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ADWGC 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 20541 p4p, 445 weight class) and Trymore Nkomo (ranked 6262 p4p, 395 weight class). Nkomo has chosen On the Floor as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Trymore Nkomo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (0) Nkomo
You can see the frustration on Nkomo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel Penn in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nkomo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjj Steel Penn!
Bjj Steel Penn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Trymore Nkomo had this to say: 'They don't call me "Brave" for nothing.'. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Penn (ranked 20893 p4p, 563 weight class) and Goban Declan (ranked 375 p4p, 48 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Goban Declan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Declan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Declan showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Declan
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Declan wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Declan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (5) Declan
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Declan tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Declan controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Declan looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to hold on but Declan postures up.
Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (5) Declan
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Declan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Declan sees it coming and defends easily.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
Penn wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Penn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Declan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (7) Declan
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Declan defends easily.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Declan defends easily.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Declan defends it easily.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Declan is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn is pressing down on Declan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Declan defends it easily.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Declan defends it easily.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan is posturing up here but Penn has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Declan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Declan has to tap! Slick submission there by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Penn!
Freddy Penn 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 Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12674 p4p, 570 weight class) and Bertram Adelhard (ranked 2322 p4p, 261 weight class). Adelhard has chosen Volbeat - Still Counting as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bertram Adelhard!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deeds manages to pull guard.
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.
Deeds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adelhard controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Adelhard pushing down on Deeds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds wants to improve his position but Adelhard is controlling well.
Deeds keeping control of the position.
Adelhard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds keeping control of the position.
Deeds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adelhard is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard wants to advance to full mount but Deeds doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Deeds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Adelhard tries to pass.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Adelhard from controlling successfully.
Deeds is looking for a triangle but Adelhard pushes his legs off easily.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adelhard is aware though and is defending well.
Adelhard looking to sit in guard and control but Deeds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (0) Adelhard
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds is looking to pass into half guard but Adelhard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Adelhard is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (2) Adelhard
Deeds is trying to keep Adelhard in close.
Adelhard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adelhard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deeds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adelhard has managed to get both his arms back between Deeds's legs - danger averted.
Adelhard wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Adelhard tries to pass.
Adelhard trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deeds is trying to keep Adelhard in close.
Deeds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adelhard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adelhard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adelhard wants to take a breather but Deeds is having none of it.
Adelhard is looking to stall here but Deeds recovers full guard.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adelhard lying in Deeds's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Deeds decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Adelhard taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 4174 p4p, 323 weight class) and Chosu McGrady (ranked 4115 p4p, 319 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chosu McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGrady's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) McGrady
McGrady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ward can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGrady is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
McGrady looking to control.
Ward passes into half guard.
McGrady trying to control from the bottom.
McGrady tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGrady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGrady slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that McGrady has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrady looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ward passes into half guard.
McGrady slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGrady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ward advances to half guard.
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.
McGrady trying to control from the bottom.
McGrady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward prevents McGrady from improving his position.
McGrady gets back to full guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward wants to pass the guard but McGrady is keeping the position.
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGrady's guard.
McGrady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (2) vs (4) McGrady
McGrady looking for the choke but no joy.
Ward trying to control the action but McGrady just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Ward right now.
Ward is having to fend off submission attempts from McGrady, who is looking to sink in the choke. McGrady doesn't have the hooks in though and Ward manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (4) vs (4) McGrady
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGrady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
McGrady is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
McGrady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
McGrady looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGrady looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward forces his way into half guard.
Ward is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGrady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGrady defends it well.
McGrady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGrady trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Ward seems to be working for a kimura but McGrady defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (7) vs (4) McGrady
McGrady is working to get back to half guard.
Ward takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ward prevents McGrady from getting the reversal.
Ward working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McGrady slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
Ward is working for a kimura but McGrady is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (10) vs (4) McGrady
McGrady really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McGrady is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGrady tries to lock up and control but Ward gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGrady can't escape the position.
Ward looking to control but McGrady is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGrady slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGrady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGrady is looking to improve his position.
McGrady trying to control but Ward postures up.
McGrady tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGrady has a hand on Ward's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ward takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (13) vs (4) McGrady
Ward mounts McGrady! Really nice guard pass there!
Ward has hold of McGrady's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGrady manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ward working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McGrady is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
McGrady wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ward working for a submission but McGrady is keeping him at bay.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGrady prevents Ward from taking his back.
McGrady reaches up and holds on to Ward to control the position.
McGrady is trying to escape the mount.
Ward looking for a guillotine from mount but McGrady is having none of it.
McGrady keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ward content just to control the position here.
McGrady reaches up to try and pull Ward in and control his posture, but Ward latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! McGrady taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 5859 p4p, 496 weight class) and Bob Backlund (ranked 10815 p4p, 584 weight class). Tisoaka's entrance music is Festivo. A fine choice. Backlund has chosen Dance Fucker as his entrance music. Bob Backlund is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 9 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Backlund feints and as Tisoaka raises his hands in defense, Backlund changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (0) vs (2) Backlund
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.
