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ADWGC 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blake Wightman (ranked 15180 p4p, 553 weight class) and Neal Diaz (ranked 3102 p4p, 341 weight class). Wightman comes to the cage accompanied by BFMV-You want a battle(here's a war). 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Blake Wightman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Neal Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wightman clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Wightman to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Wightman tries to pass.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz working for a triangle but Wightman defends it easily.
Wightman stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Wightman postures up.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Wightman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wightman wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Wightman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Wightman tries to pass.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Wightman from controlling successfully.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wightman defends well.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling Wightman's posture.
Wightman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wightman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz controls Wightman momentarily but Wightman frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wightman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wightman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wightman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wightman preventing the sweep.
Wightman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wightman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wightman postures up.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Wightman has moved into half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Wightman is controlling well.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wightman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz is not content to let Wightman control the position.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Wightman is controlling well.
Wightman is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wightman content to control rather than advance.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wightman pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is controlling Wightman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wightman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wightman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wightman continues to stall.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wightman pulls his head out easily.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Wightman postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wightman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diaz holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wightman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wightman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wightman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wightman defends well.
Wightman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has his foot on Wightman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wightman works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Wightman from controlling successfully.
Wightman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Wightman postures up.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wightman content to stall in guard here.
Wightman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wightman (3) vs (0) Diaz
A lull in the action here as Wightman stalls from top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Wightman just content to control the position.
Diaz prevents Wightman from moving into mount.
Diaz regains half guard.
Wightman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wightman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wightman (3) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Wightman keeps moving.
Diaz stands and throws Wightman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wightman (3) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Wightman is defending well.
Wightman is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Wightman wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz laying and praying for a moment but Wightman takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Wightman defends it.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wightman (3) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wightman has worked his arm free - good work by Wightman!
Diaz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controls the position from side control.
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wightman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wightman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Wightman! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wightman (5) vs (8) Diaz
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wightman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wightman looking to pass the guard.
Diaz 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.
Wightman wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Wightman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pulls Wightman in close to his closed guard and prevents Wightman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wightman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wightman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Wightman tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wightman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wightman wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is pulling down on Wightman's head to control his posture.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wightman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wightman wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 8 to 5.
After winning the bout, Neal Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Blake Wightman spoke after the fight, saying 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'. |
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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 2328 p4p, 266 weight class) and Grappling Penn (ranked 20657 p4p, 549 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ribbler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad Religion - Infected. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Grappling Penn enters the cage!
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Grappling Penn!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribbler moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
Penn has Ribbler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ribbler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ribbler is defending well.
Ribbler jumps guard and drags Penn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Penn trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribbler controlling Penn's posture.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler pulls Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Penn is posturing up here but Ribbler has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Penn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Penn has to tap! Slick submission there by Ribbler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ibbe Ribbler!
Our winner, Ibbe Ribbler, 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 lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11266 p4p, 559 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 4510 p4p, 431 weight class). Aguilar comes to the cage accompanied by Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 13 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eremeev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aguilar can't fight it off and eventually Eremeev manages to take the fight to the floor. Aguilar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aguilar (0) vs (2) Eremeev
Aguilar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
Aguilar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eremeev defends it easily.
Aguilar has control of Eremeev's left arm, preventing Eremeev from doing any damage.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eremeev stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
Aguilar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eremeev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eremeev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control the position.
Aguilar pulls Eremeev in close to his closed guard and prevents Eremeev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eremeev wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
Eremeev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling Eremeev's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar looking for a guillotine here but Eremeev defends easily.
Aguilar trying to control the position here.
Eremeev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eremeev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eremeev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eremeev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aguilar controls Eremeev momentarily but Eremeev frees himself.
Eremeev looking to sit in guard and control but Aguilar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (2) Eremeev
Eremeev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Eremeev trying to control the position.
Eremeev wants to sweep here but Aguilar controlling him for the moment.
Eremeev has Aguilar pulled in close to control his posture.
Aguilar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eremeev keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Aguilar is fighting to break Eremeev's control of his arms but Eremeev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aguilar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Aguilar is working hard here to advance position.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Eremeev keeps moving.
