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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Tubridy (ranked 21640 p4p, 362 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 21516 p4p, 348 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tubridy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Late Late theme tune. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Tubridy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Max tries to keep at a distance but Tubridy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Max has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tubridy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Max tries to pull guard but Tubridy holds him up against the ropes and eventually Max drops back down to his feet.
Tubridy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Max clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tubridy (4) vs (0) Max
Tubridy is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Max won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tubridy off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Tubridy!
A less than humble Ryan Tubridy 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Derek Rogan (ranked 4691 p4p, 175 weight class) and Nicky Ryan (ranked 6092 p4p, 118 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Derek Rogan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nicky Ryan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rogan 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: Rogan (2) vs (0) Ryan
Rogan is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogan to get the leverage.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogan is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rogan seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
Ryan trying to hold on to Rogan's head to control him but Rogan postures up.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Rogan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rogan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Rogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogan.
Rogan is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control but Rogan postures up.
Rogan is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ryan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan passes into half guard.
Rogan is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogan to get the leverage.
Rogan seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Rogan sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing good reports from Rogan'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.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Rogan is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogan is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogan.
Rogan trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogan seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Rogan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Rogan tries to pass.
Rogan trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogan 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.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogan trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogan (2) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.
Rogan pushes a forearm under Ryan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ryan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Rogan!
After winning the bout, Derek Rogan 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger De Santos (ranked 5449 p4p, 111 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 3755 p4p, 83 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Roger De Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
De Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Charles is trying to defend but De Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Santos (2) vs (0) Charles
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.
De Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Charles defends it well.
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by De Santos.
De Santos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is in trouble now - De Santos has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (5) vs (0) Charles
De Santos wants to control the pace but Charles is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Charles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Charles is squirming around, avoiding De Santos's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles wants to control but De Santos is having none of it.
De Santos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
De Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles is squirming around, avoiding De Santos's attempts to control the action.
De Santos goes for an armbar but Charles turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Charles. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (5) vs (2) Charles
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos working a defensive guard here.
De Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Santos is pulling down on Charles's head to control his posture.
Charles trying to control but De Santos is working from the bottom.
De Santos wants to control the position but Charles says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Charles controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but De Santos is keeping him busy.
De Santos is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
De Santos wants to sweep but Charles has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (5) vs (5) Charles
De Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Charles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Santos tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Santos keeping hold of Charles's head, controlling as best he can.
Charles wants to free his trapped foot but De Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Charles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Santos trying to control the position.
De Santos managing to control the position.
Charles passes De Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Santos.
De Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet De Santos, not yet.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Santos controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Charles won't allow De Santos to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Santos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (7) vs (5) Charles
Charles keeping full guard, as De Santos tries to pass.
De Santos stands and throws Charles's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (10) vs (5) Charles
De Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Charles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well.
De Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Santos swings around for an armbar but Charles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into De Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (10) vs (7) Charles
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santos is pulling down on Charles's head. It's preventing any offense from Charles, at least for the moment.
De Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Charles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control from the top but De Santos keeps moving.
De Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Charles postures up.
Charles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
De Santos 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.
De Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Charles works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Charles controlling the action here.
De Santos gets back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Charles is proving a slippery customer.
De Santos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Charles has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (10) vs (10) Charles
De Santos is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
De Santos looking for a sweep but Charles has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Santos (10) vs (12) Charles
De Santos 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: De Santos (12) vs (12) Charles
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles is trying to control the position but De Santos postures up.
Charles keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles has control of De Santos's left arm, preventing De Santos from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and De Santos gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
De Santos takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
A victorious Roger De Santos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Gadelha (ranked 4058 p4p, 205 weight class) and James Osterberg (ranked 4898 p4p, 237 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Claudio Gadelha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; James Osterberg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Osterberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gadelha lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gadelha (2) vs (0) Osterberg
Gadelha is looking for a kimura here.