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: Tisoaka (2) vs (2) Backlund
Backlund wants to get back to full guard.
Tisoaka tries to pass to full mount but Backlund defends it.
Tisoaka prevents Backlund from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund won't allow Tisoaka to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is pressing down on Tisoaka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep.
Tisoaka wants to pass the guard but Backlund is keeping the position.
Backlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tisoaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tisoaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Backlund is trying to keep Tisoaka in close.
Backlund looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tisoaka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund wants to improve his position but Tisoaka is controlling well.
Tisoaka tries to pass to full mount but Backlund defends it.
Backlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tisoaka wants to pass to mount but Backlund is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund tries to roll over but Tisoaka keeps him under control.
Tisoaka trying to mount his opponent but Backlund defends it.
Backlund trying to hold on to Tisoaka's head to control him but Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Backlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backlund wants to get back to full guard but Tisoaka has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (5) vs (2) Backlund
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Backlund's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Backlund is trying to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka trying to control the action but Backlund is working from the bottom.
Backlund is being controlled here.
Backlund is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Tisoaka stalls from top position.
Backlund struggling a bit here.
Tisoaka gets to mount! Backlund was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tisoaka (7) vs (2) Backlund
Backlund sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Backlund actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tisoaka pulls his head out easily.
Tisoaka trying to control the pace.
Tisoaka is just content to waste time from the top position. Backlund takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Backlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Backlund trying to keep a closed guard but Tisoaka is proving a slippery customer.
Backlund working for a triangle but Tisoaka defends it easily.
Tisoaka forces his way into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tisoaka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tisoaka prevents Backlund from improving his position.
Backlund won't allow Tisoaka to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tisoaka not doing much here.
Tisoaka wants to control but Backlund is keeping him busy.
Backlund tries to get to full guard but Tisoaka has control of the leg.
Well, if Tisoaka 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Backlund slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Backlund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tisoaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Backlund wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Backlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tisoaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tisoaka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tisoaka is working hard here to advance position.
Backlund is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tisoaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka looking to pass the guard.
Tisoaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Backlund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tisoaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tisoaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund wants to improve his position but instead Tisoaka has moved into half guard.
Tisoaka not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Backlund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tisoaka won't allow Backlund to sweep him here.
Tisoaka trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund looking for a sweep. Not yet Backlund, not yet.
Backlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Backlund 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 showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Katuro Tisoaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11725 p4p, 533 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 2791 p4p, 300 weight class). Duggan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jim Duggan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duggan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duggan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kimura regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Duggan
Duggan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Duggan lying in Kimura's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kimura decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Duggan taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Kimura! |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 2064 p4p, 233 weight class) and Bosco Iwoba (ranked 1301 p4p, 156 weight class). Aokison comes into the arena with Caroline blaring out of the sound system. Iwoba has chosen Hercules* as his entrance music. Bosco Iwoba 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ryu Aokison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bosco Iwoba!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Aokison is looking for a takedown.
Aokison has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iwoba after a bit of a struggle.
Aokison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aokison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Iwoba has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aokison clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aokison (0) vs (4) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to control momentarily.
Aokison showing good submission defense here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison trying to control but not successfully.
Iwoba is persistently looking for the submission but Aokison is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwoba working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Iwoba keeps control of the position as Aokison tries to break free.
Aokison defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Iwoba has got his arm under Aokison's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Aokison has spun round into Iwoba's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (2) vs (4) Iwoba
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Iwoba is keeping the position.
Iwoba can't keep his opponent in guard - Aokison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aokison not doing much here.
Aokison is looking to advance position but Iwoba won't allow it.
Aokison controlling the pace.
Iwoba wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iwoba working a defensive guard here.
Aokison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aokison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iwoba is trying to get back to full guard.
Aokison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aokison wants to control but Iwoba is keeping him busy.
Iwoba is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison moves into full mount! Iwoba won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (5) vs (4) Iwoba
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Iwoba is looking to escape.
Iwoba gets back to half guard.
Aokison prevents Iwoba from improving his position.
Aokison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Iwoba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aokison stalling.
Iwoba is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Iwoba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aokison is pushing down on Iwoba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Iwoba is fighting to maintain full guard but Aokison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aokison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iwoba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aokison.
Aokison sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Iwoba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aokison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aokison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (5) vs (8) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to control.
Iwoba avoiding Aokison 's attempts to control his hands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba tries to get the hooks in deep but Aokison pushed the leg off.
Iwoba looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
Iwoba goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Aokison escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (7) vs (8) Iwoba
Iwoba wants to control but Aokison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is pressing down on Iwoba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Iwoba is holding on for now.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Iwoba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aokison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aokison wants to pass to mount but Iwoba is defending the position.
Aokison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iwoba gets back to full guard.
Iwoba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Iwoba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iwoba is still trying to improve position.
Iwoba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Iwoba is keeping the position.
Iwoba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aokison controls the pace.
Aokison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iwoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aokison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iwoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison content to stall in guard here.
Aokison seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Iwoba for as long as he can get away with.
