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OC! Grappling 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 8098 p4p, 522 weight class) and Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2640 p4p, 279 weight class). Slevin comes to the cage accompanied by timber. Fauchelevent has chosen Rue des Cascades as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Slevin rushes Fauchelevent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slevin tries to pull guard but Fauchelevent holds him up against the cage and eventually Slevin drops back down to his feet.
Fauchelevent jumps into guard, dragging Slevin to the mat.
Slevin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fauchelevent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fauchelevent working a defensive guard here.
Slevin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fauchelevent looking for a guillotine here but Slevin defends easily.
Fauchelevent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slevin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slevin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slevin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fauchelevent is keeping the position for now.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fauchelevent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slevin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fauchelevent is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fauchelevent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slevin defends it easily.
Fauchelevent lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (0) vs (2) Fauchelevent
Slevin wants to sweep here but Fauchelevent controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to free his leg and advance position but Slevin is retaining full guard.
Fauchelevent trying to control the position from guard on top but Slevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slevin wants to sweep but no luck.
Fauchelevent is stalling in the full guard.
Slevin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin has his hands on Fauchelevent's head, controlling the position.
Fauchelevent is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Fauchelevent looking to pass the guard.
Fauchelevent is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Fauchelevent preventing the sweep.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
Slevin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fauchelevent pushes down on Slevin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is positioning himself well to prevent Fauchelevent advancing to mount.
Fauchelevent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Fauchelevent is controlling well.
Fauchelevent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fauchelevent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fauchelevent is looking for a kimura here.
Fauchelevent seems to be working for a kimura but Slevin defends the submission attempt.
Fauchelevent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is working for a kimura but Slevin is defending it quite comfortably.
Slevin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fauchelevent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fauchelevent's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slevin (4) vs (2) Fauchelevent
I really don't envy Fauchelevent right now.
Slevin not allowing Fauchelevent to control his hands.
Slevin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fauchelevent's body.
Fauchelevent trying to control the hands but Slevin breaks the grip.
Slevin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Slevin not allowing Fauchelevent to control his hands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Slevin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fauchelevent tries to break free.
Slevin controls the action.
Fauchelevent tries to escape but Slevin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fauchelevent trying to control the hands but Slevin won't let him.
Slevin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fauchelevent defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Slevin keeps control of the position easily here as Fauchelevent tries to buck him off.
Slevin tries to keep control of the position but Fauchelevent is staying busy.
Good control from Slevin.
Slevin is hanging on to Fauchelevent's back as he tries to escape.
Slevin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fauchelevent manages to reverse the position and now he's in Slevin's guard. Nice work there by Fauchelevent.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (4) vs (4) Fauchelevent
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to keep a closed guard but Fauchelevent is proving a slippery customer.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fauchelevent slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Slevin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fauchelevent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (6) vs (4) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent is trying to keep Slevin in close.
Fauchelevent is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Slevin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fauchelevent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slevin defends it easily.
Fauchelevent can't keep his opponent in guard - Slevin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slevin is pressing down on Fauchelevent's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fauchelevent is holding on for now.
Slevin wants to take a breather but Fauchelevent is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control the pace.
Fauchelevent wants to get back to full guard.
Fauchelevent trying to control from the bottom.
Fauchelevent is doing well to control the position and prevent Slevin from advancing to side control.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Slevin postures up.
Fauchelevent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slevin pulls his head out easily.
Slevin is controlling the pace.
Slevin trying to control the action but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent wants to control but Slevin is keeping busy.
Slevin controlling the action here.
Fauchelevent works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fauchelevent trying to keep a closed guard but Slevin is proving a slippery customer.
Slevin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Slevin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fauchelevent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin trying to control but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slevin won't allow Fauchelevent to sweep him here.
Slevin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fauchelevent pulls Slevin in close to prevent any damage.
Fauchelevent can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slevin controls the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent keeping moving, preventing Slevin from controlling successfully.
Slevin looking to pass the guard.
Fauchelevent looking for a guillotine here but Slevin defends easily.
Slevin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slevin is stalling in the full guard.
Fauchelevent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slevin escapes and throws Fauchelevent's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (9) vs (4) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent struggling a bit here.
Fauchelevent tries to improve position but can't.
Slevin trying to control the position but Fauchelevent is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slevin is staying tight to Fauchelevent's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fauchelevent is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slevin takes the fight on points by 9 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ice Tea (ranked 3413 p4p, 349 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 7675 p4p, 510 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cajun Puto 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ice Tea! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tea (0) vs (2) Puto
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tea is keeping the position for now.
Tea trying to control the position.
Puto forces his way into half guard.
