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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 2901 p4p, 326 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2814 p4p, 319 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Claudiano moves into range and clinches up with Joey.
Joey stops a takedown attempt from Claudiano.
Joey has clasped his hands together around Claudiano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Claudiano (0) vs (4) Joey
Joey tries for a kimura but Claudiano is defending well.
Claudiano'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.
Joey controlling the position.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Claudiano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey controlling from side mount.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Claudiano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Claudiano is being controlled here.
Joey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Claudiano, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claudiano keeps working.
Claudiano seems a little lost for a moment, as Joey dominates the positioning.
Joey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Claudiano rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Joey's guard! Nice work there by Claudiano! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (4) Joey
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Joey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joey wants to control the position but Claudiano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Joey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claudiano pulls his head out easily.
Joey wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the position well.
Claudiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joey has his hands clasped together around Claudiano's back. He's all about the action.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Claudiano seems content to control.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano postures up.
Joey is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Claudiano is staying active.
Joey keeping hold of Claudiano's head, controlling as best he can.
Joey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claudiano pulls his head out easily.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Claudiano is very close to passing his half guard.
Claudiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joey keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Joey 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.
Joey pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Claudiano postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano won't allow Joey to sweep him here.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Claudiano won't allow Joey to sweep him here.
Joey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Claudiano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (6) Joey
Joey controlling from the top position.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling Joey's posture.
Joey wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey is stalling in the full guard.
Joey wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Joey 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.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey 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.
Joey forces his way into half guard.
Claudiano is refusing to be controlled, as Joey sits in half guard.
Joey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Claudiano trying to control but Joey postures up.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Joey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to control the action in half guard but Claudiano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joey is just content to waste time from the top position. Claudiano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Claudiano looking to control.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey content to stall in guard here.
Joey wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to move into half guard but instead Claudiano has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (4) vs (6) Joey
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joey looking to control.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 6 to 4.
Tribbiani Joey 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 Kamerun Diaz (ranked 3593 p4p, 390 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1324 p4p, 173 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Kamerun Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dravezesdi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Dravezesdi pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dravezesdi is working for a submission of some sort.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass Diaz's guard but actually Diaz recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Dravezesdi uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling from mount.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diaz is surviving well by controlling Dravezesdi's body position as best he can.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is controlling an arm, preventing Dravezesdi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dravezesdi is trying to control here but Diaz has managed to regain half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Dravezesdi is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working to tighten his grip on Diaz's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Diaz has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dravezesdi is really squeezing tight and eventually Diaz passes out! Dravezesdi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 2421 p4p, 274 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 489 p4p, 60 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Diary of a Madman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morrison fails with the takedown.
Morrison leaves Camatta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Camatta sprawls well. Camatta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Morrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Camatta tries to sprawl out of it but Morrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camatta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Camatta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Camatta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morrison dives in for a single leg takedown but Camatta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Camatta stuffs the takedown.
Morrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Camatta sprawls well. He's pushed Morrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Camatta shows good takedown defense.
Camatta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (0) vs (2) Camatta
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Camatta passes Morrison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camatta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Camatta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg.
Morrison is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Morrison trying to get back to full guard but Camatta takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (5) Camatta
Camatta controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
Morrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
Camatta controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison tries to hold on but Camatta postures up.
Morrison 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.
Camatta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is defending against the submission attempts here by Camatta.
Camatta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison won't allow Camatta to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camatta is pressing down on Morrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Camatta preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking to control.
Camatta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morrison throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camatta escapes and throws Morrison's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (8) Camatta
You can see the frustration on Morrison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camatta tries to move to mount but Morrison blocks the move with his legs.
Morrison tries to buck Camatta off but Camatta is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta controls the position from side control.
Morrison tries to bench press Camatta off him but Camatta keeps the position.
Camatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morrison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
Morrison is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Morrison's shoulder. That is not cool.
Morrison prevents Camatta from moving into mount.
Camatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morrison, who protects the arm well.
Camatta trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Camatta is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (0) vs (10) Camatta
Camatta trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (10) Camatta
Morrison won't allow Camatta to sweep him here.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Camatta is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Camatta working a defensive guard here.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Camatta is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Camatta controlling the position.
Morrison postures up.
Camatta pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to hold Morrison in close to prevent damage but Morrison has managed to pass into half guard.
Morrison wants to pass to mount but Camatta is defending the position.
Camatta is looking to improve his position.
Camatta has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Camatta is trying to control but can't.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camatta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camatta is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison is working away from the top position though.
