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ADWGC 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel (ranked 20471 p4p, 546 weight class) and Martin Hewitt (ranked 8455 p4p, 537 weight class). Martin Hewitt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Martin Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel tries to keep at a distance but Hewitt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steel tries to score a body lock takedown but Hewitt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel has Hewitt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hewitt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hewitt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hewitt decides to pull guard.
Hewitt keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hewitt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Hewitt
Hewitt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Hewitt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hewitt has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Hewitt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Hewitt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hewitt defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
Steel pulls Hewitt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hewitt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hewitt passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura here.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel controls Hewitt momentarily but Hewitt frees himself.
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hewitt is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Hewitt preventing the sweep.
Hewitt drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick Hewitt off! Hewitt jumps back into Steel's guard.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hewitt trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hewitt pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Hewitt.
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Hewitt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent Hewitt advancing to mount.
Hewitt prevents Steel from improving his position.
Hewitt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Hewitt
Hewitt has control of Steel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Steel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel tries to hold on but Hewitt postures up.
Hewitt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Steel turns into him and now he's in Hewitt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (5) Hewitt
Steel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hewitt dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (7) Hewitt
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt forces his way into half guard.
Hewitt is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Hewitt tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Hewitt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Hewitt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hewitt has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Hewitt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (10) Hewitt
Hewitt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Hewitt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steel is not content to let Hewitt control the position.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hewitt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Hewitt sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hewitt in particular looking to stall.
Hewitt wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hewitt is working for an americana but Steel has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hewitt was thinking about the submission.
Steel looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Hewitt preventing the sweep.
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hewitt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (10) Hewitt
Hewitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hewitt, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hewitt keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Hewitt.
Hewitt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hewitt is trying to hold Steel in close to prevent damage but Steel has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (10) Hewitt
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Steel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hewitt! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (9) vs (10) Hewitt
Steel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hewitt has worked his arm free - good work by Hewitt!
Hewitt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hewitt tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hewitt wins on points by 10 to 9.
Martin Hewitt thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 6502 p4p, 396 weight class) and Rap Tori (ranked 3089 p4p, 265 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 11 wins and 8 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel Penn is trying to drag Tori to the mat but Tori just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tori has Steel Penn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steel Penn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel Penn has hold of one of Tori's legs. Tori is fighting the takedown attempt but Steel Penn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (0) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tori keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steel Penn is sitting in close to Tori's body. Tori has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Steel Penn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Steel Penn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tori.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rap Tori!
In his post fight interview, Rap Tori started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dalibor Drahomir (ranked 858 p4p, 140 weight class) and Dansen Chayambuka (ranked 4607 p4p, 495 weight class). Drahomir's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Outspoken. Chayambuka has chosen Spider Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dalibor Drahomir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dansen Chayambuka!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chayambuka shoots in for a takedown but Drahomir shows good takedown defense.
Drahomir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drahomir gets a double leg takedown into Chayambuka's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drahomir (2) vs (0) Chayambuka
Chayambuka can't keep his opponent in guard - Drahomir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Drahomir is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chayambuka reverses the position - he's now on top in Drahomir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drahomir (2) vs (2) Chayambuka
Chayambuka looking to sit in guard and control but Drahomir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drahomir (4) vs (2) Chayambuka
Chayambuka wants to sweep here but Drahomir controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chayambuka is looking for a triangle here but Drahomir uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (7) vs (2) Chayambuka
Drahomir has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drahomir (9) vs (2) Chayambuka
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drahomir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chayambuka has given up his back. Will we see Drahomir going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Drahomir (12) vs (2) Chayambuka
Drahomir looking for the choke but no joy.
Chayambuka is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chayambuka tries to roll but Drahomir sticks to his back.
Chayambuka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drahomir biding his time, controlling Chayambuka.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drahomir is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chayambuka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chayambuka for a finish.
Drahomir doesn't have the hooks in and Chayambuka manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drahomir (12) vs (4) Chayambuka
Chayambuka wants to control from the top but Drahomir keeps moving.
