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OC! Grappling 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 5928 p4p, 593 weight class) and Dansen Chayambuka (ranked 5734 p4p, 589 weight class). Chayambuka has chosen Spider Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dansen Chayambuka!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barbosa (4) vs (0) Chayambuka
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chayambuka keeps working.
Chayambuka manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chayambuka actively working from the bottom here.
Barbosa is looking to advance position but Chayambuka won't allow it.
Barbosa wants to control but Chayambuka is keeping him busy.
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Chayambuka defends it.
Barbosa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (7) vs (0) Chayambuka
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barbosa (9) vs (0) Chayambuka
Chayambuka tries to improve his position but Barbosa has taken his back! Barbosa has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chayambuka tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Barbosa pushes Chayambuka away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Dansen Chayambuka had this to say: 'I will be the Master of the Ground Game one day. Just watch me.'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 7884 p4p, 548 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 4021 p4p, 392 weight class). Slevin comes to the cage accompanied by timber. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Richard Kuklinski enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 9 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuklinski feints and as Slevin raises his hands in defense, Kuklinski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slevin (0) vs (2) Kuklinski
Slevin is trying to keep Kuklinski in close.
Kuklinski being controlled here momentarily.
Kuklinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuklinski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slevin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Slevin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slevin trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin 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: Slevin (2) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski is not content to let Slevin control the position.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Slevin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski is still trying to improve position.
Kuklinski trying to control from the bottom.
Kuklinski gets back to full guard.
Slevin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuklinski working a defensive guard here.
Slevin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuklinski working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is pulling down on Slevin's head. It's preventing any offense from Slevin, at least for the moment.
Slevin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuklinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slevin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuklinski has his foot on Slevin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slevin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuklinski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slevin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (4) Kuklinski
Kuklinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slevin is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kuklinski trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin is trying to control the position but Kuklinski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Slevin is keeping the position.
Slevin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slevin 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.
Slevin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski pushing down on Slevin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuklinski wants to free his trapped foot but Slevin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slevin is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuklinski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (2) vs (7) Kuklinski
Kuklinski controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski wants to take his opponent's back but Slevin doesn't allow it.
Slevin wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to finish this one by submission but Slevin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kuklinski.
Slevin is working to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Slevin stops Kuklinski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Slevin is working to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski fails to take his opponent's back.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Kuklinski is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slevin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski wants to take Slevin's back but he can't do it this time.
Slevin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Slevin regains half guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Slevin is defending the position.
Slevin gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slevin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (4) vs (7) Kuklinski
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slevin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slevin pushes down on Kuklinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slevin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuklinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slevin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to get to full guard but Slevin has control of the leg.
Slevin wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Slevin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control from half guard but Kuklinski is working away.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuklinski trying to hold on to Slevin's head to control him but Slevin postures up.
Kuklinski is refusing to be controlled, as Slevin sits in half guard.
Slevin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuklinski! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (7) vs (7) Kuklinski
Slevin controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Slevin looking to control but Kuklinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuklinski is working to get back to half guard.
Slevin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuklinski is looking to escape.
Slevin controlling the pace for now.
Slevin wants to take his opponent's back but Kuklinski doesn't allow it.
Slevin controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Slevin (10) vs (7) Kuklinski
Slevin keeps control of the position easily here as Kuklinski tries to buck him off.
Slevin wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
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.
Slevin keeps control of the position as Kuklinski tries to break free.
Slevin has good solid back control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kuklinski tries to escape but Slevin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Slevin avoiding Kuklinski 's attempts to control his hands.
Kuklinski rolls, trying to escape but Slevin keeps control of the position.
Slevin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kuklinski tries to roll but Slevin sticks to his back.
Slevin tightening his grip on Kuklinski, looking for the choke.
Kuklinski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kuklinski.
Kuklinski tries to roll but Slevin sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Slevin tries to keep control of the position but Kuklinski is staying busy.
Kuklinski rolls, trying to escape but Slevin keeps control of the position.
Slevin controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Slevin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin controlling the position well here. Kuklinski rolled but Slevin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kuklinski is in bad spot here.
Slevin wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Slevin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Slevin keeps control of the position as Kuklinski tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Slevin.
Slevin not allowing Kuklinski to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slevin takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12401 p4p, 569 weight class) and Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2449 p4p, 255 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fauchelevent's choice of entrance music: Rue des Cascades. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura has managed to clinch.