Puto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tea (0) vs (5) Puto
Puto moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tea (0) vs (7) Puto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Puto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but Tea doesn't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto controlling from the full mount.
Puto wants to take Tea's back here but Tea is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Puto moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Tea (0) vs (10) Puto
Puto wants to control but Tea 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.
Tea staying busy and making it hard for Puto to control.
Tea showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tea doesn't escape.
Puto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
A lull in the action here.
Puto working for the choke.
Puto tries to get the hooks in deep but Tea pushed the leg off.
Puto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Puto keeps control of the position as Tea tries to break free.
Puto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Puto controlling well, preventing Tea from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tea won't enjoy being in this position. Puto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tea is tapping - it's over boys! Puto picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
During a confident post fight interview, Cajun Puto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 7148 p4p, 495 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 23203 p4p, 569 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sparxx might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thug Life - Lugz. Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx moves into the clinch.
Sparxx has hold of one of Silverio's legs. Silverio is fighting the takedown attempt but Sparxx gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Silverio
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silverio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silverio has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silverio pushing down on Sparxx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio has control of Sparxx's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sparxx regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silverio wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx tries to improve his position but instead Silverio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (2) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio is trying to stick to Sparxx's back but Sparxx is turning into Silverio. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silverio's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparxx. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (8) Silverio
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparxx content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Silverio has locked up a guillotine! Silverio's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sparxx is holding on here and Silverio must be using up a lot of energy. Sparxx has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Silverio gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Silverio!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Silverio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1881 p4p, 226 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 5874 p4p, 467 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 3 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grundy darts in and clinches Shifter up against the cage.
Shifter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grundy uses from the top position.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shifter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shifter pulls Grundy in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grundy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter trying to keep a closed guard but Grundy is proving a slippery customer.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter is trying to keep Grundy in close.
Grundy is pushing down on Shifter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shifter is fighting to maintain full guard but Grundy has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control but Grundy postures up.
Grundy is trying to control. Shifter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shifter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Grundy is controlling well.
Grundy tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
Grundy controlling the pace.
Grundy is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shifter tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
Grundy is trying to control. Shifter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Grundy wants to pass to mount but Shifter is defending the position.
Shifter is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Grundy is controlling well.
Grundy controlling the pace.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform me that Grundy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Grundy wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Grundy trying to control from Shifter's half guard. Shifter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy passes Shifter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shifter is doing well to control the position and prevent Grundy from advancing to side control.
Grundy works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (0) vs (3) Grundy
Shifter is trying desperately to improve position.
Grundy moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (0) vs (6) Grundy
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shifter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Grundy avoiding Shifter 's attempts to control his hands.
Shifter tries to break free.
Shifter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Grundy gets his hands free as Shifter looks to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Grundy is controlling well.
Grundy is controlling the pace.
Grundy wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grundy trying to control from half guard but Shifter is working away.
Grundy is thwarting Shifter's attempts to control the position.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grundy pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shifter trying to control here.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shifter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shifter sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Grundy slows the pace down in half guard.
Grundy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shifter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control from half guard but Shifter is working away.
Grundy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grundy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shifter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Grundy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grundy is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Grundy is controlling well.
Grundy 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.
Grundy stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is not content to let Grundy control the position.
Shifter tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to control but Grundy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grundy is controlling the pace.
Grundy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grundy is thwarting Shifter's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy wins on points by 6 to 0.
Brodie Grundy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 610 p4p, 89 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 4077 p4p, 380 weight class). Galanos comes into the arena with oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks blaring out of the sound system. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 10 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galanos looking to score a takedown here. Kuklinski is defending well but Galanos drives through and ends up in Kuklinski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Kuklinski
Galanos 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.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galanos is one step ahead there.
Galanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuklinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos'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.
Kuklinski is looking for a triangle but Galanos pushes his legs off easily.
Kuklinski wants to control position but Galanos is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Kuklinski here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos 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 Jiu Jitsu (ranked 3102 p4p, 315 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 11820 p4p, 534 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 6 wins and 10 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jitsu shoots in and bounces Starseed off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (0) Starseed
Starseed pulls Jitsu in close to prevent any damage.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Starseed keeps moving.
Jitsu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Starseed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Starseed has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (2) Starseed
Jitsu trying to keep a closed guard but Starseed is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to hit a switch here but Starseed passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jitsu there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (2) vs (5) Starseed
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starseed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Jitsu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jitsu is working to get back to half guard.
Jitsu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Starseed pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is stalling in the full guard.
Jitsu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Starseed 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 Jitsu. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (2) vs (8) Starseed
Jitsu being controlled for a moment.
Jitsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Starseed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Starseed content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Starseed moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard.
