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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moses Sithole (ranked 4438 p4p, 473 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 14382 p4p, 719 weight class). Sithole comes to the cage accompanied by I Miss The Misery. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Moses Sithole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sithole tries to keep at a distance but Deeds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deeds is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Deeds gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sithole (0) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (0) vs (5) Deeds
Sithole can't do much from the bottom here.
Deeds controlling from side mount.
Deeds wants to control but Sithole is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds tries for a kimura but Sithole is defending well.
Sithole is looking to reverse the position.
Deeds is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sithole looks calm but he's in trouble here. Deeds gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sithole is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Deeds lets go of the hold and Sithole can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 2113 p4p, 281 weight class) and Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5391 p4p, 605 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pentacost has closed the distance and engaged Burns in a clinch.
Pentacost gets underhooks to prevent Burns's takedown attempt.
Burns lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Pentacost
Pentacost controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Pentacost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Pentacost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost seems keen to control Burns's posture.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pentacost trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burns 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.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentacost is retaining full guard.
Pentacost wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Pentacost has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns 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.
Pentacost looking to control.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pentacost has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
Pentacost keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns pushing down on Pentacost's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pentacost knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pentacost trying to get back to full guard but Burns takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (0) Pentacost
Burns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burns content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Pentacost is looking to get to half guard.
Burns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Burns wants to take his opponent's back but Pentacost doesn't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling from the full mount.
Burns pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Burns content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to control but Pentacost wriggling away.
Pentacost is controlling an arm, preventing Burns from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pentacost sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pentacost gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pentacost holds on and takes a little breather.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentacost is retaining full guard.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost trying to control the position here.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pentacost holds on and takes a little breather.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is keeping the position.
Pentacost seems keen to control Burns's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost looking to control.
Pentacost is adopting a defensive guard.
Burns is looking to advance position but Pentacost has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (5) vs (4) Pentacost
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pentacost trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
Pentacost controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to lock up and control but Pentacost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pentacost controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Burns takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
After winning the bout, Brian Burns 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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 13526 p4p, 835 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2335 p4p, 307 weight class). Vicini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mother kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Devon Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Vicini's head and hops out.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vicini has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith jumps guard.
Vicini trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith seems keen to control Vicini's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicini controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pulling down on Vicini's head to control his posture.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Vicini stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (3) Vicini
Vicini swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (3) Vicini
Vicini keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith passes Vicini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith stalling.
Vicini gets full guard.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith pushing down on Vicini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith prevents Vicini from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (3) Vicini
Smith controlling from mount.
Vicini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (8) vs (3) Vicini
Vicini is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith avoids the attempt from Vicini to control.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Vicini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vicini. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (11) vs (3) Vicini
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vicini prevents Smith from taking his back.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith is really struggling to control Vicini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Vicini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vicini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vicini tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Vicini is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith'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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini gets back to half guard.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is taking a breather. Vicini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smith prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 11 to 3.
After winning the bout, Devon Smith 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 Mijain Lopez (ranked 21518 p4p, 749 weight class) and Frank Damozzi (ranked 4922 p4p, 487 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Mijain Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Frank Damozzi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Damozzi clinches up against the cage.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Damozzi manages to get underhooks.
Lopez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Damozzi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Damozzi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lopez is trying to keep an underhook but Damozzi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lopez (0) vs (2) Damozzi
Lopez is trying is best to control the position here.
Damozzi is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Damozzi trying to advance position but Lopez counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
Damozzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
Damozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damozzi stands and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (0) vs (5) Damozzi
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lopez (0) vs (7) Damozzi
Damozzi looking to control but Lopez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Damozzi goes for an armbar but Lopez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lopez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (7) Damozzi
Lopez pushing down on Damozzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi looking for submissions off his back.
Damozzi is positioning himself well to prevent Lopez advancing to mount.
Well, if Lopez 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.
Damozzi is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez prevents Damozzi from improving his position.
Lopez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lopez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Damozzi for as long as he can get away with.
Damozzi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Damozzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Damozzi is concentrating on defense, preventing Lopez from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lopez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (5) vs (7) Damozzi
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Damozzi tries to lock up and control but Lopez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Damozzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Damozzi wants to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Damozzi is desperately trying to improve his position but Lopez has a good base and remains in mount.
Damozzi wants to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lopez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Damozzi tries to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Lopez'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.
Lopez content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lopez prevents Damozzi from getting the reversal.
Damozzi tries to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Damozzi is working to get back to half guard.
Lopez controlling his opponent.
Lopez tries to take his opponent's back but Damozzi turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (5) vs (9) Damozzi
Lopez wants to control but Damozzi passes easily into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Damozzi trying to advance position but Lopez counters by regaining guard.
Damozzi preventing the sweep.
Damozzi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (5) vs (12) Damozzi
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Damozzi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Damozzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Damozzi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Damozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi taking a break here but Lopez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lopez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Damozzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Damozzi wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Damozzi is very close to passing his half guard.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Damozzi to get the leverage.
Damozzi seems to be looking for submissions.