Kimura prevents the takedown attempt.
Fauchelevent is working for takedown but Kimura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kimura pulls guard successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kimura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fauchelevent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fauchelevent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fauchelevent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura has his foot on Fauchelevent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fauchelevent works his way back into a safe position though.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Fauchelevent tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Fauchelevent trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fauchelevent 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.
Fauchelevent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working for a triangle but Fauchelevent defends it easily.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Fauchelevent tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fauchelevent working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is looking to sweep but instead, Fauchelevent has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to control Fauchelevent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Fauchelevent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fauchelevent is looking for a kimura here.
Fauchelevent seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Fauchelevent sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura gets full guard.
Kimura has his hands on Fauchelevent's head, controlling the position.
Fauchelevent trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fauchelevent thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fauchelevent is one step ahead there.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has his hands on Fauchelevent's head, controlling the position.
Kimura 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.
Kimura has his hands on Fauchelevent's head, controlling the position.
Fauchelevent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent postures up.
Fauchelevent stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Fauchelevent forces his way into half guard.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fauchelevent passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) Fauchelevent
Kimura 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: Kimura (2) vs (3) Fauchelevent
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fauchelevent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Fauchelevent's legs - danger averted.
Fauchelevent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Fauchelevent trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Fauchelevent keeps moving.
Fauchelevent wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura stays in close to Fauchelevent's body and controls the position.
Fauchelevent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fauchelevent has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Fauchelevent 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.
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Fauchelevent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fauchelevent manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Fauchelevent's guard.
Kimura pushing down on Fauchelevent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent trying to control here.
Fauchelevent controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (3) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Fauchelevent is squirming around, avoiding Kimura's attempts to control the action.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fauchelevent has worked his arm free - good work by Fauchelevent!
A lull in the action here.
Fauchelevent is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Fauchelevent is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Fauchelevent wants to control but Kimura postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Fauchelevent is letting Kimura control him for a moment.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fauchelevent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura trying to control the action but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
Fauchelevent can't do much from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position but Fauchelevent is working away.
Fauchelevent can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura swings around for an armbar but Fauchelevent sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (5) vs (5) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Fauchelevent has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fauchelevent trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Fauchelevent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Fauchelevent tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Fauchelevent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Fauchelevent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kimura gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kimura takes the fight on points by 6 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 2821 p4p, 294 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 23564 p4p, 591 weight class). Silverio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jitsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silverio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jitsu somewhat.
Jitsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Silverio.
Silverio darts in trying to clinch
and Jitsu counters with a single leg into guard. Silverio didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (0) Silverio
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jitsu is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (2) Silverio
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jitsu pulls Silverio in to control the position.
Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Silverio defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu 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: Jitsu (4) vs (2) Silverio
Jitsu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silverio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silverio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jitsu slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is just content to waste time from the top position. Silverio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jitsu pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jitsu wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Jitsu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Jitsu is controlling well.
Jitsu stalling away here and it's allowed Silverio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jitsu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (7) vs (2) Silverio
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to buck Jitsu off but Jitsu is having none of it.
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.
Jitsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silverio tries to bench press Jitsu off him but Jitsu keeps the position.
Jitsu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silverio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jitsu but great work by Silverio. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jitsu (7) vs (6) Silverio
Jitsu struggling a bit here.
Jitsu trying to control but Silverio flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jitsu (7) vs (9) Silverio
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at Forest Hill Gym inform us that Silverio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jitsu is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio is persistently looking for the submission but Jitsu is defending it well.
Silverio trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Silverio is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jitsu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jitsu for a finish.
Jitsu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Jitsu defends it.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Jitsu tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Jitsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitsu.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Silverio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jitsu trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Jitsu is looking for a triangle here but Silverio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (7) vs (12) Silverio
Jitsu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silverio presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jitsu (7) vs (14) Silverio
Jitsu wants to control but Silverio is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio has hold of Jitsu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jitsu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jitsu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jitsu gets back to half guard.
Jitsu trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Silverio passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (7) vs (17) Silverio
Jitsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silverio looking to control but Jitsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jitsu tries to hold on but Silverio postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu gets back to half guard.
Silverio works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (7) vs (20) Silverio
Jitsu is trying to improve his position.
Silverio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jitsu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silverio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (9) vs (20) Silverio
Jitsu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silverio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jitsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silverio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jitsu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Silverio could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jitsu has cracked it and Silverio is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jitsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jiu Jitsu!
