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EMP Grappling 10 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 7038 p4p, 549 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 12116 p4p, 578 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui moves into range and clinches up with Vick.
Vick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shui smiles and moves away.
Vick tries for a takedown but Shui circles away easily
and Shui counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shui is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vick working for a triangle but Shui defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (3) vs (0) Vick
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui 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.
Vick tries to buck Shui off but Shui is having none of it.
Shui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vick struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking for a sweep.
Shui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vick is looking for a sweep.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to control from half guard but Vick is working away.
Shui is working for a submission of some sort.
Vick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shui is thwarting Vick's attempts to control the position.
Shui 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to control but Shui is keeping busy.
Vick tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shui has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (6) vs (0) Vick
Vick is desperately trying to improve his position but Shui has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shui seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vick is holding on tight.
Shui tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Shui with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shui controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Shui controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vick tries to lock up and control but Shui gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shui is looking to work his way around to Vick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shui avoids the attempt from Vick to control.
Shui tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Vick is trying desperately to improve position.
Shui trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shui looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to reverse the position but Shui maintains control.
Shui tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Vick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vick keeps trying to improve his position.
Vick is still trying to improve position.
Shui pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui goes for an armbar but Vick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (6) vs (2) Vick
Shui lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (8) vs (2) Vick
Shui stays in close to Vick's body and controls the position.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Shui works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shui is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking to improve his position.
Shui wants to work for an arm triangle but Vick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vick is trying to control but can't.
Shui is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Vick still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Vick has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shui (8) vs (6) Vick
You can see the frustration on Shui's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick wants to control but Shui is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a sweep.
Vick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shui is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shui wants to control but Vick postures up.
Vick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shui, who protects the arm well.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Vick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shui keeps working.
Vick working away.
Shui regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vick's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vick is working for a kimura but Shui is defending it quite comfortably.
Shui is staying active underneath Vick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vick prevents Shui from improving his position.
Vick wants to work for an arm triangle but Shui is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vick is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Shui is staying active underneath Vick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vick is trying to work for a kimura but Shui is defending well.
Shui is staying active underneath Vick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vick is working away from the top position though.
Shui gets back to full guard.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Vick from controlling successfully.
Vick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
Vick passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (8) vs (9) Vick
Vick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shui has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shui might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shui is not content to let Vick control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shui wants to control but Vick postures up.
Shui is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shui wants to control but Vick is keeping busy.
Shui is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vick wants to take a breather but Shui is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vick is just content to waste time from the top position. Shui takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vick wins on points by 9 to 8.
Gray Vick 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 5166 p4p, 486 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 5372 p4p, 492 weight class). Tisoaka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Festivo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Claudiano drives through and clinches with Tisoaka against the cage.
Claudiano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Claudiano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tisoaka regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (0) Tisoaka
Tisoaka 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.
Claudiano passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (0) Tisoaka
Tisoaka is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano is trying to get an arm triangle but Tisoaka is defending well.
Claudiano trying to control the action but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano slows the pace down.
Tisoaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tisoaka keeps working.
Claudiano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing good reports from Claudiano'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.
Tisoaka is looking to regain half guard here but Claudiano keeps moving and retains side control.
Claudiano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tisoaka regains half guard.
Tisoaka wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano is looking to pass Tisoaka's guard but actually Tisoaka recovers to full guard.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Tisoaka is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controls Claudiano momentarily but Claudiano frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Tisoaka keeps moving.
Claudiano postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tisoaka is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (5) vs (2) Tisoaka
Tisoaka postures up.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Claudiano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling from the top position.
Claudiano is trying to control the position but Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tisoaka postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tisoaka trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano has his foot on Tisoaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tisoaka works his way back into a safe position though.
Tisoaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Claudiano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tisoaka is aware though and is defending well.
Claudiano has his foot on Tisoaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tisoaka works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Claudiano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tisoaka's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (7) vs (2) Tisoaka
Tisoaka trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
Tisoaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
Claudiano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano drops back looking for a leg! Tisoaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tisoaka manages to kick Claudiano off! Claudiano jumps back into Tisoaka's guard.
Tisoaka trying to control the position.
Claudiano advances to half guard.
Tisoaka has his hands clasped together around Claudiano's back. He's all about the action.
Tisoaka is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tisoaka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tisoaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Tisoaka is pressing down on Claudiano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tisoaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tisoaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Claudiano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (7) vs (4) Tisoaka
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Claudiano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (9) vs (4) Tisoaka
Claudiano preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Tisoaka keeps moving.
