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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4357 p4p, 423 weight class) and Thatcher Halverson (ranked 2355 p4p, 0 weight class). Halverson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 11 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Thatcher Halverson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halverson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tamland circles away.
Tamland swats away the attempt to clinch by Halverson.
Tamland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halverson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tamland somewhat.
Tamland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halverson defends it nicely.
Halverson tries to clinch there but Tamland circles away.
Halverson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tamland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (0) vs (2) Halverson
Tamland working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Halverson is pushing down on Tamland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tamland is fighting to maintain full guard but Halverson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Tamland is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (5) Halverson
Tamland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halverson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tamland tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but Tamland defending well.
Halverson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Halverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamland is keeping the position for now.
Halverson forces his way into half guard.
Tamland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. Halverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halverson tries to pass to full mount but Tamland defends it.
Tamland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halverson seems to be working for a kimura but Tamland defends the submission attempt.
Tamland wants to improve his position but Halverson is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halverson wants to pass to mount but Tamland is defending the position.
Halverson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (8) Halverson
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halverson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tamland's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson is still trying to improve position.
Tamland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halverson's best efforts.
Tamland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Halverson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tamland is just riding it out for now. Halverson eventually gives up the hold.
Tamland looking for submissions off his back.
Tamland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Tamland is trying to maintain the position but Halverson is very close to passing his half guard.
Halverson is looking to take a break and control but Tamland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamland trying to control from the bottom.
Halverson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (11) Halverson
Halverson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halverson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tamland regains half guard.
Halverson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (14) Halverson
Tamland working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland 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: Tamland (2) vs (14) Halverson
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halverson trying to keep a closed guard but Tamland is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tamland looking to pass the guard.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Halverson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halverson looking for a sweep. Not yet Halverson, not yet.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halverson is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halverson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tamland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halverson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tamland has managed to get both his arms back between Halverson's legs - danger averted.
Tamland postures up.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Halverson is keeping the position.
Halverson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (16) Halverson
Tamland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halverson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tamland looking for subs off his back but Halverson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Halverson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is not content to let Halverson control the position.
Halverson stalling away here and it's allowed Tamland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halverson stopping the sweep attempt from Tamland.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Halverson passes Tamland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Tamland is defending well.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard.
Tamland is working hard here to advance position.
Halverson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland moves into full guard.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson postures up.
Halverson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (2) vs (19) Halverson
Tamland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halverson's best efforts.
Halverson stalling away here and it's allowed Tamland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Halverson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tamland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halverson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (2) vs (22) Halverson
Tamland regains half guard there - taking advantage of Halverson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tamland tries to get to full guard but Halverson has control of the leg.
Tamland gets back to full guard.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halverson trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Tamland looking for a sweep. Not yet Tamland, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Tamland wants to sweep here but Halverson controlling him for the moment.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamland keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controls Halverson momentarily but Halverson frees himself.
Halverson preventing the sweep.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Halverson passes Tamland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tamland wants to control but Halverson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halverson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halverson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tamland has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Halverson is looking for a kimura but Tamland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halverson to get the leverage.
Tamland is looking to improve his position.
Halverson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tamland defends it well.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tamland 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halverson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (4) vs (22) Halverson
And that's the end of the fight!
Halverson wins on points by 22 to 4.
As Thatcher Halverson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'M THE BEST. The greatest fighter on the planet.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Brown (ranked 4823 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Penn (ranked 4613 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Penn's choice of entrance music: Everything in its right place. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Daniel Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; James Penn!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
Penn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Penn
Brown stops Penn from passing to mount.
Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (6) Penn
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.
Penn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (6) Penn
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown 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.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (6) Penn
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to move to mount but Penn blocks the move with his legs.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Brown stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is not content to let Brown control the position.
Penn is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (6) Penn
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (8) Penn
Penn trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Penn not doing much here.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown wants to control the action here but instead Penn manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (11) Penn
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn 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.
Penn postures up.
