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ADWGC 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Eremeev (ranked 4392 p4p, 430 weight class) and Bjj Steel (ranked 20457 p4p, 536 weight class). Andrey Eremeev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Andrey Eremeev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel looking to score a takedown here. Eremeev is defending well but Steel drives through and ends up in Eremeev's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eremeev (0) vs (2) Steel
Eremeev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eremeev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Eremeev is retaining full guard.
Steel pushes down on Eremeev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev gets full guard.
Eremeev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Eremeev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eremeev sees it coming and defends easily.
Eremeev 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.
Eremeev gets back to full guard.
Steel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Eremeev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Steel is looking to defend but Eremeev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Steel! Eremeev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Steel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrey Eremeev!
After winning the bout, Andrey Eremeev 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 16343 p4p, 548 weight class) and Grappling Penn (ranked 20558 p4p, 550 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Grappling Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pancake to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Penn
Pancake passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Penn
Pancake tries to move into full mount but can't pass Penn's legs.
Penn is trying to work for a sweep but Pancake has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (7) vs (0) Penn
Penn tries to hold on but Pancake postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pancake looking to secure an arm triangle but Penn defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake wants to control the action but instead Penn gets a body lock and reverses into Pancake's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (2) Penn
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (9) vs (2) Penn
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Pancake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Pancake passes into half guard.
Pancake 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.
Penn wants to control but Pancake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pancake wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Pancake is working for a submission of some sort.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pancake prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pancake is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Pancake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Penn trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn is staying active underneath Pancake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Pancake works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (12) vs (2) Penn
Pancake seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Penn is holding on tight.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Pancake's attempts to control the action.
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Pancake has a good base and remains in mount.
Penn controls the position.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake can't control as he wanted to and Penn manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Pancake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Pancake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake trying to control from Penn's half guard. Penn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pancake defends well.
Penn looking to control but Pancake passes into half guard.
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Pancake trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Penn won't allow Pancake to pass to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pancake wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Pancake frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (15) vs (2) Penn
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Pancake's attempts to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pancake wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Pancake content just to control the position here.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Pancake controlling his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Pancake content just to control the position here.
Pancake wants to take Penn's back but he can't do it this time.
Penn gets back to half guard.
Pancake is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Pancake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pancake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pancake postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (15) vs (4) Penn
Pancake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pancake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (17) vs (4) Penn
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
A less than humble Tobias Pancake misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Jennings (ranked 3424 p4p, 150 weight class) and Trymore Nkomo (ranked 6306 p4p, 205 weight class). Nkomo has chosen On the Floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe Jennings has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Joe Jennings! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Trymore Nkomo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jennings closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nkomo did well to prevent Jennings getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jennings (2) vs (0) Nkomo
Jennings is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings trying to mount his opponent but Nkomo defends it.
Nkomo is trying to maintain the position but Jennings is very close to passing his half guard.
Jennings is controlling the pace.
Nkomo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkomo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nkomo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is trying to control the action in half guard but Nkomo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nkomo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but Nkomo defending well.
Nkomo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jennings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jennings's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (2) vs (4) Nkomo
Jennings rolls, trying to escape but Nkomo keeps control of the position.
Jennings trying to control the hands but Nkomo won't let him.
Jennings tries to roll but Nkomo sticks to his back.
Nkomo looking for the choke from the back.
Nkomo avoiding Jennings 's attempts to control his hands.
Jennings fending off the submission attempt from Nkomo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jennings tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jennings is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jennings is working hard here to advance position.
Jennings sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jennings is trying to maintain the position but Nkomo is very close to passing his half guard.
Nkomo seems to be looking for submissions.
Nkomo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nkomo is working for a kimura but Jennings is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Nkomo prevents Jennings from improving his position.
Nkomo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jennings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nkomo.
Nkomo is looking for a kimura here.
Jennings is staying active underneath Nkomo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jennings has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nkomo passes Jennings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nkomo is looking for a kimura here.
Jennings trying to control here.
Jennings is concentrating on defense, preventing Nkomo from advancing position.
Nkomo is looking for a kimura but Jennings is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nkomo to get the leverage.
Nkomo is looking to take a break and control but Jennings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jennings manages to get to full guard.
Nkomo trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is controlling Nkomo's posture.
Nkomo won't allow Jennings to sweep him here.
Nkomo wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings 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.
Nkomo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nkomo postures up.
Nkomo is sitting in close to Jennings's body. Jennings has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nkomo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nkomo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jennings.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Jennings!
