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LACC Season 2 - First Round PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andy Millman (ranked 6138 p4p, 197 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 6118 p4p, 129 weight class). Sparxx has chosen Thug Life - Lugz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andy Millman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Millman instigates a clinch.
Millman is looking for a takedown.
Sparxx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Millman is defending well.
Millman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sparxx is working for takedown but Millman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andy Millman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Millman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sparxx avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Millman decides to pull guard.
Millman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Millman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx has gone for a leg lock! Millman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Millman (2) vs (0) Sparxx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Millman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Millman from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Millman defends it easily.
Millman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Millman defends well.
Millman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Millman drops back looking for a leg! Sparxx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sparxx manages to kick Millman off! Millman jumps back into Sparxx's guard.
Millman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to control.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Millman from controlling successfully.
Sparxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Millman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparxx should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Millman 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.
Millman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sparxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Millman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millman wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Millman wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Millman looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Millman (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Millman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Millman (4) vs (2) Sparxx
Millman wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Millman from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparxx working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Millman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Millman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Millman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx is looking for a triangle but Millman pushes his legs off easily.
Sparxx has an active guard here but Millman has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Millman 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Millman has control of the leg.
Millman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Millman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Millman tries to pass.
Millman won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Millman trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Millman from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Millman 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.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Millman from controlling successfully.
Millman preventing the sweep.
Millman pushes down on Sparxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sparxx trying to control but Millman postures up.
Sparxx is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millman pulls his head out easily.
Sparxx wants to control the action here but instead Millman manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Millman (7) vs (2) Sparxx
Millman fails to take his opponent's back.
Sparxx sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Millman seems to be working for a kimura but Sparxx defends the submission attempt.
Sparxx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Millman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Millman tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Millman has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Millman (10) vs (2) Sparxx
Millman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Millman avoids the attempt from Sparxx to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is just holding on here. Millman manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Millman (13) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Millman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Millman is trying to stick to Sparxx's back but Sparxx is turning into Millman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Millman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparxx. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Millman (13) vs (4) Sparxx
Millman working a defensive guard here.
Millman keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Millman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Millman is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Millman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparxx trying to control but Millman is working from the bottom.
Sparxx has gone for a leg lock! Millman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Millman (15) vs (4) Sparxx
Millman wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Millman is aware though and is defending well.
Sparxx looks winded!
Millman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Millman is trying to work for a kimura but Sparxx is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to control Millman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Sparxx tries to roll over but Millman keeps him under control.
Millman is looking for a kimura but Sparxx is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Millman to get the leverage.
Sparxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Millman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Millman is aware though and is defending well.
Millman wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Millman is aware though and is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Millman 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.
Sparxx looking for a guillotine here but Millman defends easily.
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Millman is aware though and is defending well.
Millman forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Millman slows the pace down in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Millman has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Millman (18) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx is in all sorts of trouble here.
Millman controlling from the full mount.
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Millman controlling his opponent.
Millman wants to finish this one by submission but Sparxx is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Millman.
Sparxx stops Millman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sparxx has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Millman (21) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Millman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Millman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sparxx knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sparxx for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Millman takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Blood (ranked 6037 p4p, 196 weight class) and Dragan Van Helsing (ranked 6096 p4p, 128 weight class). Blood comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood - Slayer. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dragan Van Helsing enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Van Helsing!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Helsing is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blood can't get the takedown.
Blood is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blood has Van Helsing pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Helsing manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood is trying to drag Van Helsing to the mat but Van Helsing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blood turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blood manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blood (4) vs (0) Van Helsing
Van Helsing isn't going anywhere.
Blood works to advance to full mount. Van Helsing defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blood (6) vs (0) Van Helsing
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood prevents Van Helsing from getting the reversal.
Blood moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Van Helsing has worked his arm free - good work by Van Helsing!
Blood advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blood (8) vs (0) Van Helsing
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood tries to control but Van Helsing wriggling away.