Drahomir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chayambuka wants to control from the top but Drahomir keeps moving.
Drahomir 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: Drahomir (14) vs (4) Chayambuka
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chayambuka gets back to full guard.
Drahomir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drahomir forces his way into half guard.
Chayambuka tries to get to full guard but Drahomir has control of the leg.
Chayambuka wants to get back to full guard but Drahomir has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (17) vs (4) Chayambuka
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chayambuka is trying to escape the mount.
Drahomir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chayambuka working to try and regain half guard.
Chayambuka is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Drahomir has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Drahomir (20) vs (4) Chayambuka
Chayambuka wants to control his opponent's hands but Drahomir gets his hands free.
Chayambuka tries to roll but Drahomir sticks to his back.
Drahomir is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chayambuka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chayambuka for a finish.
Drahomir has the hooks in. Chayambuka is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chayambuka breaks Drahomir's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drahomir (20) vs (6) Chayambuka
Chayambuka content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Drahomir has locked up a guillotine! Drahomir's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Chayambuka is holding on here and Drahomir must be using up a lot of energy. Chayambuka has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Drahomir gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dalibor Drahomir!
Dalibor Drahomir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dansen Chayambuka was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be the Master of the Ground Game one day. Just watch me.'. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn (ranked 20574 p4p, 528 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 1329 p4p, 163 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camatta swivels and escapes.
Camatta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Camatta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Camatta
Camatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Penn is trying to keep Camatta in close.
Camatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is trying to hold Camatta in close to prevent damage but Camatta has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn gets full guard.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
Camatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Camatta is taking a breather. Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Camatta controlling the action here.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn is looking to control Camatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Camatta controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta prevents Penn from improving his position.
Camatta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Camatta works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (5) Camatta
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn tries to hold on but Camatta postures up.
Camatta manages to capitalize on a mistake by Penn to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Penn (0) vs (8) Camatta
Penn wants to escape the position.
Camatta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Camatta has good solid back control here.
Camatta keeps control of the position as Penn tries to break free.
Camatta is looking to control Penn but Penn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Penn is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Penn won't enjoy being in this position. Camatta looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Penn is tapping - it's over boys! Camatta picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 7312 p4p, 412 weight class) and The Steel Penn (ranked 3399 p4p, 277 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 7 wins and 4 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; The Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn instigates a clinch.
Shui prevents the takedown attempt.
Shui has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steel Penn uses from the top position.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shui has his hands on Steel Penn's head, controlling the position.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shui has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Shui is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shui has Steel Penn pulled in close to control his posture.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Shui pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shui manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel Penn has Shui in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Shui controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has his foot on Shui's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shui works his way back into a safe position though.
Shui wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shui stacks Steel Penn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shui! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (5) vs (0) Steel Penn
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to bench press Shui off him but Shui keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to control Shui's posture but Shui avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn stops Shui from passing to mount.
Steel Penn being controlled for a moment.
Steel Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shui is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (8) vs (0) Steel Penn
Shui tries to control but Steel Penn wriggling away.
Shui controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to reverse the position but instead Shui has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Shui (11) vs (0) Steel Penn
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Steel Penn trying to control the hands but Shui breaks the grip.
Shui tries to keep control of the position but Steel Penn is staying busy.
Shui looking for the RNC.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.
Shui is not going to allow Steel Penn to sit and survive in this position.
Shui is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Steel Penn with him. Steel Penn is trying to defend but Shui has an arm under the chin now! Steel Penn grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lin Shui!
The Steel Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back. '. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Kimura (ranked 8658 p4p, 433 weight class) and David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1932 p4p, 193 weight class). Morrison Jr. has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Rickson Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura tries to clinch up but Morrison Jr. circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison Jr. fails with the takedown
and Kimura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Kimura trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morrison Jr. looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morrison Jr. looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morrison Jr.! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (2) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura prevents Morrison Jr. from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries to buck Morrison Jr. off but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Kimura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Kimura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morrison Jr. manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Morrison Jr. is trying to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kimura's best efforts.