The defeated Trymore Nkomo had this to say: 'They don't call me "Brave" for nothing.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jose Pacheco (ranked 2628 p4p, 120 weight class) and Sparry McSubberton (ranked 3985 p4p, 171 weight class). Jose Pacheco has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jose Pacheco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sparry McSubberton!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacheco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McSubberton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McSubberton wants it to stay on the feet.
And McSubberton tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacheco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Pacheco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacheco closes this distance looking for a takedown but McSubberton circles away.
Pacheco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McSubberton avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco shoots in looking for a takedown but McSubberton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pacheco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pacheco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pacheco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McSubberton but McSubberton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And McSubberton tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacheco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pacheco shoots in but no luck this time.
McSubberton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacheco has a takedown stuffed.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSubberton as he avoids it easily.
Pacheco is trying hard to land a takedown here. McSubberton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McSubberton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pacheco defends it well.
Pacheco is breathing heavily.
Pacheco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McSubberton defends well and Pacheco ends up having to push McSubberton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And McSubberton tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacheco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McSubberton sprawls well. McSubberton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pacheco gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco shoots in but McSubberton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McSubberton with the counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pacheco.
Pacheco has a takedown stuffed.
McSubberton slaps away a takedown attempt from Pacheco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jose Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco shoots for a takedown but McSubberton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pacheco is defended easily by McSubberton.
McSubberton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McSubberton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pacheco.
Pacheco goes for a double leg but McSubberton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McSubberton continues to drive forward.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McSubberton but McSubberton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacheco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McSubberton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McSubberton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McSubberton wants it to stay on the feet.
McSubberton feints the counter takedown.
Pacheco darts in looking for a takedown but McSubberton gets double underhooks and turns Pacheco into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Pacheco with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pacheco.
McSubberton with the counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it easily.
Pacheco misses with a takedown attempt - McSubberton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McSubberton with the counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it easily.
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacheco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McSubberton swivels and escapes.
McSubberton slaps away a takedown attempt from Pacheco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And McSubberton tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacheco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pacheco tries to score a power double leg takedown but McSubberton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pacheco somewhat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches up with McSubberton, looking for a takedown. Pacheco pushes McSubberton against the cage but McSubberton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pacheco shoots in but McSubberton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pacheco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McSubberton defends well and Pacheco ends up having to push McSubberton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pacheco shoots in for a double leg but McSubberton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pacheco tries for a takedown but McSubberton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches up with McSubberton, looking for a takedown. Pacheco pushes McSubberton against the cage but McSubberton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pacheco shoots in looking for a takedown but McSubberton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pacheco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pacheco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McSubberton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco goes for a double leg but McSubberton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McSubberton continues to drive forward.
McSubberton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pacheco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McSubberton defends well and Pacheco ends up having to push McSubberton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McSubberton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pacheco.
McSubberton stuffs the takedown attempt from Pacheco. Pacheco gets slowly back to his feet.
Pacheco misses with a takedown attempt - McSubberton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McSubberton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pacheco defends it well.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McSubberton feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pacheco or perhaps it was just good defense by McSubberton, which made it look bad.
Pacheco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McSubberton defends well and Pacheco ends up having to push McSubberton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McSubberton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco shoots for a double leg takedown but McSubberton sprawls well. He's pushed Pacheco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And McSubberton tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacheco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pacheco shoots in for a double leg but McSubberton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McSubberton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pacheco has a takedown stuffed.
McSubberton leaves Pacheco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSubberton as he avoids it easily.
McSubberton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pacheco defends it well.
Pacheco shoots for a takedown but McSubberton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pacheco shoots in looking for a takedown. McSubberton tries to sprawl out of it but Pacheco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSubberton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pacheco fails to land the takedown.
McSubberton feints the counter takedown.
Pacheco dives in and grabs McSubberton's left leg, looking for a takedown. McSubberton pushes down on Pacheco's head and hops out.
McSubberton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pacheco fails with the takedown
and McSubberton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McSubberton. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pacheco (0) vs (2) McSubberton
McSubberton passes Pacheco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McSubberton is looking for a kimura here.
McSubberton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pacheco has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to pass to full mount but Pacheco defends it.
McSubberton is taking a breather. Pacheco 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.
McSubberton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pacheco sees it coming and defends easily.
McSubberton wants to take a breather but Pacheco is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to pass to full mount but Pacheco defends it.
Pacheco wants to get back to full guard.
Pacheco wants to control but McSubberton is keeping busy.
McSubberton is keen to just control but Pacheco is a slippery customer.
McSubberton passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pacheco (0) vs (5) McSubberton
McSubberton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton prevents Pacheco from getting the reversal.
McSubberton wants to control the pace but Pacheco is squirming around nicely.