Camatta is in trouble now - Morrison has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (10) Camatta
Camatta can't escape the position.
Camatta is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Camatta wants to hold on but Morrison pushes him away.
Morrison fails to take his opponent's back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta tries to lock up and control but Morrison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camatta tries to reverse the position but Morrison maintains control.
Camatta wants to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison wants to control the pace but Camatta is squirming around nicely.
Morrison moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (8) vs (10) Camatta
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camatta turns into Morrison and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (8) vs (12) Camatta
Camatta won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camatta wins on points by 12 to 8.
A less than humble Antonio Camatta misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 1064 p4p, 152 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2477 p4p, 325 weight class). Vicini is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mother. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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 0 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jitsu closes the distance and clinches.
Jitsu jumps guard.
Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Vicini defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Jitsu'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.
Vicini passes Jitsu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vicini is taking a breather. Jitsu 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.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
Vicini is pressing down on Jitsu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jitsu is holding on for now.
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jitsu has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jitsu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vicini slips nicely into half guard.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well.
Vicini trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Vicini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (3) Vicini
Vicini content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu gets back to half guard.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well.
Vicini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Jitsu defends it.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Jitsu is working away.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (6) Vicini
Jitsu regains half guard.
Jitsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitsu.
Vicini is pushing down on Jitsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jitsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Vicini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Jitsu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jitsu. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (9) Vicini
Vicini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jitsu is looking to reverse the position.
Vicini tries for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
Jitsu gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Jitsu is defending the position.
Vicini is keen to just control but Jitsu is a slippery customer.
Vicini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (12) Vicini
Jitsu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Vicini wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Jitsu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitsu.
Jitsu looking for subs off his back but Vicini has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jitsu won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
Jitsu tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Jitsu is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (15) Vicini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (15) Vicini
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jitsu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (17) Vicini
Jitsu looking for subs off his back but Vicini has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (2) vs (20) Vicini
Jitsu tries to buck Vicini off but Vicini is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jitsu (2) vs (22) Vicini
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jitsu tries to improve his position but Vicini has taken his back! Vicini has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jitsu tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vicini pushes Jitsu away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini 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 lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2574 p4p, 293 weight class) and Kron Silva (ranked 2867 p4p, 325 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wasa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Wasa persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wasa.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Wasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasa fails to land the takedown.
Wasa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wasa shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (0) vs (2) Silva
Wasa tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (0) vs (5) Silva
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wasa tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries for a kimura but Wasa is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to reverse the position.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Wasa is defending well.
Silva wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has knee on belly momentarily but Wasa bucks him off and regains half guard.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva controlling the action here.
Wasa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Wasa defends it.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Wasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva 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.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Wasa is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Wasa is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (5) Silva
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Wasa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (5) Silva
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Wasa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva prevents Wasa from improving position.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (5) vs (7) Silva
Wasa is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Wasa pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (7) vs (7) Silva
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Silva is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasa is one step ahead there.
Wasa stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (10) vs (7) Silva
Silva struggling a bit here.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Wasa postures up.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Wasa wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is looking to control Wasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to advance position but Silva counters by regaining guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Silva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wasa is now in half guard.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva is in trouble now - Wasa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (7) Silva
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa fails to move to back control.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Wasa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Masa Wasa retains his lightweight title!
Masa Wasa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2714 p4p, 312 weight class) and Paul Irvin (ranked 2679 p4p, 307 weight class). Schmeiser comes to the cage accompanied by David vs Monsanto. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Paul Irvin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schmeiser pushes Irvin up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmeiser has clasped his hands together around Irvin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (0) Irvin
Irvin tries to bench press Schmeiser off him but Schmeiser keeps the position.
Schmeiser taking a breather here.
Irvin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schmeiser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Irvin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmeiser looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser'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.
Further stalling from Schmeiser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irvin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser staying calm.
Schmeiser working away.
Irvin is letting Schmeiser control him for a moment.
Irvin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schmeiser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Irvin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (2) Irvin
Irvin moves into full mount! Schmeiser won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (5) Irvin
Schmeiser is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Schmeiser regains half guard.
Schmeiser regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schmeiser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irvin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (6) vs (5) Irvin
Irvin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Schmeiser 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 Irvin. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (9) vs (5) Irvin
Schmeiser taking a breather here.
Irvin tries to bench press Schmeiser off him but Schmeiser keeps the position.
Schmeiser moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Irvin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Irvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schmeiser trying to control the pace.