Blood takes Van Helsing's back. Score +3 for taking back: Blood (11) vs (0) Van Helsing
Van Helsing showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Van Helsing! Can he survive? No! He's out! Blood gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Blood!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Blood 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 Android Eleven (ranked 5964 p4p, 193 weight class) and Rutger Hermann (ranked 6084 p4p, 127 weight class). 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Android Eleven! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rutger Hermann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Eleven gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Eleven (4) vs (0) Hermann
Eleven trying to control the action but Hermann is working from the bottom.
Hermann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Eleven is looking for a kimura but Hermann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eleven to get the leverage.
Hermann wants to control but Eleven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eleven wants to free his trapped foot but Hermann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hermann tries to roll over but Eleven keeps him under control.
Hermann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hermann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eleven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann controls Eleven momentarily but Eleven frees himself.
Eleven trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eleven thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hermann is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eleven (4) vs (2) Hermann
Eleven being controlled here, momentarily.
Eleven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eleven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hermann is stalling in the full guard.
Hermann slips nicely into half guard.
Eleven looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann uses his free foot to push down on Eleven's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Eleven. Score +3 for passing guard: Eleven (4) vs (5) Hermann
Hermann controlling the position easily from mount.
Eleven is desperately trying to improve his position but Hermann has a good base and remains in mount.
Hermann controlling from mount.
Eleven is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hermann controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Hermann might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Eleven might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hermann moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Eleven (4) vs (8) Hermann
Eleven rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Eleven gets full guard.
Eleven really is a fat lump.
Eleven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eleven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hermann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleven is trying to keep Hermann in close.
Hermann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hermann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hermann is pushing down on Eleven's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eleven is fighting to maintain full guard but Hermann has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hermann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eleven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermann pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hermann in particular looking to stall.
Eleven is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann is working for a kimura but Eleven is defending it quite comfortably.
Hermann is taking a breather. Eleven 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.
Eleven looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hermann passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Eleven (4) vs (11) Hermann
Eleven trying to remain calm as Hermann controls from the top position.
Hermann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eleven knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eleven is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hermann's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eleven looking for submissions off his back.
Hermann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eleven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eleven looking for submissions off his back.
Hermann is looking to advance position but Eleven won't allow it.
Hermann moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Eleven (4) vs (14) Hermann
Hermann moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Eleven (4) vs (16) Hermann
Eleven is looking to improve his position but Hermann isn't that keen on the idea.
Hermann controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hermann moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Eleven (4) vs (19) Hermann
I really don't envy Eleven right now.
Hermann controlling the position well here. Eleven rolled but Hermann kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hermann keeps control of the position as Eleven tries to break free.
Hermann is persistently looking for the submission but Eleven is defending it well.
Hermann looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eleven defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hermann's arms.
Eleven is really stuck here.
Hermann 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.
Eleven tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hermann controlling the pace for now.
Eleven is desperately trying to improve his position but Hermann has a good base and remains in mount.
Eleven is squirming around, avoiding Hermann's attempts to control the action.
Hermann looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hermann controlling from mount.
Hermann wants to finish this one by submission but Eleven is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hermann.
Eleven gets back to half guard.
Eleven is pressing down on Hermann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eleven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermann is one step ahead there.
Eleven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hermann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eleven wants to sweep but no luck.
Hermann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Eleven (4) vs (22) Hermann
Hermann controls the position from side control.
Eleven is trying to improve his position.
Hermann in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Eleven is looking for a sweep.
Hermann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Hermann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eleven sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Eleven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermann pulls his head out easily.
Hermann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Eleven is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hermann is tapping! Great win for Eleven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Android Eleven!
A very excited looking Android Eleven 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mono Loco (ranked 6845 p4p, 138 weight class) and Otavio Augusto (ranked 4868 p4p, 106 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mono Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Otavio Augusto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loco jumps guard but Augusto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Augusto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Augusto has Loco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Augusto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Loco is trying to keep an underhook but Augusto manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loco (0) vs (2) Augusto
Augusto wants to free his trapped foot but Loco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Loco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Loco looking to control but Augusto passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loco is looking to control Augusto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Augusto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Loco trying to control from the bottom.
