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ORC Submission Grappling 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Abdul The Refugee (ranked 8525 p4p, 628 weight class) and Freddy Lee (ranked 8087 p4p, 613 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Abdul The Refugee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Refugee sprawls well initially but Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Refugee (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee is working for a kimura but The Refugee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Refugee has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Refugee keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is looking to stall here but The Refugee recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Refugee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lee has The Refugee in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Refugee (2) vs (2) Lee
The Refugee postures up.
Lee pulls The Refugee in close to prevent any damage.
The Refugee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee looking to pass the 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.
The Refugee won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee has control of The Refugee's left arm, preventing The Refugee from doing any damage.
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.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Refugee is one step ahead there.
The Refugee being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee 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.
The Refugee postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Refugee trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee 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.
The Refugee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is trying to hold The Refugee in close to prevent damage but The Refugee has managed to pass into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but The Refugee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Refugee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee tries to roll over but The Refugee keeps him under control.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The Refugee 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.
Lee pulls The Refugee in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The Refugee wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
The Refugee stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lee trying to control the position.
The Refugee trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to control.
Lee looking to control but The Refugee passes into half guard.
The Refugee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee has a hand on The Refugee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. The Refugee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: The Refugee (5) vs (2) Lee
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee is looking to control The Refugee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a sweep. The Refugee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee is staying active underneath The Refugee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
The Refugee wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Refugee is working away from the top position though.
Lee wants to improve his position but The Refugee is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but The Refugee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: The Refugee (8) vs (2) Lee
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Refugee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Refugee takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A determined Abdul The Refugee didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bong Ki Duk (ranked 4497 p4p, 439 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 7217 p4p, 577 weight class). Ki Duk's entrance music is north korea's national anthem. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Bong Ki Duk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ki Duk closes the distance and clinches.
Ki Duk pulls Dos Santos into guard.
Ki Duk keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Ki Duk seems keen to control Dos Santos's posture.
Ki Duk keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Ki Duk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ki Duk manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Ki Duk's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Duk wants to sweep but no luck.
Ki Duk keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk has Dos Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
Dos Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ki Duk dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ki Duk (2) vs (0) Dos Santos
Ki Duk is looking to advance position but Dos Santos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ki Duk (2) vs (4) Dos Santos
Dos Santos is working for a guillotine from mount but Ki Duk frees his head quite easily.
Ki Duk is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ki Duk tries to lock up and control but Dos Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dos Santos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ki Duk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dos Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk can't escape the position.
Ki Duk 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.
Ki Duk is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ki Duk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ki Duk is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Dos Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Ki Duk defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos is keen to just control but Ki Duk is a slippery customer.
Dos Santos is trying for a kimura here. Ki Duk looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dos Santos wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 4494 p4p, 438 weight class) and Aspen Springfield (ranked 4951 p4p, 473 weight class). 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Springfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Springfield manages to get underhooks.
Diaz is trying to trip Springfield. He has hold of a leg but Springfield is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diaz persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Springfield
Diaz won't allow Springfield to sweep him here.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Springfield is keeping the position for now.
Springfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
Diaz won't allow Springfield to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Springfield.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Springfield is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Springfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Springfield is keeping the position.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Springfield is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
Springfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Springfield is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Diaz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Springfield is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Diaz!
Mike Diaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazushi Aoki (ranked 2025 p4p, 219 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 1579 p4p, 173 weight class). Kazushi Aoki had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kazushi Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jitsu clinches.
Aoki can't get the takedown.
Aoki manages to pull guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jitsu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jitsu looking to pass the guard.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jitsu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jitsu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Jitsu is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Jitsu tries to pass.
Jitsu drops back looking for a leg! Aoki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aoki manages to kick Jitsu off! Jitsu jumps back into Aoki's guard.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jitsu defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aoki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Jitsu
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Jitsu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Jitsu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Jitsu is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Aoki stays in close to Jitsu's body and controls the position.
Aoki trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jitsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
Jitsu has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Jitsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (0) Jitsu
Jitsu tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Aoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jitsu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aoki's guard! Nice work there by Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu passes Aoki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jitsu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aoki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Aoki trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (10) vs (2) Jitsu
Aoki trying to control but Jitsu is having none of it.
