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GRAPPLEMANIA 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20076 p4p, 228 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 20100 p4p, 234 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin closes the distance and clinches up with Makhov, looking for a takedown. Karelin pushes Makhov against the cage but Makhov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makhov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (0) Karelin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhov controlling the action here.
Karelin is pressing down on Makhov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhov looking to pass the guard.
Karelin is controlling Makhov's posture.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhov wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Makhov is pushing down on Karelin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karelin is fighting to maintain full guard but Makhov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makhov 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.
Karelin is concentrating on defense, preventing Makhov from advancing position.
Makhov slows the pace down in half guard.
Karelin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhov controlling the action here.
Makhov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Makhov is keen to just control but Karelin is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makhov in particular looking to stall.
Makhov is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karelin defends it well.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Makhov is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is pulling down on Makhov's head. It's preventing any offense from Makhov, at least for the moment.
Makhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Makhov is proving a slippery customer.
Makhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Makhov postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makhov looking to pass the guard.
Makhov trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Makhov is proving a slippery customer.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking to pass into half guard but Karelin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Karelin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (2) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karelin wants to control but Makhov is keeping him busy.
Makhov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Karelin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Makhov is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov gets full guard.
Makhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karelin advances to half guard.
Karelin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makhov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karelin.
Makhov is concentrating on defense, preventing Karelin from advancing position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makhov tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Makhov! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (2) vs (8) Karelin
Makhov is squirming around, avoiding Karelin's attempts to control the action.
Makhov is desperately trying to improve his position but Karelin has a good base and remains in mount.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
Makhov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (4) vs (8) Karelin
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin pulls Makhov in to control the position.
Karelin keeping full guard, as Makhov tries to pass.
Karelin trying to control the position here.
Makhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Makhov wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makhov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (4) vs (10) Karelin
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makhov can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Makhov is defending against the submission attempts here by Karelin.
Makhov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makhov keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Makhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhov, not yet.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin 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.
Makhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (6) vs (10) Karelin
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Makhov controlling him for the moment.
Karelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makhov won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Karelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin 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.
Makhov postures up.
Makhov stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin is trying to keep Makhov in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Makhov preventing the sweep.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhov trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 10 to 6. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 20718 p4p, 238 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 6144 p4p, 214 weight class). Vinnie Vincent 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 4 wins and 7 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vincent scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (0) vs (4) Vincent
Halo 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.
Halo tries to bench press Vincent off him but Vincent keeps the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Vincent 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.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo tries to buck Vincent off but Vincent is having none of it.
Vincent is staying tight to Halo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Halo tries to bench press Vincent off him but Vincent keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Halo is trying to improve his position.
I wouldn't like to be where Halo is right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
Halo gets back to half guard.
Halo is looking to control Vincent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo moves into full guard.
Halo wants to sweep here but Vincent controlling him for the moment.
Vincent stays in close to Halo's body and controls the position.
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vincent defends it easily.
Vincent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo 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: Halo (2) vs (4) Vincent
Vincent trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Halo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (4) Vincent
Halo looking to control but Vincent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Vincent is working to get back to half guard.
Halo looking to secure an arm triangle but Vincent defends it well.
Halo moves to his opponent's back but Vincent bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Halo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (5) vs (6) Vincent
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vincent won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo has his foot on Vincent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vincent works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo pulls Vincent in close to his closed guard and prevents Vincent from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halo looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo is pulling down on Vincent's head. It's preventing any offense from Vincent, at least for the moment.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vincent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (7) vs (6) Vincent
Halo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Vincent is keeping the position.
Halo stays in close to Vincent's body and controls the position.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (10) vs (6) Vincent
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Vincent prevents Halo from taking his back.
Halo is looking to take Vincent's back but instead Vincent gets back to half guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vincent preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Vincent is defending well.
Halo trying to control the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Halo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to take a breather but Vincent is having none of it.
Halo is taking a breather. Vincent 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.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo controlling the pace.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Vincent is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to stall here but Vincent recovers full guard.
Vincent can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vincent defends it well.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vincent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is concentrating on defense, preventing Halo from advancing position.