Loco is positioning himself well to prevent Augusto advancing to mount.
Augusto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (0) vs (5) Augusto
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Loco! Score +2 for reaching mount: Loco (0) vs (7) Augusto
Augusto is working for a guillotine from mount but Loco frees his head quite easily.
Augusto avoids the attempt from Loco to control.
Loco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Augusto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Augusto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Loco is working to get back to half guard.
Loco wants to control but Augusto is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augusto controlling his opponent.
Augusto manages to capitalize on a mistake by Loco to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Loco (0) vs (10) Augusto
Loco is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Augusto.
Augusto is trying to stick to Loco's back but Loco is turning into Augusto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Augusto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Loco. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (2) vs (10) Augusto
Augusto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Augusto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Loco manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (2) vs (12) Augusto
Augusto trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Augusto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Augusto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Augusto wants to pass the guard but Loco is keeping the position.
Augusto stands and throws Loco's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (2) vs (15) Augusto
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Augusto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loco has escaped the position, nice work there.
Loco trying to control but Augusto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Loco (2) vs (18) Augusto
Augusto has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Loco's body.
Augusto is hanging on to Loco's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Augusto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Augusto is hanging on to Loco's back as he tries to escape.
What can Loco do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Augusto looking for the choke from the back.
Augusto has the hooks in. Loco is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Augusto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Augusto 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, Loco has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Augusto looking for the choke from the back.
Loco looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Augusto is looking for the choke from the back position but Loco is controlling his hands well.
Augusto is looking for the choke from the back position but Loco is controlling his hands well.
Loco turns into Augusto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (4) vs (18) Augusto
Augusto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Augusto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loco defends well.
Augusto looking for a sweep. Not yet Augusto, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Augusto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loco defends it easily.
Loco pushes down on Augusto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Loco trying to control from half guard but Augusto is working away.
Loco is taking a breather. Augusto 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Loco wants to free his trapped foot but Augusto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Augusto trying to hold on to Loco's head to control him but Loco postures up.
Augusto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Augusto keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Loco won't allow Augusto to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Augusto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (4) vs (20) Augusto
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Loco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Augusto controls the pace.
Augusto stopping the sweep attempt from Loco.
Loco trying to control the position.
Loco has his foot on Augusto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augusto works his way back into a safe position though.
Augusto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Loco working a defensive guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Augusto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loco is keeping the position for now.
Augusto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Augusto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Augusto looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Loco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Augusto from controlling successfully.
Augusto passes into half guard.
Augusto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Augusto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Loco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Augusto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Loco is trying to get back to full guard.
Augusto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Augusto moves into full mount! Loco won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (4) vs (23) Augusto
Augusto content just to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Loco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Augusto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Loco manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Loco struggling a bit here.
Loco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Augusto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto wins on points by 23 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dino Turturro (ranked 7012 p4p, 141 weight class) and Mike Dagger (ranked 8887 p4p, 231 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mike Dagger was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dino Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mike Dagger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dagger clinches.
Turturro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dagger regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (0) Dagger
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (0) Dagger
Dagger being controlled for a moment.
Turturro trying to control the action but Dagger is working from the bottom.
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dagger has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagger is trying to control Turturro's posture but Turturro avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro tries for a kimura but Dagger is defending well.
Turturro wants to control but Dagger is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Dagger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dagger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (5) vs (2) Dagger
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Dagger from controlling successfully.
Dagger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Dagger from controlling successfully.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Dagger tries to pass.
Dagger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turturro's guard.
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Dagger is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Turturro moves into full guard.
Dagger looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (7) vs (2) Dagger
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dagger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro pushing down on Dagger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Turturro seems content to control.
Turturro moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (10) vs (2) Dagger
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dagger keeps working.
Dagger should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Turturro controls the position.
Turturro tries for a kimura but Dagger is defending well.
