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TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Johnson and Sub Norris. Norris has chosen Snak The Ripper - Vandalize Shit ft. Onyx as his entrance music. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Luke Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sub Norris!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Norris. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Luke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Norris
Norris is looking to improve his position.
Norris is trying to control but can't.
Johnson controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris wants to control the action here but instead Johnson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (0) Norris
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Norris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Norris tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson 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.
Norris working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson tries to control but Norris wriggling away.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Norris is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Norris tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to work his way around to Norris's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Johnson tries to control but Norris wriggling away.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Norris is working to get back to half guard.
Norris stops Johnson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Norris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson mounts Norris! Really nice guard pass there!
Norris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to control but Norris wriggling away.
Norris sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Norris is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Norris trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson is trying to control. Norris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Norris is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (8) vs (0) Norris
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Norris is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Norris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Norris keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (11) vs (0) Norris
Johnson has good solid back control here.
Johnson trying to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Norris turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (11) vs (2) Norris
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norris trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson 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.
Norris trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norris is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Norris postures up.
Norris forces his way into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Norris is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Norris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Norris seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson is pulling down on Norris's head. It's preventing any offense from Norris, at least for the moment.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Norris advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Norris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Norris has control of the leg.
Norris seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Norris wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson 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.
Johnson working for a triangle but Norris defends it easily.
Norris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Norris has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Norris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Norris won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Norris trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norris wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Norris passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (11) vs (5) Norris
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Norris is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Norris tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Norris keeps moving and retains side control.
Norris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Norris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Norris is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norris trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norris stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Norris preventing the sweep.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norris trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Norris trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Norris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Norris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Norris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norris preventing the sweep.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexandr Nikitin and Percy Schmeiser. Nikitin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smack My Bitch Up . Schmeiser has chosen David vs Monsanto as his entrance music. 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Alexandr Nikitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Percy Schmeiser!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nikitin tries to keep at a distance but Schmeiser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nikitin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nikitin (2) vs (0) Schmeiser
Schmeiser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikitin trying to control but Schmeiser is working from the bottom.
Nikitin controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet.
Schmeiser has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmeiser is pulling down on Nikitin's head. It's preventing any offense from Nikitin, at least for the moment.
Schmeiser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nikitin controls the pace.
Schmeiser controls Nikitin momentarily but Nikitin frees himself.
Nikitin stopping the sweep attempt from Schmeiser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is controlling Nikitin's posture.
Schmeiser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikitin is one step ahead there.
Schmeiser looking for a guillotine here but Nikitin defends easily.
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is really struggling to control Schmeiser but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schmeiser looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schmeiser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nikitin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nikitin (2) vs (2) Schmeiser
Nikitin pulls Schmeiser in close to his closed guard and prevents Schmeiser from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schmeiser passes Nikitin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser prevents Nikitin from improving his position.
Schmeiser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position.
Schmeiser is trying to control the action in half guard but Nikitin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nikitin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmeiser is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is trying to get back to full guard.
Nikitin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at mickeyharts the greatest , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Schmeiser seems to be looking for submissions.
Nikitin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schmeiser trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
Schmeiser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nikitin is keeping the position for now.
Schmeiser wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schmeiser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schmeiser pushes down on Nikitin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position.
Nikitin wants to control but Schmeiser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Schmeiser has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schmeiser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nikitin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schmeiser trying to mount his opponent but Nikitin defends it.
Schmeiser is trying to work for a kimura but Nikitin is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nikitin is just riding it out for now. Schmeiser eventually gives up the hold.
Schmeiser is looking to take a break and control but Nikitin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikitin wants to get back to full guard.
Schmeiser seems to be working for a kimura but Nikitin defends the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schmeiser is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schmeiser is just content to waste time from the top position. Nikitin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nikitin keeping moving, preventing Schmeiser from controlling successfully.
Schmeiser thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Nikitin is keeping the position.
Schmeiser advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmeiser is trying to control the action in half guard but Nikitin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schmeiser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schmeiser trying to control from Nikitin's half guard. Nikitin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nikitin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin has control of Schmeiser's left arm, preventing Schmeiser from doing any damage.
Schmeiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Nikitin is retaining full guard.
Nikitin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nikitin (4) vs (2) Schmeiser
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Schmeiser has Nikitin pulled in close to control his posture.
Nikitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmeiser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser 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: Nikitin (4) vs (4) Schmeiser
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmeiser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nikitin defends it well.
Schmeiser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nikitin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schmeiser.
Schmeiser works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nikitin (4) vs (7) Schmeiser
Well,Nikitin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin struggling a bit here.
Schmeiser is trying to get an arm triangle but Nikitin is defending well.
Schmeiser taking a break here but Nikitin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nikitin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nikitin is trying to control the position but Schmeiser postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Nikitin is keeping the position.
Nikitin trying to control the position here.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Nikitin is keeping the position.