Osterberg is pressing down on Gadelha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Osterberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gadelha passes Osterberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Osterberg 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.
Gadelha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osterberg is just riding it out for now. Gadelha eventually gives up the hold.
Gadelha is looking to take a break and control but Osterberg 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.
Gadelha uses his free foot to push down on Osterberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Osterberg. Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (5) vs (0) Osterberg
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg wants to control but Gadelha is having none of it.
Osterberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gadelha has hold of Osterberg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Osterberg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Osterberg tries to reverse the position but Gadelha maintains control.
Osterberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Osterberg is staying active underneath Gadelha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Osterberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gadelha controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha trying to mount his opponent but Osterberg defends it.
Gadelha is trying to work for a kimura but Osterberg is defending well.
Osterberg is refusing to be controlled, as Gadelha sits in half guard.
Gadelha 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.
Osterberg moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg keeping full guard, as Gadelha tries to pass.
Osterberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gadelha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gadelha looking to pass the guard.
Osterberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gadelha is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg looking for a guillotine here but Gadelha defends easily.
Gadelha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Osterberg's guard.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Gadelha is controlling well.
Osterberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gadelha uses his free foot to push down on Osterberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Osterberg. Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (8) vs (0) Osterberg
Gadelha prevents Osterberg from getting the reversal.
Gadelha takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Gadelha (11) vs (0) Osterberg
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Osterberg manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gadelha's guard. Nice work there by Osterberg.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (11) vs (2) Osterberg
Gadelha keeping moving, preventing Osterberg from controlling successfully.
Gadelha is trying to control the position but Osterberg postures up.
Gadelha wants to sweep but no luck.
Osterberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Gadelha is retaining full guard.
Osterberg is fighting to break Gadelha's control of his arms but Gadelha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Gadelha is keeping the position.
Osterberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Osterberg passes Gadelha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha moves into full guard.
Gadelha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Osterberg defends it easily.
Gadelha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osterberg defends well.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadelha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osterberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gadelha keeping full guard, as Osterberg tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Osterberg forces his way into half guard.
Gadelha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Osterberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Osterberg's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gadelha (15) vs (2) Osterberg
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Osterberg trying to control the hands but Gadelha breaks the grip.
Gadelha is trying to stick to Osterberg's back but Osterberg is turning into Gadelha. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gadelha's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Osterberg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (15) vs (4) Osterberg
Gadelha looking for a sweep. Not yet Gadelha, not yet.
Gadelha trying to keep a closed guard but Osterberg is proving a slippery customer.
Osterberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Osterberg trying to mount his opponent but Gadelha defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gadelha trying to hold on to Osterberg's head to control him but Osterberg postures up.
Still in half guard, Osterberg seems content to control.
Osterberg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (15) vs (7) Osterberg
Gadelha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (17) vs (7) Osterberg
Gadelha wants to take a breather but Osterberg is having none of it.
Osterberg moves into full guard.
Osterberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gadelha wants to control from the top but Osterberg keeps moving.
Osterberg is controlling Gadelha's posture.
Gadelha looking to pass the guard.
Osterberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gadelha's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (17) vs (9) Osterberg
Gadelha wants to sweep here but Osterberg controlling him for the moment.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadelha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha wants to sweep here but Osterberg controlling him for the moment.
Osterberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gadelha is keeping the position for now.
Osterberg trying to control but Gadelha is working from the bottom.
Gadelha working a defensive guard here.
Osterberg is stalling in the full guard.
Osterberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Gadelha is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (19) vs (9) Osterberg
Gadelha trying to control the position from guard on top but Osterberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osterberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gadelha manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (19) vs (11) Osterberg
Osterberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gadelha is keeping the position for now.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadelha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg postures up.
Gadelha keeping full guard, as Osterberg tries to pass.
Gadelha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osterberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osterberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gadelha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (21) vs (11) Osterberg
Gadelha trying to control the action but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
Osterberg trying to control here.