Our spies down at at EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform us that Tisoaka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Claudiano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Tisoaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tisoaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tisoaka keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Tisoaka trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
Claudiano passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (12) vs (4) Tisoaka
Claudiano controlling from side mount.
Tisoaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
Tisoaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Claudiano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Tisoaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano tries for a kimura but Tisoaka is defending well.
Tisoaka tries to buck Claudiano off but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano tries for a kimura but Tisoaka is defending well.
Tisoaka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Claudiano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Claudiano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tisoaka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tisoaka is doing well to control the position and prevent Claudiano from advancing to side control.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Tisoaka is defending well.
Tisoaka is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tisoaka 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: Claudiano (12) vs (6) Tisoaka
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano is trying to keep Tisoaka in close.
Tisoaka stopping the sweep attempt from Claudiano.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tisoaka has passed into half guard!
Claudiano actively working from the bottom here.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano is working hard here to advance position.
Claudiano is looking to control Tisoaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Claudiano avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
The defeated Katuro Tisoaka had this to say: 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Vandam (ranked 3452 p4p, 367 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 7222 p4p, 554 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Billy Vandam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki clinches with his opponent.
Aoki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aoki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vandam clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vandam (0) vs (4) Aoki
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A lull in the action here.
Aoki keeps control of the position as Vandam tries to break free.
Aoki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vandam.
Aoki controlling well, preventing Vandam from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Aoki looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Vandam taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinya Aoki !
A very excited looking Shinya Aoki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 11609 p4p, 575 weight class) and Bilyal Makhov (ranked 19680 p4p, 613 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Bilyal Makhov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Starseed dives in and scores a takedown into Makhov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (0) Makhov
Makhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starseed is aware though and is defending well.
Starseed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makhov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EMPIRE BJJ Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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.
Starseed stopping the sweep attempt from Makhov.
Makhov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Starseed has picked Makhov up and slammed him! Makhov can't keep hold of the triangle and Starseed manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (5) vs (0) Makhov
Starseed in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Makhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Starseed is staying tight to Makhov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Makhov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Starseed'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.
Makhov trying to hold on to Starseed's head to control him but Starseed postures up.
Makhov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling the pace.
Makhov is doing well to control the position and prevent Starseed from advancing to side control.
Makhov is trying to maintain the position but Starseed is very close to passing his half guard.
Makhov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makhov.
Makhov wants to control but Starseed passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
Starseed is controlling the pace.
Makhov tries to roll over but Starseed keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Starseed postures up.
Makhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhov, not yet.
Starseed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Starseed stands and throws Makhov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (8) vs (0) Makhov
Starseed working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starseed trying to control the position but Makhov is working away.
Starseed is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Makhov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Makhov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Starseed. Oh but Makhov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Starseed goes limp - he's gone! Makhov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bilyal Makhov!
Indigo Starseed was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 6318 p4p, 525 weight class) and Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 2282 p4p, 276 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rastaphan Dominatrix!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dominatrix is trying to drag Grundy to the mat but Grundy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dominatrix is pressed up against the cage. Grundy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dominatrix down to the mat. Dominatrix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grundy 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.
Dominatrix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grundy defends it nicely.
Dominatrix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grundy to the mat! Grundy manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (0) vs (2) Dominatrix
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominatrix slips nicely into half guard.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominatrix forces his way into half guard.
Grundy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominatrix pulls his head out easily.
Dominatrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grundy is refusing to be controlled, as Dominatrix sits in half guard.
Grundy manages to get to full guard.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
Dominatrix is fighting to break Grundy's control of his arms but Grundy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grundy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (2) Dominatrix
Dominatrix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grundy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dominatrix throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grundy escapes and throws Dominatrix's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (2) Dominatrix
Dominatrix is trying to get back to half guard.
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominatrix keeps working.
Dominatrix felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grundy tries for a kimura but Dominatrix is defending well.
Grundy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dominatrix is trying to control Grundy's posture but Grundy avoids it.
Grundy wants to control but Dominatrix is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix is looking for a sweep.
Dominatrix is not content to let Grundy control the position.
Dominatrix is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grundy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grundy (5) vs (6) Dominatrix
Grundy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dominatrix has control of Grundy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grundy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dominatrix trying to control but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix working for a guillotine from mount but Grundy is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy can't escape the position.
Grundy wants to control but Dominatrix is having none of it.
Grundy is looking to improve his position but Dominatrix isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominatrix wants to take Grundy's back here but Grundy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dominatrix is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grundy is surviving well by controlling Dominatrix's body position as best he can.
Grundy regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix controlling the action here.
Grundy trying to control here.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grundy controls Dominatrix momentarily but Dominatrix frees himself.