Aguilar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Eremeev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Eremeev has an active guard here but Aguilar has managed to pass into half guard.
Eremeev is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aguilar trying to control from Eremeev's half guard. Eremeev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Eremeev is trying to control the position but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Aguilar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eremeev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aguilar has managed to get both his arms back between Eremeev's legs - danger averted.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Eremeev is keeping the position.
Aguilar postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.
Eremeev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aguilar trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eremeev is keeping the position for now.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar is really struggling to control Eremeev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar looking to sit in guard and control but Eremeev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (4) Eremeev
Aguilar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eremeev is one step ahead there.
Aguilar working a defensive guard but Eremeev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (2) vs (7) Eremeev
Eremeev trying to control the action but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aguilar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Aguilar is not content to let Eremeev control the position.
Aguilar is trying to improve his position.
Aguilar is trying to control Eremeev's posture but Eremeev avoids it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev trying to control the position but Aguilar is working away.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep.
Aguilar struggling a bit here.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aguilar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aguilar is trying to control Eremeev's posture but Eremeev avoids it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aguilar (2) vs (9) Eremeev
Eremeev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aguilar turns into him and now he's in Eremeev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (4) vs (9) Eremeev
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Aguilar passes Eremeev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aguilar is just content to waste time from the top position. Eremeev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Eremeev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Eremeev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.
Eremeev keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Aguilar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eremeev can't keep his opponent in guard - Aguilar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eremeev looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev gets full guard.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Eremeev keeps moving.
Aguilar controlling from the top position.
Aguilar continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aguilar won't allow Eremeev to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eremeev wins on points by 9 to 4.
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.
The defeated Alvin Aguilar had this to say: 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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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 16453 p4p, 561 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 1519 p4p, 182 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camatta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pancake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (0) vs (4) Camatta
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Camatta in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pancake prevents Camatta from improving position.
Pancake is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Camatta's best efforts.
Camatta wants to take a breather but Pancake is having none of it.
Camatta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pancake! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (7) Camatta
Camatta controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camatta mounts Pancake! Really nice guard pass there!
Pancake tries to hold on but Camatta postures up.
Camatta fails to move to back control.
Pancake reaches up to try and control the position but Camatta seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pancake rolls and tries to escape and now Camatta has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (0) vs (10) Camatta
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Camatta gets his way!
Pancake tries to roll but Camatta sticks to his back.
Pancake turns into Camatta and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (10) Camatta
Camatta has Pancake pulled in close to control his posture.
Pancake pushing down on Camatta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camatta wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Camatta sees it coming and defends easily.
Camatta wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is thwarting Camatta's attempts to control the position.
Pancake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pancake passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (10) Camatta
Camatta is squirming around, avoiding Pancake's attempts to control the action.
Pancake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looking to control but Camatta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camatta tries to hold on but Pancake postures up.
Camatta is trying to escape the mount.
Pancake goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Camatta turns into him and now he's in Pancake's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (5) vs (12) Camatta
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pancake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (12) Camatta
Pancake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Camatta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pancake has Camatta in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (14) Camatta
Pancake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camatta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pancake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Camatta forces his way into half guard.
Pancake is staying active underneath Camatta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to pass to mount but Pancake is defending the position.
Camatta is taking a breather. Pancake 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.
Camatta wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Pancake trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (7) vs (17) Camatta
Camatta trying to control but Pancake is having none of it.
Camatta controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta avoids the attempt from Pancake to control.
Camatta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Camatta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pancake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camatta tries to control but Pancake wriggling away.
Pancake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camatta wants to take Pancake's back but he can't do it this time.
Camatta content just to control the position here.
Camatta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Camatta looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pancake is looking to get to half guard.
Camatta content just to control the position here.
Pancake tries to hold on but Camatta pushes him away.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta has hold of Pancake's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pancake manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Camatta seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pancake is holding on tight.
Pancake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pancake tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Camatta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Camatta stalling.
