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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jared Morgan (ranked 6775 p4p, 282 weight class) and Drew Peacock (ranked 5387 p4p, 250 weight class). Morgan comes to the ring accompanied by Thug Luv: Bone Thugs N Harmony ft 2pac. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jared Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Drew Peacock !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Peacock tries to sprawl but Morgan drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (0) Peacock
Morgan stalling.
Morgan is pressing down on Peacock 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peacock is holding on for now.
Morgan trying to control the pace.
Peacock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peacock .
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Peacock is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morgan showing good wrestling skills to 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.
Morgan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morgan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (5) vs (0) Peacock
Peacock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morgan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position but Peacock is working away.
Morgan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Peacock is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Morgan yanks on the arm and Peacock is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Morgan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jared Morgan!
A relieved looking Jared Morgan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dimitri Kowalchuk (ranked 4281 p4p, 345 weight class) and John McCoy (ranked 7844 p4p, 489 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dimitri Kowalchuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John McCoy !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kowalchuk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCoy was covering up waiting for the punch and Kowalchuk finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kowalchuk (2) vs (0) McCoy
Kowalchuk has gone for a leg lock! McCoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kowalchuk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalchuk (2) vs (2) McCoy
McCoy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalchuk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCoy escapes and throws Kowalchuk's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalchuk (2) vs (5) McCoy
Kowalchuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kowalchuk is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalchuk is working hard here to advance position.
McCoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kowalchuk, who protects the arm well.
Kowalchuk tries to bench press McCoy off him but McCoy keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kowalchuk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
I've been told that McCoy has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
McCoy staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk is looking for a sweep.
McCoy controls the position.
Kowalchuk tries to bench press McCoy off him but McCoy keeps the position.
McCoy wants to control but Kowalchuk is keeping him busy.
Kowalchuk is trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalchuk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McCoy stalling.
Kowalchuk tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.
McCoy wants to control but Kowalchuk is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk wants to sweep but McCoy has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalchuk (2) vs (8) McCoy
McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalchuk keeps working.
Kowalchuk is looking to reverse the position.
Kowalchuk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions off his back.
McCoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kowalchuk looking for a kimura from the bottom but McCoy passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalchuk (2) vs (11) McCoy
McCoy staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk tries to bench press McCoy off him but McCoy keeps 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.
McCoy trying to control the position but Kowalchuk is working away.
Kowalchuk tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy trying to control the position but Kowalchuk is working away.
The referee asks McCoy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCoy prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk is trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McCoy taking a breather here.
Kowalchuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kowalchuk, who protects the arm well.
Kowalchuk is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCoy trying to control the position but Kowalchuk is working away.
McCoy controls the position.
Kowalchuk tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
Kowalchuk is not content to let McCoy control the position.
McCoy tries for a kimura but Kowalchuk is defending well.
Kowalchuk is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCoy controlling from side mount.
Kowalchuk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCoy happy to just control the position for now.
McCoy trying to control the action but Kowalchuk is working from the bottom.
Kowalchuk is trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk is trying to escape the position but McCoy is controlling the position.
McCoy wants to control but Kowalchuk is keeping him busy.
Kowalchuk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCoy controls the position from side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCoy is looking to take a break and control but Kowalchuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalchuk is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
McCoy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kowalchuk tries to improve position but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is staying tight to Kowalchuk's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kowalchuk is trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy controls the position from side control.
Kowalchuk gets back to half guard.
McCoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCoy is looking for a kimura here.
McCoy slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions off his back.
McCoy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalchuk (2) vs (14) McCoy
Kowalchuk is desperately trying to improve his position but McCoy has a good base and remains in mount.
McCoy controlling from the full mount.
Kowalchuk is trying to escape the mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McCoy moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kowalchuk (2) vs (17) McCoy
McCoy looking for the RNC.
McCoy trying to control momentarily.
McCoy is hanging on to Kowalchuk's back as he tries to escape.
McCoy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kowalchuk staying busy and making it hard for McCoy to control.
McCoy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kowalchuk's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCoy has good solid back control here.
Kowalchuk staying busy and making it hard for McCoy to control.
Kowalchuk tries to escape the position.