Damozzi wants to pass to mount but Lopez is defending the position.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura here.
Lopez won't allow Damozzi to pass to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura here.
Damozzi is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Damozzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Damozzi seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damozzi pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damozzi wins on points by 12 to 5.
Frank Damozzi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mister Dee (ranked 4645 p4p, 526 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1299 p4p, 183 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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; Mister Dee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dravezesdi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dee (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dee looking for a guillotine here but Dravezesdi defends easily.
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dee is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Dee trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi passes Dee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dee tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Dee is trying is best to control the position here.
Dee looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.
Dee is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Dee gets back to full guard.
Dee trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dee is looking for a triangle but Dravezesdi pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dee's guard.
Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dee is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dravezesdi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dee 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.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Dee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dee (0) vs (7) Dravezesdi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dee regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Dee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dee is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dee is keeping the position for now.
Dee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (0) vs (10) Dravezesdi
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dee (4) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to escape but Dee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dravezesdi turns into Dee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (4) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Dee working for a triangle but Dravezesdi defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (6) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dee defends it easily.
Our spies down at at England Fight Club MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dravezesdi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dee has Dravezesdi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (6) vs (14) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dee is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Dee won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dee wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (6) vs (17) Dravezesdi
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Dee (6) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling well, preventing Dee from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi doesn't have the hooks in and Dee manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (8) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Dee pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dee seems to be working for a kimura but Dravezesdi defends the submission attempt.
Dee is working for a submission of some sort.
Dee is working for a kimura but Dravezesdi is defending it quite comfortably.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Dee is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
Dee wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Dee preventing the sweep.
Dee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dravezesdi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dravezesdi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dravezesdi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dee (8) vs (24) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dee (8) vs (26) Dravezesdi
Dee can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount.
Dee is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 26 to 8.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi is the new welterweight champion! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenuichio Harada (ranked 5416 p4p, 534 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 13427 p4p, 721 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kenuichio Harada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches.
Harada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kimura prevents it.
Harada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kimura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Harada turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harada lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harada (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura pulls Harada in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura working for a triangle but Harada defends it easily.
Harada stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura pulls Harada in close to his closed guard and prevents Harada from doing any damage or advancing position.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Kimura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Harada preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Harada defends easily.
Kimura has his foot on Harada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harada works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura controls Harada momentarily but Harada frees himself.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harada trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Harada postures up.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Harada controlling him for the moment.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura pulls Harada in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has his foot on Harada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harada works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura working for a triangle but Harada defends it easily.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Harada postures up.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harada defends well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harada is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kimura has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Harada is looking to defend but Kimura has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Harada! Kimura pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Harada taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Helio Kimura! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 3044 p4p, 317 weight class) and Rickson Dredd (ranked 9778 p4p, 783 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rickson Dredd was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Rickson Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dredd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grundy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grundy drives through and clinches with Dredd against the cage.
Dredd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grundy to keep the fight standing.
Grundy has Dredd pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Grundy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dredd tumbling to the mat - Grundy dives into Dredd's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Dredd
Grundy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grundy 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dredd manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (2) Dredd
Grundy managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Dredd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dredd is one step ahead there.
Grundy controlling the position.
Dredd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grundy is pulling down on Dredd's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to sweep here but Dredd controlling him for the moment.
Grundy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dredd puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grundy moves into full guard.
Dredd won't allow Grundy to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controlling the position.
Dredd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grundy controlling Dredd's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy controlling Dredd's posture.
Grundy'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.
Grundy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to sweep but no luck.
Grundy is pulling down on Dredd's head. It's preventing any offense from Dredd, at least for the moment.
Dredd preventing the sweep.
Dredd wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Dredd is fighting to break Grundy's control of his arms but Grundy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Grundy.
Grundy 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.
Dredd is fighting to break Grundy's control of his arms but Grundy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Dredd is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
Grundy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dredd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (4) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd is trying to keep Grundy in close.
Dredd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grundy is one step ahead there.
Grundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dredd is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grundy continues to stall.
Grundy looking to pass the guard.
Grundy is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dredd is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is working hard here to advance position.
Grundy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dredd keeping full guard, as Grundy tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dredd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grundy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Further stalling from Grundy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dredd pulls Grundy in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Brodie Grundy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 13153 p4p, 815 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 8899 p4p, 756 weight class). Indigo Starseed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Starseed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Starseed trying to control the pace.
Whiston wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Starseed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston is controlling Starseed's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Starseed prevents Whiston from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston trying to hold on to Starseed's head to control him but Starseed postures up.
Whiston is looking for a sweep. Starseed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whiston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Starseed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Starseed's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (2) vs (4) Whiston
Starseed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Whiston.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Whiston's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Whiston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Whiston struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Starseed's coaches at AREA 51 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.
A lull in the action here.
Whiston is riding his opponent, not letting Starseed buck him off.
Starseed prevents Whiston from getting a body triangle.
Whiston biding his time, controlling Starseed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Whiston controlling the position well here. Starseed rolled but Whiston kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Whiston go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Starseed doesn't escape.
We've been informed that Whiston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Let's hope that Whiston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed wants to escape the position.