Gadelha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osterberg keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha is looking for a kimura but Osterberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gadelha to get the leverage.
Gadelha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osterberg keeps working.
Gadelha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osterberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gadelha.
Osterberg manages to get to full guard.
Osterberg keeping moving, preventing Gadelha from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gadelha forces his way into half guard.
Gadelha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osterberg keeps working.
Osterberg is trying to maintain the position but Gadelha is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gadelha is pressing down on Osterberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Osterberg is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gadelha takes the fight on points by 21 to 11. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Pablos (ranked 3346 p4p, 166 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 2631 p4p, 133 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Pablos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pablos 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: Pablos (2) vs (0) Pettis
Pablos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pablos is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pettis still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pettis has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pablos (2) vs (4) Pettis
Pablos is trying to control Pettis's posture but Pettis avoids it.
Pablos tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pettis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pablos tries to get to full guard but Pettis has control of the leg.
Pablos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pablos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pettis passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pablos (2) vs (7) Pettis
Pettis gets to mount! Pablos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pablos (2) vs (9) Pettis
Pettis controlling the position easily from mount.
Pablos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pablos is working hard here to advance position.
Pablos tries to lock up and control but Pettis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pablos is trying to escape the mount.
Pablos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pablos is trying to get back to full guard.
Pablos is looking to get back to full guard here but Pettis has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pablos (2) vs (12) Pettis
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is looking for a sweep.
Pablos is trying to control Pettis's posture but Pettis avoids it.
Pablos tries to improve position but can't.
Pettis 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 Pablos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pettis trying to control the action but Pablos is working from the bottom.
Pablos is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis trying to control the action but Pablos is working from the bottom.
Pettis takes a little break here. Pablos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pablos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pablos wants to control but Pettis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pettis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pablos actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pablos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pablos is staying active underneath Pettis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pettis trying to control from Pablos's half guard. Pablos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pablos looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pettis is defending well. Pablos quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pettis has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pablos celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Pablos!
A victorious Pablo Pablos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tat Moh (ranked 3502 p4p, 79 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (ranked 3991 p4p, 87 weight class). Tat Moh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Tat Moh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Moh gets a clinch.
Moh prevents the takedown attempt.
Moh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chiasson after a bit of a struggle.
Chiasson is pressed up against the ropes. Moh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chiasson down to the mat. Chiasson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chiasson gets tackled into the ropes by Moh. Moh maintains the clinch.
Moh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chiasson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tat Moh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiasson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Moh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moh (0) vs (4) Chiasson
Moh wants to escape the position.
Chiasson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Moh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chiasson looking for a guillotine from mount but Moh is having none of it.
Chiasson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moh is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh wants to control but Chiasson is having none of it.
Moh is desperately trying to improve his position but Chiasson has a good base and remains in mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Moh'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.
Moh tries to lock up and control but Chiasson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chiasson wants to control the pace but Moh is squirming around nicely.
Moh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chiasson trying to pass the guard but Moh defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moh trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Moh (0) vs (7) Chiasson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson looking to control but Moh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moh wants to hold on but Chiasson pushes him away.
Moh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
My spies in Slaughterhouse inform me that Chiasson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chiasson controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chiasson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chiasson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chiasson looking to control but Moh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chiasson is looking to work his way around to Moh's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Moh trying to control from the bottom.
Moh is not content to let Chiasson control the position.
Moh wants to control but Chiasson is keeping busy.
Moh is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chiasson is keen to just control but Moh is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moh manages to get to full guard.
Moh keeping moving, preventing Chiasson from controlling successfully.
Chiasson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moh is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moh (2) vs (7) Chiasson
Chiasson trying to keep a closed guard but Moh is proving a slippery customer.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Moh from controlling successfully.
Moh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiasson is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moh (2) vs (9) Chiasson
Chiasson trying to control but Moh is working from the bottom.