Good control from McCoy .
McCoy controlling well, preventing Kowalchuk from escaping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk is breathing heavily.
McCoy has the hooks in. Kowalchuk is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. McCoy passes his arm under Kowalchuk's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Kowalchuk taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John McCoy ! |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 22190 p4p, 527 weight class) and John Hetherington (ranked 2540 p4p, 243 weight class). 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Hetherington!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes darts in and clinches Hetherington up against the ropes.
Hetherington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mendes regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Hetherington
Hetherington preventing the sweep.
Hetherington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hetherington has managed to get both his arms back between Mendes's legs - danger averted.
Mendes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hetherington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hetherington preventing the sweep.
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.
Mendes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hetherington rolls with it to try and escape but Mendes cranks on the arm and Hetherington is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guilherme Mendes! |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azizi Camara (ranked 3554 p4p, 480 weight class) and Don Evela (ranked 6511 p4p, 682 weight class). Evela has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Azizi Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Don Evela!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Evela is looking to clinch but Camara is avoiding it.
Evela looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Evela
Evela is sitting in close to Camara's body. Camara has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Evela is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Evela is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Camara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Azizi Camara!
After the fight, Azizi Camara was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Don Evela was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck it.'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17542 p4p, 673 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 8820 p4p, 616 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Winnfield drives through and clinches with Dominguez against the ropes.
Dominguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dominguez is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Winnfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Winnfield jumps guard.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Winnfield.
Winnfield controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winnfield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dominguez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dominguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winnfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez won't allow Winnfield to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dominguez stands and throws Winnfield's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (3) vs (0) Winnfield
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dominguez tries to advance to mount but Winnfield denies him.
Dominguez controls the position.
Winnfield struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Winnfield felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dominguez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (5) vs (0) Winnfield
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Winnfield is having none of it.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Winnfield is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Winnfield is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Winnfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Winnfield tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Winnfield is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dominguez continues to hold on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winnfield is looking to escape.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1498 p4p, 161 weight class) and Johnny DeCoco (ranked 22325 p4p, 543 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Salvatore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Reich mir die Hand. Enzo Salvatore has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Johnny DeCoco!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salvatore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvatore shoots in and drives through. DeCoco sprawls well.
Salvatore drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (0) DeCoco
Salvatore drops back looking for a leg! DeCoco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeCoco manages to kick Salvatore off! Salvatore jumps back into DeCoco's guard.
DeCoco looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Salvatore trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salvatore defends it easily.
DeCoco keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore seems to be working for a kimura but DeCoco defends the submission attempt.
Salvatore is working for a submission of some sort.
Salvatore wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeCoco keeps working.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but DeCoco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeCoco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salvatore is working for a kimura but DeCoco is defending it quite comfortably.
DeCoco gets full guard.
Salvatore is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there.
Salvatore trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
DeCoco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeCoco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (2) DeCoco
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeCoco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
DeCoco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salvatore haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but DeCoco defends easily.
DeCoco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salvatore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeCoco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeCoco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
DeCoco controlling from the top position.
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but DeCoco defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore 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: Salvatore (4) vs (2) DeCoco
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeCoco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but DeCoco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeCoco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeCoco looking for a sweep. Not yet DeCoco, not yet.
DeCoco controls Salvatore momentarily but Salvatore frees himself.
DeCoco looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salvatore passes into half guard.
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore 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.
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeCoco is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco wants to control but Salvatore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeCoco makes his way to full guard, as Salvatore worked for a kimura.
DeCoco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeCoco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salvatore's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (4) vs (4) DeCoco
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but DeCoco defends easily.
DeCoco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeCoco tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
DeCoco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeCoco has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore has his foot on DeCoco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeCoco works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is pushing down on Salvatore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salvatore is fighting to maintain full guard but DeCoco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
DeCoco wants to take a breather but Salvatore is having none of it.
DeCoco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salvatore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salvatore wants to control but DeCoco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
DeCoco is stalling here. Salvatore is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! DeCoco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Salvatore has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salvatore (8) vs (4) DeCoco
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeCoco stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Salvatore swings around for an armbar but DeCoco sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Salvatore's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (8) vs (6) DeCoco
Salvatore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeCoco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeCoco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeCoco preventing the sweep.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
DeCoco won't allow Salvatore to sweep him here.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeCoco controls the pace.