Dominatrix wants to pass the guard but Grundy is keeping the position.
Dominatrix is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominatrix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominatrix passes Grundy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominatrix seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grundy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grundy is trying to control but can't.
Dominatrix seems to be working for a kimura but Grundy defends the submission attempt.
Grundy is trying to control but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to get to full guard but Dominatrix has control of the leg.
Grundy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
Dominatrix wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
Dominatrix is looking for a kimura here.
Dominatrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grundy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grundy is defending against the submission attempts here by Dominatrix.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grundy is controlling Dominatrix's posture.
Dominatrix won't allow Grundy to sweep him here.
Dominatrix looking to pass the guard.
Dominatrix stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
Dominatrix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundy is keeping the position for now.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dominatrix is stalling in the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is pulling down on Dominatrix's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominatrix, at least for the moment.
Grundy looking for a guillotine here but Dominatrix defends easily.
Dominatrix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grundy's guard.
Grundy is trying to maintain the position but Dominatrix is very close to passing his half guard.
Dominatrix prevents Grundy from improving his position.
Dominatrix maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Grundy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dominatrix has cracked it and Grundy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dominatrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rastaphan Dominatrix!
A less than humble Rastaphan Dominatrix misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 16333 p4p, 597 weight class) and Rickson Kimura (ranked 8883 p4p, 585 weight class). Holzken comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Rickson Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura pushes Holzken up against the cage in a clinch.
Holzken gets control of Kimura's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holzken will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Holzken trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holzken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Holzken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holzken manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Holzken in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura trying to control the position.
Holzken looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holzken's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holzken won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Kimura controlling Holzken's posture.
Kimura looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holzken controls the pace.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura pulls Holzken in close to prevent any damage.
Holzken stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (5) vs (0) Kimura
Holzken wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Holzken working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kimura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Holzken has gone for a leg lock! Kimura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holzken's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (5) vs (2) Kimura
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Holzken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura pushes down on Holzken's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kimura is tapping! Great win for Holzken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodney Holzken!
A victorious Rodney Holzken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7113 p4p, 550 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 4466 p4p, 449 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the cage accompanied by Harbinger. Vorster has chosen Behemoth as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Vorster
Byhenikov trying to control but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Vorster has his foot on Byhenikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Byhenikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Vorster 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.
Vorster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byhenikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vorster can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byhenikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
Byhenikov uses his free foot to push down on Vorster's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vorster. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Vorster
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vorster has given up his back here. Will Byhenikov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (8) vs (0) Vorster
Byhenikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Byhenikov controlling the position well here. Vorster rolled but Byhenikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Vorster trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vorster felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Vorster, looking for the choke.
Vorster breaks Byhenikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (2) Vorster
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Vorster controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byhenikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Vorster
Vorster keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Vorster can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to control. Vorster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byhenikov is thwarting Vorster's attempts to control the position.
Vorster wants to control but Byhenikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (2) Vorster
You can see the frustration on Vorster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vorster prevents Byhenikov from improving position.
Vorster manages to get back to half guard.
Vorster won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (2) Vorster
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byhenikov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (18) vs (2) Vorster
Vorster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Byhenikov mounts Vorster! Really nice guard pass there!
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Vorster to control.
Byhenikov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (21) vs (2) Vorster
Byhenikov working for a choke but Vorster is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Vorster is defending it well.
Vorster trying to control the action but Byhenikov just sinks the hooks in.
Byhenikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Vorster right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vorster showing good submission defense here.
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Vorster, looking for the choke.
Byhenikov looking for the choke but no joy.
Vorster rolls, trying to escape but Byhenikov keeps control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vorster can't escape the position.
Byhenikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Vorster, looking for the choke.
Byhenikov not allowing Vorster to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Vorster looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vorster is in bad spot here.
Vorster is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov 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, Vorster has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vorster just trying to survive but Byhenikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vorster is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Byhenikov gets his hands free as Vorster looks to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Vorster tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Byhenikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Byhenikov is looking to take Vorster's back but instead Vorster gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vorster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vorster reverses the position - he's now on top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (4) Vorster
Vorster advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (7) Vorster
Byhenikov tries to bench press Vorster off him but Vorster keeps the position.
Vorster looking to control but instead Byhenikov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Byhenikov trying to hold on to Vorster's head to control him but Vorster postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but Vorster has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (10) Vorster
Vorster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Byhenikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (23) vs (10) Vorster
Byhenikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (26) vs (10) Vorster
Byhenikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vorster is holding on tight.
Vorster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vorster wants to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
Byhenikov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vorster to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vorster shrugs it off.
