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Undercard bout


Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2795 p4p, 319 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 2515 p4p, 284 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.




176 cm
26 yrs
168 lbs



175 cm
32 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ricardo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Berhardt gets a clinch.

Gracie pulls guard successfully.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berhardt looking to pass the guard.
Berhardt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berhardt tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Berhardt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Berhardt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berhardt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt postures up.

Berhardt is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Berhardt tries to roll out but it's too tight and Berhardt has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Winslow Berhardt spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'.

 

Undercard bout


Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlton Lassiter (ranked 1932 p4p, 231 weight class) and Bjj Steel (ranked 20567 p4p, 544 weight class). Bjj Steel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.




165 cm
28 yrs
159 lbs



159 cm
25 yrs
168 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Carlton Lassiter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Lassiter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lassiter (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lassiter is working away from the top position though.
Steel moves into full guard.
Lassiter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel controls Lassiter momentarily but Lassiter frees himself.
Steel wants to control but Lassiter passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Steel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lassiter pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking to get back to full guard here but Lassiter has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (5) vs (0) Steel
Steel wants to control but Lassiter postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lassiter (7) vs (0) Steel
Lassiter wants to take Steel's back here but Steel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Steel regains half guard.
Lassiter is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Lassiter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lassiter is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel tries to roll over but Lassiter keeps him under control.
Lassiter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (10) vs (0) Steel
Lassiter prevents Steel from getting the reversal.
Steel keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lassiter slows the pace down in half guard.

Steel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lassiter passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (13) vs (0) Steel

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lassiter's best efforts.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel wants to sweep but Lassiter has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (16) vs (0) Steel
Lassiter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
Lassiter is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Lassiter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Lassiter is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Steel tries to roll over but Lassiter keeps him under control.

Steel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lassiter pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (19) vs (0) Steel
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel has given up his back here. Will Lassiter look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Lassiter (22) vs (0) Steel

Lassiter is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Steel tries to break free.

Lassiter is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steel for a finish.
Lassiter is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Lassiter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lassiter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (22) vs (2) Steel
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Lassiter is retaining full guard.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Lassiter.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lassiter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lassiter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lassiter 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: Lassiter (24) vs (2) Steel
Steel is looking for a sweep. Lassiter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (27) vs (2) Steel
Steel tries to control the position but Lassiter now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lassiter (30) vs (2) Steel
Steel tries to escape but Lassiter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Steel trying to control but not successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Steel fending off the submission attempt from Lassiter.
I really don't envy Steel right now.
Steel trying to control but not successfully.
Steel tries to break free.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter has good solid back control here.
Steel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lassiter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lassiter is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel controlling the position well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Lassiter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel is not content to let Lassiter control the position.
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Steel has an active guard here but Lassiter has managed to pass into half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Lassiter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lassiter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lassiter's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lassiter (30) vs (6) Steel
Lassiter is really stuck here.

Steel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lassiter knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lassiter for a finish.

Steel is looking for a choke. Lassiter gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lassiter manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (32) vs (6) Steel

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel working a defensive guard but Lassiter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (35) vs (6) Steel
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
Lassiter passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (38) vs (6) Steel
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That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking for a sweep but Lassiter has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lassiter (40) vs (6) Steel
Lassiter wants to take Steel's back but he can't do it this time.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lassiter (43) vs (6) Steel
Steel staying busy and making it hard for Lassiter to control.

Lassiter looking for the RNC.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Lassiter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lassiter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (43) vs (8) Steel
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Lassiter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (45) vs (8) Steel
Lassiter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Lassiter is proving a slippery customer.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lassiter passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lassiter takes the fight on points by 45 to 8.

 

Undercard bout


Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monday Blues (ranked 1896 p4p, 96 weight class) and Brian Marais (ranked 4524 p4p, 197 weight class). Blues comes into the arena with Chance The Rapper - Angels blaring out of the sound system. Marais has chosen The Offspring - Come Out And Play as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!




170 cm
29 yrs
140 lbs



168 cm
20 yrs
138 lbs


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 0 wins and 0 losses; Monday Blues! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Brian Marais!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Blues closes the distance and pushes Marais back into the cage.

Blues has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marais regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blues (2) vs (0) Marais
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blues pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marais is keeping the position for now.
Blues sitting in guard here, content to control.

Marais working for a triangle but Blues defends it easily.
Blues has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marais can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blues controls the pace.

Marais throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blues escapes and throws Marais's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blues (5) vs (0) Marais
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues takes a little break here. Marais wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marais wants to control but Blues postures up.
Marais 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues tries to move to mount but Marais blocks the move with his legs.
Marais tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blues wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blues is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marais's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marais tries to improve position but can't.
Marais prevents Blues from improving position.
Marais is trying to work for a sweep but Blues has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Blues (7) vs (0) Marais
Blues takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marais keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blues is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Marais is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Blues (10) vs (0) Marais
Marais can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blues biding his time, controlling Marais.