Jitsu has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (13) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu showing good submission defense here.
Will Aoki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Aoki looking for the choke but no joy.
Jitsu is in bad spot here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu turns into Aoki and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (13) vs (4) Jitsu
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Jitsu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (15) vs (4) Jitsu
Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki passes Jitsu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jitsu sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (18) vs (4) Jitsu
Aoki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jitsu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (18) vs (6) Jitsu
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (20) vs (6) Jitsu
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jitsu is retaining full guard.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Jitsu defends the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jitsu manages to get to full guard.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (23) vs (6) Jitsu
Jitsu prevents Aoki from improving position.
Aoki wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Jitsu tries to buck Aoki off but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu sneaks back into half guard.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Jitsu defends the submission attempt.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Jitsu moves into full guard.
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Aoki is looking to stall here but Jitsu recovers full guard.
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
Jitsu looks winded!
Jitsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Jitsu won't allow it.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Jitsu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Aoki trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard.
Jitsu is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Jitsu is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Aoki trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Jitsu is working away.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jitsu defends it well.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitsu.
Aoki trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki is pushing down on Jitsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jitsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Aoki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (26) vs (6) Jitsu
Jitsu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Jitsu defends it.
Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Jitsu defends it.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (29) vs (6) Jitsu
Jitsu is squirming around, avoiding Aoki's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Kazushi Aoki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 12878 p4p, 709 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 12510 p4p, 683 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Indigo Starseed enters the ring!
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Devon Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Starseed closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the ropes.
Smith ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Starseed
Starseed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Starseed keeps moving.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith looking to pass the 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.
Smith is fighting to break Starseed's control of his arms but Starseed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starseed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starseed keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Starseed is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Starseed keeps moving.
Smith is fighting to break Starseed's control of his arms but Starseed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Starseed looking to control.
Smith wants to control from the top but Starseed keeps moving.
Starseed being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Starseed wants to sweep but no luck.
Starseed is trying to hold Smith in close to prevent damage but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Starseed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is taking a breather. Starseed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Starseed wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Starseed defends it.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith wants to take a breather but Starseed is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Starseed defends it.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith wants to advance to full mount but Starseed doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Starseed looking for a sweep. Not yet Starseed, not yet.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Starseed is retaining full guard.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starseed keeps working.
Starseed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Starseed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starseed won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Starseed is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Starseed felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith wants to control but Starseed is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is thwarting Starseed's attempts to control the position.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith is keen to just control but Starseed is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Starseed defending well.
Starseed is positioning himself well to prevent Smith advancing to mount.
Smith trying to control from Starseed's half guard. Starseed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Starseed keeps moving.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Starseed 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Starseed is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starseed trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Devon Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Indigo Starseed stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulo Dos Oliviera (ranked 5039 p4p, 479 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 4404 p4p, 432 weight class). Dos Oliviera comes to the ring accompanied by Black Hole Sun. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Paulo Dos Oliviera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sabah Nur darts in and clinches Dos Oliviera up against the ropes.
Sabah Nur ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sabah Nur no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dos Oliviera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sabah Nur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur pulls Dos Oliviera in close to prevent any damage.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
Sabah Nur pulls Dos Oliviera in to control the position.
Sabah Nur is continuing to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dos Oliviera tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sabah Nur dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (2) Sabah Nur
Dos Oliviera being controlled here, momentarily.
Dos Oliviera 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.
Sabah Nur tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Oliviera is retaining full guard.
Dos Oliviera wants to sweep here but Sabah Nur controlling him for the moment.
Dos Oliviera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dos Oliviera wants to sweep here but Sabah Nur controlling him for the moment.
Dos Oliviera working a defensive guard but Sabah Nur passes into half guard.
Dos Oliviera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sabah Nur perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dos Oliviera tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sabah Nur has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (5) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sabah Nur controlling from the full mount.
Sabah Nur avoids the attempt from Dos Oliviera to control.
Dos Oliviera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sabah Nur takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dos Oliviera moves into full guard.
Dos Oliviera working a defensive guard but Sabah Nur manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (8) Sabah Nur
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabah Nur is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dos Oliviera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sabah Nur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dos Oliviera struggling a bit here.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to buck Sabah Nur off but Sabah Nur is having none of it.
