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ORC Submission Grappling 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DeJuan Carneiro (ranked 2927 p4p, 283 weight class) and Steve Lucas (ranked 3062 p4p, 298 weight class). Carneiro comes to the ring accompanied by Cormega - Dead Man Walking. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; DeJuan Carneiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Steve Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lucas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carneiro to the mat! Carneiro manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carneiro (0) vs (2) Lucas
Carneiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lucas trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.
Lucas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carneiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carneiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carneiro keeping full guard, as Lucas tries to pass.
Lucas stopping the sweep attempt from Carneiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carneiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carneiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carneiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Lucas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carneiro dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carneiro (2) vs (2) Lucas
Lucas is looking for a triangle here but Carneiro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carneiro (5) vs (2) Lucas
Carneiro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro'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.
Carneiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lucas is trying to get back to half guard.
Lucas is not content to let Carneiro control the position.
Lucas manages to get back to half guard.
Lucas is trying to maintain the position but Carneiro is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carneiro pulls his head out easily.
Carneiro passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carneiro (8) vs (2) Lucas
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro trying to control the position but Lucas is working away.
Lucas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carneiro trying to control the position but Lucas is working away.
Lucas is looking to reverse the position.
Lucas is not content to let Carneiro control the position.
Lucas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carneiro happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to buck Carneiro off but Carneiro is having none of it.
Lucas is trying to control Carneiro's posture but Carneiro avoids it.
Carneiro slows the pace down.
Carneiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carneiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carneiro taking a breather here.
Lucas is not content to let Carneiro control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face as Carneiro controls the position.
Carneiro wants to control but Lucas is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Carneiro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Carneiro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Carneiro trying to control the position but Lucas is working away.
Lucas is trying to control Carneiro's posture but Carneiro avoids it.
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucas keeps working.
Carneiro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Carneiro (10) vs (2) Lucas
Carneiro controlling the pace for now.
Carneiro trying to control but Lucas is having none of it.
Carneiro wants to take Lucas's back here but Lucas is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lucas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lucas has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Carneiro (13) vs (2) Lucas
Carneiro 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, Lucas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lucas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is really stuck here.
Carneiro is looking to control Lucas but Lucas is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lucas staying busy and making it hard for Carneiro to control.
Carneiro doesn't have the hooks in and Lucas manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carneiro (13) vs (4) Lucas
Lucas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carneiro 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: Carneiro (15) vs (4) Lucas
Lucas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carneiro pulls his head out easily.
Carneiro is pressing down on Lucas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucas is holding on for now.
Carneiro content to control rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro 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.
Carneiro stalling.
Lucas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carneiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Lucas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucas actively working from the bottom here.
Lucas is not content to let Carneiro control the position.
Carneiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Carneiro (18) vs (4) Lucas
Lucas is trying to escape the mount.
Carneiro wants to control the pace but Lucas is squirming around nicely.
Lucas regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lucas trying to hold on to Carneiro's head to control him but Carneiro postures up.
Lucas tries to roll over but Carneiro keeps him under control.
Lucas is staying active underneath Carneiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lucas looking for submissions off his back.
Carneiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carneiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lucas looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carneiro trying to control from Lucas's half guard. Lucas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carneiro is posturing up here but Lucas has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Carneiro tries to roll out but it's too tight and Carneiro has to tap! Slick submission there by Lucas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Lucas!
A pretty intense looking Steve Lucas took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johan Attila (ranked 3363 p4p, 322 weight class) and Tat Moh (ranked 3727 p4p, 362 weight class). Attila comes to the ring accompanied by Thunderstruck. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 4 losses; Johan Attila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Tat Moh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moh moves into range and clinches up with Attila.
Attila tightens his grip and picks Moh up, before dumping him to the ground. Moh manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Attila (2) vs (0) Moh
Attila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Attila wants to control from the top but Moh keeps moving.
Moh is trying to keep Attila in close.