Penn wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brown pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (11) Penn
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn wants to hit a switch here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Penn there! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (13) vs (11) Penn
Penn tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Penn tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Penn has worked his arm free - good work by Penn!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Brown flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (16) vs (11) Penn
Brown is controlling the position but Penn somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Penn trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Penn trying to control but Brown postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is positioning himself well to prevent Brown advancing to mount.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn moves into full guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown 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.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brown has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
Daniel Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 8063 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Backlund (ranked 11307 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lapis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Once Solemn . Backlund has chosen Dance Fucker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Andrey Lapis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Backlund manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lapis on his heels. He'll look to pass Lapis's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lapis (0) vs (2) Backlund
Lapis 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.
Backlund is pushing down on Lapis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lapis is fighting to maintain full guard but Backlund has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've been hearing good reports from Lapis'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.
Lapis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lapis keeping full guard, as Backlund tries to pass.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis looking for a guillotine here but Backlund defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapis is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Backlund trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Backlund might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lapis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lapis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lapis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Backlund manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (2) Backlund
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Backlund keeps moving.
Backlund wants to sweep here but Lapis controlling him for the moment.
Lapis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Backlund manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (4) Backlund
Lapis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapis controls Backlund momentarily but Backlund frees himself.
Backlund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to control the position but Backlund postures up.
Backlund looking to pass the guard.
Lapis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to keep Backlund in close.
Lapis is pulling down on Backlund's head. It's preventing any offense from Backlund, at least for the moment.
Backlund avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lapis is trying to keep Backlund in close.
Backlund forces his way into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Backlund seems to be looking for submissions.
Lapis trying to control but Backlund postures up.
Lapis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lapis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lapis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (4) vs (4) Backlund
Lapis trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Backlund looking for a guillotine here but Lapis defends easily.
Lapis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lapis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (7) vs (4) Backlund
Lapis is trying to get an arm triangle but Backlund is defending well.
Lapis just content to control the position.
Backlund is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lapis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Backlund tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lapis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Backlund tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lapis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lapis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Backlund rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lapis's guard! Nice work there by Backlund! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (7) vs (6) Backlund
Lapis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lapis, not yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lapis working a defensive guard here.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lapis working for a triangle but Backlund defends it easily.
Lapis looking for a guillotine here but Backlund defends easily.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Backlund drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lapis dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (9) vs (6) Backlund
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backlund bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lapis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (9) vs (8) Backlund
Backlund trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Backlund is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Backlund slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (9) vs (11) Backlund
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lapis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lapis is looking to reverse the position.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Backlund has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lapis tries to control but Backlund manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lapis (9) vs (14) Backlund
Lapis is trying to break free.
Backlund sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Lapis taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund 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. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 1192 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikki Sixx (ranked 852 p4p, 0 weight class). Sixx has chosen Niykee Heaton as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Oliver Hedman Karlsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Nikki Sixx!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sixx clinches up against the cage.
Sixx has Hedman Karlsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hedman Karlsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sixx tries to score a body lock takedown but Hedman Karlsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hedman Karlsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hedman Karlsson (2) vs (0) Sixx
Sixx keeping full guard, as Hedman Karlsson tries to pass.
Sixx wants to sweep here but Hedman Karlsson controlling him for the moment.
Sixx is looking for a triangle here but Hedman Karlsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hedman Karlsson (5) vs (0) Sixx
Hedman Karlsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx looking for a sweep but Hedman Karlsson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hedman Karlsson (7) vs (0) Sixx
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixx really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx is controlling an arm, preventing Hedman Karlsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sixx working to try and regain half guard.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sixx prevents Hedman Karlsson from taking his back.
Sixx tries to reverse the position but Hedman Karlsson maintains control.
Sixx keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson 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.
Sixx is squirming around, avoiding Hedman Karlsson's attempts to control the action.
Sixx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hedman Karlsson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sixx is holding on tight.
Sixx sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sixx tries to get to full guard but Hedman Karlsson has control of the leg.
Sixx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sixx.
