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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Brown (ranked 3680 p4p, 381 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 2130 p4p, 242 weight class). Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Daniel Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Wasa.
Brown wants the takedown. Wasa is fighting it off but Brown persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wasa's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Wasa
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wasa moves into full guard.
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.
Brown stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Wasa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard.
Wasa manages to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Wasa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Wasa looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to take a breather but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Wasa is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling the pace.
Wasa wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown is trying to control. Wasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is really struggling to control Wasa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wasa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Wasa is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wasa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wasa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Brown throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wasa's body to avoid the submission. Wasa has instead reached around Brown's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wasa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masa Wasa!
A relieved looking Masa Wasa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Daniel Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'XxX'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 10970 p4p, 562 weight class) and Kron Silva (ranked 947 p4p, 113 weight class). Backlund kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dance Fucker. Kron Silva told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Backlund shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backlund (2) vs (0) Silva
Silva has his foot on Backlund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Backlund works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Backlund wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backlund is one step ahead there.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Backlund trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva gets full guard.
Backlund trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (2) vs (2) Silva
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
I've been told that Silva has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Backlund gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (4) vs (2) Silva
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Backlund's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (4) vs (4) Silva
Silva pushing down on Backlund's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva is working for a kimura but Backlund is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing good reports from Backlund'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.
Backlund is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Backlund moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Backlund is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Backlund has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (6) vs (4) Silva
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Backlund looking to pass the guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Backlund's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (6) vs (6) Silva
Backlund wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva 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.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
Backlund is looking to improve his position.
Silva moves into full mount! Backlund won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (6) vs (9) Silva
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Backlund is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (8) vs (9) Silva
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backlund is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva has his hands on Backlund's head, controlling the position.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Backlund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Backlund showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Backlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Backlund wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Backlund is proving a slippery customer.
Silva pulls Backlund in to control the position.
Backlund drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Backlund (8) vs (13) Silva
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund sneaks back into half guard.
Silva is trying to control. Backlund wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (8) vs (16) Silva
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Backlund is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (10) vs (16) Silva
Silva keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva 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: Backlund (10) vs (18) Silva
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Backlund is retaining full guard.
Backlund manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (12) vs (18) Silva
Backlund will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva trying to control the position.
Backlund wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backlund is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Backlund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Backlund sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Backlund is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Backlund seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Backlund is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Backlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund seems to be looking for submissions.
Backlund is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Silva as he works his way to full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Backlund is now in half guard.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva looking to control.
Backlund trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control the position but Backlund postures up.
Backlund sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Backlund defends easily.
Backlund stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Backlund looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva 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: Backlund (12) vs (20) Silva
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backlund sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (12) vs (23) Silva
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva wins on points by 23 to 12.
Kron Silva 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steel Grappler (ranked 19748 p4p, 560 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 3326 p4p, 356 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grappler dives in for a single leg takedown but Jitsu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jitsu enables Grappler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jitsu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (0) Jitsu
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grappler is aware though and is defending well.
Jitsu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grappler pushes down on Jitsu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jitsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Grappler is keen to just control but Jitsu is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Grappler has latched onto it... Big trouble! Grappler pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jitsu is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Grappler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steel Grappler!
Steel Grappler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1179 p4p, 143 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4400 p4p, 431 weight class). Pavlov comes to the cage accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 7 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 13 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Tamland. No joy for Pavlov on that attempt.
Pavlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tamland's waist but Tamland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pavlov off to one side.
Tamland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pavlov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Tamland
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tamland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamland slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tamland prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Tamland postures up.
Pavlov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Tamland is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Tamland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Tamland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Tamland seems content to control.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov wants to control the action here but instead Tamland manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Tamland
Tamland controlling from mount.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Pavlov is not content to let Tamland control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tamland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tamland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (5) Tamland
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but Tamland is controlling his hands well.
Pavlov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tamland turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (7) Tamland
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov pulls Tamland in close to his closed guard and prevents Tamland from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tamland pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tamland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Tamland from advancing to side control.