Halo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (13) vs (6) Vincent
Halo trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo tries for a kimura but Vincent is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo takes the fight on points by 13 to 6. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 5107 p4p, 194 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4412 p4p, 176 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 3 wins and 1 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aoki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Claudiano wants the takedown. Aoki is fighting it off but Claudiano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Aoki 's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Claudiano
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Claudiano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Claudiano pushes down on Aoki 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Claudiano wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is trying to keep Claudiano in close.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claudiano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to hit a switch here but Claudiano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aoki there! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Claudiano
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Claudiano looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to push Aoki 's head away but Aoki is holding on tight.
Claudiano is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aoki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aoki shrugs it off.
Claudiano is trying to control here but Aoki has managed to regain half guard.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Claudiano tries to pass.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claudiano controlling from the top position.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
Aoki looking to control but Claudiano passes into half guard.
Aoki is controlling Claudiano's trapped leg to prevent Claudiano from advancing to side control.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claudiano stalling away here and it's allowed Aoki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aoki pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Claudiano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Claudiano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
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.
Claudiano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Claudiano eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki won't allow Claudiano to pass to mount.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
Claudiano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aoki ! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Claudiano
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Claudiano looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to improve his position but Claudiano isn't that keen on the idea.
Claudiano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki tries to improve his position but Claudiano has taken his back! Claudiano has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Aoki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Claudiano pushes Aoki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Waldo Claudiano! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 8650 p4p, 251 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 2552 p4p, 109 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jiu Jitsu 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jitsu counters by moving into the clinch.
Jitsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jitsu is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greco Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jitsu jumps into guard, dragging Roman to the mat.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Jitsu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Roman trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is keeping the position.
Jitsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roman 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.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jitsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jitsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roman defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu pushes a forearm under Roman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Roman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiu Jitsu!
A victorious Jiu Jitsu 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12228 p4p, 241 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2580 p4p, 111 weight class). Tribbiani Joey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 12 wins and 14 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Joey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kimura has picked Joey up - he's going for a ride! Kimura dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Joey
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Joey defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey is trying to control but can't.
Joey is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Joey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura is fighting to break Joey's control of his arms but Joey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Joey trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Joey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joey holds on and takes a little breather.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Joey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Joey trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Joey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Joey
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura is trying to hold Joey in close to prevent damage but Joey has managed to pass into half guard.
Joey is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joey controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Kimura has Joey pulled in close to control his posture.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Joey passes into half guard.
Kimura is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
Joey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is controlling Joey's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Joey is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Joey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Joey is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Joey is looking to stall here but Kimura recovers full guard.
Kimura working for submissions but it's allowed Joey to get to half guard.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Joey defends easily.
Joey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (2) Joey
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura 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.
Joey is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura pushing down on Joey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joey 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Joey is defending the position.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Joey is having none of it.
Kimura is pressing down on Joey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joey is holding on for now.
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Joey tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Joey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joey is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joey avoid being mounted?
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Joey defends it.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Joey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Joey is defending well.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Joey defending well.
Joey looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (2) Joey
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 5922 p4p, 209 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 3819 p4p, 159 weight class). Vorster has chosen Behemoth as his entrance music. 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 14 wins and 6 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Officer moves into range and clinches up with Vorster.
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Officer is defending well.
Officer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vorster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Officer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vorster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Officer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Officer manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Officer (4) vs (0) Vorster
Officer just content to control the position.
Vorster is trying to control Officer's posture but Officer avoids it.
Vorster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Officer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Officer takes a little break here. Vorster wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Officer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vorster for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Officer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer staying calm.
Vorster struggling a bit here.
Vorster is looking to reverse the position.
Vorster is being controlled here.
Vorster sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster manages to get to full guard.
Vorster looking for a guillotine here but Officer defends easily.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Vorster has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Officer stands and throws Vorster's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (7) vs (0) Vorster
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vorster can't do much from the bottom here.
Officer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is trying to control Officer's posture but Officer avoids it.
Officer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vorster wants to control but Officer postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vorster is looking to regain half guard here but Officer keeps moving and retains side control.
Vorster is trying to escape the position but Officer is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to control the position but Vorster is working away.
The referee asks Officer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Officer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vorster gets back to half guard.
Officer stalling.
Vorster is looking to control Officer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vorster avoid being mounted?
Officer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (10) vs (0) Vorster
Vorster is trying to control Officer's posture but Officer avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer controlling the position.
Vorster wants to control but Officer postures up.