Jitsu struggling a bit here.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to control but Starseed postures up.
Jitsu tries to bench press Starseed off him but Starseed keeps the position.
Starseed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
Starseed controls the position from side control.
Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard.
Jitsu is working hard here to advance position.
Starseed slows the pace down.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu tries to bench press Starseed off him but Starseed keeps the position.
Jitsu wants to control but Starseed postures up.
Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard.
Jitsu can't do much from the bottom here.
Starseed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jitsu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starseed working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Jitsu is right now.
Jitsu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Starseed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Starseed has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Starseed's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Starseed trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well.
Jitsu trying to control but Starseed postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling the action here.
Jitsu wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Starseed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Starseed controlling the action here.
Starseed is thwarting Jitsu's attempts to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu tries to get to full guard but Starseed has control of the leg.
Jitsu trying to control from the bottom.
Starseed is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jitsu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Starseed is working away from the top position though.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Starseed is pushing down on Jitsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jitsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Starseed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Starseed stalling.
Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Starseed works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (2) vs (11) Starseed
Jitsu sneaks back into half guard.
Jitsu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Starseed escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Starseed! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (2) vs (14) Starseed
Jitsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controls the position.
Jitsu is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starseed moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jitsu is looking to reverse the position.
Jitsu is being controlled here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Starseed.
Jitsu is looking to regain half guard here but Starseed keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jitsu is not content to let Starseed control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu struggling a bit here.
Jitsu is not content to let Starseed control the position.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
Starseed is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jitsu tries to bench press Starseed off him but Starseed keeps the position.
Jitsu struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed in the domination position with Jitsu hanging on.
Starseed working away.
Starseed just content to control the position.
Jitsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Starseed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jitsu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jitsu wants to control the action here but instead Starseed manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (2) vs (17) Starseed
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu is looking to improve his position but Starseed isn't that keen on the idea.
Starseed looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed wins on points by 17 to 2.
Post fight, Indigo Starseed took to the microphone: 'Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 20534 p4p, 539 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 2936 p4p, 305 weight class). Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló rushes Halo and presses him up against the cage.
Teló gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halo.
Teló gets control of Halo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Teló will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Teló looking to control.
Halo wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Teló working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teló has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halo has managed to get both his arms back between Teló's legs - danger averted.
Teló being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.
Teló is adopting a defensive guard.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Teló.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Teló looking to control.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Teló working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halo controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Teló looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Halo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Teló is working away.
Halo is looking to advance position but Teló won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló manages to get to full guard.
Halo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Teló throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Halo is really struggling to control Teló but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Teló is pulling down on Halo's head to control his posture.
Teló keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Teló is trying to keep Halo in close.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Halo has picked Teló up and slammed him! Teló can't keep hold of the triangle and Halo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (3) vs (0) Teló
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Teló is defending well.
Teló can't do much from the bottom here.
Teló is looking for a sweep.
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teló knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halo controlling from side mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Teló has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halo but great work by Teló. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (3) vs (4) Teló
You can see the frustration on Halo's face as Teló controls the position.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo sneaks back into half guard.
Halo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teló slows the pace down in half guard.
Teló is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.
Teló is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (3) vs (7) Teló
Teló prevents Halo from getting the reversal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló is working for a guillotine from mount but Halo frees his head quite easily.
Halo wants to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Teló has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Teló can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape.
Teló is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Teló with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
Teló controlling the pace for now.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Teló has a good base and remains in mount.
Teló controlling from mount.
Halo wants to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
Teló moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Halo has worked his arm free - good work by Halo!
Teló is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo is holding Teló down, trying to stall.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is not content to let Teló control the position.
Halo wants to control but Teló postures up.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Teló is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo tries to buck Teló off but Teló is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (5) vs (7) Teló
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló makes his way to full guard, as Halo worked for a kimura.
Halo 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between TJ Hearts (ranked 2051 p4p, 240 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3865 p4p, 372 weight class). Aloysius Martin Thesz 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; TJ Hearts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hearts closes the distance and pushes Thesz back into the cage.
Thesz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hearts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thesz wants a takedown.
Thesz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hearts after a bit of a struggle.
TJ Hearts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aloysius Martin Thesz.
Hearts wants a takedown but no success here.
Thesz stops a takedown attempt from Hearts.
Thesz is pressed up against the cage. Hearts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thesz down to the mat. Thesz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hearts rushes Thesz and presses him up against the cage.
Hearts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thesz.
Thesz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hearts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hearts slaps away a takedown attempt from Thesz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hearts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hearts is looking to clinch.
Thesz tries to keep at a distance but Hearts has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts looking for a takedown.
Hearts wants a takedown.