Salvatore has his foot on DeCoco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeCoco works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeCoco is aware though and is defending well.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
DeCoco stays in close to Salvatore's body and controls the position.
DeCoco wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Salvatore has his foot on DeCoco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeCoco works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salvatore is breathing heavily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Salvatore gets back to full guard.
DeCoco trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoco passes Salvatore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DeCoco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeCoco wants to take a breather but Salvatore is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. DeCoco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore trying to hold on to DeCoco's head to control him but DeCoco postures up.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
DeCoco trying to control from half guard but Salvatore is working away.
Salvatore is trying to maintain the position but DeCoco is very close to passing his half guard.
DeCoco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control but DeCoco postures up.
Salvatore is not content to let DeCoco control the position.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeCoco pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeCoco passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (8) vs (9) DeCoco
DeCoco controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeCoco wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 3016 p4p, 71 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 3455 p4p, 83 weight class). Schmeiser's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, David vs Monsanto. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 5 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (2) Claudiano
Claudiano stalling.
Schmeiser regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schmeiser keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmeiser is retaining full guard.
Schmeiser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
Schmeiser is looking for a triangle here but Claudiano uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (5) Claudiano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeiser is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claudiano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schmeiser is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schmeiser is working hard here to advance position.
Schmeiser trying to remain calm as Claudiano controls from the top position.
Schmeiser sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Claudiano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schmeiser is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Schmeiser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser moves into full guard.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet.
Claudiano has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Claudiano is stalling in the full guard.
Claudiano won't allow Schmeiser to sweep him here.
Schmeiser pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schmeiser looking to control.
Claudiano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schmeiser's guard.
Schmeiser wants to get back to full guard.
Schmeiser is looking to control Claudiano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmeiser avoid being mounted?
Claudiano tries to pass to full mount but Schmeiser defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to roll over but Claudiano keeps him under control.
Schmeiser moves into full guard.
Schmeiser pulls Claudiano in close to his closed guard and prevents Claudiano from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've been hearing good reports from Schmeiser's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are 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.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmeiser is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Schmeiser working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano won't allow Schmeiser to sweep him here.
Schmeiser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser managing to control the position.
Claudiano trying to control but Schmeiser is working from the bottom.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmeiser 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: Schmeiser (2) vs (5) Claudiano
Schmeiser is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schmeiser passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Claudiano! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (5) vs (5) Claudiano
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano stops Schmeiser from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Schmeiser controlling the position easily from mount.
Schmeiser tries to control but Claudiano wriggling away.
Schmeiser is really struggling to control Claudiano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Schmeiser controlling the position easily from mount.
Claudiano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schmeiser is trying to control. Claudiano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schmeiser content to control rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (8) vs (5) Claudiano
Schmeiser trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schmeiser content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Schmeiser (11) vs (5) Claudiano
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.
Claudiano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano is refusing to be controlled, as Schmeiser sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control from Claudiano's half guard. Claudiano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Schmeiser trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Schmeiser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claudiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking to sit in guard and control but Claudiano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (11) vs (7) Claudiano
Schmeiser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Claudiano is stalling in the full guard.
Schmeiser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser has Claudiano pulled in close to control his posture.
Schmeiser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Claudiano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schmeiser is trying to keep Claudiano in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Percy Schmeiser really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harold Meechum (ranked 22188 p4p, 681 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 2135 p4p, 217 weight class). Brandis has chosen Voodoo as his entrance music. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harold Meechum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
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.
Meechum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brandis just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Brandis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Meechum (0) vs (4) Brandis
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meechum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meechum gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Meechum (0) vs (6) Brandis
Meechum wants to hold on but Brandis pushes him away.
Meechum is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Brandis working for a submission but Meechum is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Meechum is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (2) vs (6) Brandis
Meechum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brandis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meechum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meechum manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (2) vs (8) Brandis
Brandis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meechum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meechum controls Brandis momentarily but Brandis frees himself.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Meechum is retaining full guard.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Meechum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brandis 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.
