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ADWGC 4 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 20463 p4p, 430 weight class) and David Morrison (ranked 1896 p4p, 185 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Morrison's choice of entrance music: Diary of a Madman. 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 6 wins and 4 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morrison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Morrison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Morrison
Steel Penn regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Morrison seems to be looking for submissions.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison is trying to control. Steel Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is pushing down on Steel Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Morrison controlling the action here.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn trying to control but Morrison postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Morrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel Penn is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn is staying active underneath Morrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morrison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Steel Penn is working away.
Morrison 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.
Morrison working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Steel Penn's thigh. Steel Penn counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison has managed to get both his arms back between Steel Penn's legs - danger averted.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Steel Penn working for submissions but it's allowed Morrison to get to half guard.
Morrison wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (8) Morrison
Morrison wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morrison prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Steel Penn won't allow Morrison to pass to mount.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison is looking to advance position but Steel Penn won't allow it.
Morrison is controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel Penn working a defensive guard here.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Morrison pushes down on Steel Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn won't allow Morrison to pass to mount.
Steel Penn gets back to full guard.
Morrison pushes down on Steel Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morrison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Morrison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (11) Morrison
Steel Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Morrison stands and throws Steel Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (14) Morrison
Steel Penn regains half guard there - taking advantage of Morrison's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Steel Penn is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (17) Morrison
Morrison seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Steel Penn is holding on tight.
Steel Penn is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrison seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn defends the submission attempt.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison wins on points by 17 to 0.
A relieved looking David Morrison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Penn (ranked 2859 p4p, 306 weight class) and Joe Bone (ranked 1431 p4p, 170 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in its right place. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bone's choice of entrance music: You'll Never Walk Alone. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; James Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Joe Bone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bone circles away.
Bone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Penn defends it well.
James Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Penn to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) Bone
Bone trying to control the position here.
Bone looking for a sweep. Not yet Bone, not yet.
Bone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Penn has Bone in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (2) Bone
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Bone pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bone prevents Penn from improving his position.
Bone works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (5) Bone
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Bone keeps moving and retains side control.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Bone controls the position.
Penn sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Bone wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Bone prevents Penn from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Penn'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.
Bone moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (8) Bone
Bone taking a breather here.
Penn is trying to control Bone's posture but Bone avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn gets back to half guard.
Bone is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
Bone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Penn wants to control but Bone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Bone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Penn trying to hold on to Bone's head to control him but Bone postures up.
Well, if Bone 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.
Bone is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Penn is pressing down on Bone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Bone advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (11) Bone
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Bone keeps moving and retains side control.
Bone trying to control the position but Penn is working away.
Bone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn is not content to let Bone control the position.
Penn trying his best to control but Bone has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (2) vs (13) Bone
Bone looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Bone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bone working for a submission but Penn is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn is pressing down on Bone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bone passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (16) Bone
Bone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Penn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Penn tries to buck Bone off but Bone is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Penn prevents Bone from moving into mount.
Bone trying to control the position but Penn is working away.
Bone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bone wants to take a breather but Penn manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bone.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Bone pushes his legs off easily.
Bone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bone wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Bone passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bone pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bone moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (19) Bone
Bone taking a breather here.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bone off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (6) vs (19) Bone
I really don't envy Bone right now.
Penn is looking for the choke from the back position but Bone is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Bone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Penn is persistently looking for the submission but Bone is defending it well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Penn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bone is defending well though. Penn let's go of the attempt for now.
Penn controlling well, preventing Bone from escaping the position.
Bone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Penn's guard. Nice work there by Bone.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (6) vs (21) Bone
Bone wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Bone won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bone wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (8) vs (21) Bone
Bone wants to improve his position but instead Penn has moved into half guard.
Bone wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn is pressing down on Bone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bone is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone is controlling Penn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Bone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Bone wants to get back to full guard but Penn has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (11) vs (21) Bone
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bone is looking to get to half guard.
Bone gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone wins on points by 21 to 11.