Marais showing good submission defense here.
Marais wants to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Blues controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Marais right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Blues has the hooks in. Marais is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Blues working for a choke but Marais is defending well.
Blues slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Marais is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Marais wants to control his opponent's hands but Blues gets his hands free.
Marais is trying to break free.
Blues is riding his opponent, not letting Marais buck him off.
Marais wants to control his opponent's hands but Blues gets his hands free.
Marais is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Blues slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blues has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Blues.
Marais tries to break free.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blues trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marais doesn't escape.
Blues'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.
Blues continues to hold on tight.
Marais turns into Blues and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blues (10) vs (2) Marais
Marais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.

Blues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marais doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marais manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Blues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marais is aware though and is defending well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Marais drops back looking for a leg! Blues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blues manages to kick Marais off! Marais jumps back into Blues's guard.
Marais wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.
Blues pulls Marais in to control the position.

Marais drops back looking for a leg! Blues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blues manages to kick Marais off! Marais jumps back into Blues's guard.

Blues looking for a guillotine here but Marais defends easily.
Marais pushing down on Blues's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marais working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Blues's thigh. Blues counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Blues is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blues controls Marais momentarily but Marais frees himself.
Marais passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blues (10) vs (5) Marais

Marais tries for a kimura but Blues is defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blues is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marais's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blues is refusing to be controlled, as Marais sits in half guard.
Marais wants to free his trapped foot but Blues is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blues moves into full guard.

Blues working for a triangle but Marais defends it easily.
Marais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blues swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Marais 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.
Blues trying to control the position here.
Marais works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Marais wants to work for an arm triangle but Blues is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Marais 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. Blues manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Blues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marais can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marais advances to half guard.

Blues looking for submissions off his back.

Marais seems to be looking for submissions.
Blues holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marais is looking to advance position but Blues won't allow it.
Blues wants to improve his position but Marais is controlling well.

Blues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marais pulls his head out easily.

Blues is defending against the submission attempts here by Marais.
Blues is pressing down on Marais's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marais trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marais trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blues is trying to control the position but Marais postures up.

Marais drops back looking for a leg! Blues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blues manages to kick Marais off! Marais jumps back into Blues's guard.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.

Marais got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blues has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marais has managed to get both his arms back between Blues's legs - danger averted.
Marais wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.
Blues trying to keep a closed guard but Marais is proving a slippery customer.
Marais tries to free his leg and advance position but Blues is retaining full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marais looking to pass the guard.
Blues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blues is really struggling to control Marais but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Blues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marais is aware though and is defending well.

Blues is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marais defends well.

Blues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Blues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Marais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blues swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Marais got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blues has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marais has managed to get both his arms back between Blues's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marais forces his way into half guard.

Marais is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blues doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marais.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blues takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
After winning the bout, Monday Blues thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Brian Marais spoke after the fight, saying 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'.

 

Undercard bout


Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paea Talanoa (ranked 1213 p4p, 163 weight class) and Gabriel Arones (ranked 1097 p4p, 150 weight class). Talanoa comes to the cage accompanied by Tonga. Arones has chosen Lonely is the night as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




187 cm
26 yrs
280 lbs



190 cm
29 yrs
265 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Paea Talanoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gabriel Arones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Arones gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Talanoa (0) vs (4) Arones
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Talanoa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Arones looking to control but instead Talanoa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Arones trying to control the action but Talanoa is working from the bottom.

Arones wants to work for an arm triangle but Talanoa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Talanoa looking for submissions off his back.

Talanoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arones pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talanoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Talanoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arones pulls his head out easily.
Talanoa is looking for a sweep. Arones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones trying to mount his opponent but Talanoa defends it.
Arones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Talanoa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arones is pressing down on Talanoa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Talanoa is holding on for now.
Arones is trying to control the action in half guard but Talanoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Talanoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talanoa is staying active underneath Arones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Talanoa is defending against the submission attempts here by Arones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arones is working away from the top position though.
Arones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Talanoa (0) vs (7) Arones
Talanoa tries to hold on but Arones pushes him away.
Arones is trying to take his opponent's back.
Arones tries to control but Talanoa wriggling away.
Talanoa regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Arones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arones trying to advance position but Talanoa counters by regaining guard.

Talanoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arones defends well.
Arones passes Talanoa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arones is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Talanoa reverses the position - he's now on top in Arones's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Talanoa (2) vs (7) Arones

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Talanoa drops back looking for a leg! Arones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arones manages to kick Talanoa off! Talanoa jumps back into Arones's guard.
Talanoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Arones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arones controls Talanoa momentarily but Talanoa frees himself.
Talanoa forces his way into half guard.