Vorster tries to improve position but can't.
Officer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vorster will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vorster is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vorster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Officer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vorster! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (13) vs (0) Vorster
Vorster tries to hold on but Officer postures up.
Officer fails to advance to Vorster's back.
Vorster is trying desperately to improve position.
Officer controlling the pace for now.
Officer prevents Vorster from getting the reversal.
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer fails to advance to Vorster's back.
Vorster is looking to improve his position but Officer isn't that keen on the idea.
Officer controlling from mount.
Vorster is looking to improve his position but Officer isn't that keen on the idea.
Officer content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is looking to improve his position but Officer isn't that keen on the idea.
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vorster manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Officer seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Officer works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (16) vs (0) Vorster
Officer looking to take Vorster's back but Vorster rolls and after a scramble, Vorster ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Vorster to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (16) vs (2) Vorster
Officer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Officer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Officer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Officer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vorster drops back looking for a leg! Officer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Officer manages to kick Vorster off! Vorster jumps back into Officer's guard.
Vorster preventing the sweep.
Officer being controlled here, momentarily.
Officer has Vorster pulled in close to control his posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Officer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Officer trying to control the position.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Officer keeps moving.
Vorster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Officer wants to improve his position but instead Vorster has moved into half guard.
Vorster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vorster is working for a kimura but Officer is defending it quite comfortably.
Officer wants to control but Vorster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Officer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vorster wants to control but Officer is keeping him busy.
Vorster is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Officer is looking for a sweep. Vorster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vorster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Officer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Officer is controlling Vorster's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Officer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vorster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vorster's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Officer (20) vs (2) Vorster
Officer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Officer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to escape but Officer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Officer is riding his opponent, not letting Vorster buck him off.
Vorster tries to escape the position.
Vorster is still trying to improve position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to break free.
Officer controlling the position well here. Vorster rolled but Officer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Officer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Police Officer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 1552 p4p, 64 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 2495 p4p, 105 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rastaphan Dominatrix has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rastaphan Dominatrix seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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; Rastaphan Dominatrix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominatrix looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominatrix (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is looking for a sweep. Dominatrix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominatrix seems to be working for a kimura but Naga-Wing defends the submission attempt.
Dominatrix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Naga-Wing sees it coming and defends easily.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to full guard.
Naga-Wing won't allow Dominatrix to pass to mount.
Dominatrix not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominatrix tries to pass to full mount but Naga-Wing defends it.
Naga-Wing looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Dominatrix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dominatrix trying to control from half guard but Naga-Wing is working away.
Dominatrix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Naga-Wing sees it coming and defends easily.
Naga-Wing tries to get to full guard but Dominatrix has control of the leg.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Dominatrix is keeping busy.
Dominatrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dominatrix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naga-Wing keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominatrix'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.
Naga-Wing tries to roll over but Dominatrix keeps him under control.
Naga-Wing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominatrix pulls his head out easily.
Dominatrix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Naga-Wing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominatrix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dominatrix trying to control from half guard but Naga-Wing is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix is working for a kimura but Naga-Wing is defending it quite comfortably.
Naga-Wing is controlling Dominatrix's trapped leg to prevent Dominatrix from advancing to side control.
Naga-Wing is trying to control but can't.
Naga-Wing looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Naga-Wing tries to roll over but Dominatrix keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominatrix is trying to control the action in half guard but Naga-Wing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dominatrix is trying to work for a kimura but Naga-Wing is defending well.
Naga-Wing is staying active underneath Dominatrix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix prevents Naga-Wing from improving his position.
Dominatrix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Naga-Wing trying to control here.
Dominatrix is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominatrix (5) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Dominatrix trying to control but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Dominatrix looking to control and managing it successfully.
Naga-Wing gets back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking to improve his position.
Naga-Wing keeping hold of Dominatrix's head, controlling as best he can.
Dominatrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naga-Wing keeps working.
Dominatrix is working for a kimura but Naga-Wing is defending it quite comfortably.
Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but Dominatrix is controlling well.
Dominatrix is working for a kimura but Naga-Wing is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control here.
Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but Dominatrix is controlling well.
Dominatrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Naga-Wing defends it well.
Dominatrix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Naga-Wing is defending against the submission attempts here by Dominatrix.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dominatrix trying to mount his opponent but Naga-Wing defends it.