Thesz tightens his grip and picks Hearts up, before dumping him to the ground. Hearts manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hearts (0) vs (2) Thesz
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
Thesz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (0) vs (5) Thesz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Hearts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hearts prevents Thesz from improving position.
Thesz trying to control the action but Hearts is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hearts (0) vs (7) Thesz
Thesz fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz takes Hearts's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (0) vs (10) Thesz
Hearts fending off the submission attempt from Thesz.
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, Hearts has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hearts is having to fend off submission attempts from Thesz, who is looking to sink in the choke. Thesz doesn't have the hooks in though and Hearts manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (2) vs (10) Thesz
Thesz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Thesz has Hearts pulled in close to control his posture.
Thesz keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thesz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thesz controls Hearts momentarily but Hearts frees himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
Thesz 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: Hearts (2) vs (12) Thesz
Hearts won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearts keeps working.
Thesz tries to pass to full mount but Hearts defends it.
Hearts wants to get back to full guard.
Thesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hearts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control but Thesz postures up.
Thesz wants to work for an arm triangle but Hearts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thesz trying to control from Hearts's half guard. Hearts has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thesz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (15) Thesz
Thesz trying to control the action but Hearts is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hearts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thesz is trying to control the action in half guard but Hearts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Hearts won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Thesz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (18) Thesz
Hearts wants to control but Thesz is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is controlling an arm, preventing Thesz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hearts has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Thesz's lack of action.
Thesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hearts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hearts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thesz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (21) Thesz
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hearts regains half guard.
Thesz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hearts! Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (24) Thesz
Hearts stops Thesz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thesz fails to take his opponent's back.
Hearts tries to hold on but Thesz postures up.
Thesz wants to control the pace but Hearts is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz fails to move to back control.
Thesz works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (2) vs (27) Thesz
Thesz tries to keep control of the position but Hearts is staying busy.
Thesz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hearts rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hearts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is thwarting Hearts's attempts to control the position.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but Hearts defending well.
Thesz keeps trying to improve his position.
Thesz is keen to just control but Hearts is a slippery customer.
Hearts tries to roll over but Thesz keeps him under control.
Hearts is refusing to be controlled, as Thesz sits in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Thesz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hearts's thigh. Hearts counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thesz passes Hearts's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thesz trying to mount his opponent but Hearts defends it.
Thesz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (30) Thesz
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Thesz has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (2) vs (33) Thesz
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz wins on points by 33 to 2.
Aloysius Martin Thesz opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 590 p4p, 85 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16782 p4p, 556 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Dominguez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Change by The Deftones. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 17 wins and 6 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Dominguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis has Dominguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dominguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis has hold of one of Dominguez's legs. Dominguez is fighting the takedown attempt but Davis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Davis wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis forces his way into half guard.
Davis wants to advance to full mount but Dominguez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dominguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is in trouble now - Davis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (5) vs (0) Dominguez
Davis fails to move to back control.
Dominguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis wants to control the pace but Dominguez is squirming around nicely.
Davis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Davis tries to control but Dominguez wriggling away.
Davis moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Davis (8) vs (0) Dominguez
Davis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis doesn't have the hooks in and Dominguez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (8) vs (2) Dominguez
Davis keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Davis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
Dominguez trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dominguez defends it easily.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dominguez pushes down on Davis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Davis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Davis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (10) vs (2) Dominguez
Davis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Dominguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez gets back to half guard.
Dominguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dominguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davis not doing much here.
Dominguez 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 (16) vs (2) Dominguez
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to take Dominguez's back but Dominguez rolls and after a scramble, Dominguez ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Dominguez to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (16) vs (4) Dominguez
Dominguez looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (18) vs (4) Dominguez
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dominguez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Davis jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (21) vs (4) Dominguez
Dominguez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davis's best efforts.
Davis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (24) vs (4) Dominguez
Davis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dominguez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dominguez shrugs it off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is working to get back to half guard.
Dominguez is still trying to improve position.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Davis works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Davis (27) vs (4) Dominguez
Davis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Davis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dominguez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Davis tries to get the hooks in deep but Dominguez pushed the leg off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis is hanging on to Dominguez's back as he tries to escape.
Davis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Davis is trying to stick to Dominguez's back but Dominguez is turning into Davis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Davis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dominguez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (27) vs (6) Dominguez
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis moves into full guard.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominguez is aware though and is defending well.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dominguez won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Dominguez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (27) vs (9) Dominguez
Davis regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dominguez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Davis wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Davis trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Davis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis takes the fight on points by 27 to 9.
Ewen Davis retains his heavyweight title!
An intense looking Ewen Davis took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am in no rush to destroy anyone in my way.'.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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