Moh trying to control the position.
Moh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chiasson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moh (4) vs (9) Chiasson
Moh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moh preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson keeping full guard, as Moh tries to pass.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Moh from controlling successfully.
Moh won't allow Chiasson to sweep him here.
Moh stands and throws Chiasson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moh (7) vs (9) Chiasson
Chiasson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moh is trying to get an arm triangle but Chiasson is defending well.
Chiasson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moh trying to control the action but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Chiasson is looking to regain half guard here but Moh keeps moving and retains side control.
Moh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chiasson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chiasson is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiasson keeps working.
Chiasson is trying to control Moh's posture but Moh avoids it.
Moh content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chiasson is not content to let Moh control the position.
Chiasson trying to remain calm as Moh controls from the top position.
Moh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Moh wants to control but Chiasson is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Moh controlling from side mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Moh.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiasson keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Moh stalls from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Moh trying to control the action but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Chiasson is trying to control Moh's posture but Moh avoids it.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiasson keeps working.
Chiasson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chiasson wants to get back to full guard.
Moh is stalling here. Chiasson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Moh seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chiasson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moh (7) vs (13) Chiasson
Moh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chiasson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chiasson trying to control the action but Moh is working from the bottom.
Moh tries to improve position but can't.
Chiasson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Moh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Moh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chiasson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chiasson trying to control the action but Moh is working from the bottom.
Chiasson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moh (7) vs (15) Chiasson
Moh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Moh tries to lock up and control but Chiasson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moh prevents Chiasson from taking his back.
Chiasson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moh is looking to escape.
Moh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiasson wins on points by 15 to 7.
In defeat, Tat Moh stepped up to the mic, saying 'The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. '. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17497 p4p, 690 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 3608 p4p, 382 weight class). Dominguez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Change by The Deftones. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tupu's choice of entrance music: Youth Of The Nation. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupu's waist but Tupu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dominguez off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dominguez enables Tupu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dominguez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Tupu
Tupu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez 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.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Tupu from controlling successfully.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tupu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Tupu
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupu has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Tupu 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.
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupu wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez stays in close to Tupu's body and controls the position.
Tupu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tupu is looking to sweep but instead, Dominguez has passed into half guard.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Tupu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominguez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tupu! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Tupu
Tupu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dominguez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Tupu
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Tupu is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Tupu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez trying to control but Tupu is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tupu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Tupu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to control. Tupu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Tupu defends it.
Tupu tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Tupu is working away.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Tupu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Dominguez is trying to control. Tupu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tupu 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.
Tupu won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez is looking to stall here but Tupu recovers full guard.
Tupu looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Tupu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez 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.
Tupu keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
Tupu wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Tupu keeps trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is looking to sweep but instead, Dominguez has passed into half guard.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tupu is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tupu avoid being mounted?
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tupu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tupu! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (11) vs (2) Tupu
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tupu tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dominguez looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tupu is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Tupu is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Tupu is squirming around nicely.
Tupu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tupu is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Dominguez trying to control but Tupu is having none of it.
Tupu wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Tupu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tupu is looking to escape.
Tupu wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Tupu is having none of it.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupu can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Pablo Dominguez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aldo Crespo (ranked 2573 p4p, 63 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 1892 p4p, 48 weight class). Crespo's entrance music is Toxic Waltz. A fine choice. Diame Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get It On The Floor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dumba Diame Jr is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Aldo Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diame Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crespo circles away.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown but Crespo shows good takedown defense.
Diame Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crespo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aldo Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumba Diame Jr.
Diame Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crespo counters with a shoot takedown. Diame Jr fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (0) Diame Jr
Diame Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crespo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crespo looking to improve position, pressing down on Diame Jr's thigh with his hand. Diame Jr seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Crespo paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Crespo's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Diame Jr picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 546 p4p, 72 weight class) and Jack Burton (ranked 5503 p4p, 543 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Antonio Camatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Camatta to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (0) Burton
Camatta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Burton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton wants to control the position but Camatta says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Camatta is pressing down on Burton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burton is holding on for now.