Camatta prevents Pancake from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta controlling the action here.
Pancake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
Pancake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camatta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Camatta pushing down on Pancake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camatta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Camatta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camatta wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camatta wins on points by 17 to 7.
Antonio Camatta decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Hewitt (ranked 8559 p4p, 555 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 11989 p4p, 552 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Martin Hewitt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hewitt rushes Vick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hewitt wants the takedown. Vick is fighting it off but Hewitt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vick's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hewitt (2) vs (0) Vick
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hewitt tries to free his leg and advance position but Vick is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hewitt'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick seems keen to control Hewitt's posture.
Hewitt pushes down on Vick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hewitt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt is trying to work for a kimura but Vick is defending well.
Vick wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hewitt trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.
Vick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hewitt defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hewitt defends well.
Vick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Vick keeps moving.
Vick is looking for a triangle but Hewitt pushes his legs off easily.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hewitt is really struggling to control Vick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hewitt (2) vs (2) Vick
Hewitt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vick defends it easily.
Vick pushing down on Hewitt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hewitt is staying active underneath Vick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vick works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (2) vs (5) Vick
Vick jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hewitt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hewitt and Vick has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vick goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hewitt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vick but great work by Hewitt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hewitt (6) vs (5) Vick
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vick looking for submissions off his back.
Hewitt seems to be working for a kimura but Vick defends the submission attempt.
Hewitt prevents Vick from improving his position.
Vick gets full guard.
Hewitt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vick's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vick trying to control but Hewitt postures up.
Hewitt prevents Vick from improving his position.
Hewitt is working for a kimura but Vick is defending it quite comfortably.
Vick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but Vick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hewitt to get the leverage.
Vick is looking to control Hewitt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vick avoid being mounted?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to improve his position but Hewitt is controlling well.
Vick looking for submissions off his back.
Hewitt is looking to stall here but Vick recovers full guard.
Hewitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vick is keeping the position for now.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Vick is keeping the position.
Vick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hewitt passes into half guard.
Vick is trying to get back to full guard.
Hewitt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vick tries to get to full guard but Hewitt has control of the leg.
Hewitt is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vick is staying active underneath Hewitt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vick is in trouble now - Hewitt has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (9) vs (5) Vick
Hewitt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hewitt wants to finish this one by submission but Vick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hewitt.
Vick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hewitt goes for an armbar but Vick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hewitt (9) vs (7) Vick
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hewitt trying to control the position.
Vick trying to control but Hewitt is working from the bottom.
Vick passes Hewitt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hewitt makes his way to full guard, as Vick worked for a kimura.
Vick looking to sit in guard and control but Hewitt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hewitt (11) vs (7) Vick
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hewitt pushes down on Vick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hewitt is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vick actively working from the bottom here.
Hewitt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vick keeps working.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hewitt seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura here.
Vick controlling the position for now.
Hewitt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hewitt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hewitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vick is keeping the position for now.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vick! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hewitt (11) vs (11) Vick
Vick wants to control but Hewitt is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is looking to reverse the position.
Vick wants to control but Hewitt is keeping him busy.
Vick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Vick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vick tries to advance to mount but Hewitt denies him.
Vick wants to take a breather but Hewitt manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vick.
Vick looking to sit in guard and control but Hewitt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hewitt (13) vs (11) Vick
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vick looking for a sweep. Not yet Vick, not yet.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Vick is keeping the position.
Hewitt postures up.
Hewitt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hewitt is looking for a kimura here.
Vick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hewitt takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Martin Hewitt retains his lightweight title!
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. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diego Gaspar (ranked 2392 p4p, 117 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 2666 p4p, 130 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Diego Gaspar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pacheco dives in and scores a takedown into Gaspar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaspar (0) vs (2) Pacheco
Gaspar wants to sweep here but Pacheco controlling him for the moment.
Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaspar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaspar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pacheco is aware though and is defending well.
Pacheco stopping the sweep attempt from Gaspar.
Gaspar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pacheco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaspar keeping moving, preventing Pacheco from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar keeping full guard, as Pacheco tries to pass.