Talanoa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arones wants to control but Talanoa is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Talanoa'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.
Talanoa wants to control from the top but Arones keeps moving.
Arones wants to sweep but no luck.
Arones keeping full guard, as Talanoa tries to pass.
Arones wants to sweep here but Talanoa controlling him for the moment.
Talanoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa passes Arones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Talanoa pushes down on Arones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arones wants to improve his position but Talanoa is controlling well.
Talanoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arones is trying to control but can't.

Talanoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Talanoa.
Arones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arones gets back to full guard.
Arones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Talanoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Talanoa (2) vs (9) Arones
Arones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Talanoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arones tries to free his leg and advance position but Talanoa is retaining full guard.
Arones content to stall in guard here.

Talanoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arones defends well.
Arones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talanoa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Talanoa is looking for a triangle but Arones pushes his legs off easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Talanoa has his feet on Arones's thighs here. He's pushed Arones 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! Arones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paea Talanoa!
During a confident post fight interview, Paea Talanoa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Undercard bout


Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 7179 p4p, 521 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 2329 p4p, 280 weight class). Duggan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.




203 cm
39 yrs
251 lbs



200 cm
28 yrs
250 lbs


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 9 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.

Grundy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Duggan
Grundy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duggan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
Grundy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Duggan!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (0) Duggan
Grundy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy looking to control but Duggan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Duggan tries to hold on but Grundy postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy tries to control but Duggan wriggling away.
Grundy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duggan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Duggan regains half guard.
Grundy is taking a breather. Duggan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy prevents Duggan from improving his position.
Grundy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duggan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grundy in particular looking to stall.
Grundy trying to control from half guard but Duggan is working away.
Grundy works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (8) vs (0) Duggan

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Duggan can't escape the position.
Grundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grundy trying to control but Duggan is having none of it.
Grundy controlling the pace for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (11) vs (0) Duggan
Duggan tries to escape the position.

Grundy looking for the choke but no joy.

Grundy working for a choke but Duggan is defending well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to control the position but Duggan frees himself and scrambles - Grundy manages to regain control in side control.
Grundy controls the position.
Duggan can't do much from the bottom here.

Grundy swings around for an armbar but Duggan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grundy's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (11) vs (2) Duggan
Grundy looking to control.
Duggan looking to pass the guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grundy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duggan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duggan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Duggan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Grundy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duggan defends it easily.

Grundy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duggan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
Grundy wants to control the position but Duggan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Grundy looking for submissions off his back.
Grundy is looking to control Duggan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grundy avoid being mounted?
Grundy is staying active underneath Duggan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duggan is trying to control the action in half guard but Grundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Grundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Grundy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Duggan is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.

Grundy looking for submissions off his back.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Duggan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy keeping control of the position.
Duggan moves into full mount! Grundy won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (11) vs (5) Duggan

Duggan looking to secure an arm triangle but Grundy defends it well.
Grundy 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.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Grundy wants to control but Duggan is keeping busy.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Duggan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grundy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Grundy looking for submissions off his back.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Grundy is defending well.
Grundy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grundy (15) vs (5) Duggan

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to control the position but Duggan frees himself and scrambles - Grundy manages to regain control in side control.
Grundy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Grundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duggan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grundy wants to control but Duggan is keeping him busy.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Grundy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Duggan, who protects the arm well.

Grundy tries for a kimura but Duggan is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Duggan tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Grundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duggan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Duggan is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy trying to control the position but Duggan is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Brodie Grundy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Undercard bout


Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 3784 p4p, 355 weight class) and Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2347 p4p, 282 weight class). Fauchelevent is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rue des Cascades. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




185 cm
37 yrs
265 lbs



188 cm
26 yrs
280 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ren Naga-Wing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Naga-Wing closes the distance and clinches.
Naga-Wing can't get the takedown.
Naga-Wing is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fauchelevent pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Fauchelevent jumps guard.

Fauchelevent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naga-Wing is aware though and is defending well.

Fauchelevent is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Fauchelevent is looking for a triangle but Naga-Wing pushes his legs off easily.
Naga-Wing looking to pass the guard.

Naga-Wing is sitting in close to Fauchelevent's body. Fauchelevent has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Naga-Wing is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Naga-Wing is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fauchelevent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ultime Fauchelevent!
A relieved looking Ultime Fauchelevent thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Undercard bout


Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16439 p4p, 555 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 14758 p4p, 567 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Slevin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by timber. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!