Byhenikov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vorster is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vorster and Byhenikov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Vorster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vorster gets back to half guard.
Vorster is in trouble now - Byhenikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (29) vs (10) Vorster
Byhenikov fails to take his opponent's back.
Byhenikov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vorster is now in Byhenikov's guard. A big mistake from Byhenikov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (29) vs (12) Vorster
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov takes the fight on points by 29 to 12.
Our winner, Igor Byhenikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11879 p4p, 594 weight class) and Brock Gracie (ranked 11910 p4p, 595 weight class). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Kimura trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kimura is stalling in the full guard.
Kimura passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gracie has recovered full guard.
Kimura is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Kimura stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimura wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is not content to let Kimura control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Kimura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kimura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Kimura tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Kimura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kimura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura 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.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Kimura wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (3) vs (2) Gracie
Kimura working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1156 p4p, 145 weight class) and Michael Blake (ranked 4636 p4p, 458 weight class). Pavlov comes to the cage accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 10 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns Blake into the cage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pavlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blake.
Blake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blake wants the takedown. Pavlov is fighting it off but Blake persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pavlov's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Blake
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blake defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov 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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Blake
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blake wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Blake defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to advance to full mount but Blake doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Pavlov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pavlov has Blake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Blake
Pavlov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blake escapes and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (2) vs (7) Blake
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake gets to mount! Pavlov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (2) vs (9) Blake
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Blake has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov is trying to reverse the position but instead Blake has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (2) vs (12) Blake
Pavlov is really stuck here.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to roll into a better position but Blake has get a rear naked choke and Pavlov is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Blake!
An out of breath Michael Blake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 7631 p4p, 560 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4367 p4p, 437 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brick Tamland was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 12 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Officer feints and as Tamland raises his hands in defense, Officer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Officer (2) vs (0) Tamland
Tamland being controlled here, momentarily.
Tamland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Officer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tamland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Officer controls the pace.
Officer is pushing down on Tamland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tamland is fighting to maintain full guard but Officer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tamland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Officer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Officer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Officer (2) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland is hanging on to Officer's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer trying to control the action but Tamland just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Officer.
You can see the frustration on Officer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Tamland has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Officer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tamland biding his time, controlling Officer.
Tamland is hanging on to Officer's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Officer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Officer breaks Tamland's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (4) vs (4) Tamland
Officer preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Officer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Officer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tamland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Officer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (4) vs (6) Tamland
Tamland won't allow Officer to sweep him here.
Officer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Officer keeping full guard, as Tamland tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Officer is adopting a defensive guard.
Officer 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: Officer (6) vs (6) Tamland
Officer content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control from the bottom.
Officer trying to control the pace.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. Officer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Officer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Officer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tamland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tamland is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Officer stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer prevents Tamland from improving his position.
Tamland keeping hold of Officer's head, controlling as best he can.
Officer stalling.
Officer wants to pass to mount but Tamland is defending the position.
Officer is controlling the pace.
Tamland is staying active underneath Officer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Officer controlling the action here.
Officer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (9) vs (6) Tamland
Tamland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Officer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tamland is looking to escape.
Officer controlling his opponent.
Officer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tamland for as long as he can get away with.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Officer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tamland is working to get back to half guard.
Tamland tries to hold on but Officer postures up.
Officer looking to control but Tamland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Officer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tamland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Officer avoids the attempt from Tamland to control.
Officer controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Officer controlling from the full mount.
Tamland has given up his back here. Will Officer look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Officer (12) vs (6) Tamland
Officer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tamland's body.
Tamland trying to control but not successfully.
Tamland tries to escape the position.
Officer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is in bad spot here.
Officer has good solid back control here.
Tamland breaks Officer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (12) vs (8) Tamland
Officer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tamland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Officer is pulling down on Tamland's head. It's preventing any offense from Tamland, at least for the moment.
Officer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Tamland is fighting to break Officer's control of his arms but Officer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tamland controlling from the top position.
Officer pulls Tamland in close to prevent any damage.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer has Tamland pulled in close to control his posture.
Tamland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to control the position here.
Officer continues to stall.
Officer is trying to keep Tamland in close.
Officer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamland is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to control the position.
Officer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tamland is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Officer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Officer controlling the position.
Officer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tamland is now in half guard.
Officer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamland is working away from the top position though.
Tamland is taking a breather. Officer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Officer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tamland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Officer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Officer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Officer holds on and takes a little breather.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Officer keeps moving.
Tamland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Officer is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Officer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Officer is trying to keep Tamland in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
Police Officer retains his welterweight title!
Police Officer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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