A very excited looking Joe Bone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 2153 p4p, 299 weight class) and Freddy Lee (ranked 12573 p4p, 650 weight class). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shifter (0) vs (2) Lee
Shifter trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee is trying to control. Shifter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shifter (4) vs (2) Lee
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter prevents Lee from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee is not content to let Shifter control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Shifter from controlling successfully.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee is pulling down on Shifter's head to control his posture.
Lee 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: Shifter (4) vs (4) Lee
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Shifter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shifter sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Shifter'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.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Shifter defends it.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shifter manages to get to full guard.
Lee trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Shifter is defending the position.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shifter is not content to let Lee control the position.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Shifter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Shifter defends it.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shifter's guard.
Shifter is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lee jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (4) vs (7) Lee
Shifter being controlled for a moment.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shifter struggling a bit here.
Shifter stops Lee from passing to mount.
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shifter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Shifter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shifter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Shifter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee working away.
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (4) vs (10) Lee
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shifter is looking to escape.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shifter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.
Lee goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shifter turns into him and now he's in Lee's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (6) vs (10) Lee
Shifter being controlled here momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Shifter is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Shifter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Shifter sits in half guard.
Shifter maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shifter has cracked it and Lee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shifter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 1070 p4p, 138 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 6529 p4p, 526 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dela Rosa has managed to clinch.
Dela Rosa has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Dela Rosa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Rosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dela Rosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (4) vs (2) Dela Rosa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is defending well.
Dela Rosa is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (6) vs (2) Dela Rosa
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Dela Rosa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.
Dela Rosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dela Rosa wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson tries to control but Dela Rosa wriggling away.
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Dela Rosa denies him.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Rosa, who protects the arm well.
Dela Rosa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Rosa keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Rosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dela Rosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Rosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Dela Rosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Dela Rosa keeps moving.
Jackson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Dela Rosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dela Rosa manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Dela Rosa's guard.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Dela Rosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dela Rosa manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Dela Rosa's guard.
Dela Rosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson'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.
Jackson trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Dela Rosa is keeping the position.
Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson passes Dela Rosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dela Rosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Rosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Rosa defends the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard.
Dela Rosa wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson is keen to just control but Dela Rosa is a slippery customer.
Dela Rosa gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Rosa.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dela Rosa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Dela Rosa in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (6) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dela Rosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Dela Rosa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson working for a triangle but Dela Rosa defends it easily.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa preventing the sweep.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dela Rosa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (8) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson passes Dela Rosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dela Rosa trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson prevents Dela Rosa from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is still trying to improve position.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending it quite comfortably.
Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Dela Rosa trying to control here.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dela Rosa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dela Rosa has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jackson. Oh but Dela Rosa has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jackson goes limp - he's gone! Dela Rosa jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronald Dela Rosa!
Kamden Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 2046 p4p, 254 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 4233 p4p, 436 weight class). Dravezesdi comes to the cage accompanied by Nobody's Fool. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lucan gets a clinch.
Dravezesdi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lucan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan has his feet on Dravezesdi's thighs here. He's pushed Dravezesdi 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! Dravezesdi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Lucan!
A victorious Edwin Lucan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 6721 p4p, 479 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11648 p4p, 538 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grundy drives through and clinches with Kimura against the cage.
Kimura is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grundy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kimura to the mat. Kimura regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Grundy is proving a slippery customer.
Grundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grundy passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Grundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Grundy wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is controlling Grundy's trapped leg to prevent Grundy from advancing to side control.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Grundy has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Grundy is very close to passing his half guard.
Grundy controlling the action here.
Grundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura is staying active underneath Grundy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control but Grundy manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (0) Kimura
Grundy controlling the pace for now.
Grundy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Grundy's attempts to control the action.
Grundy controlling from mount.
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Grundy looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Grundy has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (8) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura wants to control his opponent's hands but Grundy gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy working for the choke.
Kimura turns into Grundy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (8) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grundy 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.
Kimura slips nicely into half guard.