200 cm
34 yrs
245 lbs



196 cm
38 yrs
265 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 6 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Slevin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Slevin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dominguez uses from the top position.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Slevin is controlling Dominguez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dominguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Slevin won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Slevin is controlling Dominguez's trapped leg to prevent Dominguez from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slevin has a hand on Dominguez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dominguez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (3) vs (0) Slevin
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez 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.
Slevin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Slevin is defending the position.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
Slevin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Slevin won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Slevin tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
Slevin is trying to get back to full guard.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Slevin gets full guard.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slevin working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform us that Slevin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dominguez is pressing down on Slevin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slevin is holding on for now.
Dominguez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slevin!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (6) vs (0) Slevin
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez prevents Slevin from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Slevin is having none of it.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Slevin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slevin for as long as he can get away with.
Slevin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Slevin is squirming around nicely.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Slevin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slevin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Slevin is defending the position.
Slevin controlling the position for now.
Slevin is continuing to stall.
Dominguez moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (9) vs (0) Slevin
Dominguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Slevin's legs.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez takes a little break here. Slevin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slevin keeps working.
Slevin is trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez just content to control the position.
Slevin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (9) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin wants to pass to mount but Dominguez is defending the position.
Slevin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slevin prevents Dominguez from improving his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Slevin keeps him under control.
Slevin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dominguez reverses the position - he's now on top in Slevin's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (11) vs (2) Slevin
Dominguez passes Slevin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Slevin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slevin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dominguez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (14) vs (2) Slevin
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Slevin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slevin tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slevin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Slevin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slevin tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
Slevin working to try and regain half guard.
Slevin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
Slevin is doing well to control the position and prevent Dominguez from advancing to side control.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Slevin defends it.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dominguez works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (17) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Slevin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slevin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Slevin is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dominguez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Slevin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Slevin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slevin trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Slevin 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.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez is thwarting Slevin's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez moves into full mount! Slevin won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (20) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin can't escape the position.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slevin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.

Slevin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez prevents Slevin from improving his position.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (23) vs (2) Slevin
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
Post fight, an emotional Pablo Dominguez said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '.
Tony Slevin was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.

 

Co-main event


Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11755 p4p, 566 weight class) and Stan Judea (ranked 707 p4p, 103 weight class). Judea is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I want to be a woman - Monty Python. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




190 cm
40 yrs
235 lbs



189 cm
39 yrs
213 lbs


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 18 wins and 17 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Stan Judea!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Kimura moves into the clinch.
Judea tries for a takedown but Kimura manages to get underhooks.
Kimura is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Kimura is fighting off a takedown attempt but Judea 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: Kimura (0) vs (2) Judea
Kimura keeping full guard, as Judea tries to pass.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Judea controlling him for the moment.
Kimura is trying to keep Judea in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judea advances to half guard.
Judea is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Judea manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Judea
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judea wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Kimura advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (2) Judea
Kimura trying to control the action but Judea is working from the bottom.

Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judea tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Judea seems a little lost for a moment, as Kimura dominates the positioning.
Judea is not content to let Kimura control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura laying and praying for a moment but Judea takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kimura prevents Judea from improving his position.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Judea is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judea wants to control but Kimura passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (2) Judea
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judea is not content to let Kimura control the position.

Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kimura has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Judea is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kimura yanks on the arm and Judea is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kimura.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Kimura!

 

Main event


Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 2128 p4p, 265 weight class) and Ewen Davis (ranked 713 p4p, 104 weight class). Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Mother. Davis has chosen Atreyu-Ex's and oh's as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




180 cm
34 yrs
220 lbs



194 cm
38 yrs
215 lbs


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 14 wins and 8 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 6 losses; Ewen Davis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Davis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Davis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (0) vs (4) Davis

Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vicini prevents Davis from improving position.
Vicini is letting Davis control him for a moment.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Big Price MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vicini tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.

Davis swings around for an armbar but Vicini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Davis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (4) Davis
Davis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (6) Davis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Vicini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (6) Davis
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (8) Davis
Davis preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Davis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Vicini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vicini is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis tries to pass to full mount but Vicini defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini gets full guard.
Vicini 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.
Davis is pushing down on Vicini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vicini is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Vicini defending well.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis uses his free foot to push down on Vicini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vicini.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (4) vs (11) Davis
Davis trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Davis working for a submission but Vicini is keeping him at bay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to take Vicini's back here but Vicini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vicini is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.

Davis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vicini is now in Davis's guard. A big mistake from Davis there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (6) vs (11) Davis
Davis 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (6) vs (13) Davis

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
Davis trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.

Vicini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davis has picked Vicini up and slammed him! Vicini can't keep hold of the triangle and Davis manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (6) vs (16) Davis

Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Davis has knee on belly momentarily but Vicini bucks him off and regains half guard.

Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vicini is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.

Davis seems to be looking for submissions.

Davis 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.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis stalling away here and it's allowed Vicini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Vicini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (8) vs (16) Davis

Vicini looking to improve position, pressing down on Davis's thigh with his hand. Davis seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Vicini paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Vicini's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Davis picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ewen Davis!
Ewen Davis is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Ewen Davis said 'I am in no rush to destroy anyone in my way.'.

 

 
 
 
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