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Halloween Havoc Elite 8 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 2554 p4p, 97 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 11875 p4p, 223 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Starseed with a poor takedown
and Jitsu moves into the clinch.
Starseed is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jitsu can't fight it off and eventually Starseed manages to take the fight to the floor. Jitsu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jitsu (0) vs (2) Starseed
Starseed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Starseed pushes his legs off easily.
Jitsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starseed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starseed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jitsu 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.
Jitsu is pulling down on Starseed's head. It's preventing any offense from Starseed, at least for the moment.
Jitsu looking for subs off his back but Starseed has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Starseed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jitsu trying to control the position.
Jitsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Starseed pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to control the position but Starseed says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jitsu keeping control of the position.
Starseed content to control rather than advance.
Jitsu trying to control here.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Starseed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starseed is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jitsu trying to hold on to Starseed's head to control him but Starseed postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starseed tries to pass to full mount but Jitsu defends it.
Jitsu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jitsu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Starseed uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (5) Starseed
Starseed taking a breather here.
Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jitsu wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Starseed controlling the action here.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
Jitsu is working hard here to advance position.
Starseed works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (8) Starseed
Jitsu is looking to reverse the position.
Starseed slows the pace down.
Starseed is looking to take a break and control but Jitsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to reverse the position.
Starseed controlling the position.
Jitsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Starseed controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu wants to control but Starseed postures up.
The referee asks Starseed politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Starseed prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jitsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jitsu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Starseed off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jitsu (4) vs (8) Starseed
Jitsu is looking to control Starseed but Starseed is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jitsu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu looking for the RNC.
Starseed is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jitsu is persistently looking for the submission but Starseed is defending it well.
Jitsu tightening his grip on Starseed, looking for the choke.
Jitsu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starseed wants to control his opponent's hands but Jitsu gets his hands free.
Starseed is keeping busy.
Jitsu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Starseed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Starseed 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 Jitsu gets his way!
Jitsu is looking for a choke. Starseed gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Starseed manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (4) vs (10) Starseed
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Starseed pushes down on Jitsu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jitsu wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy.
Jitsu is pressing down on Starseed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jitsu looking to control.
Jitsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starseed defends well.
Starseed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jitsu looking for subs off his back but Starseed has passed one foot through into half guard.
Starseed is controlling the pace.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Starseed keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starseed passes into side control, despite Jitsu's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (4) vs (13) Starseed
Jitsu tries to bench press Starseed off him but Starseed keeps the position.
Starseed just content to control the position.
Jitsu is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.
Jitsu tries to buck Starseed off but Starseed is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jitsu is looking to reverse the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controls the position.
Starseed working away.
Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard.
Starseed takes a little break here. Jitsu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Starseed working away.
Jitsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Starseed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Starseed 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!
Starseed content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed wins on points by 13 to 4.
Indigo Starseed took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2588 p4p, 99 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4390 p4p, 175 weight class). Waldo Claudiano told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Joey clinches up with Claudiano and pushes him back against the cage.
Claudiano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Claudiano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claudiano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joey (0) vs (2) Claudiano
Claudiano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Joey is defending well.
Joey tries to roll over but Claudiano keeps him under control.
Joey trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Claudiano seems to be looking for submissions.
Joey keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Claudiano trying to control the action but Joey is working from the bottom.
Claudiano maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Joey could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Claudiano has cracked it and Joey is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Claudiano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Waldo Claudiano! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 2315 p4p, 85 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13094 p4p, 251 weight class). Teló's entrance music is Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. A fine choice. Michel Teló has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Teló takes the fight into the clinch.
Teló gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (0) Deeds
We've been hearing good reports from Teló'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.
Deeds is pressing down on Teló's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deeds has Teló pulled in close to control his posture.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Deeds is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Teló controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teló stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
Deeds trying to control the position.
