machin
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles is squirming around, avoiding Machin's attempts to control the action.
Machin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Charles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Charles regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machin tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Machin trying to move into half guard but instead Charles has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (11) vs (5) Machin
Charles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
After winning the bout, Mike Charles 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelinho Lima (ranked 3553 p4p, 356 weight class) and Torkel Bystrom (ranked 4214 p4p, 408 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bystrom dives in and scores a takedown into Lima's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima trying to control the position.
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Bystrom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Bystrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lima wants to improve his position but Bystrom is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Bystrom eventually gives up the hold.
Bystrom is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lima works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lima is trying to keep Bystrom in close.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bystrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bystrom has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Lima working for a triangle but Bystrom defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bystrom postures up.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom 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.
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bystrom pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bystrom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Bystrom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bystrom pulls his head out easily.
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lima sees it coming and defends easily.
Lima keeping control of the position.
Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bystrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bystrom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lima is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lima has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima stands and throws Bystrom's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (2) Bystrom
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bystrom sneaks back into half guard.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bystrom reverses the position - he's now on top in Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (5) vs (4) Bystrom
Bystrom has gone for a leg lock! Lima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bystrom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (4) Bystrom
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Bystrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (6) Bystrom
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Bystrom is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Bystrom is very close to passing his half guard.
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bystrom pulls his head out easily.
Bystrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bystrom is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lima is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torkel Bystrom!
After winning the bout, Torkel Bystrom 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 middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Long Hung Dong (ranked 1872 p4p, 232 weight class) and Joe Bone (ranked 1867 p4p, 231 weight class). Bone has chosen You'll Never Walk Alone as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Long Hung Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Joe Bone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dong moves into range and clinches up with Bone.
Bone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dong tries to pull guard but Bone won't allow it.
Dong tries to pull guard but Bone forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Dong tries to pull guard but Bone won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Hung Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone can't get the takedown.
Dong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bone has clasped his hands together around Dong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dong (0) vs (4) Bone
Dong prevents Bone from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong is looking for a sweep.
Dong is trying to escape the position but Bone is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong manages to get one leg in to regain 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.
Bone tries to pass to full mount but Dong defends it.
Bone keeps trying to improve his position.
Dong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bone pulls his head out easily.
Dong's coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bone.
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bone is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong is staying active underneath Bone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bone wants to pass the guard but Dong is defending well.
Dong wants to get back to full guard but Bone has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (0) vs (7) Bone
Dong is not content to let Bone control the position.
Dong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Dong sneaks back into half guard.
Bone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dong wants to improve his position but Bone is controlling well.
Dong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong is defending against the submission attempts here by Bone.
Bone is pressing down on Dong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dong is holding on for now.
Bone is just content to waste time from the top position. Dong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dong trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Bone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bone stacks Dong on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bone! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (0) vs (10) Bone
Bone advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dong (0) vs (12) Bone
Dong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dong actively working from the bottom here.
Bone uses his free foot to push down on Dong's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dong. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (0) vs (15) Bone
Bone takes Dong's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dong is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Dong (0) vs (18) Bone
Dong is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bone gets his way!
Bone tightening his grip on Dong, looking for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bone looking for the choke from the back.
Bone controlling well, preventing Dong from escaping the position.
Dong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bone wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to pass the guard but Dong is defending well.
Dong wants to improve his position but Bone is controlling well.
Bone wants to control but Dong is keeping him busy.
Dong actively working from the bottom here.
Bone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dong! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (0) vs (21) Bone
Bone wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bone can't control as he wanted to and Dong manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bone is keen to just control but Dong is a slippery customer.
Bone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dong wants to improve his position but Bone is controlling well.
Dong is controlling Bone's trapped leg to prevent Bone from advancing to side control.
Dong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bone pulls his head out easily.
Bone wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bone pulls his head out easily.
Dong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dong trying to control the position.
Dong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dong's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Bone wants to work for an arm triangle but Dong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dong tries to roll over but Bone keeps him under control.
Dong looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bone passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (0) vs (24) Bone
Dong struggling a bit here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dong prevents Bone from moving into mount.
Bone advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dong (0) vs (26) Bone
Bone jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dong and Bone has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dong prevents Bone from improving position.
Dong is not content to let Bone control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bone tries to move to mount but Dong blocks the move with his legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dong is looking to reverse the position.
Dong is trying to control Bone's posture but Bone avoids it.
Dong is trying to work for a sweep but Bone has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dong (0) vs (28) Bone
Dong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bone trying to control but Dong is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong reaches up to try and control the position but Bone seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dong rolls and tries to escape and now Bone has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Dong (0) vs (31) Bone
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone wins on points by 31 to 0.
A relieved looking Joe Bone 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1712 p4p, 238 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 3137 p4p, 394 weight class). Dravezesdi comes to the ring accompanied by Nobody's Fool. Mangrove has chosen https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mangrove wants to clinch up but Dravezesdi keeps it at a distance.
Dravezesdi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mangrove's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Mangrove
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.
Mangrove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dravezesdi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mangrove is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Mangrove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mangrove is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mangrove wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Mangrove is having none of it.
Mangrove wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangrove is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mangrove trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Mangrove 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.
Mangrove is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Mangrove is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Mangrove is working away.
Dravezesdi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dravezesdi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mangrove is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi takes Mangrove's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (8) vs (0) Mangrove
Dravezesdi keeps control of the position as Mangrove tries to break free.
Will Dravezesdi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mangrove is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dravezesdi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mangrove trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dravezesdi working for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Mangrove is really stuck here.