Pavlov is trying to control but Tamland passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (4) vs (10) Tamland
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tamland's best efforts.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Tamland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is not content to let Tamland control the position.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Pavlov is looking to control Tamland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tamland prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Tamland is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov is looking to control Tamland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Tamland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Tamland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tamland content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tamland pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tamland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as Tamland sits in half guard.
Pavlov with the active half guard here but Tamland passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (4) vs (13) Tamland
Tamland happy to just control the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Tamland keeps moving and retains side control.
Tamland slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Tamland has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tamland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Tamland has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pavlov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (4) vs (15) Tamland
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 15 to 4.
Brick Tamland thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 2010 p4p, 250 weight class) and Vito Mazzini (ranked 1860 p4p, 233 weight class). Mazzini has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mazzini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shifter sprawls well. Shifter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
Shifter tries to counter with a takedown but Mazzini is quick to defend against it.
Mazzini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mazzini showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shifter (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini is stalling here. Shifter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mazzini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shifter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shifter (4) vs (2) Mazzini
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter controls the position.
Mazzini is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to take a break and control but Mazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mazzini will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shifter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazzini keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shifter's best efforts.
Mazzini manages to get to full guard.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shifter is one step ahead there.
Shifter wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
Mazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shifter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shifter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shifter pushing down on Mazzini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mazzini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mazzini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shifter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter stands and throws Mazzini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (7) vs (2) Mazzini
Shifter taking a break here but Mazzini is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to take a breather but Mazzini is having none of it.
Shifter trying to mount his opponent but Mazzini defends it.
Mazzini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shifter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mazzini is tightening it up a little... Shifter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shifter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shifter taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mazzini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vito Mazzini!
A victorious Vito Mazzini 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 4250 p4p, 439 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 7563 p4p, 531 weight class). Sparxx comes to the cage accompanied by Thug Life - Lugz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Puto
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Puto wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx wants to control but Puto is keeping busy.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sparxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Sparxx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puto stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Puto
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Sparxx looking for a sweep but Puto has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (0) vs (7) Puto
Puto fails to advance to Sparxx's back.
Puto wants to control but Sparxx has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Puto is stalling here. Sparxx is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Puto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sparxx has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (7) Puto
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Puto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Puto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Puto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Puto has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (9) Puto
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx wants to control but Puto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puto wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position.
Puto is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puto wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sparxx defends it well.
Puto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sparxx! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (4) vs (12) Puto
Puto wants to take Sparxx's back but he can't do it this time.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparxx is looking to get to half guard.
Sparxx has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Puto's lack of action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
Puto is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (4) vs (15) Puto
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sparxx! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (4) vs (17) Puto
Puto fails to take his opponent's back.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparxx is looking to escape.
Puto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sparxx turns into him and now he's in Puto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (17) Puto
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (19) Puto
Puto trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puto passes Sparxx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Puto is just content to waste time from the top position. Sparxx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Puto wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Puto preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Puto postures up.
Puto content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sparxx has locked up a guillotine! Sparxx's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Puto is holding on here and Sparxx must be using up a lot of energy. Puto has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sparxx gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Sparxx!
A very excited looking Tyrone Sparxx 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 746 p4p, 90 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 682 p4p, 85 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mata might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rollo Gracie enters 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 10 wins and 12 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Mata's takedown attempt.
Mata wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mata is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mata (0) vs (4) Gracie
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mata's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
A control attempt from Mata but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (0) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Mata wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mata tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mata (0) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mata doesn't escape.
Mata looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mata rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Mata right now.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (9) Gracie
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his hands on Mata's head, controlling the position.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is trying to keep Mata in close.
Gracie has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mata's best efforts.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mata is now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mata in particular looking to stall.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Gracie controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Mata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is letting Mata control him for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mata moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (10) vs (9) Gracie
Mata looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mata is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mata's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (10) vs (13) Gracie
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Mata is defending it well.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (12) vs (13) Gracie
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata advances to half guard.