Camatta is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Camatta won't allow Burton to sweep him here.
Burton being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta postures up.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Camatta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camatta looking to sit in guard and control but Burton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (2) Burton
We've been hearing good reports from Camatta'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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burton has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (2) vs (5) Burton
Camatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burton is looking to take a break and control but Camatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Camatta! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camatta (2) vs (7) Burton
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Camatta is surviving well by controlling Burton's body position as best he can.
Burton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burton is trying to control here but Camatta has managed to regain half guard.
Camatta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Burton 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.
Camatta is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burton trying to pass the guard but Camatta defending well.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burton wants to take a breather but Camatta is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to hold on to Burton's head to control him but Burton postures up.
Burton is keen to just control but Camatta is a slippery customer.
Burton trying to mount his opponent but Camatta defends it.
Camatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camatta.
Camatta is trying to keep Burton in close.
Burton wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burton wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Burton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Camatta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (4) vs (7) Burton
Burton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (4) vs (9) Burton
Burton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camatta keeps working.
Burton prevents Camatta from improving his position.
Burton is trying to control the action in half guard but Camatta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta gets back to full guard.
Burton trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Camatta has his hands on Burton's head, controlling the position.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta wants to control but Burton passes easily into half guard.
Camatta is refusing to be controlled, as Burton sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camatta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Camatta tries to get to full guard but Burton has control of the leg.
Camatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burton pulls his head out easily.
Camatta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burton is working away from the top position though.
Camatta is refusing to be controlled, as Burton sits in half guard.
Burton is stalling here. Camatta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Burton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Camatta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camatta (8) vs (9) Burton
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burton is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Burton tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Burton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camatta off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camatta (8) vs (13) Burton
Camatta can't escape the position.
Burton avoiding Camatta 's attempts to control his hands.
Burton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Burton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Camatta wants to control his opponent's hands but Burton gets his hands free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burton looking for the RNC.
Camatta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Camatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burton wants to control the action but instead Camatta gets a body lock and reverses into Burton's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (10) vs (13) Burton
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
Camatta trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Camatta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Camatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Camatta trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Burton wins on points by 13 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Burton 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1919 p4p, 50 weight class) and Sheikh Amun Ghosh (ranked 2099 p4p, 53 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the ring accompanied by Face The Pain. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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 4 wins and 3 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ghosh rushes Morrison Jr. and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Morrison Jr. has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ghosh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (0) Ghosh
Ghosh staying busy and making it hard for Morrison Jr. to control.
Morrison Jr. is hanging on to Ghosh's back as he tries to escape.
Morrison Jr. tries to get the hooks in deep but Ghosh pushed the leg off.
Ghosh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ghosh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morrison Jr. with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ghosh tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Ghosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ghosh is trying to escape the mount.
Ghosh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ghosh looking for submissions off his back.
Ghosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. pulls his head out easily.
Morrison Jr. uses his free foot to push down on Ghosh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ghosh. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (0) Ghosh
Ghosh can't escape the position.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Ghosh is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Ghosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ghosh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ghosh keeps trying to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Ghosh is having none of it.
Ghosh tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
Ghosh is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action.
Morrison Jr. with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ghosh 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.
Ghosh gets back to half guard.
Ghosh is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison Jr.'s legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison Jr.'s back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (4) Ghosh
Ghosh has the hooks in. Morrison Jr. is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ghosh looking for the choke but no joy.
Ghosh looking to break Morrison Jr.'s wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morrison Jr. remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ghosh will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ghosh looking for the choke from the back.
Ghosh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morrison Jr. has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morrison Jr. tries to escape but Ghosh has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
Ghosh is looking for the choke from the back position but Morrison Jr. is controlling his hands well.
Ghosh looking for the RNC.