Teló trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teló trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Teló is working hard here to advance position.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds has his feet on Teló's thighs here. He's pushed Teló off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Teló screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Kimura (ranked 9139 p4p, 236 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 12146 p4p, 231 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Rickson Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rickson Kimura rushes Helio Kimura and presses him up against the cage.
Rickson Kimura 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.
Rickson Kimura wants to take the fight to the mat but Helio Kimura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Helio Kimura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rickson Kimura uses from the top position.
Rickson Kimura passes Helio Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rickson Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
Helio Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rickson Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickson Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Helio Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rickson Kimura trying to control from half guard but Helio Kimura is working away.
Rickson Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helio Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rickson Kimura pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rickson Kimura is looking for a kimura but Helio Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rickson Kimura to get the leverage.
Helio Kimura moves into full guard.
Rickson Kimura 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.
Helio Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rickson Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helio Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickson Kimura wants to control from the top but Helio Kimura keeps moving.
Helio Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Helio Kimura working for a triangle but Rickson Kimura defends it easily.
Helio Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rickson Kimura defends well.
Rickson Kimura advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rickson Kimura (3) vs (0) Helio Kimura
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickson Kimura trying to control the action but Helio Kimura is working from the bottom.
Helio Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rickson Kimura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rickson Kimura is looking for a kimura but Helio Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rickson Kimura to get the leverage.
Rickson Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helio Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura tries to get to full guard but Rickson Kimura has control of the leg.
Rickson Kimura is trying to control. Helio Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helio Kimura trying to control here.
Rickson Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Rickson Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Helio Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Rickson Kimura (6) vs (0) Helio Kimura
Helio Kimura is looking to improve his position but Rickson Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rickson Kimura trying to control but Helio Kimura is having none of it.
Helio Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rickson Kimura goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Helio Kimura turns into him and now he's in Rickson Kimura's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rickson Kimura (6) vs (2) Helio Kimura
Helio Kimura trying to control but Rickson Kimura is working from the bottom.
Rickson Kimura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Helio Kimura postures up.
Helio Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helio Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rickson Kimura has his foot on Helio Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helio Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Rickson Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Rickson Kimura, not yet.
Helio Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rickson Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Rickson Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helio Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Helio Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Helio Kimura trying to control from Rickson Kimura's half guard. Rickson Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Helio Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rickson Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Helio Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Rickson Kimura pulls Helio Kimura in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rickson Kimura is trying to keep Helio Kimura in close.
Rickson Kimura keeping moving, preventing Helio Kimura from controlling successfully.
Rickson Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helio Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helio Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rickson Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helio Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Helio Kimura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura postures up.
Helio Kimura won't allow Rickson Kimura to sweep him here.
Rickson Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rickson Kimura holds on and takes a little breather.
Helio Kimura wants to pass the guard but Rickson Kimura is keeping the position.
Helio Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rickson Kimura is trying to keep Helio Kimura in close.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Rickson Kimura keeping moving, preventing Helio Kimura from controlling successfully.
Rickson Kimura working a defensive guard but Helio Kimura manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rickson Kimura (6) vs (5) Helio Kimura
Rickson Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Helio Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Helio Kimura working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Helio Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Helio Kimura in the domination position with Rickson Kimura hanging on.
Rickson Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Helio Kimura is keen to just control but Rickson Kimura is a slippery customer.
Rickson Kimura is looking for a sweep. Helio Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helio Kimura not doing much here.
Helio Kimura prevents Rickson Kimura from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura wants to control but Rickson Kimura is keeping him busy.
Rickson Kimura wants to improve his position but Helio Kimura is controlling well.
Rickson Kimura wants to control but Helio Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rickson Kimura is controlling Helio Kimura's trapped leg to prevent Helio Kimura from advancing to side control.
Rickson Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helio Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Helio Kimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rickson Kimura (6) vs (8) Helio Kimura
Helio Kimura tries to control but Rickson Kimura wriggling away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rickson Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
Rickson Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Helio Kimura not doing much here.
Rickson Kimura gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rickson Kimura trying to control the position.