Grundy trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Grundy is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grundy looking to control.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Grundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura is pushing down on Grundy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grundy is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (8) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura staying calm.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Grundy tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grundy trying to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Grundy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundy wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Grundy wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura prevents Grundy from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grundy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura pushing down on Grundy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grundy sees it coming and defends easily.
Grundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Grundy is looking to improve his position.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grundy controlling the position well.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Grundy is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundy trying to control but Kimura postures up.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Grundy is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Grundy is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grundy avoid being mounted?
Kimura trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (8) vs (8) Kimura
Kimura has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Grundy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kimura yanks on the arm and Grundy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Kimura! |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 3473 p4p, 422 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 557 p4p, 86 weight class). Svensson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hells Bells - ACDC. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Svensson closes the distance and clinches.
Svensson wants the takedown. Jitsu is fighting it off but Svensson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jitsu's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jitsu (0) vs (2) Svensson
Jitsu trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svensson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svensson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jitsu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Svensson has picked Jitsu up and slammed him! Jitsu can't keep hold of the triangle and Svensson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (5) Svensson
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Svensson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jitsu (0) vs (7) Svensson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu can't escape the position.
Svensson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jitsu reaches up to try and control the position but Svensson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jitsu rolls and tries to escape and now Svensson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Jitsu (0) vs (10) Svensson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Svensson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jitsu is in bad spot here.
Svensson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jitsu is defending well though. Svensson let's go of the attempt for now.
Svensson gets his hands free as Jitsu looks to control.
Svensson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jitsu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Svensson looking for the choke from the back.
Jitsu turns into Svensson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (10) Svensson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
Svensson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jitsu postures up.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jitsu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jitsu stands and throws Svensson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (5) vs (10) Svensson
Jitsu controls the position from side control.
Svensson is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jitsu trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Jitsu slows the pace down.
Svensson tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to control for a moment but Svensson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jitsu is stalling here. Svensson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jitsu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Svensson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jitsu (5) vs (14) Svensson
Jitsu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jitsu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Svensson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Svensson! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (5) vs (17) Svensson
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Svensson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Svensson wants to free his trapped foot but Jitsu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but Jitsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jitsu manages to get to full guard.
Jitsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Svensson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Svensson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jitsu's guard.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Svensson controlling the action here.
Jitsu gets back to full guard.
Jitsu is trying to keep Svensson in close.
Jitsu controlling the position.
Svensson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Svensson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is still trying to improve position.
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jitsu working for a triangle but Svensson defends it easily.
Svensson stands and throws Jitsu's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (5) vs (20) Svensson
Jitsu is trying to control Svensson's posture but Svensson avoids it.
Jitsu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Svensson's best efforts.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Svensson trying to mount his opponent but Jitsu defends it.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jitsu trying to control from the bottom.
Svensson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Jitsu trying to hold on to Svensson's head to control him but Svensson postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jitsu'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.
Svensson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Svensson trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Svensson trying to control from half guard but Jitsu is working away.
Svensson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jitsu wants to control but Svensson is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jitsu trying to hold on to Svensson's head to control him but Svensson postures up.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Svensson prevents Jitsu from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is trying to maintain the position but Svensson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jitsu won't allow Svensson to pass to mount.
Svensson trying to control from half guard but Jitsu is working away.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Jitsu is trying to control but can't.
Svensson wants to take a breather but Jitsu is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Svensson keeps him under control.
Svensson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jitsu is trying to control but Svensson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (5) vs (23) Svensson
Svensson controlling the position easily from mount.
Svensson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jitsu is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu regains half guard.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Svensson pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Svensson wants to free his trapped foot but Jitsu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jitsu is not content to let Svensson control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to pass to full mount but Jitsu defends it.
Jitsu wants to control but Svensson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jitsu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Svensson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (5) vs (26) Svensson
Jitsu is looking to reverse the position.
Svensson wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Svensson easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jitsu (5) vs (28) Svensson
Svensson mounts Jitsu! Really nice guard pass there!