Naga-Wing is looking for a sweep. Dominatrix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naga-Wing is positioning himself well to prevent Dominatrix advancing to mount.
Naga-Wing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to control but can't.
Naga-Wing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominatrix pulls his head out easily.
Dominatrix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Naga-Wing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Naga-Wing looking for submissions off his back.
Dominatrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naga-Wing keeps working.
Naga-Wing desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing gets full guard.
Naga-Wing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominatrix looking to pass the guard.
Naga-Wing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominatrix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Naga-Wing working for a triangle but Dominatrix defends it easily.
Naga-Wing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominatrix controls the pace.
Naga-Wing is trying to hold Dominatrix in close to prevent damage but Dominatrix has managed to pass into half guard.
Naga-Wing is looking for a sweep. Dominatrix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominatrix wants to pass to mount but Naga-Wing is defending the position.
Dominatrix prevents Naga-Wing from improving his position.
Dominatrix wants to work for an arm triangle but Naga-Wing is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Dominatrix seems content to control.
Dominatrix moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominatrix (8) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Dominatrix wants to control but Naga-Wing is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing sneaks back into half guard.
Naga-Wing actively working from the bottom here.
Dominatrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dominatrix seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naga-Wing does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominatrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naga-Wing has managed to free his arm - good work.
Naga-Wing wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep but Dominatrix has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominatrix (11) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Dominatrix swings around for an armbar but Naga-Wing sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dominatrix's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominatrix (11) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Dominatrix keeps moving.
Dominatrix working for submissions but it's allowed Naga-Wing to get to half guard.
Naga-Wing works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominatrix (11) vs (5) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominatrix (11) vs (7) Naga-Wing
Dominatrix is looking to get to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to control the pace but Dominatrix is squirming around nicely.
Naga-Wing is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dominatrix to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dominatrix shrugs it off.
Dominatrix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominatrix is looking to control Naga-Wing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dominatrix avoid being mounted?
Dominatrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naga-Wing pulls his head out easily.
Naga-Wing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dominatrix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix is looking for a sweep. Naga-Wing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naga-Wing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Dominatrix is defending well.
Naga-Wing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dominatrix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naga-Wing tries to pass to full mount but Dominatrix defends it.
Dominatrix is pressing down on Naga-Wing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominatrix takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Rastaphan Dominatrix started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1412 p4p, 60 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 2354 p4p, 97 weight class). Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shifter pushes Teló up against the cage in a clinch.
Shifter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Teló fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt.
Teló wants to counter the offense by Shifter and move into the clinch position.
Shifter instigates a clinch.
Shifter is working for takedown but Teló is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter jumps into guard, dragging Teló to the mat.
Shifter pulls Teló in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló passes Shifter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Teló wants to advance to full mount but Shifter doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Shifter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teló's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (0) Teló
We've been hearing good reports from Shifter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teló is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (2) Teló
Shifter 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.
Shifter working for a triangle but Teló defends it easily.
Shifter pulls Teló in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teló trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teló wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shifter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
Shifter trying to control the position.
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter trying to keep a closed guard but Teló is proving a slippery customer.
Teló wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Teló not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to control the position but Teló postures up.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
Shifter being controlled here, momentarily.
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shifter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shifter is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeps trying to improve his position.
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Teló defends easily.
Teló trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teló passes into half guard.
Teló is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shifter! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (2) vs (5) Teló
Shifter is trying to escape the mount.
Teló fails to advance to Shifter's back.
Teló trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shifter looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (2) vs (8) Teló
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teló is not going to allow Shifter to sit and survive in this position.
Teló is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shifter defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Teló gets his hands free as Shifter looks to control.
Teló really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shifter.
Shifter trying to control but not successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shifter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Teló has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Teló in particular looking to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Teló content to control rather than advance.
Shifter wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Shifter controlling the position well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shifter sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter trying to control but Teló postures up.
Teló is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shifter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teló.
Teló is controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to mount his opponent but Shifter defends it.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control here.
Teló looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Teló sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter is trying to control but Teló passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (2) vs (11) Teló
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 489 p4p, 20 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4141 p4p, 167 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 11 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tamland looks for a takedown but Davis sprawls well.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Tamland gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
Tamland tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ewen Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland.