Rickson Kimura is really struggling to control Helio Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Kimura wins on points by 8 to 6. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 5098 p4p, 194 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11653 p4p, 254 weight class). Aguilar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drector's Cut by Kamikazee kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aguilar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (0) vs (4) Aguilar
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki stops Aguilar from passing to mount.
Aguilar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aguilar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aguilar trying to control the position but Aoki is working away.
Aoki is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aguilar 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 Aoki 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aoki tries to bench press Aguilar off him but Aguilar keeps the position.
The referee asks Aguilar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aguilar prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aguilar swings around for an armbar but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aguilar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (4) Aguilar
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aguilar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Aguilar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (6) Aguilar
Aoki has his foot on Aguilar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aguilar works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aguilar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aguilar is taking a breather. Aoki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar seems to be looking for submissions.
Aguilar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Aguilar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aguilar stalling.
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aoki wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard but Aguilar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (2) vs (9) Aguilar
Aguilar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aoki is now in Aguilar's guard. A big mistake from Aguilar there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (9) Aguilar
Aoki forces his way into half guard.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Aguilar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aguilar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aguilar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aguilar gets full guard.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar has his foot on Aoki 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Aguilar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (7) vs (9) Aguilar
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Aguilar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aguilar keeps working.
Aguilar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aguilar sneaks back into half guard.
Aguilar wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Aguilar is keeping him busy.
Aguilar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aguilar is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Aoki has latched onto it... Big trouble! Aoki pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Aguilar is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Aoki !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinya Aoki !
A victorious Shinya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alvin Aguilar was interviewed post fight and said 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Bjj (ranked 20510 p4p, 245 weight class) and Jared Morgan (ranked 4169 p4p, 162 weight class). Morgan has chosen Thug Luv: Bone Thugs N Harmony ft 2pac as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Bjj! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jared Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morgan. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bjj (0) vs (4) Morgan
Morgan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bjj will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bjj is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morgan working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan taking a break here but Bjj is having none of it and regains half guard.
Morgan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Morgan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bjj is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bjj slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjj throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjj looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom.
Morgan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bjj's guard.
Bjj wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bjj regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morgan advances to half guard.
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Bjj trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Bjj is defending well.
Bjj tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Morgan is working for an americana but Bjj has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Morgan was thinking about the submission.
Bjj looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morgan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bjj's guard.
Bjj is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morgan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura but Bjj is defending well.
Morgan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bjj manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bjj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Bjj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjj (2) vs (4) Morgan
Bjj wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bjj engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bjj passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bjj (5) vs (4) Morgan
Bjj gets to mount! Morgan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bjj (7) vs (4) Morgan
Bjj trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying desperately to improve position.
Morgan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bjj.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bjj is trying to control here but Morgan has managed to regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control but Bjj is keeping busy.
Bjj looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bjj wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Bjj wants to work for an arm triangle but Morgan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morgan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Morgan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Bjj is very close to passing his half guard.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bjj wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Bjj is stalling in the full guard.
Bjj wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bjj tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Bjj postures up.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjj is one step ahead there.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bjj controls the pace.
Morgan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bjj puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bjj is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Bjj has control of the leg.
Morgan keeps trying to improve his position.
Bjj is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Bjj wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bjj sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjj is looking to stall here but Morgan recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjj takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Jared Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'This was a great learning experience for me. I'm going to come back stronger. Props to my opponent'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 4382 p4p, 173 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16853 p4p, 242 weight class). Dominguez has chosen Change by The Deftones as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 7 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blake's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Dominguez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake'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.
Blake looking for submissions off his back.
Blake wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dominguez prevents Blake from improving his position.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Blake defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (0) vs (5) Dominguez
Blake is being controlled here.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Blake is working from the bottom.
Blake is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez taking a breather here.
Blake struggling a bit here.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Blake's face as Dominguez controls the position.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blake keeps working.