Ghosh is trying to stick to Morrison Jr.'s back but Morrison Jr. is turning into Ghosh. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ghosh's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morrison Jr.. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (4) Ghosh
Ghosh isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Morrison Jr. stacks Ghosh on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Morrison Jr.! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (12) vs (4) Ghosh
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Ghosh is keeping him busy.
Morrison Jr. passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ghosh! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (14) vs (4) Ghosh
Morrison Jr. takes Ghosh's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ghosh is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (17) vs (4) Ghosh
Morrison Jr. working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Morrison Jr. is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ghosh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Nice work there by Ghosh.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (17) vs (6) Ghosh
Ghosh looking to pass the guard.
Ghosh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morrison Jr. dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (19) vs (6) Ghosh
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is pushing down on Ghosh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ghosh is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrison Jr. has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ghosh with the active half guard here but Morrison Jr. passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (22) vs (6) Ghosh
Morrison Jr. looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Ghosh is working from the bottom.
Ghosh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but Ghosh defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. pulls his head out easily.
Ghosh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ghosh working for submissions but it's allowed Morrison Jr. to get to half guard.
Morrison Jr. moves into full mount! Ghosh won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (25) vs (6) Ghosh
Ghosh 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.
Ghosh actively working from the bottom here.
Ghosh actively working from the bottom here.
Ghosh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Ghosh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghosh is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ghosh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ghosh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison Jr. has managed to get both his arms back between Ghosh's legs - danger averted.
Ghosh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morrison Jr. passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (28) vs (6) Ghosh
Morrison Jr. happy to just control the position for now.
Ghosh is looking for a sweep.
Ghosh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (28) vs (8) Ghosh
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Ghosh keeps him under control.
Ghosh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison Jr. sees it coming and defends easily.
Morrison Jr. has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghosh is working away from the top position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh is working for a kimura but Morrison Jr. is defending it quite comfortably.
Ghosh seems to be looking for submissions.
Ghosh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Ghosh is looking for a kimura here.
Ghosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison Jr. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison Jr. is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. controls Ghosh momentarily but Ghosh frees himself.
Ghosh stands and throws Morrison Jr.'s legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (28) vs (11) Ghosh
Ghosh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morrison Jr., who protects the arm well.
Ghosh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ghosh tries for a kimura but Morrison Jr. is defending well.
Morrison Jr. struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to buck Ghosh off but Ghosh is having none of it.
Ghosh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morrison Jr. knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morrison Jr. tries to buck Ghosh off but Ghosh is having none of it.
Ghosh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morrison Jr., who protects the arm well.
Ghosh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ghosh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morrison Jr. manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison Jr. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ghosh passes into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to get back to full guard.
Ghosh seems to be looking for submissions.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep. Ghosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison Jr. manages to get to full guard.
Ghosh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ghosh wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is keeping the position.
Ghosh stands and throws Morrison Jr.'s legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (28) vs (14) Ghosh
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. sneaks back into half guard.
Ghosh is working for a kimura but Morrison Jr. is defending it quite comfortably.
Morrison Jr. has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghosh is working away from the top position though.
Morrison Jr. regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ghosh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morrison Jr. manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ghosh has Morrison Jr. in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (30) vs (14) Ghosh
Ghosh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrison Jr. controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrison Jr. defends well.
Ghosh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison Jr. defends it easily.
Ghosh looks winded!
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morrison Jr. gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghosh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison Jr. defends it easily.
Morrison Jr. is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh is looking for a triangle here but Morrison Jr. uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (33) vs (14) Ghosh
Morrison Jr. wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghosh, who protects the arm well.
Ghosh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (35) vs (14) Ghosh
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghosh tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
Ghosh stops Morrison Jr. from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Morrison Jr. tries to control but Ghosh wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 35 to 14.
A very excited looking David Morrison Jr. made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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