After winning the bout, Jiu Jitsu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 7761 p4p, 540 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 8850 p4p, 568 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto dives in and scores a takedown into Roman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Roman
Roman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman looking to control.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
Puto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Roman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto pushing down on Roman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roman tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto slows the pace down in half guard.
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
Puto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puto wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto won't allow Roman to sweep him here.
Roman keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Roman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto stays in close to Roman's body and controls the position.
Roman 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: Puto (2) vs (2) Roman
Puto is trying to control but Roman manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (2) vs (5) Roman
Roman fails to advance to Puto's back.
Roman trying to control but Puto is having none of it.
Roman controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Roman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roman is trying to control. Puto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puto is refusing to be controlled, as Roman sits in half guard.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to pass to full mount but Puto defends it.
Puto wants to improve his position but Roman is controlling well.
Puto controlling the position well.
Roman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roman wants to take a breather but Puto is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman is controlling the pace.
Puto gets full guard.
Puto controlling Roman's posture.
Puto trying to keep a closed guard but Roman is proving a slippery customer.
Roman wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
Puto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
Puto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Puto has control of Roman's left arm, preventing Roman from doing any damage.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to keep Roman in close.
Roman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roman preventing the sweep.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Roman stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman slips nicely into half guard.
Roman wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Roman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (2) vs (8) Roman
Puto is not content to let Roman control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face as Roman controls the position.
Puto holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Puto seems a little lost for a moment, as Roman dominates the positioning.
Puto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (6) vs (8) Roman
Roman can't escape the position.
Roman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Puto.
Roman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Puto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Puto looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Roman is controlling Puto 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (6) vs (10) Roman
Puto controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself.
Roman wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to control the position but Roman postures up.
Roman 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.
Roman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Puto working a defensive guard here.
Roman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Puto wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman wins on points by 10 to 6.
Greco Roman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17091 p4p, 575 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 12130 p4p, 584 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez tries to sprawl but Starseed drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Starseed
Starseed prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Starseed trying to control the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez manages to get to full guard.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Starseed controls the pace.
Starseed preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starseed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Starseed
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Starseed
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starseed keeps working.
Dominguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Starseed will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez'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.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Starseed for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (7) vs (2) Starseed
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control but Starseed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dominguez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to control here but Starseed has managed to regain half guard.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Starseed won't allow it.
Dominguez prevents Starseed from improving his position.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (10) vs (2) Starseed
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Starseed is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez is trying to control here but Starseed has managed to regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Starseed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starseed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Starseed manages to get to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez passes into half guard.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is pressing down on Starseed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Starseed is holding on for now.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Starseed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Starseed 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Post fight, an emotional Pablo Dominguez said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '.
The defeated Indigo Starseed had this to say: 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between TJ Hearts (ranked 1992 p4p, 219 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 1699 p4p, 193 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; TJ Hearts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shifter tries to pull guard but Hearts holds him up against the cage and eventually Shifter drops back down to his feet.
Hearts has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shifter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hearts (4) vs (0) Shifter
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts looking to break Shifter's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shifter remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hearts will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Shifter tries to escape but Hearts has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shifter breaks Hearts's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (4) vs (2) Shifter
Shifter wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Hearts wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts working a defensive guard here.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
Hearts pulls Shifter in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Hearts'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.
Shifter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
Hearts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
Hearts is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hearts dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (6) vs (2) Shifter
Shifter 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.
Shifter can't keep his opponent in guard - Hearts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter pulls Hearts in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to control.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hearts trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shifter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (6) vs (4) Shifter
Hearts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (8) vs (4) Shifter
Shifter has his foot on Hearts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hearts works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to sweep but instead, Hearts has passed into half guard.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter gets back to full guard.
Shifter working a defensive guard here.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shifter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is continuing to stall.
Shifter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hearts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hearts being controlled here momentarily.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hearts defends well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hearts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shifter's guard.
Shifter trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up.
Hearts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shifter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter wants to control but Hearts passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (11) vs (4) Shifter
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shifter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hearts's best efforts.
Hearts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shifter defends it well.
Hearts seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is refusing to be controlled, as Hearts sits in half guard.
Hearts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shifter.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shifter pulls Hearts in close to prevent any damage.
Shifter is trying to keep Hearts in close.
Shifter looking for a sweep. Not yet Shifter, not yet.