Pacheco is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar looking to control.
Pacheco wants to control from the top but Gaspar keeps moving.
Pacheco wants to pass the guard but Gaspar is keeping the position.
Pacheco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gaspar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pacheco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pacheco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gaspar trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gaspar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pacheco won't allow Gaspar to sweep him here.
Gaspar working a defensive guard here.
Gaspar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pacheco is now in half guard.
Gaspar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gaspar keeping moving, preventing Pacheco from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaspar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pacheco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaspar is keeping the position for now.
Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaspar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacheco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaspar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaspar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pacheco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaspar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaspar (2) vs (2) Pacheco
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gaspar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pacheco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gaspar has Pacheco in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaspar (2) vs (4) Pacheco
Pacheco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pacheco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaspar is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco slips nicely into half guard.
Gaspar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gaspar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pacheco wants to control from the top but Gaspar keeps moving.
Pacheco looking to pass the guard.
Gaspar 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar is working hard here to advance position.
Pacheco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaspar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaspar controls Pacheco momentarily but Pacheco frees himself.
Pacheco stays in close to Gaspar's body and controls the position.
Gaspar trying to keep a closed guard but Pacheco is proving a slippery customer.
Gaspar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pacheco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pacheco looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar keeping moving, preventing Pacheco from controlling successfully.
Gaspar can't keep his opponent in guard - Pacheco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gaspar wants to control but Pacheco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gaspar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pacheco is looking for a kimura here.
Pacheco prevents Gaspar from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gaspar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pacheco is looking for a kimura but Gaspar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pacheco to get the leverage.
Gaspar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pacheco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pacheco's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaspar (6) vs (4) Pacheco
Pacheco fending off the submission attempt from Gaspar.
Gaspar is looking for the choke from the back position but Pacheco is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Pacheco's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaspar controlling well, preventing Pacheco from escaping the position.
Pacheco wants to control his opponent's hands but Gaspar gets his hands free.
Gaspar tightening his grip on Pacheco, looking for the choke.
Gaspar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gaspar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pacheco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pacheco for a finish.
Gaspar looking to break Pacheco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pacheco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gaspar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gaspar's guard. Nice work there by Pacheco.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaspar (6) vs (6) Pacheco
Gaspar keeping moving, preventing Pacheco from controlling successfully.
Pacheco looking to pass the guard.
Pacheco stopping the sweep attempt from Gaspar.
Pacheco forces his way into half guard.
Pacheco is working for a submission of some sort.
Gaspar gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pacheco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaspar (8) vs (6) Pacheco
Gaspar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacheco is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pacheco holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaspar looking to pass the guard.
Pacheco has control of Gaspar's left arm, preventing Gaspar from doing any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaspar is one step ahead there.
Pacheco keeping full guard, as Gaspar tries to pass.
Gaspar stands and throws Pacheco's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaspar (11) vs (6) Pacheco
Gaspar is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pacheco looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gaspar gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pacheco is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gaspar lets go of the hold and Pacheco can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Gaspar! |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Johnson (ranked 19587 p4p, 253 weight class) and Trymore Nkomo (ranked 6434 p4p, 235 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Clash - This Is England. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nkomo's choice of entrance music: On the Floor. Trymore Nkomo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Ben Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Trymore Nkomo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nkomo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson pushes Nkomo up against the cage in a clinch.
Nkomo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nkomo gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Nkomo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nkomo uses from the top position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Nkomo tries to pass.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Nkomo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkomo is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Nkomo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkomo stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (3) Nkomo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Nkomo wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nkomo content to control rather than advance.
Johnson won't allow Nkomo to pass to mount.
Johnson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nkomo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (6) Nkomo
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Nkomo controls the position.
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 wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nkomo is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (0) vs (8) Nkomo
Nkomo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nkomo is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nkomo avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nkomo controlling from the full mount.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Nkomo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Nkomo
Johnson wants to control from the top but Nkomo keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nkomo is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control but Nkomo is working from the bottom.
Nkomo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nkomo keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Nkomo trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Nkomo keeps moving.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nkomo looking to control.