Attila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moh is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Attila (2) vs (2) Moh
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attila has control of Moh's left arm, preventing Moh from doing any damage.
Attila controls Moh momentarily but Moh frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh controlling from the top position.
Moh wants to control from the top but Attila keeps moving.
Attila is trying to keep Moh in close.
Attila pulls Moh in close to prevent any damage.
Attila keeping moving, preventing Moh from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Attila'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.
Attila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moh defends well.
Moh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Attila (2) vs (5) Moh
Moh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Attila has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attila struggling a bit here.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Attila keeps working.
Attila wants to control but Moh postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Who's going to make the next move?
Moh trying to control the position but Attila is working away.
Moh working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Attila is trying to improve his position.
Attila can't do much from the bottom here.
Moh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Attila has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Moh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Attila has escaped the position, nice work there.
Attila is trying to control Moh's posture but Moh avoids it.
Moh trying to control the position but Attila is working away.
Attila is looking for a sweep.
Attila can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Moh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Attila is letting Moh control him for a moment.
Attila struggling a bit here.
Moh is looking to take a break and control but Attila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Attila can't do much from the bottom here.
Moh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Attila tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moh tries for a kimura but Attila is defending well.
Attila wants to control but Moh postures up.
Attila is trying to escape the position but Moh is controlling the position.
Moh wants to control but Attila is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Attila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Attila keeps working.
Moh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Attila manages to get back to half guard.
Attila is looking to improve his position.
Moh uses his free foot to push down on Attila's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Attila. Score +3 for passing guard: Attila (2) vs (8) Moh
Attila is squirming around, avoiding Moh's attempts to control the action.
Attila sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Attila keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Attila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moh is working away from the top position though.
Attila holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Attila trying to control from the bottom.
Attila is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Attila is refusing to be controlled, as Moh sits in half guard.
Attila gets back to full guard.
Attila controls Moh momentarily but Moh frees himself.
Moh being controlled here momentarily.
Attila working a defensive guard here.
Moh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moh trying to control but Attila is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moh passes Attila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Attila trying to hold on to Moh's head to control him but Moh postures up.
Moh not doing much here.
Attila is trying is best to control the position here.
Moh works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Attila (2) vs (11) Moh
Attila struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Moh wants to control but Attila is keeping him busy.
Attila is trying to control Moh's posture but Moh avoids it.
Moh tries for a kimura but Attila is defending well.
Attila struggling a bit here.
Attila is not content to let Moh control the position.
Moh in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Attila is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tat Moh!
As Tat Moh got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. '. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor The Highlander (ranked 4280 p4p, 401 weight class) and Darrel Petersen (ranked 3847 p4p, 372 weight class). The Highlander comes to the ring accompanied by Notorious Biggie Small. On his way into the ring it seems that Conor The Highlander has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Conor The Highlander seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Conor The Highlander! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Darrel Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen shoots in but no luck this time.
The Highlander tries to counter with a takedown but Petersen is quick to defend against it.
The Highlander doesn't manage to clinch there - Petersen circles away.
The Highlander fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Highlander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petersen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petersen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Highlander defends it well.
The Highlander has Petersen up against the ropes in a clinch.
The Highlander is trying to pull guard but Petersen has him pressed against the ropes.
Petersen has The Highlander pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. The Highlander manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Highlander jumps guard.
Petersen passes into half guard.
The Highlander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
The Highlander is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to take a breather but The Highlander is having none of it.
The Highlander wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen is looking for a kimura but The Highlander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Highlander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Highlander is not content to let Petersen control the position.
The Highlander is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but The Highlander is keeping the position.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Highlander escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen passes The Highlander's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: The Highlander (0) vs (3) Petersen
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen looking to control but The Highlander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen looking for a guillotine from mount but The Highlander is having none of it.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Highlander is looking to escape.
The Highlander tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
The Highlander is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen wants to control the pace but The Highlander is squirming around nicely.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Highlander has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Petersen tries to control but The Highlander wriggling away.
