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LACC Tourney Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manny Santana (ranked 7516 p4p, 176 weight class) and Morris Vaughn (ranked 6872 p4p, 170 weight class). Morris Vaughn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Manny Santana! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Morris Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santana closes the distance and clinches.
Santana has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vaughn uses from the top position.
Santana is trying to control the position but Vaughn postures up.
Santana is trying to hold Vaughn in close to prevent damage but Vaughn has managed to pass into half guard.
Santana tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vaughn has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Santana (0) vs (3) Vaughn
Santana could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vaughn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santana is trying to escape the mount.
Santana gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana manages to get to full guard.
Santana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vaughn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vaughn trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vaughn passes into half guard.
Santana won't allow Vaughn to pass to mount.
Santana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santana.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana looking for subs off his back but Vaughn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vaughn seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn is pressing down on Santana's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santana is holding on for now.
Santana regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vaughn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vaughn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vaughn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santana looking for a guillotine here but Vaughn defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana keeping full guard, as Vaughn tries to pass.
Santana looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vaughn has picked Santana up and slammed him! Santana can't keep hold of the triangle and Vaughn manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Santana (0) vs (6) Vaughn
Vaughn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Santana's legs.
Santana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vaughn off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Santana (4) vs (6) Vaughn
Vaughn tries to escape but Santana has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Santana is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vaughn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking to break Vaughn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vaughn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santana will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vaughn can't escape the position.
Vaughn just trying to survive but Santana is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Santana has got one arm under Vaughn's chin. This could be trouble... Vaughn trying to control the other hand but Santana gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Vaughn has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manny Santana! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kato Kaelin (ranked 6838 p4p, 169 weight class) and Dino Turturro (ranked 6749 p4p, 167 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dino Turturro enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kato Kaelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dino Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kaelin takes the fight into the clinch.
Kaelin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaelin drags the fight down to the ground.
Kaelin is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaelin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaelin is keeping the position for now.
Kaelin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaelin, not yet.
Turturro trying to control but Kaelin is working from the bottom.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro pushing down on Kaelin'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.
Kaelin wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaelin sees it coming and defends easily.
Turturro trying to control the action but Kaelin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaelin tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaelin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaelin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaelin keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Kaelin is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily.
Kaelin wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaelin has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage.
Turturro trying to control but Kaelin is working from the bottom.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaelin is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaelin is retaining full guard.
Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kaelin looking for a guillotine here but Turturro defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaelin keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Kaelin is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
Kaelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kaelin is keeping the position.
Kaelin wants to hit a switch here but Turturro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kaelin there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaelin (0) vs (3) Turturro
Kaelin can't escape the position.
Turturro avoids the attempt from Kaelin to control.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Turturro has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kaelin is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dino Turturro!
A victorious Dino Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hans Davion (ranked 6949 p4p, 206 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 8494 p4p, 180 weight class). Davion comes to the cage accompanied by Never Surrender. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hans Davion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Davion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davion (2) vs (0) Silverio
Davion trying to pass the guard but Silverio defending well.
Silverio tries to get to full guard but Davion has control of the leg.
Davion trying to control from half guard but Silverio is working away.
Davion is really struggling to control Silverio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Davion works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davion (5) vs (0) Silverio
Davion looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davion goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davion (5) vs (2) Silverio
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davion keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Silverio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Davion is retaining full guard.
Silverio forces his way into half guard.
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.
Silverio is pressing down on Davion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davion is holding on for now.
Silverio is keen to just control but Davion is a slippery customer.
Silverio works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davion (5) vs (5) Silverio
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.
Davion tries to lock up and control but Silverio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silverio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davion is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to take his opponent's back but Davion turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davion (7) vs (5) Silverio
Davion trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davion wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davion defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Davion from controlling successfully.
Davion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Davion works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davion 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.
Davion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davion looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silverio defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davion is stalling here. Silverio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Davion seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silverio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davion (7) vs (9) Silverio
Silverio advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Davion (7) vs (11) Silverio
Silverio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Davion has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silverio is looking to work his way around to Davion's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Davion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio goes for an armbar but Davion turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Davion. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davion (9) vs (11) Silverio
Davion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silverio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davion has Silverio in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davion (9) vs (13) Silverio
Silverio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Davion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Davion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Davion! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davion (13) vs (13) Silverio
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davion goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silverio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Davion but great work by Silverio. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davion (13) vs (17) Silverio
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.
Silverio advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Davion (13) vs (19) Silverio
Silverio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silverio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Davion has worked his arm free - good work by Davion!
Silverio tries to advance position but instead Davion slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silverio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davion! Score +3 for passing guard: Davion (13) vs (22) Silverio
Silverio with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to control but Davion has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Silverio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Davion (13) vs (25) Silverio
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davion stops Silverio from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Davion tries to hold on but Silverio pushes him away.
Davion is squirming around, avoiding Silverio's attempts to control the action.
Davion is trying to escape the mount but Silverio keeps good control and instead manages to take Davion's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Davion (13) vs (28) Silverio
Davion can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davion staying busy and making it hard for Silverio to control.
Davion wants to control his opponent's hands but Silverio gets his hands free.
Silverio biding his time, controlling Davion.
Silverio looking for the choke from the back.
Silverio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Davion is defending well though. Silverio let's go of the attempt for now.
Silverio looking to break Davion's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Davion remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Silverio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Davion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Davion is in bad spot here.
Silverio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Davion rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Davion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silverio wants to pass to mount but Davion is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davion is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio wins on points by 28 to 13.
Carlos Silverio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Co-main event
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 6636 p4p, 165 weight class) and Percy Watson (ranked 6491 p4p, 162 weight class). Percy Watson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Watson
Watson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puto is one step ahead there.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Watson
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watson keeps working.
Watson prevents Puto from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Watson's face as Puto controls the position.
Watson is not content to let Puto control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson stops Puto from passing to mount.
Watson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (7) vs (0) Watson
Puto fails to move to back control.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watson is looking to escape.
Watson is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (10) vs (0) Watson
Puto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Puto has good solid back control here.
Watson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Puto gets his way!
Watson prevents Puto from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson showing good submission defense here.
Watson is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto wants to control the position but Watson frees himself and scrambles - Puto manages to regain control in side control.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watson keeps working.
Watson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Puto wants to take a breather but Watson is having none of it.
Puto wants to advance to full mount but Watson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Watson is trying to keep Puto in close.
Watson 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.
Puto looking to pass the guard.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
Puto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto is pushing down on Watson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Watson is fighting to maintain full guard but Puto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Watson defending well.
Puto is looking to pass Watson's guard but actually Watson recovers to full guard.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Watson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Puto paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Watson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Percy Watson! |
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