Kimura moves into full mount! Morrison Jr. won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (10) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Kimura is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Morrison Jr. has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Morrison Jr.! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (10) vs (6) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is stalling in the full guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison Jr. defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morrison Jr. slips nicely into half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying is best to control the position here.
Morrison Jr. controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. advances to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morrison Jr. is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kimura trying to control but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Kimura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison Jr.'s legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison Jr.'s back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (14) vs (6) Morrison Jr.
Kimura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimura.
Morrison Jr. felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Morrison Jr. right now.
Morrison Jr. is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kimura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morrison Jr. tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morrison Jr. is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura working for a guillotine from mount but Morrison Jr. is in no mood to give up.
Morrison Jr. regains half guard.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Morrison Jr. is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Morrison Jr. defends it.
Morrison Jr. trying to control here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. moves into full guard.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kimura pushing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morrison Jr. makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison Jr..
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Morrison Jr. gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (14) vs (8) Morrison Jr.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morrison Jr. gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Morrison Jr. tries to pass.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is pulling down on Morrison Jr.'s head. It's preventing any offense from Morrison Jr., at least for the moment.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Kimura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morrison Jr. looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (16) vs (8) Morrison Jr.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison Jr. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Kimura passes easily into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. gets full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison Jr. is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kimura has his hands clasped together but Morrison Jr. extends and breaks Kimura's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Morrison Jr..
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Morrison Jr.!
David Morrison Jr. 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 Tony Slevin (ranked 14654 p4p, 518 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2123 p4p, 259 weight class). Slevin's entrance music is timber. A fine choice. Vicini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mother kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slevin to the mat! Slevin manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slevin (0) vs (2) Vicini
Slevin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vicini trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Slevin is keeping the position.
Vicini trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin controlling the position.
Slevin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slevin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini is still trying to improve position.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini won't allow Slevin to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin looking to control.
Slevin has Vicini pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slevin wants to get back to full guard.
Slevin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Slevin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini trying to control the pace.
Vicini prevents Slevin from improving his position.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Slevin won't allow it.
Vicini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slevin is positioning himself well to prevent Vicini advancing to mount.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Slevin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini prevents Slevin from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vicini in particular looking to stall.
Slevin is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini is pressing down on Slevin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slevin is holding on for now.
Slevin gets back to full guard.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Slevin wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slevin won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura but Slevin is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
Vicini wants to control but Slevin is keeping him busy.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.
Vicini seems to be working for a kimura but Slevin defends the submission attempt.
Slevin trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (0) vs (5) Vicini
Slevin 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.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
Vicini is controlling the pace.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Slevin is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slevin sees it coming and defends easily.
Slevin wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Slevin trying to control here.
Slevin gets full guard.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin has control of Vicini's left arm, preventing Vicini from doing any damage.
Vicini postures up.
Vicini stands and throws Slevin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (0) vs (8) Vicini
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (8) Vicini
Vicini wants to improve his position but Slevin is controlling well.
Vicini 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.
Still in half guard, Slevin seems content to control.
Slevin wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slevin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Slevin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vicini defends it well.
Vicini wants to control but Slevin is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Vicini wants to sweep but Slevin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (5) vs (8) Vicini
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.
Slevin is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini is being controlled here.
Slevin wants to take a breather but Vicini manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Slevin.
Slevin is pushing down on Vicini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vicini is fighting to maintain full guard but Slevin has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to pass the guard but Vicini defending well.
Slevin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Slevin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini is trying to control but can't.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Slevin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vicini gets full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slevin controls the pace.
Vicini is looking for a triangle but Slevin pushes his legs off easily.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slevin is one step ahead there.
Slevin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slevin is stalling in the full guard.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slevin is one step ahead there.
Slevin slips nicely into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin stalling.
Slevin wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slevin is controlling the pace.
Vicini is not content to let Slevin control the position.