Mata is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is looking to control Mata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is not content to let Mata control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie 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.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (15) vs (13) Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
Our winner, Dado Mata, 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 Nikki Sixx (ranked 919 p4p, 125 weight class) and Hero Galanos (ranked 621 p4p, 84 weight class). Sixx comes to the cage accompanied by Niykee Heaton. Galanos has chosen oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks as his entrance music. Hero Galanos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Nikki Sixx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galanos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sixx (0) vs (4) Galanos
Sixx gets back to half guard.
Galanos prevents Sixx from improving his position.
Galanos controlling the pace.
Sixx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sixx.
Galanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sixx working for a triangle but Galanos defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixx is keeping the position for now.
Sixx managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx wants to control but Galanos passes easily into half guard.
Galanos prevents Sixx from improving his position.
Galanos trying to mount his opponent but Sixx defends it.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Sixx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galanos works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (0) vs (7) Galanos
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sixx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galanos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galanos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Sixx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sixx manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (2) vs (7) Galanos
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Galanos wants to control but Sixx is keeping busy.
Sixx is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is looking to take a break and control but Galanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sixx wants to free his trapped foot but Galanos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sixx seems to be looking for submissions.
Sixx is keen to just control but Galanos is a slippery customer.
Galanos controlling the position well.
Galanos is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is looking for a kimura but Galanos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sixx to get the leverage.
Galanos trying to hold on to Sixx's head to control him but Sixx postures up.
Galanos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sixx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sixx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixx (2) vs (11) Galanos
Galanos keeps control of the position as Sixx tries to break free.
Sixx manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galanos's guard. Nice work there by Sixx.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (4) vs (11) Galanos
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanos has his foot on Sixx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sixx works his way back into a safe position though.
Galanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Galanos, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sixx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sixx trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Galanos looking to control.
Sixx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sixx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galanos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sixx has managed to get both his arms back between Galanos's legs - danger averted.
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Sixx is proving a slippery customer.
Sixx is pushing down on Galanos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galanos is fighting to maintain full guard but Sixx has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galanos is in trouble now - Sixx has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (7) vs (11) Galanos
Sixx fails to move to back control.
Galanos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sixx wants to control the action but instead Galanos gets a body lock and reverses into Sixx's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (7) vs (13) Galanos
Galanos content to stall in guard here.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Sixx is keeping the position.
Sixx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sixx working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixx 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: Sixx (9) vs (13) Galanos
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Sixx is very close to passing his half guard.
Sixx is trying to work for a kimura but Galanos is defending well.
Sixx stalling away here and it's allowed Galanos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galanos 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: Sixx (9) vs (15) Galanos
Sixx is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Galanos has latched onto it... Big trouble! Galanos pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Sixx is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Galanos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hero Galanos!
After winning the bout, Hero Galanos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 7719 p4p, 549 weight class) and Percy Schmeiser (ranked 3378 p4p, 360 weight class). Schmeiser has chosen David vs Monsanto as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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 19 wins and 6 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 7 losses; Percy Schmeiser!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Officer darts in and clinches Schmeiser up against the cage.
Schmeiser wants a takedown but no success here.
Officer wants a takedown but no success here.
Schmeiser wants to take the fight to the mat but Officer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Officer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Police Officer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percy Schmeiser.
Schmeiser is looking for a takedown.
Schmeiser can't get the takedown.
Schmeiser gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Officer.
Schmeiser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Officer is defending well.
Schmeiser tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schmeiser is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schmeiser has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Officer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schmeiser lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Officer (0) vs (2) Schmeiser
Officer managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser stopping the sweep attempt from Officer.
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 seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeiser engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schmeiser is fighting to break Officer's control of his arms but Officer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Officer being controlled here, momentarily.
Schmeiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Officer is retaining full guard.
Schmeiser is fighting to break Officer's control of his arms but Officer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Schmeiser looking to pass the guard.
Schmeiser sitting in guard here, content to control.
Officer is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer is trying to keep Schmeiser in close.
Schmeiser controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schmeiser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Officer is keeping the position for now.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schmeiser stays in close to Officer's body and controls the position.
Officer controlling Schmeiser's posture.