Dos Oliviera is working hard here to advance position.
Dos Oliviera struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is being controlled here.
Dos Oliviera is looking to reverse the position.
Dos Oliviera struggling a bit here.
Sabah Nur taking a breather here.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sabah Nur is staying tight to Dos Oliviera's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sabah Nur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Oliviera keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Dos Oliviera is looking to regain half guard here but Sabah Nur keeps moving and retains side control.
Dos Oliviera regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is looking to improve his position.
Sabah Nur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dos Oliviera tries to roll over but Sabah Nur keeps him under control.
Dos Oliviera won't allow Sabah Nur to pass to mount.
Sabah Nur trying to control the pace.
Dos Oliviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Sabah Nur is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a sweep. Sabah Nur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos Oliviera looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sabah Nur pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (11) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dos Oliviera is holding on tight.
Sabah Nur controlling from the full mount.
Dos Oliviera is trying to reverse the position but instead Sabah Nur has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (14) Sabah Nur
Dos Oliviera is really stuck here.
Dos Oliviera is breathing heavily.
Sabah Nur slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sabah Nur is not going to allow Dos Oliviera to sit and survive in this position.
Dos Oliviera tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur gets his hands free as Dos Oliviera looks to control.
Sabah Nur is riding his opponent, not letting Dos Oliviera buck him off.
Dos Oliviera rolls, trying to escape but Sabah Nur keeps control of the position.
Sabah Nur keeps control of the position easily here as Dos Oliviera tries to buck him off.
Sabah Nur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dos Oliviera manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sabah Nur's guard. Nice work there by Dos Oliviera.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Oliviera (2) vs (14) Sabah Nur
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is adopting a defensive guard.
Sabah Nur 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: Dos Oliviera (2) vs (16) Sabah Nur
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sabah Nur in particular looking to stall.
Dos Oliviera is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera gets back to full guard.
Dos Oliviera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sabah Nur has passed into half guard!
Dos Oliviera wants to sweep but Sabah Nur has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (2) vs (19) Sabah Nur
Dos Oliviera trying to remain calm as Sabah Nur controls from the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabah Nur happy to just control the position for now.
Dos Oliviera tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabah Nur taking a breather here.
Dos Oliviera is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3408 p4p, 348 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1338 p4p, 149 weight class). Al Qarni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hells Bells. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thesz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Qarni tries to avoid it but Thesz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Qarni to the ground. Al Qarni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thesz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Qarni sprawls well. Al Qarni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thesz gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Qarni misses with a takedown attempt
and Thesz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thesz can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aloysius Martin Thesz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Qarni is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thesz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thesz tightens his grip and picks Al Qarni up, before dumping him to the ground. Al Qarni manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Al Qarni
Thesz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thesz stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz is stalling in the full guard.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni 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.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Qarni looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thesz has picked Al Qarni up and slammed him! Al Qarni can't keep hold of the triangle and Thesz manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Al Qarni
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Qarni keeps working.
Al Qarni 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.
Al Qarni is letting Thesz control him for a moment.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Al Qarni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thesz wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping him busy.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thesz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Thesz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Qarni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Qarni.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Qarni controls Thesz momentarily but Thesz frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Thesz pushing down on Al Qarni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thesz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (0) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is trying to escape the mount but Thesz keeps good control and instead manages to take Al Qarni's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (11) vs (0) Al Qarni
Thesz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Al Qarni has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Al Qarni wants to control his opponent's hands but Thesz gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is really stuck here.
Thesz tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Qarni pushed the leg off.
Thesz biding his time, controlling Al Qarni.
Al Qarni rolls, trying to escape but Thesz keeps control of the position.
Thesz tightening his grip on Al Qarni, looking for the choke.
Al Qarni is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thesz's arms.
Thesz trying to control momentarily.
Al Qarni manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thesz's guard. Nice work there by Al Qarni.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (11) vs (2) Al Qarni
Al Qarni drops back looking for a leg! Thesz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thesz manages to kick Al Qarni off! Al Qarni jumps back into Thesz's guard.