Meechum has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis has gone for a leg lock! Meechum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (4) vs (8) Brandis
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brandis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meechum defends well.
Brandis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meechum manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (4) vs (10) Brandis
Meechum has control of Brandis's left arm, preventing Brandis from doing any damage.
Brandis has gone for a leg lock! Meechum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (6) vs (10) Brandis
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis has his foot on Meechum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meechum works his way back into a safe position though.
Meechum trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Brandis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meechum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brandis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meechum defends well.
Meechum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brandis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meechum has managed to get both his arms back between Brandis's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meechum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meechum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Meechum from controlling successfully.
Meechum is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brandis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brandis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meechum defends well.
Brandis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis 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.
Brandis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meechum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandis is looking for a triangle but Meechum pushes his legs off easily.
Brandis 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: Meechum (6) vs (12) Brandis
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Meechum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brandis passes into side control, despite Meechum's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Meechum (6) vs (15) Brandis
Brandis tries to advance to mount but Meechum denies him.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meechum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brandis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brandis wants to control but Meechum is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Meechum stops Brandis from passing to mount.
Meechum can't do much from the bottom here.
Meechum is trying to improve his position.
Brandis swings around for an armbar but Meechum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (8) vs (15) Brandis
Brandis 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: Meechum (8) vs (17) Brandis
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meechum defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Meechum actively working from the bottom here.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meechum defends it well.
Meechum won't allow Brandis to pass to mount.
Brandis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Meechum (8) vs (20) Brandis
Brandis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Meechum has worked his arm free - good work by Meechum!
Brandis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meechum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meechum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brandis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Meechum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brandis off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Meechum (12) vs (20) Brandis
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis can't escape the position.
Brandis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Meechum stalling away here and it's allowed Brandis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brandis trying to keep a closed guard but Meechum is proving a slippery customer.
Brandis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meechum is one step ahead there.
Brandis looking for subs off his back but Meechum has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis gets back to full guard.
Brandis is trying to control the position but Meechum postures up.
Brandis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meechum looking to sit in guard and control but Brandis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (12) vs (22) Brandis
Brandis has gone for a leg lock! Meechum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (14) vs (22) Brandis
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Meechum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meechum defends well.
Brandis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meechum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
Meechum advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Meechum (17) vs (22) Brandis
Brandis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Meechum off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Meechum (17) vs (26) Brandis
Brandis avoiding Meechum 's attempts to control his hands.
Brandis is looking for the choke from the back position but Meechum is controlling his hands well.
Brandis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Meechum knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Meechum for a finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis tightening his grip on Meechum, looking for the choke.
Brandis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Meechum knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Meechum for a finish.
Brandis has got his arm under Meechum's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Meechum has spun round into Brandis's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (19) vs (26) Brandis
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Meechum from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis wins on points by 26 to 19.
A victorious Fletch Brandis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luis Ganador (ranked 7095 p4p, 549 weight class) and Siva Tavau (ranked 1274 p4p, 130 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ganador might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Will Rock You. Tavau has chosen In the Air Tonight as his entrance music. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luis Ganador! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Siva Tavau!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tavau shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ganador napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ganador (0) vs (4) Tavau
Ganador tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tavau swings around for an armbar but Ganador sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tavau's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ganador (2) vs (4) Tavau
Tavau looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ganador is defending well. Tavau quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ganador has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tavau celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 891 p4p, 100 weight class) and Claudio Gadelha (ranked 4698 p4p, 364 weight class). Pavlov comes into the arena with Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights blaring out of the sound system. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Claudio Gadelha!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gadelha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Gadelha shoots in and drives through. Pavlov sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Pavlov. No joy for Gadelha on that attempt.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Gadelha.
Pavlov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Gadelha
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gadelha is trying to work for a sweep but Pavlov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Gadelha
Pavlov tries to control but Gadelha wriggling away.
Pavlov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gadelha is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Gadelha
Gadelha is in bad spot here.
Pavlov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gadelha is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pavlov has his arm under Gadelha's chin here. Game over son! Pavlov squeezes tightly and Gadelha is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov gave a mention to BuriedAlive// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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