Petersen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Highlander haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The Highlander wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
The Highlander is in all sorts of trouble here.
My spies in Shark Tank MMA inform me that Petersen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to control but The Highlander is having none of it.
The Highlander tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Highlander bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Highlander (2) vs (3) Petersen
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Petersen wants to sweep here but The Highlander controlling him for the moment.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
The Highlander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing The Highlander from controlling successfully.
The Highlander is looking to pass into half guard but Petersen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Petersen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Highlander (2) vs (5) Petersen
The Highlander seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petersen trying to control but The Highlander is working from the bottom.
The Highlander is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
The Highlander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Highlander wants to sweep but no luck.
The Highlander is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen trying to control but The Highlander is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but The Highlander is keeping the position.
The Highlander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: The Highlander (2) vs (8) Petersen
The Highlander is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Petersen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: The Highlander (6) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from The Highlander.
The Highlander is breathing heavily.
The Highlander has the hooks in. Petersen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Petersen manages to reverse the position and now he's in The Highlander's guard. Nice work there by Petersen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Highlander (6) vs (10) Petersen
The Highlander is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
The Highlander wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Highlander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but The Highlander keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen passes into half guard.
The Highlander manages to get to full guard.
Petersen is pushing down on The Highlander's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Highlander is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen wants to control but The Highlander is keeping him busy.
The Highlander trying to control from the bottom.
The Highlander regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen trying to control but The Highlander is working from the bottom.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Highlander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.
The Highlander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but The Highlander is retaining full guard.
The Highlander pulls Petersen in to control the position.
The Highlander trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but The Highlander is defending well.
The Highlander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Petersen prevents The Highlander from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander trying to control from the bottom.
The Highlander is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Highlander sees it coming and defends easily.
Petersen wants to take a breather but The Highlander is having none of it.
The Highlander is trying to get back to full guard.
The Highlander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Petersen wants to take a breather but The Highlander is having none of it.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but The Highlander is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Highlander manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petersen wants to control from the top but The Highlander keeps moving.
The Highlander looking to control.
The Highlander looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Highlander is keeping the position for now.
The Highlander is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Petersen trying to control but The Highlander is working from the bottom.
The Highlander bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Highlander (8) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing The Highlander from controlling successfully.
The Highlander postures up.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing The Highlander from controlling successfully.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Highlander is one step ahead there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Highlander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Highlander wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen is trying to control the position but The Highlander postures up.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing The Highlander from controlling successfully.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander postures up.
Petersen is pulling down on The Highlander's head to control his posture.
The Highlander trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
The Highlander wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
The Highlander advances to half guard.
The Highlander trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
The Highlander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander is working for a submission of some sort.
Petersen wants to improve his position but The Highlander is controlling well.
Petersen is concentrating on defense, preventing The Highlander from advancing position.
The Highlander looking for a submission but Petersen manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The Highlander postures up.
The Highlander preventing the sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen 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: The Highlander (8) vs (12) Petersen
Petersen is working for a kimura but The Highlander is defending it quite comfortably.
The Highlander is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Highlander keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 12 to 8. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aspen Springfield (ranked 5102 p4p, 468 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 4085 p4p, 387 weight class). 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Aspen Springfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Springfield moves into range and clinches up with Charles.
Charles's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Charles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Charles is trying to pull guard but Springfield turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Charles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Springfield has Charles pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Springfield pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Charles tumbling to the mat - Springfield dives into Charles's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Springfield (2) vs (0) Charles
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield is looking to pass into half guard but Charles pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Charles is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (2) vs (2) Charles
Springfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Charles is aware though and is defending well.
Springfield 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (4) vs (2) Charles
Springfield passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles makes his way to full guard, as Springfield worked for a kimura.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles is pulling down on Springfield's head to control his posture.
Charles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springfield trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Charles 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: Springfield (4) vs (4) Charles
Springfield is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charles in particular looking to stall.
Springfield is looking to improve his position.
Springfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Springfield controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Charles being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield 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.
Springfield keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Springfield is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (6) vs (4) Charles
Springfield advances to half guard.
Springfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Springfield is thwarting Charles's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control from Charles's half guard. Charles has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles trying to keep a closed guard but Springfield is proving a slippery customer.
Springfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Springfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Charles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Springfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Charles! Score +3 for passing guard: Springfield (9) vs (4) Charles
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is trying to take his opponent's back.
Springfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Charles is trying to escape the mount but Springfield keeps good control and instead manages to take Charles's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Springfield (12) vs (4) Charles
Springfield has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Springfield is not going to allow Charles to sit and survive in this position.
Springfield 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, Charles has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Charles can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Charles knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Charles for a finish.
Springfield looking to break Charles's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Charles remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Springfield will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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.
Charles trying to control the position but Springfield manages to sink in the hooks.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've been hearing good reports from Springfield'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.
Charles looking very determined here, making life difficult for Springfield.
Charles preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Springfield.
Charles is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Charles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Springfield's guard. Nice work there by Charles.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (12) vs (6) Charles
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Springfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Springfield looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Springfield has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Charles is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Springfield. Score +3 for passing guard: Springfield (12) vs (9) Charles
Springfield wants to control but Charles postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles is trying to get an arm triangle but Springfield is defending well.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.
Springfield is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Springfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Springfield tries to control but Charles manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Springfield (12) vs (12) Charles
Charles trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Charles gets his hands free as Springfield looks to control.
Springfield tries to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles doesn't have the hooks in and Springfield manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (14) vs (12) Charles
Springfield looking to sit in guard and control but Charles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (14) vs (14) Charles
Charles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Springfield trying to keep a closed guard but Charles is proving a slippery customer.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield managing to control the position.
Springfield working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Springfield looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Springfield working a defensive guard but Charles manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Springfield (14) vs (17) Charles
Charles tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is looking to reverse the position.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Springfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Springfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charles is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Springfield is trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles controls the position from side control.
Springfield tries to improve position but can't.
Charles gets to mount! Springfield was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Springfield (14) vs (19) Charles
Springfield can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Springfield tries to hold on but Charles postures up.
Springfield is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 19 to 14.
Rubens Charles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 14435 p4p, 661 weight class) and Mike Diaz (ranked 4622 p4p, 432 weight class). Tisoaka comes to the ring accompanied by Festivo. 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Tisoaka goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz is pressed up against the ropes. Tisoaka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tisoaka dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Tisoaka's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katuro Tisoaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tisoaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tisoaka is trying to keep an underhook but Diaz manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (0) vs (2) Diaz
Tisoaka is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is keen to just control but Tisoaka is a slippery customer.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Tisoaka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control. Tisoaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
My spies in MM's inform me that Diaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tisoaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tisoaka wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Tisoaka defends it.
Diaz prevents Tisoaka from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves into full mount! Tisoaka won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (0) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tisoaka can't escape the position.
Diaz looking for a guillotine from mount but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Diaz trying to control but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Tisoaka is trying desperately to improve position.
Tisoaka tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz tries to control but Tisoaka wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tisoaka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz is looking to work his way around to Tisoaka's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tisoaka has given up his back. Will we see Diaz going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (0) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tisoaka defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diaz is trying to stick to Tisoaka's back but Tisoaka is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tisoaka. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (2) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tisoaka is one step ahead there.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Tisoaka from controlling successfully.
Tisoaka sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (2) vs (10) Diaz
Tisoaka is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz stays in close to Tisoaka's body and controls the position.
Tisoaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the action but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
Diaz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (2) vs (13) Diaz
Tisoaka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half 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.
Tisoaka is working hard here to advance position.
Tisoaka is controlling an arm, preventing Diaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tisoaka is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (2) vs (16) Diaz
Tisoaka fending off the submission attempt from Diaz.
Tisoaka rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Diaz looking to break Tisoaka's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tisoaka remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Diaz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Tisoaka is controlling his hands well.