Blake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dominguez's best efforts.
Blake wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Blake is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Blake defends it.
Dominguez stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez prevents Blake from improving his position.
Dominguez goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Blake does a handstand and catches Dominguez in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Blake on top - Dominguez is already out from the submission! Blake gives Dominguez's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Michael Blake!
Our winner, Michael Blake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 463 p4p, 14 weight class) and Police Officer (ranked 5234 p4p, 198 weight class). Davis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Police Officer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 13 wins and 4 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Police Officer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Officer clinches with his opponent.
Officer lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (0) vs (2) Officer
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Officer pushing down on Davis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Officer is working away from the top position though.
Davis is controlling Officer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Officer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've been hearing good reports from Davis'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 battling for position here. Davis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davis managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Officer wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Officer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the position.
Officer content to stall in guard here.
Officer trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Officer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (2) vs (2) Officer
Davis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davis postures up.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Officer is pulling down on Davis's head. It's preventing any offense from Davis, at least for the moment.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Officer is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer controlling Davis's posture.
Davis wants to control from the top but Officer keeps moving.
Davis 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.
Officer managing to control the position.
Officer is continuing to stall.
Officer can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Officer has his hands clasped together around Davis's back. He's all about the action.
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Officer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control but Officer is keeping him busy.
Davis not doing much here.
Officer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Davis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Officer gets back to full guard.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Officer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Officer trying to control the position here.
Davis won't allow Officer to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer has Davis pulled in close to control his posture.
Davis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davis being controlled here momentarily.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Officer is pulling down on Davis's head to control his posture.
Officer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis being controlled here momentarily.
Officer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Officer keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis won't allow Officer to sweep him here.
Officer looking to control.
Davis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Davis wants to control from the top but Officer keeps moving.
Davis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Officer pulls Davis in close to prevent any damage.
Davis trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling from the top position.
Davis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Officer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Officer trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Officer is keeping the position for now.
Officer pulls Davis in close to prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer is trying to keep Davis in close.
Officer is pulling down on Davis's head. It's preventing any offense from Davis, at least for the moment.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Officer is retaining full guard.
Officer trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
Officer wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Davis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Officer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Officer keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Officer trying to control the position.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Officer.
Officer keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Officer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Officer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Officer seems keen to control Davis's posture.
Officer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Officer is keeping the position for now.
Davis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Officer is pulling down on Davis's head. It's preventing any offense from Davis, at least for the moment.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer being controlled here, momentarily.
Davis won't allow Officer to sweep him here.
Officer pulls Davis in close to prevent any damage.
Davis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Officer is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Officer holds on and takes a little breather.
Davis wants to control from the top but Officer keeps moving.
Officer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Officer working a defensive guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (5) vs (2) Officer
Davis wants to control but Officer is keeping him busy.
Officer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (5) vs (4) Officer
Davis tries to roll over but Officer keeps him under control.
Officer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Officer wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Officer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Officer trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Davis has his hands clasped together around Officer's back. He's all about the action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Officer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeping hold of Officer's head, controlling as best he can.
Davis trying to hold on to Officer's head to control him but Officer postures up.
Davis is refusing to be controlled, as Officer sits in half guard.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Officer is controlling the pace.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Officer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Davis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer advances to half guard.
Officer is keen to just control but Davis is a slippery customer.
Officer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Officer in particular looking to stall.
Davis is staying active underneath Officer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
After winning the bout, Ewen Davis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie (ranked 12176 p4p, 217 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4168 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tamland wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie pulls Tamland into guard.
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tamland controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is pulling down on Tamland's head to control his posture.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tamland from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Tamland has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tamland content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamland wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Tamland is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamland is working away from the top position though.
Tamland is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Tamland might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tamland in particular looking to stall.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamland is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tamland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Tamland from advancing position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie keeping hold of Tamland's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Tamland is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (3) Tamland
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control but instead Gracie manages to regain half guard.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Tamland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Tamland's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie won't allow Tamland to pass to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Tamland from advancing to side control.