Dravezesdi tries to get the hooks in deep but Mangrove pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Mangrove right now.
Mangrove wants to control his opponent's hands but Dravezesdi gets his hands free.
Dravezesdi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Mangrove's back but Mangrove is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mangrove. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (2) Mangrove
Mangrove looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (2) Mangrove
Dravezesdi pushing down on Mangrove's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Dravezesdi 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Mangrove moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Mangrove trying to control the position here.
Mangrove working a defensive guard here.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mangrove is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Mangrove.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Dravezesdi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mangrove is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mangrove has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (4) Mangrove
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mangrove's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (4) Mangrove
Mangrove is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head to control his posture.
Mangrove is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Mangrove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dravezesdi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dravezesdi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mangrove looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangrove, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove 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: Dravezesdi (12) vs (6) Mangrove
Mangrove has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (9) Mangrove
Mangrove fails to advance to Dravezesdi's back.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
Mangrove frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (12) Mangrove
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mangrove seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dravezesdi is holding on tight.
Mangrove goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dravezesdi turns into him and now he's in Mangrove's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (14) vs (12) Mangrove
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Mangrove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mangrove is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mangrove is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Mangrove trying to control here.
Dravezesdi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Mangrove works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mangrove is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Mangrove has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mangrove keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangrove, not yet.
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangrove is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dravezesdi frees his head nicely. Oh but Mangrove has switched to an armbar! Dravezesdi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alka Mangrove!
In his post fight interview, Alka Mangrove started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1569 p4p, 182 weight class) and David Allan Coe (ranked 1738 p4p, 199 weight class). Bok comes to the ring accompanied by Give It Revolution. Coe has chosen Nothing To Lose as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coe tries to avoid it but Bok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coe to the ground. Coe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bok manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (0) vs (2) Coe
Bok is looking for a triangle but Coe pushes his legs off easily.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Coe
Coe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (4) Coe
Bok keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Coe preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coe won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Coe wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Coe trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Coe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coe is looking to advance position but Bok has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (6) vs (4) Coe
Coe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coe is looking to escape.
Coe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coe wants to control but Bok is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coe is desperately trying to improve his position but Bok has a good base and remains in mount.
Bok trying to control but Coe is having none of it.
Coe is desperately trying to improve his position but Bok has a good base and remains in mount.
Coe keeps trying to improve his position.
Bok wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely.
Coe tries to reverse the position but Bok maintains control.
Bok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Coe 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to work for a kimura but Coe is defending well.
Coe wants to control but Bok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (4) Coe
Bok mounts Coe! Really nice guard pass there!
Coe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to control but Coe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bok controlling from mount.
Coe tries to control the position but Bok now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bok (12) vs (4) Coe
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok has the hooks in. Coe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bok is not going to allow Coe to sit and survive in this position.
Bok trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Coe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bok.
Bok 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.
Bok trying to control momentarily.
Bok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Coe is defending well though. Bok let's go of the attempt for now.
Bok trying to control momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Coe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Coe trying to control the hands but Bok breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bok controlling the positon.
Coe is trying to break free.
Bok looking for the choke from the back.
Bok tries to get the hooks in deep but Coe pushed the leg off.
Bok looking for the choke but no joy.
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coe turns into Bok and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (12) vs (6) Coe
Bok looking to control.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Coe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Coe tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
Bok is controlling Coe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Coe is trying to control the action in half guard but Bok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Bok won't allow Coe to pass to mount.
Coe trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Coe trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Coe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coe pulls his head out easily.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
Coe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bok is just riding it out for now. Coe eventually gives up the hold.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Coe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (12) vs (9) Coe
Bok is working to get back to half guard.
Coe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Coe looking to control but Bok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bok is working to get back to half guard.
Bok tries to lock up and control but Coe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok tries to reverse the position but Coe maintains 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.
Coe looking to control but Bok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bok is looking to escape.
Coe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok regains half guard.
Bok moves into full guard.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there.
Bok is trying to control the position but Coe postures up.
Bok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bok controls Coe momentarily but Coe frees himself.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coe wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Maxim Bok retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Maxim Bok 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 Don Petersen (ranked 1989 p4p, 282 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 730 p4p, 109 weight class). Petersen comes into the arena with James Brown- Living in America blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (0) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Petersen's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen trying his best to control but Hunt has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (0) vs (6) Hunt
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Petersen 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.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (6) Hunt
Petersen trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen advances to half guard.
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hunt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hunt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (2) vs (10) Hunt
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Hunt trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (2) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petersen to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (2) vs (15) Hunt
Hunt has good solid back control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and Petersen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (15) Hunt
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (17) Hunt
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (17) Hunt
Petersen trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (19) Hunt
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (6) vs (22) Hunt
Petersen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (6) vs (24) Hunt
Hunt tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fails to advance to Petersen's back.
Hunt takes Petersen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Petersen is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (6) vs (27) Hunt
I really don't envy Petersen right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hunt looking for the choke but no joy.
Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has good solid back control here.
Petersen wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunt gets his hands free.
Petersen staying busy and making it hard for Hunt to control.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petersen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petersen just trying to survive but Hunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Petersen from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen trying to control but Hunt postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Hunt passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (6) vs (30) Hunt
Hunt seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Petersen is holding on tight.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Hunt works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (6) vs (33) Hunt
Petersen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hunt looking for the choke but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hunt wants to control the position but Petersen frees himself and scrambles - Hunt manages to regain control in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 33 to 6.
A relieved looking Paul Hunt 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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