Jitsu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svensson wins on points by 28 to 5.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sven Svensson made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vito Mazzini (ranked 1916 p4p, 236 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 6859 p4p, 535 weight class). Mazzini's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fade To Black. 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 Santiago Gracie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mazzini or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad.
Mazzini scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazzini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazzini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini controls the position.
Gracie tries to buck Mazzini off but Mazzini is having none of it.
Gracie stops Mazzini from passing to mount.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mazzini trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Mazzini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazzini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Mazzini keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Mazzini wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazzini works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mazzini (7) vs (0) Gracie
Mazzini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Mazzini looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mazzini is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Mazzini is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Mazzini maintains control.
Mazzini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie tries to hold on but Mazzini postures up.
Mazzini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Mazzini moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (10) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mazzini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Mazzini struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mazzini has good solid back control here.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Will Mazzini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Mazzini is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mazzini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mazzini struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie tries to break free.
Mazzini is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mazzini controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Mazzini is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
Mazzini doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (10) vs (2) Gracie
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Mazzini looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Mazzini recovers full guard.
Gracie content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mazzini has locked up a guillotine! Mazzini's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gracie is holding on here and Mazzini must be using up a lot of energy. Gracie has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mazzini gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Vito Mazzini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Santiago Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 3250 p4p, 348 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7335 p4p, 545 weight class). Byhenikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harbinger. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Mike Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Byhenikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Diaz keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (5) Byhenikov
Diaz is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Byhenikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to buck Byhenikov off but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Byhenikov prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Byhenikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Byhenikov defends easily.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Byhenikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Dam Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to get back to full guard but Byhenikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Byhenikov
Diaz is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Byhenikov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Scotty's Yard. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Byhenikov prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Diaz tries to control Byhenikov's head but Byhenikov pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Diaz is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mike Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent for his win and a good grappling contest.'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 7768 p4p, 561 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4425 p4p, 431 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 6 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 13 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Officer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tamland is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Officer can't fight it off and eventually Tamland manages to take the fight to the floor. Officer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Officer (0) vs (2) Tamland
Officer 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.
Officer has his hands on Tamland's head, controlling the position.
Officer looking for a sweep. Not yet Officer, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Officer is keeping the position.
Officer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Officer continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Officer controlling the position.
Officer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tamland is stalling in the full guard.
Officer managing to control the position.
Tamland 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Officer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tamland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Officer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Officer is trying to control the position but Tamland postures up.
Officer is pulling down on Tamland's head to control his posture.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer is pulling down on Tamland's head. It's preventing any offense from Tamland, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Officer looking to control.
Officer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tamland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tamland stopping the sweep attempt from Officer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer pulls Tamland in to control the position.
Tamland postures up.
Tamland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Officer is pulling down on Tamland's head. It's preventing any offense from Tamland, at least for the moment.
Tamland controlling from the top position.
Officer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer 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.
Officer has his hands on Tamland's head, controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Officer can't keep his opponent in guard - Tamland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Officer is positioning himself well to prevent Tamland advancing to mount.
Tamland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Officer! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (0) vs (5) Tamland
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer can't escape the position.
Officer wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Officer is trying to escape the mount.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Officer is squirming around nicely.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Officer is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Officer tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Officer tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Tamland trying to control but Officer is having none of it.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Officer is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Officer working to try and regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Officer to control.
Officer regains half guard.
Officer has his hands clasped together around Tamland's back. He's all about the action.
Officer is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Officer keeping hold of Tamland's head, controlling as best he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer'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.
Officer tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland not doing much here.
Officer wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy.
Officer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tamland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Tamland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Officer is controlling Tamland's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Officer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamland is working away from the top position though.
Officer wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Officer is controlling Tamland's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tamland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Officer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Officer is looking to improve his position.
Tamland is thwarting Officer's attempts to control the position.
Officer is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tamland passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (0) vs (8) Tamland
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Officer to control.
Officer is trying desperately to improve position.
Officer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Officer wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Officer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tamland is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Officer is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 8 to 0.
Brick Tamland is the new welterweight champion!
Brick Tamland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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