Al Qarni stays in close to Thesz's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz controls Al Qarni momentarily but Al Qarni frees himself.
Thesz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Qarni manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (13) vs (2) Al Qarni
Thesz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thesz trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Thesz tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Qarni is retaining full guard.
Al Qarni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thesz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thesz slips nicely into half guard.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but Al Qarni defending well.
Thesz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Qarni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thesz trying to control the pace.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Al Qarni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Al Qarni! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (16) vs (2) Al Qarni
Thesz controlling the pace for now.
Thesz trying to control but Al Qarni is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thesz tries to control but Al Qarni wriggling away.
Thesz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thesz looking to control but Al Qarni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Qarni gets back to half guard.
Thesz is keen to just control but Al Qarni is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz not doing much here.
Al Qarni regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
Thesz is stalling in the full guard.
Thesz won't allow Al Qarni to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz won't allow Al Qarni to sweep him here.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thesz controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Thesz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (19) vs (2) Al Qarni
Thesz wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Al Qarni tries to buck Thesz off but Thesz is having none of it.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
After winning the bout, Aloysius Martin Thesz 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 4053 p4p, 398 weight class) and Kenuichio Harada (ranked 6697 p4p, 560 weight class). Macotti comes to the ring accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kenuichio Harada!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harada moves into range and clinches up with Macotti.
Harada stops a takedown attempt from Macotti.
Macotti wants a takedown.
Harada wants the takedown. Macotti is fighting it off but Harada persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Macotti's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macotti (0) vs (2) Harada
Macotti working for a triangle but Harada defends it easily.
Harada sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti looking for a guillotine here but Harada defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macotti is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harada passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (0) vs (5) Harada
Harada trying to control the action but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Macotti is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is trying to work for a sweep but Harada has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (0) vs (7) Harada
Macotti regains half guard.
Harada prevents Macotti from improving his position.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Harada escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Harada! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (0) vs (10) Harada
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Harada is continuing to stall.
Harada is looking to take a break and control but Macotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harada controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti'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.
Macotti is looking for a sweep.
Macotti is working hard here to advance position.
Macotti looks to move to half guard but instead Harada has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (0) vs (12) Harada
Macotti is desperately trying to improve his position but Harada has a good base and remains in mount.
Harada wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
Macotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries to improve his position but instead Harada has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (0) vs (15) Harada
Harada doesn't have the hooks in and Macotti manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (2) vs (15) Harada
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.
Macotti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harada! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macotti (2) vs (19) Harada
Macotti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Harada looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Harada has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Macotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harada not doing much here.
Macotti looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Harada pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (2) vs (22) Harada
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harada controlling his opponent.
Macotti is looking to improve his position but Harada isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harada tries to control but Macotti wriggling away.
Macotti can't escape the position.
Macotti sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harada is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macotti! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (2) vs (25) Harada
Harada controlling the pace for now.
Harada fails to move to back control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macotti regains half guard.
Macotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harada pulls his head out easily.
Macotti gets back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harada trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Harada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macotti is looking for a triangle but Harada pushes his legs off easily.
Macotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harada is aware though and is defending well.
Harada passes into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harada controlling the action here.
Macotti looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Harada pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (2) vs (28) Harada
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harada controlling the pace for now.
Macotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harada wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
Harada tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti working to try and regain half guard.
Harada controlling the pace for now.
Macotti tries to reverse the position but Harada maintains control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harada controlling from mount.
Macotti tries to reverse the position but Harada maintains control.
Macotti is squirming around, avoiding Harada's attempts to control the action.
Macotti tries to improve his position but instead Harada has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (2) vs (31) Harada
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macotti tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harada wins on points by 31 to 2.
An out of breath Kenuichio Harada thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4522 p4p, 441 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 5200 p4p, 494 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vorster's choice of entrance music: Behemoth. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Vinnie Vincent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vincent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vorster circles away.
Vorster clinches with his opponent.
Vincent turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vincent manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vincent (4) vs (0) Vorster
Vorster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vincent 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 Vorster's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vorster is not content to let Vincent control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent postures up.
Vincent wants to control but Vorster is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vorster's face as Vincent controls the position.