Schmeiser slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer is adopting a defensive guard.
Schmeiser controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Officer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (2) vs (2) Schmeiser
Schmeiser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Officer sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Officer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Officer is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer 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.
Officer preventing the sweep.
Officer 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.
Officer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schmeiser controls Officer momentarily but Officer frees himself.
Officer trying to control but Schmeiser is working from the bottom.
Schmeiser wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmeiser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schmeiser is adopting a defensive guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Officer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schmeiser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Officer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Officer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (5) vs (2) Schmeiser
Schmeiser is looking for a sweep.
Schmeiser struggling a bit here.
Officer wants to control but Schmeiser is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser seems a little lost for a moment, as Officer dominates the positioning.
Schmeiser is not content to let Officer control the position.
Schmeiser is trying to improve his position.
Officer working away.
Schmeiser 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.
Officer is looking to take a break and control but Schmeiser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Officer controlling from side mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to bench press Officer off him but Officer keeps the position.
Officer happy to just control the position for now.
Officer trying to control the action but Schmeiser is working from the bottom.
Schmeiser tries to bench press Officer off him but Officer keeps the position.
Schmeiser keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to improve position but can't.
Officer trying to control the position but Schmeiser is working away.
Schmeiser is looking to regain half guard here but Officer keeps moving and retains side control.
Schmeiser seems a little lost for a moment, as Officer dominates the positioning.
Schmeiser tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to control but Schmeiser is keeping him busy.
Officer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Schmeiser tries to improve position but can't.
Schmeiser is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Officer controls the position.
Schmeiser tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Officer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Officer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Schmeiser is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schmeiser being controlled for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to take a breather but Schmeiser manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Officer.
Schmeiser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Officer controls the pace.
Officer wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Officer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Officer stays in close to Schmeiser's body and controls the position.
Officer wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Officer won't allow Schmeiser to sweep him here.
Officer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Officer tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmeiser is retaining full guard.
Schmeiser trying to keep a closed guard but Officer is proving a slippery customer.
Officer wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Officer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schmeiser wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Officer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmeiser is keeping the position for now.
Schmeiser trying to control the position.
Schmeiser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Officer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schmeiser keeping moving, preventing Officer from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser 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.
Officer forces his way into half guard.
Officer controlling the action here.
Officer tries to pass to full mount but Schmeiser defends it.
Schmeiser is looking to improve his position.
Officer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Officer prevents Schmeiser from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer stalling.
Officer wants to control but Schmeiser is keeping him busy.
Schmeiser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Officer controlling the action here.
Officer trying to control from half guard but Schmeiser is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmeiser keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schmeiser won't allow Officer to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Police Officer retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Police Officer waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 624 p4p, 86 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16566 p4p, 580 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Dominguez has chosen Change by The Deftones 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 6 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 4 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez looks for a takedown but Davis sprawls well.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Dominguez persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
Ewen Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Dominguez.
Davis looking to score a takedown here. Dominguez is defending well but Davis drives through and ends up in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Dominguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (5) vs (0) Dominguez
Davis advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Davis (7) vs (0) Dominguez
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez regains half guard.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Dominguez defends the submission attempt.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
Davis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dominguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (10) vs (0) Dominguez
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis prevents Dominguez from getting the reversal.
Dominguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is defending well.
Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dominguez defends it well.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
Davis passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (0) Dominguez
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dominguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Davis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dominguez's guard.
Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dominguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Dominguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (13) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez passes Davis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Davis is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Dominguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Davis's thigh. Davis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Davis is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Davis trying to control here.
Dominguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (5) Dominguez
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Davis regains half guard.
Davis tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dominguez moves into full mount! Davis won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (8) Dominguez
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Dominguez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Davis is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Dominguez.
Davis is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Davis wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Davis is trying to escape the mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Davis can't escape the position.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
Davis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez uses his free foot to push down on Davis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Davis. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (11) Dominguez
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Davis is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Davis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Dominguez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Davis is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davis avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Ewen Davis retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, Ewen Davis took to the microphone: 'I am in no rush to destroy anyone in my way.'.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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