Schmeiser slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nikitin (4) vs (10) Schmeiser
Nikitin is looking to regain half guard here but Schmeiser keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is trying to work for a sweep but Schmeiser has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nikitin (4) vs (12) Schmeiser
Schmeiser is trying to take his opponent's back.
Schmeiser is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nikitin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nikitin shrugs it off.
Nikitin is trying to escape the mount.
Schmeiser moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nikitin has worked his arm free - good work by Nikitin!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikitin tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Taiki Aoki and Free Agent Steel Penn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Taiki Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Steel Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (0) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn swings around for an armbar but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (4) Steel Penn
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel Penn is defending well.
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel Penn is defending well.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Steel Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Steel Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Steel Penn is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is defending well.
Steel Penn wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aoki stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn trying to control the position.
Aoki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aoki has Steel Penn in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (5) vs (6) Steel Penn
Aoki is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has his foot on Steel Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Aoki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Penn uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (9) Steel Penn
Aoki tries to improve position but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Aoki trying to get back to full guard but Steel Penn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (12) Steel Penn
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Steel Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel Penn tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
Aoki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steel Penn.
Aoki tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
Aoki 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.
Steel Penn trying to control from Aoki's half guard. Aoki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steel Penn has picked Aoki up and slammed him! Aoki can't keep hold of the triangle and Steel Penn manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (15) Steel Penn
Aoki is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Steel Penn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel Penn prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents Steel Penn from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Aoki's face as Steel Penn controls the position.
Aoki tries to buck Steel Penn off but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Aoki looking for a sweep but Steel Penn has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (5) vs (17) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aoki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
My spies in ICON TOP TEAM inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki is looking to improve his position but Steel Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
Aoki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Steel Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aoki sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aoki has his foot on Steel Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel Penn is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Steel Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Aoki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel Penn has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (20) Steel Penn
Aoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel Penn dominates the positioning.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (5) vs (22) Steel Penn
Aoki regains half guard.
Aoki won't allow Steel Penn to pass to mount.
Steel Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Steel Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn is controlling the pace.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 22 to 5.
An out of breath Free Agent Steel Penn 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colt McLaren and Brick Tamland. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Colt McLaren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tamland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLaren but McLaren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McLaren dives in and scores a takedown into Tamland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McLaren (2) vs (0) Tamland
McLaren stopping the sweep attempt from Tamland.
Tamland is looking to sweep but instead, McLaren has passed into half guard.
McLaren content to control rather than advance.
Tamland is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tamland looking for a sweep. Not yet Tamland, not yet.
McLaren trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Tamland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McLaren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McLaren has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Tamland has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McLaren is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tamland. Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (5) vs (0) Tamland
Tamland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McLaren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is still trying to improve position.
Tamland gets back to half guard.
Tamland tries to get to full guard but McLaren has control of the leg.
Tamland keeps trying to improve his position.
Tamland actively working from the bottom here.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren content to stall in guard here.
Tamland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tamland wants to sweep here but McLaren controlling him for the moment.
Tamland working a defensive guard but McLaren manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (8) vs (0) Tamland
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tamland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McLaren off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McLaren (8) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaren looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tamland.
Tamland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McLaren haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McLaren preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tamland.
McLaren is keeping busy.
Tamland is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tamland is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tamland has the hooks in. McLaren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tamland tightening his grip on McLaren, looking for the choke.
Tamland tightening his grip on McLaren, looking for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland keeps control of the position as McLaren tries to break free.
Tamland seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under McLaren's chin but McLaren turns very nicely into Tamland's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by McLaren.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLaren (10) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McLaren has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (13) vs (4) Tamland
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking for a sweep.
Tamland regains half guard.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard.
Tamland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaren pulls his head out easily.
Tamland has a hand on McLaren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McLaren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (16) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland reaches up to try and control the position but McLaren seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tamland rolls and tries to escape and now McLaren has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: McLaren (19) vs (4) Tamland
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McLaren has good solid back control here.
McLaren has the hooks in. Tamland is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tamland tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McLaren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tamland is looking to improve his position but McLaren isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McLaren is looking to work his way around to Tamland's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tamland 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.
Tamland is desperately trying to improve his position but McLaren has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamland regains half guard.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McLaren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tamland tries to roll over but McLaren keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is controlling McLaren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard.
Tamland is looking to control McLaren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tamland avoid being mounted?
Tamland is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaren pulls his head out easily.
Tamland has a hand on McLaren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McLaren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (22) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamland regains half guard.
McLaren prevents Tamland from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tamland.
McLaren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tamland is trying to control the position but McLaren postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McLaren trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamland wants to sweep but no luck.
Tamland can't keep his opponent in guard - McLaren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard but McLaren has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (25) vs (4) Tamland
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland is looking to regain half guard here but McLaren keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
McLaren takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
Colt McLaren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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