Schmeiser moves into full mount! Irvin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (12) vs (5) Irvin
Schmeiser controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is trying to escape the mount.
Schmeiser controlling from the full mount.
Irvin tries to improve his position but Schmeiser has taken his back! Schmeiser has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Irvin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Schmeiser pushes Irvin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Percy Schmeiser!
Percy Schmeiser retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Percy Schmeiser made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 4802 p4p, 501 weight class) and Don Johnson (ranked 2651 p4p, 324 weight class). Lapis comes to the cage accompanied by Once Solemn . Andrey Lapis 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Andrey Lapis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Don Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lapis has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lapis regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lapis (0) vs (2) Johnson
Lapis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Johnson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lapis is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lapis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (2) Johnson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Lapis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lapis 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.
Lapis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lapis wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to control but Lapis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lapis trying to control the pace.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lapis defends it easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lapis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lapis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Lapis tries to pass.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson tries to roll over but Lapis keeps him under control.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson is not content to let Lapis control the position.
Lapis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Lapis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson won't allow Lapis to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lapis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is looking to control Lapis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Lapis trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Lapis is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson wants to control but Lapis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lapis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lapis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lapis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lapis wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis controlling the action here.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Lapis prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Lapis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lapis is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Lapis wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis stalling away here and it's allowed Johnson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lapis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lapis passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lapis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lapis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lapis (2) vs (6) Johnson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lapis fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
Johnson is not going to allow Lapis to sit and survive in this position.
Lapis wants to escape the position.
Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lapis is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now.
Lapis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lapis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Lapis right now.
Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lapis tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to roll into a better position but Johnson has get a rear naked choke and Lapis is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Johnson!
Don Johnson is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 2547 p4p, 333 weight class) and Georgy Fokin (ranked 349 p4p, 54 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Brian Burns had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 5 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Georgy Fokin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fokin pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns has Fokin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fokin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fokin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Fokin looking for a takedown.
Fokin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (0) vs (2) Fokin
Fokin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Fokin from controlling successfully.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fokin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Fokin
Burns passes Fokin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burns 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.
Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fokin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (4) Fokin
Fokin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burns working for submissions but it's allowed Fokin to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fokin in particular looking to stall.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Fokin is very close to passing his half guard.
Fokin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fokin defends well.
Fokin 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.
Fokin wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Burns being controlled here, momentarily.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns 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.
Fokin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fokin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fokin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fokin escapes and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (7) Fokin
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Fokin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fokin tries to advance to mount but Burns denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Fokin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Burns! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (2) vs (9) Fokin
Burns is looking to improve his position but Fokin isn't that keen on the idea.
Fokin wants to take his opponent's back but Burns doesn't allow it.
Burns is looking to improve his position but Fokin isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fokin controlling his opponent.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fokin wants to control the action but instead Burns gets a body lock and reverses into Fokin's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (9) Fokin
Fokin pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fokin wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fokin's guard.
Burns seems to be working for a kimura but Fokin defends the submission attempt.
Fokin tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fokin.
Burns has gone for a leg lock! Fokin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (11) Fokin
Fokin stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (6) vs (11) Fokin
Fokin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fokin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fokin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (6) vs (13) Fokin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin preventing the sweep.
Fokin tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fokin passes into half guard.
Fokin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Fokin is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fokin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (6) vs (16) Fokin
Burns is not content to let Fokin control the position.
Fokin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burns haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fokin has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (6) vs (18) Fokin
Fokin controlling from the full mount.
Fokin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Burns to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burns (6) vs (21) Fokin
Burns tries to roll but Fokin sticks to his back.
Fokin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burns defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fokin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burns.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is hanging on to Burns's back as he tries to escape.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Burns turns into Fokin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (21) Fokin
Fokin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (23) Fokin
Fokin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fokin looking to pass the guard.
Burns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burns is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fokin frees his head nicely. Oh but Burns has switched to an armbar! Fokin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brian Burns!
Brian Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Brian Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3622 p4p, 371 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 868 p4p, 91 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 6 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Case moves in looking to clinch but Kuklinski pushes him off.
Case clinches up against the cage.
Case is trying to pull guard but Kuklinski has him pressed against the cage.
Case fails to pull guard.
Kuklinski pulls guard effortlessly.
Kuklinski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuklinski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Case has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuklinski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Case manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Case
Kuklinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuklinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case 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.
Kuklinski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Case can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuklinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Case could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuklinski has cracked it and Case is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuklinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Richard Kuklinski 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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