Tamland trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Tamland stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie has Tamland pulled in close to control his posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Tamland tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Tamland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 3 to 0.
An out of breath Brick Tamland thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 3218 p4p, 118 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3702 p4p, 139 weight class). Schmeiser kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is David vs Monsanto. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aloysius Martin Thesz enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 5 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz looks for a takedown but Schmeiser sprawls well.
Schmeiser attempts a counter takedown but Thesz avoids it well and moves away.
Thesz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (2) Thesz
Thesz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (5) Thesz
Schmeiser is looking to improve his position but Thesz isn't that keen on the idea.
My spies in Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory inform me that Thesz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schmeiser regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser is trying to maintain the position but Thesz is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Thesz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmeiser does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thesz trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schmeiser is just riding it out for now. Thesz eventually gives up the hold.
Thesz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (8) Thesz
Thesz trying to control but Schmeiser is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz avoids the attempt from Schmeiser to control.
Thesz wants to take Schmeiser's back here but Schmeiser is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thesz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Schmeiser has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmeiser is trying to escape the mount.
Thesz wants to control the pace but Schmeiser is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is stalling here but it's allowed Schmeiser to get half guard.
Schmeiser is trying to control but can't.
Schmeiser is refusing to be controlled, as Thesz sits in half guard.
Schmeiser is looking for a sweep. Thesz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmeiser is working hard here to advance position.
Schmeiser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thesz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thesz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (8) Thesz
Schmeiser really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thesz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Schmeiser controlling well, preventing Thesz from escaping the position.
Schmeiser is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thesz is defending well though. Schmeiser let's go of the attempt for now.
Schmeiser gets his hands free as Thesz looks to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is really stuck here.
Schmeiser tightening his grip on Thesz, looking for the choke.
Schmeiser avoiding Thesz 's attempts to control his hands.
Schmeiser controls the action.
Schmeiser tries to keep control of the position but Thesz is staying busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Thesz is keeping busy.
Schmeiser doesn't have the hooks in and Thesz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (10) Thesz
Schmeiser has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thesz won't allow Schmeiser to sweep him here.
Schmeiser looking to control.
Thesz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (13) Thesz
Thesz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thesz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schmeiser tries to buck Thesz off but Thesz is having none of it.
Thesz advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schmeiser (4) vs (15) Thesz
Thesz moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Schmeiser (4) vs (18) Thesz
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Thesz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Schmeiser tries to escape but Thesz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schmeiser preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thesz.
Thesz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Schmeiser has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Schmeiser is in bad spot here.
Thesz looking for the choke but no joy.
Schmeiser trying to control the hands but Thesz won't let him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
Schmeiser prevents Thesz from getting a body triangle.
Thesz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schmeiser haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schmeiser trying to control but not successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser 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 Thesz gets his way!
Schmeiser breaks Thesz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (6) vs (18) Thesz
Thesz is trying to control the position but Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schmeiser is pushing down on Thesz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thesz is fighting to maintain full guard but Schmeiser has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schmeiser not doing much here.
Schmeiser trying to control from Thesz's half guard. Thesz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser being controlled here momentarily.
Schmeiser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schmeiser stopping the sweep attempt from Thesz.
Thesz is pulling down on Schmeiser's head to control his posture.
Thesz being controlled here, momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thesz is trying to control the position but Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schmeiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking to pass the guard.
Schmeiser won't allow Thesz to sweep him here.
Schmeiser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thesz pulls Schmeiser in close to prevent any damage.
Schmeiser trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Thesz is retaining full guard.
Schmeiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz keeping full guard, as Schmeiser tries to pass.
Schmeiser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thesz has Schmeiser pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmeiser is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz wins on points by 18 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Aloysius Martin Thesz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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