Whiston is trying to control but Starseed is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Whiston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Starseed is looking to escape.
Whiston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Starseed tries to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
Starseed is controlling an arm, preventing Whiston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Whiston looking to control but Starseed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is working to get back to half guard.
Whiston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Whiston wants to take Starseed's back but he can't do it this time.
Starseed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is looking to improve his position but Whiston isn't that keen on the idea.
Starseed is controlling an arm, preventing Whiston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Starseed is trying to escape the mount.
Whiston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Starseed manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the action here.
Whiston trying to control the action but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Well, if Whiston 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.
Whiston is looking to advance position but Starseed won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston stalling.
Whiston is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Starseed! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (2) vs (7) Whiston
Starseed is squirming around, avoiding Whiston's attempts to control the action.
Whiston fails to take his opponent's back.
Whiston trying to control but Starseed is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Whiston is trying to control here but Starseed has managed to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston slows the pace down in half guard.
More stalling from Whiston.
Whiston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starseed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whiston is stalling here. Starseed is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Whiston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Starseed has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (6) vs (7) Whiston
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to buck Starseed off but Starseed is having none of it.
Whiston is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.
Whiston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Whiston trying to control here.
Starseed is taking a breather. Whiston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Whiston is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starseed keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Starseed prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Whiston trying to hold on to Starseed's head to control him but Starseed postures up.
Whiston holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Starseed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whiston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whiston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston is trying to keep Starseed in close.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Starseed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Starseed looking to pass the guard.
Whiston managing to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling from the top position.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Whiston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starseed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starseed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston wins on points by 7 to 6.
Indigo Starseed spoke after the fight, saying 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie (ranked 13457 p4p, 750 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 4324 p4p, 463 weight class). Lapis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Once Solemn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie forces Lapis back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie jumps guard and drags Lapis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis 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.
Lapis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lapis 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.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lapis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Lapis
Lapis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lapis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lapis is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Lapis wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lapis is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lapis avoid being mounted?
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to get back to full guard.
Lapis keeps trying to improve his position.
Lapis trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lapis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lapis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lapis wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Lapis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lapis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lapis is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Lapis
Lapis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Lapis 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is looking for a sweep.
Lapis is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Lapis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Lapis
Lapis tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Lapis
Gracie 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.
Lapis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lapis, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Lapis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Lapis trying to control the position.
Lapis wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lapis pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Lapis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie pushes down on Lapis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lapis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (4) Lapis
Gracie controls the position from side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lapis tries to improve position but can't.
Lapis manages to get back to half guard.
Lapis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lapis wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is taking a breather. Lapis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie prevents Lapis from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lapis for as long as he can get away with.
Lapis actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Gracie 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.
Lapis trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Lapis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lapis is holding on for now.
Lapis wants to get back to full guard.
Lapis wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie continues to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Lapis tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2610 p4p, 274 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 4199 p4p, 417 weight class). Vorster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Behemoth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Joey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joey shoots in for a takedown but Vorster shows good takedown defense.
Joey tries to clinch but Vorster moves out of range.
Vorster wants to counter the offense by Joey and move into the clinch position.
Vorster clinches with his opponent.
Joey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vorster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vorster wants a takedown but no success here.
Tribbiani Joey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vorster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Joey (4) vs (0) Vorster
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey controlling the position from side mount.
Joey trying to control the action but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Joey takes a little break here. Vorster wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to remain calm as Joey controls from the top position.
Vorster holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Joey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joey just content to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Joey stalls from top position.
Vorster 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.
Vorster manages to get back to half guard.
Joey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vorster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Joey seems content to control.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.
Joey is controlling the pace.
Vorster won't allow Joey to pass to mount.
Joey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vorster is trying to maintain the position but Joey is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking to advance position but Vorster won't allow it.
Joey is taking a breather. Vorster says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Joey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vorster sees it coming and defends easily.
Joey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to pass the guard but Vorster defending well.
Joey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is staying active underneath Joey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Joey is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vorster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey moves into full mount! Vorster won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (7) vs (0) Vorster
Joey wants to take his opponent's back but Vorster doesn't allow it.
Joey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joey trying to control but Vorster is having none of it.
Joey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joey looking to control but Vorster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling his opponent.
Vorster tries to hold on but Joey pushes him away.
Joey seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vorster is holding on tight.
Joey controlling from mount.
Joey prevents Vorster from getting the reversal.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vorster can't escape the position.
Joey swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vorster is now in Joey's guard. A big mistake from Joey there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (7) vs (2) Vorster
Vorster sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joey working a defensive guard but Vorster manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (7) vs (5) Vorster
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
The referee asks Vorster politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vorster prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster working away.
Joey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
Joey tries to improve position but can't.
Vorster working away.
Joey manages to get back to half guard.
Joey trying to control here.
Joey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster wants to pass to mount but Joey is defending the position.
Vorster prevents Joey from improving his position.
Joey is looking to control Vorster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joey avoid being mounted?
Joey tries to roll over but Vorster keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
An out of breath Tribbiani Joey 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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