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Tisoaka is controlling his hands well.
Tisoaka is keeping busy.
Tisoaka controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Diaz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tisoaka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tisoaka for a finish.
Diaz controlling from the back.
Tisoaka tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
Tisoaka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Diaz gets his way!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
Tisoaka staying busy and making it hard for Diaz to control.
Tisoaka is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Diaz working for a choke but Tisoaka is defending well.
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Tisoaka is controlling his hands well.
Diaz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tisoaka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tisoaka for a finish.
Tisoaka tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control momentarily.
Diaz doesn't have the hooks in and Tisoaka manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (4) vs (16) Diaz
Tisoaka wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Tisoaka tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tisoaka is one step ahead there.
Diaz pulls Tisoaka in close to his closed guard and prevents Tisoaka from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz controls Tisoaka momentarily but Tisoaka frees himself.
Tisoaka stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Tisoaka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (7) vs (16) Diaz
Tisoaka trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz is not content to let Tisoaka control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Tisoaka postures up.
Well,Tisoaka is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tisoaka stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Tisoaka forces his way into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Tisoaka is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Tisoaka is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 16 to 7.
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.
The defeated Katuro Tisoaka had this to say: 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12777 p4p, 618 weight class) and Police Officer (ranked 4691 p4p, 439 weight class). Police Officer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 9 wins and 10 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Police Officer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Officer shoots in looking for a takedown but Kimura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Officer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Officer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Officer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Officer
Kimura has a hand on Officer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Officer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Officer
Kimura tries to hold on but Officer postures up.
Officer prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Officer controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Officer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Officer controlling the pace.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Officer is working away from the top position though.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Officer has control of the leg.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping hold of Officer's head, controlling as best he can.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is looking to get back to full guard here but Officer has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (8) Officer
Kimura holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer working away.
Kimura tries to bench press Officer off him but Officer keeps the position.
Kimura wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Officer has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kimura's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kimura is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Officer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Police Officer!
Police Officer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), into his post fight interview. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4712 p4p, 442 weight class) and General Bushido (ranked 4165 p4p, 393 weight class). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Vinnie Vincent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; General Bushido!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bushido shoots in and gets a takedown into Vincent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vincent (0) vs (2) Bushido
Bushido trying to control the position from guard on top but Vincent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vincent seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bushido slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
My spies in Prototype's Dojo inform me that Bushido has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Bushido from controlling successfully.
Vincent keeping full guard, as Bushido tries to pass.
Bushido slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushido tries to free his leg and advance position but Vincent is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushido passes into half guard.
Vincent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bushido controlling the action here.
Bushido wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Bushido is just content to waste time from the top position. Vincent takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bushido tries to free his leg and advance position but Vincent is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushido is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bushido wants to pass the guard but Vincent is keeping the position.
Bushido trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Bushido is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bushido trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushido pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vincent is keeping the position for now.
Bushido's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bushido trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bushido showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bushido tries to free his leg and advance position but Vincent is retaining full guard.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Bushido from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushido pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vincent is keeping the position for now.
Bushido not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bushido looking to pass the guard.
Bushido looking to sit in guard and control but Vincent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vincent (2) vs (2) Bushido
Bushido wants to improve his position but instead Vincent has moved into half guard.
Bushido gets back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bushido is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and 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.
Bushido looking for a sweep. Not yet Bushido, not yet.
Vincent controlling from the top position.
Bushido controlling Vincent's posture.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bushido looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vincent is one step ahead there.
Bushido is trying to control the position but Vincent postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bushido pulls Vincent in close to his closed guard and prevents Vincent from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bushido working a defensive guard here.
Bushido looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vincent is one step ahead there.
Bushido is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bushido tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bushido being controlled here, momentarily.
Bushido looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bushido wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vincent is now in half guard.