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Dagger is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Dagger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dagger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Dagger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dagger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Dagger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dagger is looking to control Turturro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dagger avoid being mounted?
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Dagger defends the submission attempt.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Dagger defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is keen to just control but Dagger is a slippery customer.
Dagger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dagger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dagger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dagger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
Dagger actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dagger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
Turturro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dagger looking for submissions off his back.
Dagger trying to control from the bottom.
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dagger actively working from the bottom here.
Turturro is working for a kimura but Dagger is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dagger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro 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.
Dagger is trying to get back to full guard.
Dagger is refusing to be controlled, as Turturro sits in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dagger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dagger defends it well.
Turturro not doing much here.
Dagger gets full guard.
Dagger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turturro defends it easily.
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dagger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turturro defends it easily.
Turturro passes into half guard.
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turturro is taking a breather. Dagger 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.
Dagger wants to get back to full guard.
Dagger is trying to control but can't.
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dagger actively working from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Turturro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dagger! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (13) vs (2) Dagger
Turturro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dagger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dagger shrugs it off.
Dagger has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (16) vs (2) Dagger
Turturro doesn't have the hooks in and Dagger manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (16) vs (4) Dagger
Dagger drops back looking for a leg! Turturro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turturro manages to kick Dagger off! Dagger jumps back into Turturro's guard.
Dagger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dagger has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dagger tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Dagger wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dagger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Dagger tries to pass.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Turturro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dagger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro 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: Turturro (18) vs (4) Dagger
Dagger tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dagger is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Turturro works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (21) vs (4) Dagger
Dagger tries to improve position but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turturro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Turturro taking a breather here.
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dagger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Dagger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turturro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turturro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dagger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Turturro's guard! Nice work there by Dagger! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (21) vs (6) Dagger
Dagger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dagger defends it easily.
Dagger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dagger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turturro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dagger is defending well. Turturro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dagger has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Turturro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dino Turturro!
During a confident post fight interview, Dino Turturro 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 Cajun Puto (ranked 6998 p4p, 140 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 8908 p4p, 156 weight class). Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. Cajun Puto had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio moves in looking to clinch but Puto pushes him off.
Puto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silverio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Puto (4) vs (0) Silverio
Puto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silverio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Puto but great work by Silverio. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (4) vs (4) Silverio
Puto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Puto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Puto working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puto wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Silverio has taken Puto's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Puto has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Watson (ranked 6829 p4p, 137 weight class) and Manny Santana (ranked 24571 p4p, 167 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Manny Santana!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Santana and move into the clinch.
Santana wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
Santana moves into the clinch.
Santana pulls guard effortlessly.
Santana working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
Watson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana controls Watson momentarily but Watson frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is trying to hold Watson in close to prevent damage but Watson has managed to pass into half guard.
Santana is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Watson in particular looking to stall.
Santana is trying to maintain the position but Watson is very close to passing his half guard.
Santana is defending against the submission attempts here by Watson.
Santana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to pass the guard but Santana defending well.
Santana tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Santana is still trying to improve position.
Watson wants to take a breather but Santana is having none of it.
Santana wants to sweep but Watson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (3) vs (0) Santana
Watson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Santana's face as Watson controls the position.
Santana is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Santana is looking to reverse the position.
Santana tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Watson (5) vs (0) Santana
Santana is trying to reverse the position but instead Watson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Watson (8) vs (0) Santana
Santana is keeping busy.
Santana fending off the submission attempt from Watson.
Santana manages to reverse the position and now he's in Watson's guard. Nice work there by Santana.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (8) vs (2) Santana
Santana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (10) vs (2) Santana
Watson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (13) vs (2) Santana
Santana stops Watson from passing to mount.
Santana is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Watson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Watson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Santana! Score +2 for reaching mount: Watson (15) vs (2) Santana
Watson trying to control but Santana is having none of it.
Santana is looking to improve his position but Watson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Watson (18) vs (2) Santana
Watson keeps control of the position as Santana tries to break free.
Watson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Santana is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Percy Watson!
Percy Watson retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Percy Watson 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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