Vicini trying to control but Slevin postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Slevin is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slevin tries to pass to full mount but Vicini defends it.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Slevin has control of the leg.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vicini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Slevin is controlling well.
Slevin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slevin wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position.
Slevin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (8) vs (8) Vicini
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slevin controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slevin is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Slevin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Vicini gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Vicini wins on points by 9 to 8.
Dido Vicini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tony Slevin spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rollo Gracie (ranked 712 p4p, 84 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3716 p4p, 293 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Rollo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joey clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Joey stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Joey goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joey rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Joey wants a takedown but no success here.
Rollo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tribbiani Joey.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Joey's takedown attempt.
Joey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie has hold of one of Joey's legs. Joey is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Joey
Joey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Joey there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Joey
Joey is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joey is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie looking to control but Joey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Joey is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Joey
Joey looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Joey manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Joey
Joey is stalling in the full guard.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Joey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Joey is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gracie as he works his way to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is pulling down on Joey's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Joey passes into half guard.
Joey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Joey 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.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is staying active underneath Joey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie trying to hold on to Joey's head to control him but Joey postures up.
Joey is controlling the pace.
Gracie tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joey wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Joey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Joey moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (5) Joey
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (5) Joey
Joey moves into full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey trying to control the position here.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joey looking for a sweep. Not yet Joey, not yet.
Joey working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Joey trying to control from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joey gets back to full guard.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joey wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Joey. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (5) Joey
Gracie gets to mount! Joey was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (15) vs (5) Joey
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Joey gets back to half guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joey tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Joey trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (18) vs (5) Joey
Joey is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Joey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joey tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (21) vs (5) Joey
Joey tries to escape the position.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gracie is not going to allow Joey to sit and survive in this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is hanging on to Joey's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Joey tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Joey wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie prevents Joey from getting the reversal.
Joey wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Joey wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (24) vs (5) Joey
Gracie has the hooks in. Joey is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie controls the action.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Joey for as long as he can get away with.
Joey trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Joey breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (24) vs (7) Joey
Joey postures up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Joey tries to pass.
Joey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joey won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 24 to 7.
Rollo Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 7488 p4p, 414 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 760 p4p, 88 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Dado Mata has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 5 wins and 5 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Mata circles away.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mata closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aoki quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Mata from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki 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: Aoki (4) vs (2) Mata
Aoki keeps control of the position as Mata tries to break free.
Mata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Aoki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki '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.
Aoki patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Aoki is trying to stick to Mata's back but Mata is turning into Aoki . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aoki 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mata. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (4) Mata
Aoki has an active guard here but Mata has managed to pass into half guard.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki gets full guard.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
Mata slips nicely into half guard.
Mata is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is pulling down on Mata's head. It's preventing any offense from Mata, at least for the moment.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mata controls the pace.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Mata wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata advances to half guard.
Mata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it.
Mata works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (4) vs (7) Mata
Mata is looking to work his way around to Aoki 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount.
Mata swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aoki is now in Mata's guard. A big mistake from Mata there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (7) Mata
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (9) vs (7) Mata
Aoki wants to take a breather but Mata manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Aoki .
Mata keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (9) vs (9) Mata
Aoki looking to control.
Mata passes Aoki 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Mata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki is in trouble now - Mata has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (9) vs (12) Mata
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata fails to advance to Aoki 's back.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Mata fails to take his opponent's back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Aoki tries to improve his position but Mata has taken his back! Mata has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Aoki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mata pushes Aoki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
After winning the bout, Dado Mata 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16333 p4p, 501 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 4324 p4p, 410 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Sparxx has chosen Thug Life - Lugz as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 5 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sparxx enables Dominguez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sparxx manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparxx for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dominguez passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Sparxx says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez stalling.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Dominguez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dominguez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Sparxx is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Dominguez.
Sparxx wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparxx trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Sparxx says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Sparxx wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Sparxx is positioning himself well to prevent Dominguez advancing to mount.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (0) Sparxx
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Sparxx wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Pablo Dominguez is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez stared into the camera and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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