Aokison won't allow Iwoba to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aokison tries to free his leg and advance position but Iwoba is retaining full guard.
Iwoba wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Iwoba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Iwoba 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: Aokison (7) vs (10) Iwoba
Aokison tries to roll over but Iwoba keeps him under control.
Iwoba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aokison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iwoba wants to pass to mount but Aokison is defending the position.
Aokison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iwoba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aokison is pressing down on Iwoba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aokison pulls Iwoba in close to prevent any damage.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully.
Iwoba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aokison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aokison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aokison! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (11) vs (10) Iwoba
Aokison trying to control the action but Iwoba is working from the bottom.
Iwoba is trying to improve his position.
Aokison is looking to take a break and control but Iwoba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba sneaks back into half guard.
Aokison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iwoba defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Iwoba reverses the position - he's now on top in Aokison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (11) vs (12) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (13) vs (12) Iwoba
Aokison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Iwoba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aokison drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Iwoba dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (13) vs (14) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iwoba pushing down on Aokison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aokison manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iwoba wins on points by 14 to 13.
Bosco Iwoba gave a mention to FORCEE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Ryu Aokison had this to say: 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 993 p4p, 114 weight class) and Ivan Putski (ranked 13818 p4p, 430 weight class). Putski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aids kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Putski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Putski
Silva tries to roll over but Putski keeps him under control.
Putski is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Putski is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva is looking to control Putski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to roll over but Putski keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Putski wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Putski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Silva still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Silva 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: Silva (4) vs (2) Putski
Silva wants to control but Putski is keeping him busy.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva trying to control the position but Putski is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings around for an armbar but Putski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (4) Putski
Putski advances to half guard.
Putski wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva gets back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Putski looking to pass the guard.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Putski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Putski has Silva in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (6) vs (4) Putski
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Putski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Putski's legs - danger averted.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Putski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Putski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Putski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (6) vs (8) Putski
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva'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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Putski keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva is not content to let Putski control the position.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva prevents Putski from moving into mount.
Putski is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Putski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva wants to control but Putski postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to buck Putski off but Putski is having none of it.
Putski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Putski swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Putski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (8) vs (8) Putski
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Putski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Putski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (8) vs (10) Putski
Putski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position.
Putski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (8) vs (13) Putski
Silva is not content to let Putski control the position.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Putski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Putski from advancing to side control.
Putski is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Putski to get the leverage.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Putski stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putski trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Putski tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Putski advances to half guard.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Putski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (10) vs (13) Putski
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putski is keeping the position for now.
Putski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Putski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Putski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (10) vs (15) Putski
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Putski is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Putski looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Putski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Silva has locked up a guillotine! Silva's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Putski is holding on here and Silva must be using up a lot of energy. Putski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Silva gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kron Silva!
A less than humble Kron Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Ivan Putski was interviewed post fight and said 'Ok, next time. '. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gray Vick (ranked 11962 p4p, 539 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11236 p4p, 545 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aguilar's choice of entrance music: Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Gray Vick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aguilar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vick tries to pull guard but Aguilar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vick jumps guard but Aguilar stands there with Vick around his waist. Vick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aguilar uses from the top position.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (0) vs (3) Aguilar
Aguilar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vick is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
Vick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aguilar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vick (0) vs (5) Aguilar
Vick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick is working hard here to advance position.
Aguilar controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vick is trying to escape the mount.
Aguilar wants to control the pace but Vick is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Vick'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.
Vick is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vick is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling the position easily from mount.
Aguilar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aguilar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vick can't escape the position.
Aguilar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vick is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aguilar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vick can't escape the position.
Aguilar tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Aguilar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aguilar wants to control the pace but Vick is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to hold on but Aguilar postures up.
Vick is looking to get to half guard.
Aguilar controlling from mount.
Aguilar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aguilar working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Vick looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Aguilar! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alvin Aguilar!
Alvin Aguilar is the new lightweight champion!
Alvin Aguilar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 5415 p4p, 371 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1203 p4p, 132 weight class). Pavlov has chosen Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights as his entrance music. 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 Matvey Pavlov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Claudiano closes the distance and pushes Pavlov back into the cage.
Claudiano has picked Pavlov up - he's going for a ride! Claudiano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform us that Pavlov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Claudiano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
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.
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claudiano defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov pulls Claudiano in close to his closed guard and prevents Claudiano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov working for a triangle but Claudiano defends it easily.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claudiano defends it easily.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov has an active guard here but Claudiano has managed to pass into half guard.
Claudiano tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Claudiano's head to control him but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Claudiano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Claudiano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pavlov! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (0) Pavlov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Claudiano pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Claudiano in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov won't allow Claudiano to pass to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claudiano is working away from the top position though.
Claudiano prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Claudiano stalling away here and it's allowed Pavlov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claudiano is aware though and is defending well.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claudiano is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Claudiano has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to keep Claudiano in close.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Claudiano is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov has an active guard here but Claudiano has managed to pass into half guard.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claudiano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Claudiano controls the pace.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov has his feet on Claudiano's thighs here. He's pushed Claudiano off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Claudiano screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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