McSubberton wants to take Pacheco's back here but Pacheco is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McSubberton trying to control but Pacheco is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton has isolated one of Pacheco's arms. Pacheco looking to fight him off but McSubberton twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparry McSubberton!
A very excited looking Sparry McSubberton 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 lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 2294 p4p, 262 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 2425 p4p, 275 weight class). Ribbler comes into the arena with Bad Religion - Infected blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ribbler moves into range and clinches up with Berhardt.
Berhardt jumps guard.
Berhardt has his foot on Ribbler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribbler works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribbler stands and throws Berhardt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (3) vs (0) Berhardt
Berhardt can't do much from the bottom here.
Berhardt is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribbler is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Berhardt looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ribbler gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Berhardt is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ribbler lets go of the hold and Berhardt can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ibbe Ribbler!
Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Winslow Berhardt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 4319 p4p, 180 weight class) and Rafael Mendes (ranked 3451 p4p, 151 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rafael Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (0) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Ward has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
Ward has control of Mendes's left arm, preventing Mendes from doing any damage.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Ward has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Mendes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (5) Mendes
Mendes takes a little break here. Ward wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ward is trying to control Mendes's posture. Mendes takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Ward! Mendes is rotating here... this could be the end... Ward is out! Mendes has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafael Mendes!
Our winner, Rafael Mendes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chester Drawers (ranked 2676 p4p, 121 weight class) and Diego Gaspar (ranked 2354 p4p, 112 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chester Drawers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Diego Gaspar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gaspar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drawers attempts a counter takedown but Gaspar avoids it well and moves away.
Gaspar has Drawers up against the cage in a clinch.
Drawers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Drawers (4) vs (0) Gaspar
Gaspar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaspar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drawers (6) vs (0) Gaspar
Gaspar regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers is trying to control. Gaspar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaspar tries to roll over but Drawers keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaspar is just riding it out for now. Drawers eventually gives up the hold.
Drawers moves into full mount! Gaspar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (9) vs (0) Gaspar
Gaspar wants to hold on but Drawers pushes him away.
Gaspar is controlling an arm, preventing Drawers from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Drawers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drawers wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gaspar is looking to improve his position but Drawers isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drawers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gaspar regains half guard.
Gaspar wants to control but Drawers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drawers wants to free his trapped foot but Gaspar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drawers is stalling here. Gaspar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Drawers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gaspar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drawers (9) vs (4) Gaspar
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drawers, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drawers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Drawers is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gaspar is tapping! Great win for Drawers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chester Drawers!
Chester Drawers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gray Vick (ranked 11876 p4p, 545 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2760 p4p, 313 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Gray Vick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Vick's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vick (0) vs (2) Gracie
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but Vick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vick is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vick (2) vs (2) Gracie
Vick tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Vick defends it easily.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is trying to keep Vick in close.
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vick has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Vick manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (5) vs (2) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Vick is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vick (5) vs (6) Gracie
Vick sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vick gets back to full guard.
Vick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vick keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Vick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Vick keeps moving.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.
Vick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vick being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (5) vs (9) Gracie
Vick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vick is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Vick wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Vick wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Vick to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Vick's legs - danger averted.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands and throws Vick's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (5) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie tries for a kimura but Vick is defending well.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Vick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vick (7) vs (12) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Vick from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Vick tries to pass.
Vick is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vick has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Vick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Vick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vick stalling.
Vick is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to control but Vick is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vick passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (10) vs (12) Gracie
We've been hearing good reports from Vick's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vick wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vick trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Vick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is in trouble now - Vick has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (13) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vick trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Vick is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Vick is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vick fails to advance to Gracie's back.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Vick controlling from the full mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie regains half guard.
Vick works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (16) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Vick passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (19) vs (12) Gracie
Vick tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Vick is controlling well.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Vick is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vick trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Vick moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (22) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie stops Vick from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie 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.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vick is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Vick is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Vick is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Vick control the position.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vick pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control but Vick postures up.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Vick has control of the leg.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Vick passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (25) vs (12) Gracie
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vick trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vick seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vick is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Vick is looking to pass Gracie's guard but actually Gracie recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vick takes the fight on points by 25 to 12.
An out of breath Gray Vick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11152 p4p, 555 weight class) and Martin Hewitt (ranked 8442 p4p, 559 weight class). Aguilar comes into the arena with Drector's Cut by Kamikazee blaring out of the sound system. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Martin Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hewitt clinches up against the cage.
Aguilar 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.
Hewitt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aguilar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aguilar moves into the clinch.
Aguilar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aguilar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
Aguilar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
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!