Bushido is trying to control but Vincent manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (5) vs (2) Bushido
Bushido tries to hold on but Vincent pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bushido is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bushido tries to hold on but Vincent postures up.
Bushido is trying desperately to improve position.
Bushido tries to control the position but Vincent now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vincent (8) vs (2) Bushido
Vincent avoiding Bushido 's attempts to control his hands.
Vincent tries to keep control of the position but Bushido is staying busy.
Vincent 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.
Bushido is really stuck here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bushido keeps trying to improve his position.
Bushido wants to control his opponent's hands but Vincent gets his hands free.
Vincent is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Bushido wants to escape the position.
Bushido trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Bushido's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vincent trying to control momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bushido manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vincent's guard. Nice work there by Bushido.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vincent (8) vs (4) Bushido
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Bushido from controlling successfully.
Bushido sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vincent is trying to control the position but Bushido postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bushido trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bushido trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Vincent keeping full guard, as Bushido tries to pass.
Bushido slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Bushido from controlling successfully.
Vincent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bushido is one step ahead there.
Bushido forces his way into half guard.
Bushido is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (8) vs (7) Bushido
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bushido looking to control but Vincent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bushido tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vincent is squirming around, avoiding Bushido's attempts to control the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bushido sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bushido can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vincent is looking to escape.
Bushido goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vincent turns into him and now he's in Bushido's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vincent (10) vs (7) Bushido
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
A very excited looking Vinnie Vincent 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3321 p4p, 318 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 5379 p4p, 488 weight class). Vorster has chosen Behemoth as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jandre Vorster 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vorster to the ground. Joey is now in Vorster's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joey (2) vs (0) Vorster
Joey slips nicely into half guard.
Vorster keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vorster is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vorster avoid being mounted?
Joey tries to pass to full mount 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster keeping control of the position.
Vorster is staying active underneath Joey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vorster is doing well to control the position and prevent Joey from advancing to side control.
Vorster won't allow Joey to pass to mount.
Joey works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (5) vs (0) Vorster
Joey looking to control but Vorster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster wants to hold on but Joey pushes him away.
Joey wants to take Vorster's back but he can't do it this time.
Joey controlling his opponent.
Vorster wants to hold on but Joey pushes him away.
Vorster is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.
Joey with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Vorster is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the position easily from mount.
Joey wants to control the pace but Vorster is squirming around nicely.
Joey controlling the position easily from mount.
Vorster prevents Joey from taking his back.
Joey wants to control the pace but Vorster is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the pace for now.
Joey tries to control but Vorster wriggling away.
Joey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vorster has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Joey (8) vs (0) Vorster
Vorster defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Joey controlling well, preventing Vorster from escaping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control but Vorster is keeping busy.
Vorster is in a bad position with Joey working for a choke. Vorster manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (8) vs (2) Vorster
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Vorster has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vorster trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey has his hands on Vorster's head, controlling the position.
Vorster trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vorster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vorster tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Joey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joey looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vorster has picked Joey up and slammed him! Joey can't keep hold of the triangle and Vorster manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (8) vs (5) Vorster
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joey is trying to get back to half guard.
Joey manages to get back to half guard.
Joey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vorster is working away from the top position though.
Joey is trying to get back to full guard.
Vorster passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (8) vs (8) Vorster
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control the position but Joey is working away.
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Vorster 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 Joey's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vorster is looking to take a break and control but Joey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
Vorster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vorster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vorster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joey is working hard here to advance position.
Vorster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
Joey tries to bench press Vorster off him but Vorster keeps the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joey is looking to regain half guard here but Vorster keeps moving and retains side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Joey is right now.
Joey wants to control but Vorster postures up.
Joey regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joey is trying to control the position but Vorster postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (10) vs (8) Vorster
Joey being controlled here momentarily.
Joey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Joey wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Joey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster working a defensive guard here.
Vorster controlling Joey's posture.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Tribbiani Joey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 1696 p4p, 173 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 5541 p4p, 496 weight class). Byhenikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Harbinger. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jitsu pinned against the ropes. Jitsu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jitsu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jitsu wants it to stay on the feet.