Sixx is trying to keep Hedman Karlsson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sixx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedman Karlsson is one step ahead there.
Sixx trying to control the position.
Sixx wants to sweep here but Hedman Karlsson controlling him for the moment.
Sixx keeping full guard, as Hedman Karlsson tries to pass.
Sixx trying to keep a closed guard but Hedman Karlsson is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sixx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedman Karlsson (7) vs (2) Sixx
Hedman Karlsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sixx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedman Karlsson (9) vs (2) Sixx
Sixx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hedman Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sixx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sixx is looking to sweep but instead, Hedman Karlsson has passed into half guard.
Sixx looking for submissions off his back.
Sixx won't allow Hedman Karlsson to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson moves into full mount! Sixx won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hedman Karlsson (12) vs (2) Sixx
Hedman Karlsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sixx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sixx is trying to reverse the position but instead Hedman Karlsson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hedman Karlsson (15) vs (2) Sixx
Hedman Karlsson working for a choke but Sixx reverses nicely into Hedman Karlsson 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedman Karlsson (15) vs (4) Sixx
Sixx wants to control from the top but Hedman Karlsson keeps moving.
Hedman Karlsson 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedman Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedman Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Hedman Karlsson keeps moving.
Sixx pushes down on Hedman Karlsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sixx is taking a breather. Hedman Karlsson 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.
Hedman Karlsson is refusing to be controlled, as Sixx sits in half guard.
Sixx has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hedman Karlsson (15) vs (7) Sixx
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sixx wants to control but Hedman Karlsson is keeping him busy.
Sixx is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hedman Karlsson is just riding it out for now. Sixx eventually gives up the hold.
Sixx is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hedman Karlsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hedman Karlsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hedman Karlsson.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hedman Karlsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedman Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedman Karlsson wants to sweep here but Sixx controlling him for the moment.
Sixx trying to control but Hedman Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sixx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hedman Karlsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sixx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sixx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sixx won't allow Hedman Karlsson to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Sixx from controlling successfully.
Sixx pushing down on Hedman Karlsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hedman Karlsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Hedman Karlsson keeps moving.
Sixx has gone for a leg lock! Hedman Karlsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sixx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedman Karlsson (17) vs (7) Sixx
Sixx 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.
Hedman Karlsson advances to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is pressing down on Hedman Karlsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sixx trying to keep a closed guard but Hedman Karlsson is proving a slippery customer.
Hedman Karlsson slips nicely into half guard.
Sixx trying to control here.
Hedman Karlsson wants to pass to mount but Sixx is defending the position.
Sixx wants to improve his position but Hedman Karlsson is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sixx won't allow Hedman Karlsson to pass to mount.
Sixx tries to roll over but Hedman Karlsson keeps him under control.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Sixx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sixx is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hedman Karlsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sixx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sixx looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hedman Karlsson passes into half guard.
Hedman Karlsson is pressing down on Sixx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sixx is holding on for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sixx tries to roll over but Hedman Karlsson keeps him under control.
Sixx is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hedman Karlsson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hedman Karlsson (20) vs (7) Sixx
Sixx is looking for a sweep.
Sixx wants to control but Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Hedman Karlsson wants to control but Sixx is keeping him busy.
Sixx is trying to work for a sweep but Hedman Karlsson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hedman Karlsson (22) vs (7) Sixx
Sixx controls the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sixx regains half guard.
Sixx is looking for a sweep. Hedman Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hedman Karlsson is keen to just control but Sixx is a slippery customer.
Sixx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hedman Karlsson is working away from the top position though.
Sixx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is looking for a sweep. Hedman Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sixx is controlling Hedman Karlsson's trapped leg to prevent Hedman Karlsson from advancing to side control.
Hedman Karlsson wants to take a breather but Sixx is having none of it.
Sixx tries to roll over but Hedman Karlsson keeps him under control.
Sixx looking for submissions off his back.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Sixx from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedman Karlsson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hedman Karlsson (25) vs (7) Sixx
And that's the end of the fight!
Hedman Karlsson takes the fight on points by 25 to 7.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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