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hearts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hearts puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to control but Hearts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hearts wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shifter controls Hearts momentarily but Hearts frees himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearts is one step ahead there.
Shifter is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
TJ Hearts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3774 p4p, 364 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 20852 p4p, 590 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Halo
Thesz postures up.
Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thesz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thesz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thesz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Halo
Halo stops Thesz from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo manages to get back to half guard.
Thesz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (0) Halo
Thesz tries to control but Halo wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thesz.
Halo tries to lock up and control but Thesz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thesz trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
Thesz content just to control the position here.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halo tries to hold on but Thesz pushes him away.
Thesz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thesz trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halo is holding on tight.
Halo 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: Thesz (8) vs (2) Halo
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo passes Thesz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is controlling Halo's trapped leg to prevent Halo from advancing to side control.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Thesz is defending the position.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thesz! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (5) Halo
Thesz is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Thesz gets back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thesz keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thesz trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo being controlled here momentarily.
Halo trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Thesz looking to control.
Thesz has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo is stalling in the full guard.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (8) Halo
Halo trying to control the action but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz gets back to half guard.
Thesz trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Thesz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thesz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thesz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thesz tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo passes into side control, despite Thesz's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (11) Halo
You can see the frustration on Thesz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thesz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control the action but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Thesz is defending well.
Halo working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thesz is looking to regain half guard here but Halo keeps moving and retains side control.
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thesz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thesz is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thesz (12) vs (11) Halo
Thesz looking for the choke from the back.
Thesz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Halo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Thesz controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Thesz not allowing Halo to control his hands.
Halo can't escape the position.
Halo just trying to survive but Thesz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thesz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Halo is defending well though. Thesz let's go of the attempt for now.
Halo rolls, trying to escape but Thesz keeps control of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Halo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Halo breaks Thesz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (12) vs (13) Halo
Thesz controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
Thesz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Halo wants to control but Thesz is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Thesz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halo trying to control the action but Thesz is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 13 to 12. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 552 p4p, 68 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 2652 p4p, 278 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló rushes Davis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Teló gets control of Davis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Teló will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Teló looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis postures up.
Davis passes Teló's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (3) vs (0) Teló
Davis wants to take Teló's back here but Teló is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Davis (6) vs (0) Teló
Davis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Davis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Teló defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Davis controlling well, preventing Teló from escaping the position.
Teló looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Teló defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Davis's arms.
Teló is really stuck here.
Davis looking for the choke from the back.
Teló showing good submission defense here.
Davis is persistently looking for the submission but Teló is defending it well.
Davis tightening his grip on Teló, looking for the choke.
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.
Teló breaks Davis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (6) vs (2) Teló
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (8) vs (2) Teló
Davis drops back looking for a leg! Teló is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teló manages to kick Davis off! Davis jumps back into Teló's guard.
Teló working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Teló looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Davis wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Teló trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló trying to control the position.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Teló manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (8) vs (4) Teló
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teló looking to pass the guard.
Teló won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Teló looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Teló is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Davis. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (8) vs (7) Teló
Davis tries to buck Teló off but Teló is having none of it.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Teló wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Davis tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis regains half guard.
Teló wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis is pressing down on Teló's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis has his foot on Teló's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teló works his way back into a safe position though.
Teló is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Teló can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (10) vs (7) Teló
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
Davis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (7) Teló
Teló is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Teló is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Teló's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Teló wants to control but Davis postures up.
Teló is not content to let Davis control the position.
Davis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Teló! Score +2 for reaching mount: Davis (15) vs (7) Teló
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Davis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Teló is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
Teló is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Teló is looking to escape.
Davis working for a submission but Teló is keeping him at bay.
Davis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Teló is surviving well by controlling Davis's body position as best he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Teló is having none of it.
Davis avoids the attempt from Teló to control.
Davis has control of Teló's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Teló regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Davis fails to move to back control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Teló is still trying to improve position.
Davis looking to control but Teló is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Teló wants to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Teló is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Teló is looking to escape.
Teló is controlling an arm, preventing Davis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to control but Teló wriggling away.
Teló is trying to escape the mount but Davis keeps good control and instead manages to take Teló's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Davis (18) vs (7) Teló
Teló tries to break free.
Davis has his arm under Teló's chin here. Game over son! Davis squeezes tightly and Teló is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ewen Davis!
Ewen Davis retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Ewen Davis said 'I am in no rush to destroy anyone in my way.'. |
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