Nkomo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nkomo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (10) Nkomo
Nkomo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Nkomo pushes his legs off easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson really is a fat lump.
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nkomo has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Nkomo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (13) Nkomo
Johnson is letting Nkomo control him for a moment.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Nkomo keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is not content to let Nkomo control the position.
Johnson wants to control but Nkomo postures up.
Nkomo slows the pace down.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nkomo is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson looks to move to half guard but instead Nkomo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (2) vs (15) Nkomo
Nkomo wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson 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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Nkomo is controlling well.
Nkomo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nkomo.
Nkomo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nkomo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nkomo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (6) vs (15) Nkomo
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control.
Nkomo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Nkomo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson is looking to control Nkomo but Nkomo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nkomo trying to control the hands but Johnson breaks the grip.
Johnson looking to break Nkomo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nkomo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to hold on to the position here but Nkomo rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Nkomo.
Nkomo is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Nkomo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nkomo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nkomo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nkomo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nkomo is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Nkomo working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Nkomo managing to control the position.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo looking for a sweep. Not yet Nkomo, not yet.
Nkomo looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nkomo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Nkomo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Nkomo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trymore Nkomo!
In his post fight interview, Trymore Nkomo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sparry McSubberton (ranked 4090 p4p, 183 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3473 p4p, 157 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sparry McSubberton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.
Jennings shoots in looking for a takedown but McSubberton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jennings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jennings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McSubberton defends it nicely.
McSubberton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sparry McSubberton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jennings.
Jennings tries to score a power double leg takedown but McSubberton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jennings somewhat.
McSubberton tries to counter with a takedown but Jennings is quick to defend against it.
Joe Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McSubberton! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McSubberton (0) vs (4) Jennings
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to bench press Jennings off him but Jennings keeps the position.
McSubberton sneaks back into half guard.
Jennings is looking for a kimura here.
Jennings is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to take a break and control but McSubberton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jennings 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.
Jennings is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McSubberton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jennings.
McSubberton works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but McSubberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McSubberton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jennings defends it easily.
Jennings won't allow McSubberton to sweep him here.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but McSubberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McSubberton looking for a sweep. Not yet McSubberton, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is trying to keep Jennings in close.
Jennings looking to pass the guard.
McSubberton keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
Jennings stopping the sweep attempt from McSubberton.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but McSubberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings slips nicely into half guard.
Jennings has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (0) vs (7) Jennings
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jennings moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McSubberton has worked his arm free - good work by McSubberton!
Jennings is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McSubberton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jennings wants to control for a moment but McSubberton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jennings wants to pass to mount but McSubberton is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is pressing down on Jennings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jennings advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (0) vs (10) Jennings
Jennings working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McSubberton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jennings wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jennings is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McSubberton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McSubberton is not content to let Jennings control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings wants to control but McSubberton is keeping him busy.
Jennings tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jennings has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on McSubberton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McSubberton is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is trying to control Jennings's posture but Jennings avoids it.
McSubberton is trying to improve his position.
Jennings wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McSubberton, who protects the arm well.
McSubberton is trying to improve his position.
Jennings tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jennings advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McSubberton (0) vs (12) Jennings
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control but McSubberton is having none of it.
Jennings pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jennings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McSubberton is looking to escape.
Jennings looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control the pace but McSubberton is squirming around nicely.
McSubberton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jennings is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McSubberton reverses the position - he's now on top in Jennings's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McSubberton (2) vs (12) Jennings
McSubberton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jennings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McSubberton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McSubberton is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McSubberton is now in half guard.
Jennings wants to control but McSubberton passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (5) vs (12) Jennings
Jennings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McSubberton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McSubberton prevents Jennings from improving his position.
Jennings looking for submissions off his back.
McSubberton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jennings defends it well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is controlling McSubberton's trapped leg to prevent McSubberton from advancing to side control.
Jennings is trying to get back to full guard.
Jennings actively working from the bottom here.
Jennings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jennings tries to roll over but McSubberton keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is still trying to improve position.
