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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryder Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Cooper (ranked 4379 p4p, 361 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ryder Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Winston Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mann clinches up against the cage.
Mann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cooper to keep the fight standing.
Mann is trying to pull guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cooper pulls guard effortlessly.
Cooper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (0) vs (2) Cooper
Cooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cooper 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.
Cooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Cooper is proving a slippery customer.
Mann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cooper trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Cooper forces his way into half guard.
Mann wants to improve his position but Cooper is controlling well.
Cooper wants to work for an arm triangle but Mann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cooper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cooper is trying to control the action in half guard but Mann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mann is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Clinic, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to improve his position but Cooper is controlling well.
Cooper has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mann defend it? Cooper steps over the head and cranks it - Mann is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cooper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Winston Cooper!
Winston Cooper spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Beck Lee (ranked 1542 p4p, 185 weight class) and Ryder Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryder Mann told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Beck Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ryder Mann!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mann clinches.
Mann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mann is trying to keep an underhook but Lee manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Mann
Mann is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee 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.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mann on the ground.
Mann looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lee throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mann's body to avoid the submission. Mann has instead reached around Lee's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mann arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryder Mann!
An out of breath Ryder Mann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Duffy Fulcher (ranked 25200 p4p, 494 weight class) and Ryder Mann (ranked 3338 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Duffy Fulcher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryder Mann!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mann rushes Fulcher and presses him up against the cage.
Mann decides to pull guard.
Fulcher wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fulcher trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mann holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulcher looking to pass the guard.
Mann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fulcher defends well.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Fulcher from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann looking for a guillotine here but Fulcher defends easily.
Mann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fulcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fulcher is posturing up here but Mann has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fulcher tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fulcher has to tap! Slick submission there by Mann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryder Mann!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryder Mann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Peterson defending well as Mann loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Mann tries to sprawl but Peterson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Peterson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mann controls his leg.
Peterson trying to mount his opponent but Mann defends it.
Peterson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mann moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Peterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mann working for a triangle but Peterson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann has a closed guard, preventing Peterson from standing up. #T1#
Mann working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peterson tries to stand but Mann is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peterson is aware though and is defending well.
Mann controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself.
Peterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Peterson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mann, up you get! #T2#
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Mann.
Peterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mann avoids the head kick by Peterson.
Mann flicks out a counter leg kick but Peterson steps away.
Peterson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mann slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Mann is looking to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Mann
and Peterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mann.
Mann slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mann. That's going to slow Peterson down.
Mann throws a push kick but Peterson slaps the foot to one side. #T3##TD#
Peterson gets a double leg takedown into Mann's guard.
Peterson wants to stand but Mann has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Mann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peterson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mann looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Peterson is defending well. Mann quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Peterson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mann celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryder Mann!
Ryder Mann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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