Vincent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Vorster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vorster is trying to escape the position but Vincent is controlling the position.
Vorster is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent controlling the position from side mount.
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.
Vorster is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Vorster is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent taking a breather here.
Vincent in the domination position with Vorster hanging on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to remain calm as Vincent controls from the top position.
Vorster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vorster is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Vorster is controlling Vincent's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vincent is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vincent prevents Vorster from improving his position.
Vincent slows the pace down in half guard.
Vincent is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vincent slows the pace down in half guard.
Vorster has his hands clasped together around Vincent's back. He's all about the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Vincent'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.
Vincent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is not content to let Vincent control the position.
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.
Vincent is controlling the pace.
Vorster is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to mount his opponent but Vorster defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vincent performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.
Vincent controlling the action here.
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Vorster is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vorster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vincent's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Vincent looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vorster controls Vincent momentarily but Vincent frees himself.
Vorster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vincent passes Vorster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vorster keeps working.
Vincent performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vorster moves into full guard.
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Vorster is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vincent looking to sit in guard and control but Vorster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vincent (4) vs (2) Vorster
Vincent pulls Vorster in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (4) vs (5) Vorster
And that's the end of the fight!
Vorster wins on points by 5 to 4.
Jandre Vorster spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 356 p4p, 36 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 5471 p4p, 509 weight class). Davis comes to the ring accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Davis closes the distance and pushes Byhenikov back into the ropes.
Davis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Davis (4) vs (0) Byhenikov
Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davis trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Davis is controlling the pace.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis is pressing down on Byhenikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byhenikov is holding on for now.
Byhenikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis.
Byhenikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis pushes down on Byhenikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davis (4) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Davis is defending well though. Byhenikov let's go of the attempt for now.
Byhenikov is trying to stick to Davis's back but Davis is turning into Byhenikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Davis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (6) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davis is pushing down on Byhenikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byhenikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (9) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling the position easily from mount.
Davis wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davis in particular looking to stall.
Byhenikov 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.
Davis is looking for a kimura but Byhenikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davis to get the leverage.
Davis prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Well, if Davis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Davis prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Davis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (12) vs (4) Byhenikov
Davis controlling from the full mount.
Byhenikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis trying to control but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Byhenikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov prevents Davis from taking his back.
Byhenikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis controlling the pace for now.
Byhenikov can't escape the position.
Davis looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position but Davis isn't that keen on the idea.
Davis wants to take Byhenikov's back here but Byhenikov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Byhenikov tries to improve his position but instead Davis has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Davis (15) vs (4) Byhenikov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Davis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Byhenikov right now.
Davis trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Byhenikov doesn't escape.
Byhenikov staying busy and making it hard for Davis to control.
Byhenikov wants to escape the position.
Byhenikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Byhenikov rolls, trying to escape but Davis keeps control of the position.
Davis working for a choke but Byhenikov is defending well.
Davis keeps control of the position as Byhenikov tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Byhenikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davis is hanging on to Byhenikov's back as he tries to escape.
Davis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Byhenikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Davis's arms.
Davis is looking for the choke from the back position but Byhenikov is controlling his hands well.
Davis is trying to stick to Byhenikov's back but Byhenikov is turning into Davis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Davis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Byhenikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (15) vs (6) Byhenikov
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Davis looking to control.
Davis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Byhenikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (15) vs (9) Byhenikov
Davis is looking to regain half guard here but Byhenikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Byhenikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davis stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Davis struggling a bit here.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Byhenikov working away.
Davis manages to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov 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.
Davis won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to get back to 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.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byhenikov passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Davis defends it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Davis trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.
Davis wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy.
Byhenikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard.
Davis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov preventing the sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (15) vs (12) Byhenikov
Byhenikov trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davis tries to buck Byhenikov off but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Davis manages to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (15) vs (15) Byhenikov
Davis tries to lock up and control but Byhenikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Davis to control.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Byhenikov goes for an armbar but Davis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Davis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (17) vs (15) Byhenikov
Davis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byhenikov's guard.
Davis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Byhenikov won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Davis is pressing down on Byhenikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byhenikov is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis takes the fight on points by 17 to 15.
Ewen Davis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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