McSubberton 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 McSubberton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSubberton pulls his head out easily.
Jennings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jennings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McSubberton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McSubberton (5) vs (14) Jennings
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings looking to improve position, pressing down on McSubberton's thigh with his hand. McSubberton seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jennings paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jennings's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! McSubberton picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sparry McSubberton!
Our winner, Sparry McSubberton, 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 Mr Ward (ranked 4466 p4p, 195 weight class) and Zhan Dhelan (ranked 3691 p4p, 165 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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 12 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward 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: Ward (2) vs (0) Dhelan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dhelan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ward.
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Dhelan defends it.
Ward has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dhelan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ward has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (5) vs (0) Dhelan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dhelan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ward.
Ward has hold of Dhelan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dhelan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dhelan is looking to improve his position but Ward isn't that keen on the idea.
Ward working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dhelan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ward off and cradles Dhelan's limp body as Ward celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2241 p4p, 108 weight class) and Chester Drawers (ranked 2717 p4p, 131 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. This should be a great matchup!
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 15 wins and 12 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chester Drawers!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Drawers rushes Wasa and presses him up against the cage.
Wasa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drawers is trying to keep an underhook but Wasa manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Drawers
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Wasa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Drawers
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Drawers wants to control but Wasa is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Wasa works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (0) Drawers
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Drawers to control.
Wasa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drawers is looking to improve his position but Wasa isn't that keen on the idea.
Drawers tries to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Wasa has hold of Drawers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Drawers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wasa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Drawers to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (11) vs (0) Drawers
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drawers trying to control the position but Wasa manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drawers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wasa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Drawers wants to escape the position.
Drawers fending off the submission attempt from Wasa.
Drawers is really stuck here.
Drawers has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Drawers is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wasa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers keeps trying to improve his position.
Drawers trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip.
Wasa looking for the choke but no joy.
Drawers wants to escape the position.
Drawers trying to control the hands but Wasa won't let him.
Wasa looking for the choke but no joy.
What can Drawers do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa has the hooks in. Drawers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wasa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wasa biding his time, controlling Drawers.
Drawers is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Drawers trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Drawers tries to escape the position.
Wasa has good solid back control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Drawers's body.
Drawers fending off the submission attempt from Wasa.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Drawers wants to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drawers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Drawers prevents Wasa from taking his back.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Drawers stops Wasa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wasa controlling the pace for now.
Drawers is desperately trying to improve his position but Wasa has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa takes Drawers's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Drawers is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (14) vs (0) Drawers
Wasa 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.
Drawers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Drawers trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Drawers is in bad spot here.
Drawers trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip.
Wasa tightening his grip on Drawers, looking for the choke.
Drawers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Drawers tries to reverse the position but Wasa maintains control.
Wasa looking to control but Drawers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drawers wants to control but Wasa is having none of it.
Drawers is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drawers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Drawers is staying active underneath Wasa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drawers is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drawers trying to control but Wasa postures up.
Drawers wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Drawers is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Still in half guard, Wasa seems content to control.
Drawers is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to advance position but Drawers won't allow it.
Drawers tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Drawers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drawers trying to control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Drawers trying to control here.
Wasa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Drawers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wasa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drawers! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (17) vs (0) Drawers
Drawers is looking to get to half guard.
Drawers looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (20) vs (0) Drawers
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa keeps control of the position as Drawers tries to break free.
Wasa controls the position.
Drawers showing good submission defense here.
Drawers can't escape the position.
Wasa looking for the RNC.
Wasa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Drawers is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa not allowing Drawers to control his hands.
Wasa tries to get the hooks in deep but Drawers pushed the leg off.
Drawers trying to control the position but Wasa manages to sink in the hooks.
Wasa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drawers looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drawers staying busy and making it hard for Wasa to control.
Drawers can't escape the position.
Wasa keeps control of the position easily here as Drawers tries to buck him off.
Wasa trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drawers turns into Wasa and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (20) vs (2) Drawers
Drawers looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath Masa Wasa 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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