Aguilar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hewitt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
Hewitt has gone for a leg lock! Aguilar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hewitt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (0) Hewitt
Aguilar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aguilar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aguilar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hewitt has his hands clasped together around Aguilar's back. He's all about the action.
Aguilar is looking to advance position but Hewitt won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to get to full guard but Aguilar has control of the leg.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Hewitt is defending well.
Aguilar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hewitt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aguilar is looking for a kimura but Hewitt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aguilar to get the leverage.
Aguilar is working for a submission of some sort.
Hewitt is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aguilar wants to work for an arm triangle but Hewitt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aguilar is pressing down on Hewitt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hewitt is holding on for now.
Aguilar prevents Hewitt from improving his position.
Hewitt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aguilar pushing down on Hewitt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hewitt trying to control but Aguilar postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aguilar is looking to stall here but Hewitt recovers full guard.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hewitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Hewitt is keeping the position.
Aguilar trying to control but Hewitt is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hewitt trying to control the position.
Aguilar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aguilar content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hewitt has locked up a guillotine! Hewitt's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Aguilar is holding on here and Hewitt must be using up a lot of energy. Aguilar has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hewitt gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martin Hewitt!
Martin Hewitt is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Martin Hewitt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Alvin Aguilar had this to say: 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2210 p4p, 105 weight class) and Zhan Dhelan (ranked 3592 p4p, 155 weight class). Wasa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa gets a double leg takedown into Dhelan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Dhelan
Dhelan looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhelan wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Wasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dhelan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wasa escapes and throws Dhelan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Dhelan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan being controlled for a moment.
Dhelan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (7) vs (0) Dhelan
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dhelan regains half guard.
Wasa is pressing down on Dhelan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dhelan is holding on for now.
Dhelan tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Dhelan manages to get to full guard.
Dhelan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wasa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dhelan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wasa won't allow Dhelan to sweep him here.
Wasa trying to control but Dhelan is working from the bottom.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but instead Wasa has moved into half guard.
Wasa wants to control but Dhelan is keeping him busy.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Dhelan is working away.
Dhelan wants to get back to full guard but Wasa has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (10) vs (0) Dhelan
Wasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dhelan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dhelan trying to remain calm as Wasa controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the action but Dhelan is working from the bottom.
Dhelan tries to bench press Wasa off him but Wasa keeps the position.
Dhelan gets back to half guard.
Dhelan tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Dhelan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Dhelan is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Wasa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wasa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (0) Dhelan
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa fails to take his opponent's back.
Dhelan tries to lock up and control but Wasa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wasa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Dhelan is squirming around nicely.
Wasa controlling his opponent.
Wasa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dhelan for as long as he can get away with.
Dhelan is looking to get to half guard.
Dhelan is trying to reverse the position but instead Wasa has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (16) vs (0) Dhelan
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan tries to escape but Wasa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dhelan turns into Wasa and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (16) vs (2) Dhelan
Wasa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dhelan is aware though and is defending well.
Wasa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dhelan tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Wasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dhelan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (18) vs (2) Dhelan
Dhelan 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: Wasa (18) vs (4) Dhelan
Dhelan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wasa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhelan.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Dhelan is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan is trying to control the action in half guard but Wasa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dhelan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wasa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dhelan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dhelan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (22) vs (4) Dhelan
Dhelan can't escape the position.
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dhelan can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Dhelan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wasa tries to get the hooks in deep but Dhelan pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan is in bad spot here.
Wasa has good solid back control here.
Dhelan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
Wasa controlling well, preventing Dhelan from escaping the position.
Wasa is persistently looking for the submission but Dhelan is defending it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Wasa is looking for the choke from the back position but Dhelan is controlling his hands well.
Wasa looking for the choke from the back.
Wasa keeps control of the position as Dhelan tries to break free.
Dhelan fending off the submission attempt from Wasa.
Wasa keeps control of the position easily here as Dhelan tries to buck him off.
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dhelan is looking to get to half guard.
Wasa working for a submission but Dhelan is keeping him at bay.
Dhelan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dhelan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wasa passes Dhelan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dhelan gets full guard.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Dhelan keeps moving.
Wasa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dhelan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dhelan controlling Wasa's posture.
Dhelan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wasa escapes and throws Dhelan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (25) vs (4) Dhelan
Dhelan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Dhelan defends it.
Dhelan is staying active underneath Wasa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (28) vs (4) Dhelan
Dhelan is looking for a sweep.
Wasa has hold of Dhelan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dhelan seems comfortable defending it but Wasa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dhelan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dhelan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wasa couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masa Wasa!
Masa Wasa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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