Tamland has Davis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tamland gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (0) vs (2) Tamland
Davis wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis wants to get back to full guard but Tamland has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (0) vs (5) Tamland
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland tries to advance to mount but Davis denies him.
Davis tries to buck Tamland off but Tamland is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Davis keeps Tamland under control for a moment.
Davis is trying to improve his position.
Davis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tamland is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Davis (0) vs (7) Tamland
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davis 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tamland prevents Davis from getting the reversal.
Tamland tries to control but Davis wriggling away.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Davis tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Davis working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (2) vs (7) Tamland
Tamland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Tamland.
Davis stands and throws Tamland's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (5) vs (7) Tamland
Davis trying to control the action but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Tamland is letting Davis control him for a moment.
Tamland regains half guard there - taking advantage of Davis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Davis wants to control but Tamland is keeping him busy.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tamland tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Davis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Davis wants to control but Tamland is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Tamland defends the submission attempt.
Davis wants to control but Tamland is keeping him busy.
Tamland trying to get back to full guard but Davis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (8) vs (7) Tamland
Tamland tries to hold on but Davis postures up.
Tamland is wriggling around trying to escape.
Davis content just to control the position here.
Tamland is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis controlling the pace for now.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tamland has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tamland! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (8) vs (9) Tamland
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis wants to control the position but Tamland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland stalling.
Davis tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Davis is not content to let Tamland control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but Tamland is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Tamland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Tamland controlling the action here.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Davis tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Davis is refusing to be controlled, as Tamland sits in half guard.
Davis tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 9 to 8.
Brick Tamland seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ewen Davis was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back and next time ill be ready.'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 4467 p4p, 179 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3732 p4p, 154 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 7 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Thesz
Thesz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
Blake being controlled here, momentarily.
Blake keeping full guard, as Thesz tries to pass.
Thesz passes Blake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries to roll over but Thesz keeps him under control.
Thesz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blake sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Blake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thesz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blake is just riding it out for now. Thesz eventually gives up the hold.
Thesz is looking for a kimura here.
Thesz is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.
Thesz content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to advance to full mount but Blake doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Thesz trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Thesz tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard.
Thesz passes into half guard.
Blake is refusing to be controlled, as Thesz sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thesz is looking for a kimura but Blake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thesz to get the leverage.
Blake won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Thesz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (0) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz content just to control the position here.
Thesz mounts Blake! Really nice guard pass there!
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thesz wants to take Blake's back here but Blake is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz goes for an armbar but Blake turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blake. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz controlling Blake's posture.
Thesz is trying to control the position but Blake postures up.
Thesz pulls Blake in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blake won't allow Thesz to sweep him here.
Thesz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blake puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thesz wants to control but Blake passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (5) vs (5) Thesz
Blake advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blake (7) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to control but Thesz wriggling away.
Blake controlling the position easily from mount.
Thesz is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz is just holding on here. Blake manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blake (10) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thesz wants to control his opponent's hands but Blake gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Thesz right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz turns into Blake and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (10) vs (7) Thesz
Thesz passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blake is defending against the submission attempts here by Thesz.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Blake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blake is staying active underneath Thesz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thesz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (10) vs (10) Thesz
Blake regains half guard.
Thesz 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.
Thesz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (10) vs (13) Thesz
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blake keeps working.
Thesz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Blake! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blake (10) vs (15) Thesz
Blake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blake stops Thesz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Thesz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Blake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (12) vs (15) Thesz
Blake trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Blake is fighting to break Thesz's control of his arms but Thesz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thesz is trying to control the position but Blake postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blake postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thesz holds on and takes a little breather.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake wants to control from the top but Thesz keeps moving.
Thesz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there.
Blake looking to sit in guard and control but Thesz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (12) vs (17) Thesz
Thesz pushes down on Blake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blake is in trouble now - Thesz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (12) vs (20) Thesz
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blake turns into him and now he's in Thesz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (14) vs (20) Thesz
Thesz wants to sweep here but Blake controlling him for the moment.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blake puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz wins on points by 20 to 14.
Aloysius Martin Thesz is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Aloysius Martin Thesz said 'Ohh yeah! How'd you like THAT golden shower, bitch? Smell the scent of TRUE excellence!'. |
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