Jitsu stuffs the takedown.
Jiu Jitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Byhenikov.
Byhenikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jitsu (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to control. Jitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well.
Jitsu is refusing to be controlled, as Byhenikov sits in half guard.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well.
Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Byhenikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jitsu! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (5) Byhenikov
Byhenikov prevents Jitsu from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Byhenikov fails to move to back control.
Jitsu working to try and regain half guard.
Byhenikov tries to take Jitsu's back but instead Jitsu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Byhenikov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (8) Byhenikov
Jitsu is looking to reverse the position.
Jitsu prevents Byhenikov from improving position.
Byhenikov trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is defending well.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Byhenikov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (11) Byhenikov
Jitsu is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov works to advance to full mount. Jitsu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jitsu (0) vs (13) Byhenikov
Byhenikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jitsu (0) vs (16) Byhenikov
Jitsu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov controlling well, preventing Jitsu from escaping the position.
Jitsu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Byhenikov looking for the choke from the back.
Jitsu tries to break free.
Jitsu fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov controlling well, preventing Jitsu from escaping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jitsu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jitsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Byhenikov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jitsu is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Jitsu (0) vs (19) Byhenikov
Jitsu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Our spies down at at Vendetta Alliance London Gym inform us that Byhenikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jitsu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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.
Jitsu prevents Byhenikov from getting a body triangle.
Jitsu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Byhenikov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jitsu with him. Jitsu is trying to defend but Byhenikov has an arm under the chin now! Jitsu grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Igor Byhenikov made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazushi Aoki (ranked 2048 p4p, 207 weight class) and Ewen Davis (ranked 389 p4p, 40 weight class). Davis has chosen Atreyu-Ex's and oh's as his entrance music. Ewen Davis acknowledges the crowd's support as he 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Kazushi Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Ewen Davis!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Davis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aoki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Davis to keep the fight standing.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis has picked Aoki up - he's going for a ride! Davis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Davis
Aoki is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Aoki wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Davis not doing much here.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Davis 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is keen to just control but Aoki is a slippery customer.
Davis is thwarting Aoki's attempts to control the position.
Davis controlling the action here.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control here.
Aoki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Davis stalling away here and it's allowed Aoki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Davis trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Davis is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davis trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is pressing down on Aoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now.
Davis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Davis passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Davis
Aoki tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to reverse the position.
Davis happy to just control the position for now.
Davis is trying to get an arm triangle but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki struggling a bit here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Davis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Davis is looking to stall here but Aoki recovers full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Davis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki wants to control but Davis passes easily into half guard.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki 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: Aoki (4) vs (5) Davis
Will Aoki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Davis trying to control but not successfully.
Aoki looking for the choke but no joy.
Davis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aoki's guard. Nice work there by Davis.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (7) Davis
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (7) Davis
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 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (9) vs (7) Davis
Davis tries to improve position but can't.
Aoki trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (11) vs (7) Davis
Davis is looking to improve his position but Aoki isn't that keen on the idea.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Davis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (11) vs (9) Davis
Davis postures up.
Davis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aoki's guard.
Davis wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Davis wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Aoki trying to control here.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (13) vs (9) Davis
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
Davis wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aoki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (16) vs (9) Davis
Aoki tries to control but Davis wriggling away.
Aoki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki mounts Davis! Really nice guard pass there!
Aoki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis is looking to get to half guard.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davis is looking to escape.
Davis is controlling an arm, preventing Aoki from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Davis tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents Davis from getting the reversal.
Davis regains half guard.
Aoki uses his free foot to push down on Davis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Davis. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (19) vs (9) Davis
Aoki wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
Aoki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Aoki prevents Davis from getting the reversal.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davis is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis tries to hold on but Aoki postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 19 to 9.
Kazushi Aoki 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.
Ewen Davis was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back and next time ill be ready.'. |
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